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February 01, 2012

Legacy Publishing Company in the News

Legacy Publishing Company announced its expansion to a new Customer Engagement Center at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held on January 31, 2012. The event was attended by movers and shakers in the business community and local and state dignitaries, including Gov. Paul LePage, and Colleen Hilton, Mayor of Westbrook, Maine, where the company is located.  Please click on the links below to see how local media reported on this exciting... Read More

January 17, 2012

Legacy Publishing Company Announces Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Legacy Publishing Company Announces Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Customer Engagement Center in Westbrook Celebration Slated for January 31, 2012 WESTBROOK, Maine, January, 2012-For the second year in a row, Forbes Magazine placed Maine at the bottom of its "Best States for Business" ranking-with "job creation" listed as one of the state's key problem areas. While recent news about Maine's business climate hasn't been positive, Legacy Publishing Company in Westbrook is working to turn that around. The company will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new 125-seat... Read More

January 04, 2012

Legacy Publishing Company Partnering with WJBQ, WHOM, WCYY and WBLM to Spread the Word about “Good News, Good Jobs” in Maine

WESTBROOK, Maine, January 2012 -Legacy Publishing Company, the #1 provider of personal development products for families, is growing by leaps and bounds-and is continuing its push to hire more sales agents. Legacy, which sells its programs across North America, has partnered with Cumulus Media, Inc., the second largest operator of radio stations in North America and their local affiliates, WBLM, WJBQ, WHOM and WCYY, to broadcast its "Good News, Good Jobs" recruitment ads across southern and central Maine. Says Mike Sambrook, Market Manager for Cumulus Inc. in Portland,... Read More

September 27, 2011

Legacy Publishing Announces Expansion to New Sales Building in Westbrook

In recent years, news about the economy has been grim. Legacy Publishing Company, the Maine-based producer and publisher of award-winning personal development products for families, is on a mission to turn that story around in Maine. This fall, they will expand their sales operations to include a 24-hour, state-of-the-art, 10,000 square foot building located near their Westbrook headquarters.  “The good news is that Legacy Publishing is growing in a bad economy. In the last year, we’ve more than doubled our number of employees,” says company founder and CEO Steve... Read More

March 30, 2011

Award-Winning EmpoweringParents.com Searching for Experienced Bloggers to Join Its Team

EmpoweringParents.com, the award-winning website and weekly newsletter for parents, is looking for more bloggers to add to its dedicated team of writers. Launched in 2007, the fast-growing site is the premier resource for parents of children and teens with tough behavioral issues. Since its inception, EP has been praised by parents and professionals alike for its practical articles full of hands-on parenting advice, instructive podcasts, and candid blog posts. "We're looking for experienced bloggers to join our already talented team and now we have a new online form... Read More

March 08, 2011

Free Parenting eBook From the Creators of The Total Transformation Program and EmpoweringParents.com

Legacy Publishing offers parents free eBook on how to manage their children’s behavior effectively Kids don’t come with instruction manuals, but now there’s free help for parents who are facing the toughest child behaviors out there. The Total Transformation Program is one of the hottest parenting programs on the market, having sold more than 200,000 units. Now, Legacy Publishing, the company that created this practical, step-by-step program for help with difficult child behaviors, is offering parents a free eBook. When customers... Read More

December 21, 2010

Debbie Pincus MS LMHC, Joins the Total Transformation Advisory Board

There isn't a parent out there who doesn't get frustrated and angry from time to time when their child's behavior crosses the line from acceptable to inappropriate. The problem, as Debbie Pincus MS LMHC sees it, is that parents need to "stop reacting to their kids' reactivity." In her recent article, Calm Parenting: How to Get Control When Your Child is Making You Angry on the award-winning EmpoweringParents.com website, she explains the dilemma this way: "When you try to manage your child's behavior instead of your own anxiety, what you're saying is, ‘I'm out of... Read More

December 21, 2010

Legacy Publishing Announces Promotion of Ryan Wing to Director of Operations

Legacy Publishing Company, the Maine-based producer and publisher of personal development products for families, is pleased to announce that it has promoted Ryan Wing from Operations Manager to Director of Operations. In his new role, Wing will continue to oversee the technical operations for Legacy's Westbrook and Auburn offices as well as take on more responsibility streamlining the company's operations systems.

