Esurance caused a bit of a scene. The home and auto insurer staged a fender bender to encourage safe driving, an important message to address the recent series of car accidents caused by people playing mobile games while driving.
The scene on Chicago’s popular Magnificent Mile featured a car’s run-in with a hot dog cart, all caused by a fictional distracted driver and Esurance mobile game-inspired creature that causes fender benders, the Fenderbendix. As visitors walked past the jarring scene, they discovered that nobody was hurt. And they learned an important message about safe driving, smart people #DontCatchAndDrive.
“We’re always looking for unexpected, relatable ways to connect with people. Staging this scene allowed us to capture people’s attention and send an important message about safe driving,” said Alan Gellman, chief marketing officer at Esurance. “We understand the appeal of exciting modern technology like augmented reality gaming, but we want people to be smart about how they use it.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7910451-esurance-don%E2%80%99t-catch-and-drive/
Cision, a leading global media intelligence and communications solution provider and portfolio company of GTCR, announced that Kevin Akeroyd has been named global chief executive officer (CEO), effective today. Akeroyd succeeds Peter Granat, who established the company’s position as a global public relations and marketing cloud leader, and will transition to chairman of the Cision Board of Directors.
Akeroyd has more than 25 years of experience in reshaping modern digital, social and mobile marketing globally. Most recently he was general manager and senior vice president at Oracle Marketing Cloud where he orchestrated and executed the industry’s most prolific acquisition strategy, including Marketing Automation, Omni-Channel Campaign Management, Web Personalization, Content Marketing, DMP, Mobile Marketing, Data, and X-Device Orchestration. Under Akeroyd’s leadership, Oracle went from a non-entity to the #2 player in the entire industry in under three years, growing the business in 29 countries globally, and boasting the highest organic growth rate of all the major Marketing Cloud providers rate three years running. Integrating the solutions and the go-to-market, Akeroyd and Oracle created the Enterprise Marketing Platform category and have led it from the onset.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7896951-cision-kevin-akeroyd-new-global-ceo/
The simple act of eating a meal will become more dignified and enjoyable for many people with physical challenges with the launch of Obi™, a revolutionary robotic dining device. Obi blends cutting-edge robotics, elegant design, intuitive controls and a friendly personality to give individuals who are fed by others the ability to take control of their meals at home and in public.
“We believe dining is one of life’s greatest pleasures that absolutely everyone should enjoy,” said Jon Dekar, DESῙN’s co-founder. “What our device stands for is equally as important as what it does. It represents our belief that living with physical challenges can be fulfilling and inspiring. Technology, and specifically robotics, combined with modern design, should facilitate that.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7850651-obi-robotic-dining-device/
Not a single small SUV out of 21 tested earns a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s headlight evaluations, and only four are available with acceptable-rated headlights.
Among the 21 vehicles, there are 47 different headlight combinations available. More than two-thirds of them are rated poor, making this group of vehicles even more deficient when it comes to lighting than the midsize cars that were the first to be rated earlier this year.
Headlight performance in today’s vehicles varies widely. Government standards are based on laboratory tests, which don’t accurately gauge performance in real-world driving. The issue merits attention because about half of traffic deaths occur either in the dark or around dawn or dusk.
As with midsize cars, the IIHS evaluations of small SUVs showed that a vehicle’s price tag doesn’t correspond to the quality of headlights. More modern lighting types, including high-intensity discharge (HID) and LED lamps, and curve-adaptive systems, which swivel in the direction of steering, also are no guarantee of good performance.
Modern technology is an amazing thing. We’ve been able to land a probe on Mars. We can clone animals. We have self-driving cars. There have been significant technological advancements in the past decade, but many people see workplace technology lagging behind.
Vonage’s new marketing campaign, “It’s About Time,” illustrates how Vonage is bridging this gap by providing modern, adaptive and intuitive communications solutions that enable businesses to communicate faster, better and smarter. To bring the campaign message to life, Vonage (NYSE: VG) executed a technology takeover at an office building in Atlanta.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7872651-vonage-business-tech-takeover/
ProSight Specialty® Insurance today announced the launch of Music Mends℠, a one-of-a-kind enhancement that’s unique in the traditionally-bound insurance industry. Music Mends is specially designed for touring artists, and is in response to the pain and disruption that terrorism invokes in our modern society. Specifically, the coverage is designed to provide support to touring artists who wish to help mend communities following an act of terrorism that interrupts a live performance. The cost of this enhancement is being borne by ProSight, in a demonstration of unprecedented commitment to artists and performers in the wake of a terrorist attack.
“The idea of Music Mends came to us after we attended a concert together and learned that some of the performers had been impacted by the terrorist attack in Paris at the Bataclan concert hall,” said ProSight Chief Underwriting Officer Bob Bailey, speaking of himself and Joe Beneducci, ProSight’s founder and CEO. “The raw emotion from the band that night was evident, and we knew we needed to do something to help support artists who want to go back and perform for their fans. That’s when the idea for Music Mends was born.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7870251-prosight-launches-music-mends/
NBC UNIVERSO, the modern entertainment and sports cable channel premieres the fifth season of its hit reality series “Larrymanía” on Sunday, July 17 at 9PM ET/8C. The 15-episode season returns after a controversial year and gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the life of the regional Mexican artist as he makes his return to the stage. To view and download a sneak peek, click here. To download images, click here.
