Three and a half years after beginning a clinical trial which demonstrated the first successful and sustained use of genetically engineered T cells to fight leukemia, a research team from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will today announce the latest results of studies involving both adults and children with advanced blood cancers that have failed to respond to standard therapies. The findings from the first 59 patients who received this investigational, personalized cellular therapy, known as CTL019, will be presented during the American Society of Hematology’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in New Orleans.
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Ann Taylor is thrilled to announce the debut of the Kate Hudson for Ann Taylor exclusive collection for summer 2013. The limited-edition collection of chic, white summer pieces and rose gold accessories was inspired by Hudson’s red-carpet glamour and her love for fashion. To celebrate Hudson’s first fashion collaboration, Ann Taylor will host a White Party at Ann Taylor stores nationwide on Wednesday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. where guests will be invited to shop the collection. The first clients to purchase a piece from the capsule collection during the in-store event will receive an Ann Taylor gift card, courtesy of InStyle.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58231-kate-hudson-for-ann-taylor-exclusive-collection-in-stores-and-online
WONKA, maker of the world’s most imaginative sweets, is proud to announce its latest innovation: WONKA™ Peel-a-Pop™ frozen treats. The dessert pops look like and peel like bananas, but in true WONKA form, the peels are deliciously edible. Now available in freezer aisles nationwide, the dessert pops are available in two scrummdiddlyumptious flavors, Vanilla Banana and Vanilla Grape.
To celebrate the launch of Peel-a-Pop frozen treats, the WONKA brand is transporting its whimsical inspiration to the heart of New York City with a Winter WONKA™-land pop-up. At the three-day event, dessert dreamers will get a playful glimpse into the mind of Willy Wonka as they enjoy complimentary Peel-a-Pop frozen treats in a frozen funderland complete with Oompa Loompas. The pop-up will be open to the public from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST on May 15th, 16th and 17th located at 22 Little West 12th Street between 9th Avenue and Washington Street.
To view the multimedia news release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7210551-nestle-wonka-introduces-new-peel-a-pops-frozen-treats
Emirates’ award-winning frequent flyer programme, Emirates Skywards, and MBNA have signed a new UK credit card collaboration; and announce the launch of two new credit card accounts for current and new Emirates Skywards members and UK consumers.
The ‘Emirates Skywards Credit Card Account’ and ‘Emirates Skywards Elite Credit Card Account’ allow customers the choice between a standard no annual fee card and an elite version with fee. Both cards are available to apply for now at www.emirates.com/uk.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61921-emirates-skywards-MBNA-UK-card-partnership
With the holiday shopping season right around the corner, Playmates Toys, the company behind the Teenage Mutant Ninjas Turtles toy line for over 25 years, is proud to announce that it has received numerous accolades from esteemed toy and parenting industry experts and retailers. In addition to the individual product awards, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand was identified as one that is hot by TTPM, the leading online resource for all things play.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7101159-playmates-toys-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-top-honors-this-holiday/
: The makers of Dunkin’ Donuts® bagged coffee, are thrilled to announce the renewal of their partnership with Hungry Girl, Lisa Lillien, to help share her love for Dunkin’ Donuts Bakery Series® coffee! Hungry Girl is excited to debut all-new iced and hot coffee recipes featuring Dunkin’ Donuts Bakery Series Chocolate Glazed Donut Flavored Coffee and the newest addition, Cinnamon Coffee Roll Flavored Coffee.
“Dunkin’ Donuts bagged coffee is the go-to brew for coffee fans who love variety,” said Maribeth Burns, Vice President, Corporate Communications, The J.M. Smucker Company. “We’re delighted to introduce Cinnamon Coffee Roll Flavored Coffee and team up with Hungry Girl to create tasty coffee drink recipes to enjoy any time of the day.”
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7282151-dunkin-donuts-adds-cinnamon-roll-coffee-to-bakery-series-line/
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain, is proud to announce the kick-off of their new foundation, Barbecue, Boots & Badges, a foundation committed to leaving a footprint on the communities they serve by providing funding and resources to law enforcement, firefighters and their families.
“We take pride in the communities we serve and saw a vital need for a foundation to support local law enforcement, firefighters and their families,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “These are the people who put their lives on the line every day, we created a foundation to help those who serve us.”
Initial funding for Barbecue, Boots and Badges will coincide with the national launch of Dickey’s new line of potato chips. Guests can try the new chips and give back to the new charity on March 1 when they are available nationwide. The artisan crafted potato chips come in three bold flavors -- original, barbecue and jalapeno cheddar.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7434751-dickey-s-barbecue-boots-and-badges/
In response to the growing need for quality healthcare in Chicago, Northwestern Medicine is proud to announce the opening of a new, one-million square foot outpatient pavilion at 259 E. Erie St. The new pavilion opened on Oct. 13 in the heart of Northwestern Medicine’s downtown medical campus, home to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7049451-northwestern-medicine-to-open-259-east-erie-patient-pavilion-in-october/
Siam Piwat, the owner of Bangkok’s leading shopping malls, ,held a press conference to announce the countdown to the opening of the new Siam Center as a center and ‘ideaopolis’ where creative and world-leading trends can be explored. World famous celebrities, artists, and their work are assembling here in Bangkok for the opening of the new Siam Center on January the 11th.
A new survey commissioned by Mucinex, the number one over-the-counter brand* in America, reveals that more than 158 million Americans (63 percent of the adult population) would try to hide being sick so they wouldn’t have FOMO (fear of missing out) on doing things they wanted to do. However, more than 206 million Americans (82 percent of those surveyed) would agree that when they see people out and about when they are sick, they wish those battling cold and flu symptoms stayed home instead. While this time of year is full of fun autumn activities and outings with family and friends, it’s also the beginning of cold and flu season, and the last thing people want to do is stay at home and battle a swarm of sick symptoms.
Today leading window manufacturer The VELUX Group and the social business Little Sun announce a partnership with the NGO Plan International to distribute a new solar lamp – the Natural Light solar lamp – in three African countries: Zimbabwe, Zambia and Senegal. The partnership with Plan International will deliver sustainable solar-powered light to people living off-grid in areas without electricity, through a program that involves and empowers local communities.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7519251-velux-plan-partners-solar-africa/
Just Born Quality Confections, the makers of iconic candy brands such as PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES® and GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS® is excited to announce that the one and only Energizer Bunny™ has been selected as the new PEEPS® Celebrity Creative Director. The Pink PEEPS® Bunny searched far and wide to find the perfect creative partner to help drum up new energy for the 2018 Easter product line. With his power-packed, unstoppable nature, the Energizer Bunny™ was the best choice for the job.
“It’s no surprise that Easter is THE holiday for PEEPS®, and after 65 years we needed ‘some -bunny’ to help re-energize the brand’s product offerings and help us power up innovation,” said the Pink PEEPS® Bunny, Director of Bunny Operations (via translator.) “Who better to help power up innovation than the coolest symbol of long-lasting energy – the Energizer Bunny™, plus he kind of looks like me!”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8288951-peeps-energizer-bunny-easter-creative-director/
