Clearasil® Kicks Off "Rock Your Skin" Guitar Sweepstakes
Brand Shares Lollapalooza Experience on Facebook with Autographed Gibson® Guitar Giveaway
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearasil®, a leading brand of skin care products, launches the "Rock Your Skin" Guitar Sweepstakes, giving Facebook fans the chance to win an autographed Gibson® Melody Maker Les Paul guitar. The guitar was signed at the Clearasil Vibe+Revive Lounge within the Miami Express Yourself Oasis at the Hard Rock Hotel during Lollapalooza music festival. The guitar features autographs from celebrities and musicians including John Legend, LeAnn Rimes, Samantha Ronson, Taylor Momsen of Gossip Girl, Twilight star Kellan Lutz and more. The sweepstakes is the brand's way of sharing the Lollapalooza experience with those who could not attend and a way to continue to position the Clearasil® Facebook page as a destination for content that is exciting and relevant to its consumers.
"Facebook has given us the opportunity to expand the ways in which we engage with our consumers, and this is just one example of how we are working to fuse Clearasil brand positioning and products with our consumer's passions and interests," says Kevin Harshaw, Marketing Director of Personal Care at Clearasil parent company Reckitt Benckiser. "We know that music and Facebook play important roles in the lives of many of our young adult consumers, so it makes sense to start there."
Starting August 5th, consumers were able to enter for a chance to win the autographed Gibson® Melody Maker Les Paul guitar by "Liking" the Clearasil Facebook page and filling out the basic entry form. The "Rock Your Skin" Guitar Sweepstakes will run through September 9th, 2011 and one winner will be selected at random to win. Five runner ups will also receive a prize pack of assorted Clearasil®products. Winners will be posted on Facebook.com/ClearasilUS.
This sweepstakes is a continuation of the brand's "Rock Your Skin" campaign that kicked off early this summer with a pre-Lollapalooza Facebook sweepstakes that sent two lucky fans to an all-expenses paid trip to the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago with 3-day passes to Lollapalooza. Throughout the Lollapalooza Music Festival, Clearasil hosted the "Rock Your Skin: Vibe + Revive Lounge" for celebrities, music industry VIP's and media to retreat from the festival grounds and enjoy Clearasil Rock Your Skin Facials, Rockin' Chair Massages and more.
About Clearasil®
Clearasil® is a leading brand of young skin care products that range from acne/blemish prevention, to skin care maintenance and spot treatment. Clearasil® is renowned for its highly effective range of acne treatment creams, facial washes and cleansing pads, giving consumers the confidence of visibly clearer skin.Clearasil® products may be purchased at any major drugstore and mass merchandiser nationwide.
About Reckitt Benckiser
RB is a world leader in household, health and personal care. It is a FTSE top 25 company and since 2000 net revenues have doubled and the market cap has quadrupled. Today it is the global No 1 or No 2 in the majority of its fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional rate of innovation - near 35% of revenue comes from innovations launched in the prior 3 years. It has a strong portfolio led by 17 global Powerbrands which are: Finish, Lysol, Dettol, Vanish, Woolite, Calgon, Airwick, Harpic, Bang, Mortein, Veet, Nurofen, Clearasil, Strepsils Gaviscon, Mucinex and French's, and they account for 70% of its net revenue. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company employs 23,000 people worldwide, with operations in 60 countries and sales in over 180 countries.
No Purchase Necessary. Sweepstakes runs 8/5/11 to 9/9/11. Open to residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (excluding Puerto Rico) age 18+. Void where prohibited. To enter for a chance to win and for details see Official Rules at http://www.facebook.com/clearasilUS.
Kickanotch Mobile Launches RevKick Mobile Platform to Give Radio Media Something to Sing About
Kickanotch Announces New Mobile Ad Revenue Tool, Providing Global Listener Reach and Engagement Analytics
KANSAS CITY, Kan., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kickanotch, the nation's fastest-growing mobile app monetization developer and advertising network, today announced the launch of RevKick, the most robust and flexible mobile app content and ad management platform on the market. RevKick increases mobile revenue and user engagement by allowing clients to manage their entire mobile application and advertising campaigns from a single dashboard, and provides crazy-smart analytics and features to keep mobile content fresh and advertising content relevant to users nationwide and around the globe.
"We open a can of 'butt kick' for our clients - RevKick is the easiest way for media to generate mobile advertising revenue and manage entire campaigns, with top-tier analytics, through the single click of a button," said Andy Lynn, Kickanotch CEO. "This is the birth of a new era of media and mobile marketing. Companies no longer need websites - our clients can now provide the entire user experience with outstanding mobile application features through a mobile device. With customized mobile applications you are able to have many more engaging features that allow the consumer to connect well beyond the typical news, music and static content. They can interact. Additionally we focus on monetizing and offering users deals, advertisements targeted locally to benefit both advertiser and consumer. Everyone wins, not to mention, advertisers love the analytics and our clients love the revenue."
RevKick's platform manager allows users to:
-- Manage banner ad campaigns with a click of a button
-- Offer advertiser sponsorships and generate greater mobile revenue
through Text Marketing and Push Notifications
-- Manage entire advertiser campaigns from a single dashboard
-- Announce events and last-minute offers
-- Target and track advertisement engagement with pin-point precision
served on any mobile device and application
With RevKick, Kickanotch clients gain deep insight about user engagement and ad campaign efficiency, including daily campaign and individual-user analytics about engagement, number of new downloads, amount of ad revenue generated per advertisement and much more.
