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Media Availability with Ambassador Nancy Brinker Founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Susan G. Komen for the Cure: WHAT: A briefing to discuss the organization's funding and granting process. WHO: Ambassador Nancy Brinker, Founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure … continue reading »
News Corporation Names Lex Fenwick Chief Executive Officer of Dow Jones & Company
News Corporation today named Lex Fenwick Chief Executive Officer of Dow Jones & Company. Mr. Fenwick joins Dow Jones from Bloomberg LP, where he spent 25 years, most recently as CEO of Bloomberg Ventures. He will be based in New York and report to Chase Carey, President and COO of News Corporation. His appointment is effective February 13, 2012. He succeeds Les Hinton, who left the Company in July. “Lex has been a driving force… continue reading »
Technology Leaders Show Support for 2nd Annual Hollywood IT Summit
Seven major technology solution providers and leaders have joined together in support of the 2nd Annual Hollywood IT Summit (HITS) on March 2, 2012 at Pepperdine University. This Variety-co-produced event is the largest single gathering of IT professionals in Hollywood and the program is being developed under the direction of an advisory board representing all major movie and television studios. The first round of event sponsors include:… continue reading »
Packard Children’s Hospital Hosts Healthcare Value Network
No one in America likes sitting in a waiting room, or waiting as a doctor or nurse steps out to search for supplies, or paying for or enduring tests or treatments that have been proven unnecessary. Providing the healthcare you need as quickly, safely, respectfully and affordably as possible, and with the very best health outcomes—that’s what it means to deliver “value” in healthcare. Pictured during the Healthcare Value Network visit to Lucile… continue reading »
THIRTEEN/WNET New York Public Media and Ruckus Media Group to Produce Storybook Apps Based on the Award-Winning PBS KIDS GO! Math Series “Cyberchase”
THIRTEEN, in association with WNET New York Public Media, one of America’s most prolific and respected public media providers, and Ruckus Media Group, the global children's digital media company, today announced a digital partnership under which Ruckus has been granted worldwide rights to develop interactive storybook applications based on Cyberchase, the Emmy-award winning PBS KIDS GO! math series. Produced by THIRTEEN, Cyberchase airs… continue reading »
JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Yogurt Mountain® to Raise Money and Awareness for the American Heart Association®
Yogurt Mountain, LLC, today announced that America’s Favorite Yogurt Store™, Yogurt Mountain®, has a heart for the American Heart Association®. “Heart disease is a silent killer, and one that affects millions of women each year,” states Julie Wade, Yogurt Mountain’s Vice President of Product and Marketing. “So, Yogurt Mountain is starting the conversation to raise awareness, as well as funds to support the American Heart Association®… continue reading »
William Shatner’s One Man Show SHATNER’S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT to Beam into Dallas’s Majestic Theatre March 22nd
Television and movie legend William Shatner will bring his one man show SHATNER’S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT (www.shatnersworld.com) to the Majestic Theatre in Dallas, TX on March 22. Tickets go on sale February 3rd at 10:00 a.m. The show will play a three week run at Broadway’s Music Box Theatre from February 14 - March 4. Tickets can be purchased at the Majestic Theatre box office or at www.Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices range from $65.00… continue reading »
Eyefly.com Launches Spring 2012 Collection
Online fashion eyewear boutique, Eyefly.com, launched their Spring 2012 Collection today, adding handmade acetate and metal optical frames in signature shapes, fashion-forward color combinations, and distinct textures. In addition to the 27 new optical styles introduced, Eyefly has launched its first line of reading glasses consisting of 22 styles available in four prescription strengths—at a value of $59. All optical frames and sunglasses are $99,… continue reading »
Citi Community Development Launches National Awareness Campaign for EITC Filing and Free VITA Tax Prep Sites in 26 U.S. Markets
Citi Community Development (CCD) announced today that it has produced unique, market-specific publications appearing in newspapers in 26 metropolitan areas across the United States in order to encourage underserved, working taxpayers to take advantage of refunds available through the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The Money Matters publication also highlights the availability of free tax preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax… continue reading »
Hill Holliday Announces Lineup for TVnext 2012
After the success of last year’s TVnext summit, Hill Holliday is thrilled to announce TVnext 2012 taking place Monday, February 27 at Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art. “Television’s evolution is changing the business landscape faster than ever before, and our clients rely on us to help them navigate the new opportunities it brings,” said Mike Sheehan, Chief Executive Officer, Hill Holliday, who will give the opening keynote… continue reading »
Time Warner Cable Launches New On Demand Series Talking Pictures On Demand
Time Warner Cable today announced the launch of Talking Pictures On Demand a new monthly 30 minute roundtable show on the many current film offerings available on Movies On Demand. It is available at no additional cost to Digital TV customers across Time Warner Cable’s On Demand footprint. Talking Pictures On Demand will feature new titles including films released before their theatrical release and those exclusively On Demand. In the… continue reading »
Pertuzumab Plus Trastuzumab and Docetaxel Will Become Decision Resources’ Proprietary Clinical Gold-Standard Treatment for Metastatic First-Line HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in 2015
Decision Resources, one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that, based on clinical data and the opinions of interviewed thought leaders, Roche/Genentech/Chugai’s pertuzumab plus trastuzumab (Roche/Genentech/Chugai’s Herceptin) and docetaxel (Sanofi’s Taxotere, generics) will become Decision Resources’ proprietary clinical gold-standard treatment for metastatic first-line HER2-positive… continue reading »
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies Makes Its U.S. Debut Only In Movie Theaters in Exclusive February Event
Making its first appearance in the United States, NCM Fathom and Omniverse Vision present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies, the long awaited continuation to The Phantom of the Opera, in a fully-staged production pre-recorded at The Regent Theatre in Melbourne, Australia. This exclusive showing of Love Never Dies will be broadcast to select U.S. movie theaters for two nights only beginning with the premiere event on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at… continue reading »
ADEPT Driver and Allen Communication Announce New Driver Safety Program Designed to Help Older Drivers Maintain Lifestyle and Independence
ADEPT Driver (http://www.adeptdriver.com) is proud to announce the release of Lifelong Driver™ (http://www.lifelongdriver.com/), a science-based program developed in cooperation with Allen Communication Learning Services to help drivers over 55 sharpen driving skills and stay safe behind the wheel longer. Lifelong Driver is designed specifically for seasoned drivers and targets the leading causes of collisions for drivers over 55. It combines… continue reading »
Home Value Protection Featured at Cleveland’s Great Big Home and Garden Expo
While visitors to Cleveland’s upcoming Great Big Home and Garden Expo will be looking for home improvement and garden-design ideas, they should not overlook the one thing that matters most to the value of their home: insuring it against local housing market declines. Home Value Insurance Company, which underwrites Home Value Protection, the first insurance policy in the country to protect homeowners from local housing market declines, has a… continue reading »
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