"For the past six months, Ryan has demonstrated excellent management ability, a high Ryan Winglevel of technical knowledge and prompt attention to the... Read More

December 21, 2010

Jim DeWolfe Joins the Team as Vice President of Sales

Legacy Publishing Company, the Maine-based producer and publisher of personal development products for families, is pleased to announce that it has hired Jim DeWolfe as its Vice President of Sales. In his new role, DeWolfe will lead Legacy\'s Sales Representatives in its sales centers in Westbrook and Auburn.DeWolfe\'s long and accomplished career in direct response marketing started at the former Talk America, where he was a Top 5 sales professional. Later, he was promoted to various Jim DeWolfedirector level positions at the company in Media, Marketing and Sales. As... Read More

December 01, 2010

Legacy Publishing Launches ChildConsequences.com

WESTBROOK, Maine, November 30, 2010 What is one of the most common questions readers ask on the award-winning EmpoweringParents.com website? "How do I give my child the right consequences for their behavior?" "Parents are constantly wondering about the best consequences to give their kids—and how to do it most effectively," said Elisabeth Wilkins, Editor of Empowering Parents. "We realized that we were in a unique position to provide parents with a resource that would help them consistently give consequences that really work, so we launched ... Read More

October 12, 2010

Legacy Publishing Company Sponsors Employee Team in the 2010 Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk

WESTBROOK, Maine, October 2010—Hearing the news that her mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer was “the most terrifying moment” of Krista Viola’s life. Viola, who has worked for Legacy Publishing Company in Westbrook for the last seven years, knew immediately that she wanted to get involved in fighting for a cure. “I don’t feel there are many people who have not been affected by cancer in one way or another,” says Viola. “Since my mother’s diagnosis, I have tried to make it a point to do whatever I could to... Read More

October 12, 2010

Leading Child Behavior Help Website Redesigns Look with Rapidly Growing Readership in Mind

Westbrook, ME (Vocus) October 12, 2010 EmpoweringParents.com, the award-winning website and weekly newsletter for parents dealing with child behavior issues, revealed its new reader-friendly look this month. The site, which is the premier resource for parents of teens, was launched in 2007. EP is lauded by parents and professionals alike for its articles, parenting blogs and podcasts full of practical parenting advice. “Empowering Parents is one of the few places on the web that offers practical help for parents for the everyday behavior problems... Read More

August 31, 2010

Mary Crowley Promoted to Assistant Manager of Inbound Sales

WESTBROOK, Maine, August 25, 2010—Legacy Publishing Company, the Maine-based producer and publisher of personal development products for families, is pleased to announce that Mary Crowley has been promoted to Assistant Manager of Inbound Sales. Mary Crowley began her journey at Legacy in 2002 as a Sales Representative. During the past eight years, she was promoted first to the Media Department, where she coordinated and bought media, and next to the Creative Department, where she assisted with marketing campaigns and the production of product videos and broadcast... Read More

August 24, 2010

Legacy Publishing Company Launches “GoodNewsGoodJobs.com” Hiring Initiative

WESTBROOK, Maine, August 24, 2010—During these tough economic times, most companies across the country are either letting people go or putting a limit on hiring. Not so at Legacy Publishing Company, which produces The Total Transformation® Program for parents. In spite of the bleak economic forecast, the Maine publishing and marketing company has continued to grow and add on to its sales force at its Westbrook, Brunswick and Auburn locations. To that end, Legacy has recently launched a regional “GoodNewsGoodJobs.com” employment... Read More

August 17, 2010

Fran Potvin Promoted to Human Resources and Organizational Development Manager

WESTBROOK, Maine, August 17, 2010—Legacy Publishing Company, the Maine-based producer and publisher of personal development products for families, is pleased to announce that Fran Potvin has been promoted to become its new Manager of Human Resources and Organizational Development.
Potvin’s journey with Legacy began in 2001 when she was hired as a Customer Service Representative. Over time, her role expanded and changed until she became the Customer Support Manager for all support departments in the company. Along with the many years of call... Read More

July 27, 2010

Total Transformation Program Wins Prestigious PTPA Award

Total Transformation Program Wins Prestigious Parent Tested Parent Approved Award July 27, 2010 WESTBROOK, Maine—Legacy Publishing Company is pleased to announce that its Total Transformation Program by James Lehman, MSW has earned the Parent Tested Parent Approved Award and received the PTPA Media Seal of Approval. The Total Transformation Program teaches parents how to effectively manage the toughest behaviors that kids exhibit, ranging from backtalk, procrastination and negative attitudes to ADHD/ADD-related acting out, and aggressive, defiant and... Read More

July 07, 2010

Ryan Wing Hired as Company’s New Operations Manager

WESTBROOK, Maine, July 6, 2010—Legacy Publishing Company, the Maine-based producer and publisher of personal development products for families, is pleased to announce that it has hired Ryan Wing as its Operations Manager. In his new role, Wing oversees technical operations for all three of Legacy’s offices in Maine—located in Westbrook, Auburn and Brunswick.

