Billie Jean King is joining the Arthritis Foundation, the Ad Council and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to launch a new public service campaign to fight arthritis—the leading cause of disability in America. The ads, which debut at the US Open today, highlight the power of movement and activities, such as tennis, walking, biking and swimming, as weapons in the fight against osteoarthritis (OA). They will premiere on TV screens and PA announcements and in signage and collateral materials throughout the US Open in the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/51773-ad-council-fight-arthritis-pain
The American College of Emergency Physicians is dedicated to advancing emergency care and to advocating on behalf emergency physicians and the 124 million emergency patients cared for each year. To accomplish this, ACEP is using a new tool to communicate. This TV portal can be embedded on websites and blogs and will automatically be updated as new content comes available!
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/50856-emergency-medicine-action-fund/
Visit www.youtube.com/BritishRedCross to download footage of the Food Insecurity Market hosted by the British Red Cross and TV broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli.
Last Thursday 13th October, shoppers at Spitalfields market were shocked when food prices soared from between 500–800 per cent as part of a British Red Cross campaign highlighting the cost of living in developing countries.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/redcross/52147/
A Squared Entertainment and By Kids For Kids Co. team up with CreditReport.com to launch Warren Buffett’s Secret Millionaires Club “Learn and Earn” financial literacy promotion. An expansion of the Secret Millionaires Club animated series that features Warren Buffett mentoring a group of kids through their own business adventures, key aspects of the campaign include: the “Learn and Earn” promotion, which offers educational materials for kids in grades 3 – 6; the “Grow Your Own Business” Challenge — based on Mr. Buffett’s financial lessons — which invites kids to submit ideas for their own entrepreneurial endeavors for the chance to win $5,000 with finalists given the opportunity to present their business ideas to Mr. Buffett himself in his hometown of Omaha; and the premiere of the first Secret Millionaires Club television special debuting October 23 (1 p.m. ET) on The Hub TV network.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/51713-creditreport-com-learn-and-earn-secret-millionaires-club-warren-buffet
Eighty-two percent of young adult drivers (16-24) have read a standard text message while driving, according to a national survey conducted by the Ad Council. In an effort to educate young drivers about the dangers of texting while driving, the State Attorneys General and Consumer Protection agencies, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)and the Ad Council are launching a new public service advertising campaign (PSA) nationwide. The campaign includes TV, radio, outdoor and digital PSAs. Additionally, to extend the campaign messages online, new Facebook, Twitter and YouTube social media channels go live today.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/51785-ad-council-texting-and-driving-prevention-nhtsa-state-attorneys-general
UnitedHealthcare ha lanzado un DVD llamado “Medicare Explicado” para ayudar a los beneficiarios de Medicare que hablan español a conocer más sobre sus opciones de cobertura de salud.
Presentado por la personalidad de TV y autora María Antonieta Collins, “Medicare Explicado” responde los interrogantes acerca de Medicare y Medicaid de una manera culturalmente relevante, fácil de entender y cautivadora, ayudando a abordar las disparidades en la atención médica que impiden que los hispanos alcancen una salud óptima.
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Oscar-winning actor and producer Michael Douglas is well known for his commitment to nuclear disarmament. Now he has teamed up with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization on a series of austere but powerful TV spots aimed at raising support for the Treaty.
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According to Bing searches, 2011 was the year of musical superstars, continued celebrity fascination, concern for human tragedy and new royalty. From rising stars and weddings to intense trials and natural disasters, Bing has captured history through the searches that mark the year’s most important people, places and moments in time.
Based on the aggregation of billions of search queries conducted on Bing this year, here are the much-anticipated top 10 lists for the most searched people, news stories, sports stars, musicians, celebrity events, consumer electronics and TV shows. The complete report is available at http://www.BingTrends.com.
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As wars end, the hardship continues. Servicemen are still stationed overseas, families remain left behind and veterans return to an economy stuck in the doldrums. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation’s Return the Favor campaign supports programs and services that work to ease the burden on America’s active-duty military, veterans and their families.
One key part of the campaign is the Unmet Needs Program. The program assists with basic life needs such as rent, mortgage, utilities, vehicle repair, medical expenses or food/basic assistance. It has helped over 3,000 military families and funds are available to all five branches of the military, as well as members of the National Guard and Reserves. Since 2004, the Unmet Needs Program has provided more than $4 million dollars in financial assistance to deserving military families.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53538-vfw-foundation-return-the-favor-campaign-on-national-tv-series-giving-back
Paragon Casino Resort launched a new property wide positioning initiative today themed “The Way Louisiana Plays.” The new positioning is highlighted by a new marketing campaign featuring celebrity alligator hunters Troy, Jacob and Chase Landry, who star in the top-rated cable TV show, ‘Swamp People.” The Landrys recently announced their exclusive Louisiana casino endorsement partnership with Paragon Casino Resort.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53616-paragon-casino-resort-the-way-louisiana-plays-landry-swamp-people
Pizza Hut is ringing in the New Year by bringing back the most famous deal in pizza history: the $10 Any pizza deal. To celebrate in style, Pizza Hut has launched a new TV ad that sings the praises of the legendary deal, reminding consumers that they can get any size, any crust and any toppings for just $10.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53994-pizza-hut-10-any-song-any-pizza-deal
Great things come in threes – particularly when it comes to the third SoBe® skinsuit and three new SoBe Lifewater® with Coconut Water flavors.
This year, SoBe celebrated its South Beach roots to set the stage for the newest SoBe skinsuit model – star of the TV series “Chuck” and upcoming feature films “My Mother’s Curse” and “I, Frankenstein,” actress Yvonne Strahovski. Yvonne traded her role as a not- so-secret agent on her hit TV show, for a turn as the latest SoBe skinsuit model. Body painted in palms and coconuts, Yvonne launches new SoBe Lifewater with Coconut Water, three new flavors infused with coconut water that taste as good as they look. The sizzling photo spread, the third installment of the popular SoBe skinsuit series, will appear exclusively in the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2012 out on February 14.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53861-yvonne-strahovski-of-chuck-sobe-skinsuit-new-lifewater-flavors-coconut