The season premiere promises to be an explosive one as Larry, his fiancé, Kenia, and his mother, Manuela, speak on-camera for the very first time since Larry’s legal troubles. After a tumultuous year, Larry is ready to face the media and his fans by doing his first national radio interview and confront the topic of his incarceration. Beyond the controversy, this season is filled with new adventures and can’t-miss-moments alongside his tight-knit family, who are always present to experience it all.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7609254-nbc-universo-larrymania-season-5/
Today, Stearns & Foster® has teamed up with home design expert Jonathan Scott to launch the “Redesign Your Retreat” campaign. The campaign supports the launch of the reinvented 2016 mattress line-up, including the Stearns & Foster Estate, Stearns & Foster Lux Estate and Stearns & Foster Reserve Collections.
Challenged by the brand to design three master bedroom suites to inspire consumers to redesign their bedroom retreats, Scott created three distinct styles – Edgy Glam, Mid-Century Modern and Transitional – inspired by each new Stearns & Foster Collection. The bedroom designs will be unveiled throughout the summer, with Edgy Glam making its debut today.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7859051-stearns-foster-redesign-your-retreat/
Quinny and Maxi-Cosi, premier European brands owned by Dorel Juvenile, a segment of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), and the world's largest juvenile products manufacturer in its categories, today announced the arrival of the Rachel Zoe x Quinny and Maxi-Cosi Collection, a luxurious collection of strollers, car seats and baby gear designed by Rachel Zoe. The collection, now available for purchase at Nordstrom, followed by retailers globally later this year, retails in the US from $229 to $899 and includes the Quinny® Moodd stroller, the Maxi-Cosi® Mico Max 30 and Maxi-Cosi® Pria 85 car seats, and Quinny Diaper Bag.
With nearly two decades of experience in design and fashion, Zoe has become a household name, embodying modern, effortless glamour and timeless sophistication. From designing her eponymous ready-to-wear, jewelry, and footwear collection and authoring two New York Times bestselling books, to serving as Editor-in-Chief of digital lifestyle destination The Zoe Report, Rachel’s influence reaches millions daily and continues to grow. As a mother of two young boys, Zoe’s influence also extends from fashion, beauty and style into the worlds of parenthood, home, entertaining and lifestyle.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7851951-dorel-juvenile-rachel-zoe-nordstrom/
For decades, the Star Wars universe has been the home of epic encounters just as children’s rooms. Children’s rooms just need plenty of daylight during the day and dark environments at bedtime to ensure a good night’s sleep. Continuing their successful design collaboration, Disney and the VELUX Group meet the demands of modern children’s rooms with their “Star Wars & VELUX Galactic Night Collection”.
The new blind collection introduces a series of four total blackout blinds featuring popular Star Wars characters and adds home interior to the world’s most successful entertainment concepts.
The dual function of playroom and bedroom calls for high-benefit products when decorating modern children’s rooms and the collection is designed to fulfil these multiple needs, the dreams of playful children, for creativity and rest.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7781851-star-wars-velux-galactic-night-collection/
The modern cotton industry has achieved significant environmental gains over the past forty years, but it is not resting on its laurels. Around the world, scientists and researchers strive to develop new ways to grow, process and manufacture cotton more efficiently and with increasingly less impact on the environment. Identifying and implementing new technologies and practices will help the cotton industry meet the current needs for productivity and profit, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Increasingly responsible production and manufacturing are not objectives the cotton industry take lightly. As a natural fiber, the success of cotton is directly linked to the land and its health. Being good stewards of the environment requires continuous attention to reducing impact throughout every link in cotton’s long supply chain—from the seeds from which cotton is grown, to the processing and manufacturing practices of finished cotton goods.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7613831-cotton-sustainability/
Leading smartphone brand Vivo officially announced the launch of its V3 and V3Max smartphones at a product release conference in Mumbai, India on April 5.
• Faster Operation with 4GB RAM
• Fast charging of five minutes for two-hour music playback
• Refine metallic body with 7.55 to 7.58mm slim design
• Faster fingerprint unlocking
• Hi-Fi quality sound
• Super-fast Shots
Part of Vivo’s 2016 V Series, the V3 and V3Max have a stylish, all-metal case design that not only guarantees durability, but also makes the phones much slimmer -- only 7.55 to 7.58mm in thickness.
In addition to a stylish exterior the new smartphones aim to provide a more efficient, fluent and enjoyable video and audio experience with modern phone users around the world in mind.
The V3Max combines 4GB RAM with a Snapdragon Octa-Core CPU to boost stability and speed with performance 100% better than is predecessor. The camera takes a mere 0.7 seconds to start up and features PDAF technology to focus project in 0.1 seconds. Combining with the extra-large 5.5-inch screen the camera offers the best photo and video viewing experience.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7800151-vivo-v3max-smartphone/