Wing has more than 10 years experience as a Network Administrator and Operations Manager at Yankee Microwave in Harrison. From a position heading the computer drafting... Read More

May 18, 2010

Legacy Publishing Company Announces Promotion of Adam Demmons

WESTBROOK, Maine—May 18, 2010 — Legacy Publishing Company is proud to announce that Adam Demmons has recently been promoted to National Media Buyer from his former position as Media Coordinator.

Demmons has been with the company since 2007. He was initially hired as a Sales Representative before moving to Customer Service, where he trained new hires and took advanced calls. Demmons was also an Intern for the Internet Department before he moved into the Media Department in February of 2009 as Media Coordinator.
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May 18, 2010

Legacy Publishing Company Announces New Sales Department Changes

WESTBROOK, Maine, May 18, 2010 — Legacy Publishing Company, a premier producer and publisher of personal development products for families, is pleased to announce a number of new changes in its Westbrook, Brunswick and Auburn Sales Centers. Legacy has recently made three strategic in-house promotions:  Pam Dixon to Sales Trainer, Anton Kaufer to Sales Manager of its Brunswick Office, and Wayne Thornton to the role of Sales Supervisor in Auburn. Pam Dixon has been with Legacy since 2002 and has held many different positions during her tenure: Sales... Read More

April 13, 2010

David Sullivan Named New Art Director at Legacy Publishing Company

WESTBROOK, Maine, April 13, 2010 — Legacy Publishing Company is pleased to announce the hire of David Sullivan as their new Art Director. Legacy is a national marketer and publisher of programs for parents of children with behavior problems and ADD/ADHD. Legacy also publishes an award-winning online magazine and newsletter called Empowering Parents.

Sullivan has considerable experience in both the direct marketing and publishing fields. Formerly the Proprietor and Creative Director of ADMedia Communications in Portland, he brings extensive... Read More

March 30, 2010

How Do You Parent a Child Who Ignores Consequences?

New Empowering Parents article by James Lehman is Most-Read in Website’s Three-Year History! WESTBROOK, Maine (PRWEB), March 17, 2010—How do you give consequences that really work? Parents are constantly told to use consequences to manage their child’s behavior, but what do you do when your child doesn’t respond at all—or even says they don’t care? In the online parenting magazine Empowering Parents, James Lehman, MSW, renowned child behavior therapist and creator of The Total Transformation Program, writes about 10 real ways... Read More

March 23, 2010

Legacy Publishing Company Welcomes Meagan Moughty as Email Marketing Manager

WESTBROOK, Maine(Maine News Direct) March 23, 2010—Legacy Publishing Company is pleased to announce the hire of Meagan Moughty as their new Email Marketing Manager.

Formerly Vice President and Online Communications Program Manager at Citigroup and Senior Email Producer at Clear Channel Entertainment in New York City, Moughty brings extensive hands-on email marketing expertise to this position. She will help lead the company’s email marketing efforts to drive sales, improve customer retention, and increase the value... Read More

March 16, 2010

Legacy Publishing Company Announces New Sales Initiatives

Two Reps Receive Diamond Status, Sales Representative of the Month Program, and New Structure for Sales Department

WESTBROOK, Maine (Maine News Direct), March 16, 2010—Legacy Publishing Company, a premier producer and publisher of personal development products for families, is pleased to announce several exciting new initiatives within its sales department. Legacy is also proud to announce the achievement of “Diamond Status” for two of its Sales Representatives.
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February 25, 2010

Legacy Publishing Company Announces Promotion of Amanda Field

WESTBROOK, Maine (Maine News Direct) Feb. 25, 2010—Legacy Publishing Company is proud to announce that Amanda Field has recently been promoted to Accounting Clerk and joined Legacy’s Finance Team.

Field joined Legacy in 2006 as a Sales Representative before her most recent role as Senior Call Monitor. Prior to joining Legacy Publishing Company, she worked in the finance arena for 10 years.

Legacy Controller Sam Ellis says, “I am excited to have Amanda join our team and look forward to her... Read More

February 17, 2010

Legacy Publishing Company Welcomes Ginny Marvin as Online Marketing Manager

WESTBROOK, Maine (Maine News Direct) Feb. 17, 2010—Legacy Publishing Company is pleased to announce the hire of Ginny Marvin as their new Online Marketing Manager. Formerly Vice President of Client Strategy at HMG Search Marketing (Now VONT+HMG) and Marketing Manager at Healthy Family Magazine and Natural Health Magazine, Marvin brings 10 years of marketing expertise and a wealth of online marketing experience to this job.
Throughout her career, Marvin has helped companies integrate search engine and social media marketing into their overall... Read More

