The first Meet the Media of 2015 was hosted at One Great George Street, the home of the Institute of Civil Engineers, and featured Simon Jack giving an insight into the workings of the Today programme.
Simon has worked across every outlet at the BBC, presenting business news on the one o'clock, six o'clock and ten o’clock news and as the face of BBC Breakfast’s business news. He is currently the Business and Economics Presenter on Radio 4's Today Programme.
The reach of the programme dwarfs that of national newspapers with an audience of 7 million. Simon hosts the business slot at 6.15am which is listened to by an audience of almost exclusively ABC1 professionals. Simon explained to the PR and communications professionals attending the event that this is the opportunity to “talk about issues that affect you and your clients”.
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GAC Motor’s display of its globalization drive and the latest models at the North American International Auto Show ticked all the right boxes as the leading automotive manufacturer in China built up intimacy with international customers, dealers and business partners.
GAC put its best foot forward in reinforcing its ambitions of making cars for the world as it shed the light on its go–outbound campaign during the international auto exhibition in Detroit that concluded on January 25, 2015.
“After meticulous planning and careful studies, we start to create our own brands by adopting international standards,” said Wu Song, general manager of GAC Motor. “We are confident that GAC Motor can churn out world-class vehicles to compete in the international market.”
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Seasoned business man Bill Foley, Hockey Vision Las Vegas and community leaders have joined together to launch a season ticket drive in support of bringing an NHL team to Las Vegas. Tickets will go on sale at www.VegasWantsHockey.com at 1:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
“The goal of the season ticket drive is to demonstrate the long-term viability of an NHL franchise in Las Vegas, and prove that our community, without question, can support a team,” said Foley. “I think this team will not only bring Las Vegas the excitement of its first major league sports franchise, it will bring renewed enthusiasm to the Las Vegas youth – developing and impacting them in a positive way.”
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In an effort to continue to create and place people in more jobs, including people who are unemployed or underemployed, Goodwill® and the Ad Council have launched new public service advertisements (PSAs) that demonstrate how donated clothing and household items to Goodwill support those facing challenges to finding employment. Every 27 seconds of every business day, Goodwill helps someone find employment.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7442751-goodwill-ad-council-psas/
Employees and consumers are gaining greater influence over corporations' behavior thanks to a surge in e-commerce and social sharing, according to Sodexo's 2015 Workplace Trends Report, released today. A new form of public accountability, dubbed "Rateocracy," is putting unprecedented pressure on companies to act transparently, highlighting one of the major shifts in how the workplace is changing in response to technology and cultural expectations.
The report provides an in-depth analysis of nine notable implications accompanying this new era of Rateocracy, including the need for constant real-time reputation management and the new role of the CEO, which is to communicate an honest and aspirational vision that connects employees and consumers. Transparency is particularly important in addressing public relations challenges that are increasingly being amplified through social channels.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7065233-sodexo-workplace-trends-report/
CEB (NYSE: CEB) the leading member-based advisory company, found that the new work environment is full of performance challenges as executives try to increase employee productivity by 27 percent, the amount necessary to reach business goals and initiatives.
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Watch the latest video on how human resource executives and the teams they lead can increase employee performance, by visiting Top Insights for the World's Leading Executives.
Casino operators at the ICE Totally Gaming 2015 conference and trade show (“ICE 2015”) will experience first-hand the strategic benefits of the combination of Scientific Games’ (NASDAQ: SGMS) Bally, WMS, Shuffle Master, SG Gaming, Williams and Barcrest brands. At ICE 2015 on February 3-5 at ExCel London Exhibition and Convention Center, stand #N1-440, Scientific Games (the “Company”) will showcase more than 125 gaming products that address casino operators’ diverse needs across all of their land-based and interactive channels, thereby demonstrating the value of the Company’s recent merger with Bally Technologies. For more details on Scientific Games’ products on display at ICE 2015, please visit now.wms.com/stronger-together-ice2015.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7405051-scientific-games-ice-2015/
More than 85,000 attendees from more than 30 countries will descend upon Dallas for MegaFest 2015, hosted by T.D. Jakes, from August 20 to 22. The three–day festival is returning to Dallas after tremendous success in 2013. During MegaFest 2013, more than 75,000 attendees from 20 states and 31 countries visited the Downtown Dallas Business District, bringing an estimated economic impact of more than $41 million.
“MegaFest harkens back to a simpler time when families spent quality time together,” said T.D. Jakes. “With so much chaos and turmoil ensuing in the world today, it will be critical for families to reconnect and recharge their batteries in a fun–filled, inspirational environment. It is also a great opportunity to showcase the best that Dallas has to offer — from its dynamic business community, to its arts and entertainment to its renowned shopping, restaurants and hospitality venues. MegaFest is a can’t–miss opportunity for all.”
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7425051-megafest-t-d-jakes-dallas-2015/
Here East, London’s home for making based at the former Press and Broadcast Centres on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, today launches a short promotional film to demonstrate its vision and reveal the spirit of invention and discovery that lies at the heart of Here East’s offer to the tech, creative and making communities.
Forty crew members, a six tonne, thirty foot technocrane, a 4K drone and one hand-crafted robot were commissioned specifically by Here East to launch its marketing strategy and to create the unique footage of this ground-breaking London 2012 legacy project. The film aims to capture the attention of those entrepreneurial, creative businesses looking to scale, as well as established companies seeking to become more entrepreneurial.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7422451-here-east-enlists-robots-drones/
Sigrid Olsen opens a significant new chapter in her career this spring. SIGRID OLSEN Studio, a new seasonal fashion collection for women, premieres in partnership with leading entertainment and lifestyle retailer, HSN and will launch in April.
Sigrid will enhance her multi-faceted creative talents, adding national broadcast persona to the roster, and promote her inspired, artisan chic designs on-air with HSN across its various platforms, including TV, online and mobile. HSN reaches 96 million households in the U.S. and offers its customers a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7142231-sigrid-olsen-new-designs-for-living/
After a successful launch in 16 countries, Ringo is now available in India, offering 90% savings on international calling, without Internet or Wifi.
Communicating internationally with friends and loved ones relies on one of two things: an expensive calling plan or a stable Internet connection ¬ until now. Ringo, which has now launched in India, is the first international calling app that delivers high quality and low cost calling without using the Internet. Ringo is meant for anyone looking to save big on high¬ quality international calls, from families trying to keep in touch, to companies conducting global business.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7420751-ringo-calling-app-no-wifi-required/
After revolutionizing the Human Capital Management software market with NFC and GPS based Attendance Management System, Ramco Systems has announced the launch of SMS based Employee Self Service (ESS). Designed and developed as part of Ramco’s Mobility offerings, this new feature will help ESS users of Ramco HCM to apply leave, raise queries and perform transactions, all via a text message. Organisations on the other hand can use this feature to send company-wide communication by SMS.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7414551-ramco-inclusive-computing-sms/
