Volvo Cars, the premium carmaker, will bring a new standard of safety and user experience to the small SUV premium segment with the launch of the new Volvo XC40 this autumn.
Developed around the challenges of modern city life, the XC40 aims to make the daily urban commute less stressful and more enjoyable, as drivers in the segment can now rely on the award-winning safety, connectivity and infotainment technologies known from Volvo’s acclaimed new 90- and 60 Series cars.
“The XC40 is our first car in this rapidly growing segment and has a clear focus on navigating today’s hectic city environments. Building on Volvo’s heritage as the leader in safety, the new XC40 will offer the best possible safety standards combined with an easy-to-use interface and convenient connected services,” said Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8170551-volvo-cars-xc40-suv-designed-city-living/
Calphalon, the leader in premium cookware and kitchenware, today announced the launch of KnifeSkills.com, a dynamic, inspirational, and instructional website featuring videos that showcase cutlery tips and best practices. These videos highlight the key benefit of new Calphalon Self-Sharpening Cutlery - knives that automatically sharpen every time you use them.
KnifeSkills.com features five professional chefs demonstrating dynamic and superior cutting techniques using a variety of Calphalon Self-Sharpening knives. The 50 short videos educate and inspire home cooks and include a huge array of how-to content, including - but not limited to - dicing mango, mincing ginger, butterflying pork tenderloin, filleting salmon, julienning celery root, chopping papaya, and even preparing squid three ways!
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7512431-calphalon-self-sharpening-cutlery/
Later this year, Hyundai will be the first mainstream automaker to launch an augmented reality owner's manual app. The Hyundai Virtual Guide app is the brand's modern take on the traditional owner's manual, allowing consumers to use their smartphone or tablet computer to get how-to information for repairs, maintenance and vehicle features.
At launch, the Hyundai Virtual Guide is compatible with the 2015 Sonata model, and will soon become available for additional models. The new app recognizes more than 45 major features of the Sonata and is available for free download on the Apple App store and Google Play.
Hyundai used quality consumer survey results to determine the top difficult-to-use features to incorporate into the Virtual Guide. The app also contains 82 how-to videos, six 3D overlay images that appear once users scan areas of their vehicle like the engine bay and more than 50 informational guides.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7506058-hyundai-virtual-guide-app/
Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), a national network of comprehensive cancer care hospitals and outpatient care centers, and Foundation Medicine, a leading molecular insights company that recently received FDA approval for its FoundationOne CDx™ genomic test, today announced the launch of a collaborative educational campaign designed to heighten awareness of the promise of precision medicine and the role that advanced genomic testing plays in helping identify treatments best suited for individual patients.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8295651-cancer-treatment-centers-of-america-foundation-medicine-precision-cancer-treatment/
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/
David Coba, CEO and co-founder of European Wax Center (EWC), the leader in the lifestyle beauty and waxing services categories, announced today the launch of Strut 365™, three collections of products designed to extend the EWC experience into your home. EWC’s mantra is Walk In, Strut Out…and now you can feel that way every day.
While many brands claim they know waxing, and others claim they know beauty products, only European Wax Center understands both. Strut 365 gives EWC guests the opportunity to really get gorgeous, every day, through their new collections; Strut Smoothly™, Strut Lavishly™, and Strut Boldly™. Whether you are searching for something to maintain gorgeous skin in-between waxes, something to seduce your senses while bringing out your skin’s natural radiance or something to achieve daily Browfection™ with, there is something in it for everyone, every day, in every collection. We have got you covered; lavishly, boldly, and smoothly!
“After years of intensive research and development, I’m beyond excited to see our vision for a beauty line come to fruition,” says Coba. “We have leveraged our team's expertise in scientifically formulated skincare products with efficacious ingredients to design a comprehensive line of products that will enhance the services offered in our centers and inspire confidence and gorgeous skin. It will allow our guests to bring European Wax Center with them wherever they go.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7815751-european-wax-center-launches-strut-365/
The Council of Community Clinics (CCC), a premier consortium of primary care organizations in Southern California, today announced its new name and branding, Health Center Partners, the new name for its subsidiary formerly known as Community Clinic Health Network, Health Quality Partners, and the launch of Integrated Health Partners. Integrated Health Partners is a fully integrated primary health network designed to advance standards of care, improve outcomes and reduce costs for member community health centers. On the heels of its recently augmented executive leadership team and the addition of new member Community Health Systems, Inc., Health Center Partners today unveiled its innovative vision for meeting the evolving health needs of nearly 800,000 low-income and uninsured Californians at a launch ceremony in San Diego.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7774351-health-center-partners-unveils-community-health-vision/
Planning a well-crafted, creative and inspiring meeting has become an art form with limitless possibilities. Marriott International hosts thousands of meetings every year and has drawn on the company’s brand differentiation, expertise and talent to launch an industry first, Meetings Imagined, a new set of tools to help any planner design and manage the perfect meeting experience. No matter the budget, size, or location of the meeting, planners have more choices and concepts to draw upon than ever before.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7107853-marriott-meetingsimagined-com/
Politicians, economists, media and researchers from around the world will gather in Tunis from May 14 to 17 to take part in the Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy. As the forum's media partner, SWI swissinfo.ch will report live from the event, and officially launch its microsite dedicated to direct democracy and its partner site, people2power.info.
The aim of the microsite swissinfo.ch/directdemocracy - online in 10 languages since December 2014 - is to inform readers about political rights and democratic processes so they can form their own opinions in order to play a greater role in the decision-making process. Switzerland's unique form of participative democracy is the focus of the site whereas people2power.info offers a global view.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7523351-swissinfo-direct-democracy-tunis/
Leveraging 130 years of knowledge and expertise across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices (JJMD) is proud to launch a new approach to help drive value-based healthcare in hospitals across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) – CareAdvantage. This is a data-driven, holistic approach in which JJMD partners with hospitals and other healthcare providers to provide a range of benefits, tailored to the customer’s specific needs and priorities.
The healthcare marketplace is changing, with intensifying pressure to meet the ‘triple aim’ of improving outcomes, increasing patient satisfaction and reducing costs. As the focus shifts from volume to value, there is a growing need for new delivery models, resulting in rapid transformation for hospital systems, clinicians and their patients.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8119051-johnson-medical-devices-careadvantage/
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/