January 20, 2010

200,000 Total Transformation Programs Sold—and Counting

Legacy Publishing Company’s acclaimed multi-media program helps more than 200,000 families manage defiant behavior in children and teens. Westbrook, ME (PRWEB) January 14, 2010 -- Legacy Publishing Company, a premier producer and publisher of personal development products for families, has reached the 200,000 programs sold milestone of its foremost product, The Total Transformation® Program. The Total Transformation® Program is a step-by-step multimedia program created by noted behavioral therapist James Lehman to help parents manage child behavior ... Read More

May 06, 2009

Legacy Publishing Company Announces Record-breaking 1Q 2009

Total Transformation® Program Sales up 29% over Q1 2008 WESTBROOK, Me., May 4, 2009— Legacy Publishing Company’s strong position and brand recognition of its flagship product, The Total Transformation® Program, continue to remain strong in 2009. Legacy announced today that its sales for First Quarter 2009 are up 29% from Q1 2008. The Total Transformation® is a step-by-step multimedia program created by noted behavioral therapist James Lehman, MSW to help parents manage challenging behaviors in their children and teens. Headquartered in... Read More

January 28, 2009

Legacy Publishing and James Lehman, MSW Continue to Empower Parents with New DVD, “The Complete Guide to Consequences”

Creator of the Total Transformation® Program Helps Parents Give Effective Consequences to Kids Legacy Publishing Company realized they were onto something after James Lehman’s article, Giving Kids Consequences that Work, appeared in their online magazine, Empowering Parents. To date, the article is the most widely read in the award-winning magazine’s history, and has been emailed and commented upon close to a thousand times by readers all over North America.

“After the article came out, parents kept asking us for help finding... Read More

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January 28, 2009

Legacy Publishing Company Announces Promotion of Susan M. Lemieux to President

Jan. 14, Westbrook, ME—Legacy Publishing Company, a Maine-based  creator and marketer of  personal development CDs and DVDs with 120 employees and $20 Million in annual sales, announced that Susan M. Lemieux has been promoted to President of the company. Lemieux was formerly Legacy’s Vice President of Finance.

Steven Anderson, CEO and Founder of the company, handed the reins over to Lemieux on Jan. 1, 2009. “Our senior management team has been planning and preparing for this transition for most of 2008. I’m excited about the... Read More

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January 28, 2009

The Total Transformation® Program Reaches the 150,000 Milestone

Multi-media Program Helps Parents Manage Defiant Behavior in Children and Teens WESTBROOK, Me., December 2, 2008—150,000 parents and professionals have now purchased The Total Transformation® Program, Legacy Publishing Company announced today. This step-by-step multimedia program was created by noted behavioral therapist James Lehman, MSW to help parents manage challenging behaviors in their children and teens. Steve Anderson is the Founder of Legacy Publishing Company. “The Total Transformation® Program is helping families across North America in a... Read More

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February 22, 2008

EmpoweringParents.com Wins Prestigious iParenting Media Award for "Best Products of 2008"

WESTBROOK, Me., February 26, 2008— EmpoweringParents.com announced today that it has been honored with a prestigious iParenting Media Award for Best Products of 2008.” With a growing subscriber base of more than 100,000 readers, EmpoweringParents.com has quickly become the premier online publication for parents who want to learn how to manage challenging behaviors in their children and teens. Legacy Publishing Company, the force behind EmpoweringParents.com, continues to invest in the website by adding staff and working with renowned experts to provide... Read More

February 14, 2008

New Empowering Parents Blog Provides Weekly Insights for Parents in Crisis

WESTBROOK, Me., February 6, 2008— Parenting in the 21st Century is perhaps the most difficult it’s ever been. Parents are facing a gamut of problems these days, from kids with ADHD or Oppositional Defiant Disorder to children and teens who act out and are seemingly beyond control. Enter James Lehman, MSW, a behavioral therapist who has worked with acting-out kids for the last thirty years, and Dr. Bob Myers, an expert on children with ADHD with 25 years experience. Both will be blogging, along with other top-notch contributors, for the new... Read More

January 16, 2008

Sales of The Total Transformation® Program Surpass 100,000

WESTBROOK, Me., Jan. 16, 2008— Legacy Publishing Company, a premier producer and publisher of personal development products for families, has announced it has reached the 100,000 programs sold landmark of its foremost product, The Total Transformation® Program. The Total Transformation® Program is a step-by-step multimedia program created by noted behavioral therapist James Lehman to help parents manage challenging behaviors in children and teens. Steve Anderson is the President and Founder of Legacy Publishing Company. “I'm pleased to have sold... Read More