Kickanotch's plug-and-play model allows clients to create custom mobile applications in a matter of days, and is available on Apple, Android, and Blackberrydevices. Its on-demand features generate new and active users through the industry's most engaging features like daily deals, multimedia content, social media engagement, QR code technologies and RevKick's most engaging mobile advertising platform on the market.
About Kickanotch mobile
Kickanotch mobile provides broadcasting, publishing and corporate organizations with the world's most engaging mobile applications, and increases user engagement through "addicting" custom applications. Through its easy-to-use mobile content management software, mobile advertising and monetization applications and RevKick's ad management platform, clients access the freshest advertising inventory and most relevant local content. Kickanotch's RevKick platform increases adverting sales and profits while targeting consumers on virtually any mobile device.
BMW Group Financial Services Creates "The Ultimate Drive" Mobile App - Provides Social and Mobile Experience for Customers and Gamers Alike
Industry-First in Social Navigation Leverages New Communication Channels for BMW Financial Services' Customers While Driving Brand Loyalty
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The age of "gamification" has come, and BMW Group Financial Services is bringing this social nuance to its customer base of nearly 1 million individuals. Beginning with the development of a new and unique mobile and social experience, "The Ultimate Drive," is a social navigation mobile app that allows users to not only discover the best roads to drive in over 50 countries, but to rank, comment and share those roads via Facebook, email or other GPS devices. Future versions will integrate the ability for BMW Financial Services customers to gain points and achieve high rankings. As the first automotive channel, and specifically captive finance organization, to create a branded social navigation tool, BMW Group Financial Services defines itself as a consistent touch point with customers, through an engaging and interactive means.
"As a company, we pride ourselves on our ongoing uses of technology to build stronger relationships with our customers," said Ed Robinson, President and CEO of BMW Group Financial Services, Americas Region. "Not only does 'The Ultimate Drive' app allow us to broaden our awareness as an organization to a vast audience, but more so, it provides us the ability to nurture a two-way dialogue with our customers in an engaging way."
According to Pawan Murthy, General Manager of Online Business for BMW Group Financial Services, "The Ultimate Drive" is an example of how a captive financial services company can use mobile and social strategies as a consistent touch-point to customers while fostering a connection with BMW vehicles and the global BMW brand.
"A social app succeeds when it forms a community of users with similar interests. A mobile app succeeds when it shrinks that large community into something local and familiar," said Murthy. "Within a few seconds of opening the app, 'The Ultimate Drive' connects you to driving enthusiasts who have discovered great roads in your neighborhood - roads you may have overlooked. Sharing that joy of discovery is why we are eager to launch this app to everyone."
San Francisco-based software and technology firm, SocialNav, Inc., developed the technology that powers "The Ultimate Drive". "We've found that the success of applications like 'The Ultimate Drive' is built on organic growth amongst friends and enthusiasts with similar profiles," said Daniel Pifko, CEO and Co-Founder of SocialNav. "BMW Financial Services is an exceptional partner because it is at the forefront of using smartphones to improve the driving experience. We're excited about the relationship and have great ideas for many more things to come."
While utilizing the latest in navigation technology, "The Ultimate Drive" still remains simple in nature and nearly effortless to use to its full potential - after downloading the app, the user allows the app to find their location and then it displays the stretches of road which others have contributed as the best ones in the area. Conversely, when the user has generated their own favorite stretch, it is as easy as three taps to share via email or Facebook or send to one's favorite GPS device or app.
"The Ultimate Drive" is available for both iOS and Android devices. It can be downloaded for free from Apple's App Store and the Android Marketplace and is meant to broaden the social community around driving.
BMW Group Financial Services is currently developing similar versions for its MINI Motoring and BMW Motorrad brands, and will be extending all applications for its financial service customers in the near future.
About BMW Group Financial Services
BMW Group Financial Services was established in the U.S. in 1992 to support the sales and marketing of BMW products. Since then, the Group has expanded to provide service to markets in multiple countries and continues to evolve beyond its role as a captive finance unit.
BMW Group Financial Services offers a wide range of leasing, retail and commercial financing and banking products tailored to meet the needs of the BMW customer. The Group also provides financing to BMW dealers for expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations. With more than $34 billion in serviced assets and 1,000,000 automotive lending customers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, BMW Group Financial Services finances almost three-quarters of the BMWs sold or leased in North America. BMW Group Financial Services employs more than 800 people, including consultants and temporary workers, most of whom are located in the Hilliard, Ohio Regional Service Center which serves the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
In 2001, the MINI Financial Services division was established to provide support for the brand's dealer and customer networks by offering various financing and leasing options. Alphera Financial Services was established in 2006 to provide financial services to dealers who are not part of the BMW and MINI networks.
BMW Group Financial Services also offers credit card products through its subsidiary, the BMW Bank of North America. up2drive.com is a division of BMW Bank of North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW Financial Services NA, LLC. BMW Insurance Agency, Inc., a property and casualty producer, is also part of BMW Group Financial Services.
Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:
SocialNav, Inc. is the first and leading developer of social navigation applications for smartphones. Individuals with iOS and Android smartphones in over 50 countries share routes and commentaries on the best local trips and long distance travel plans. SocialNav, Inc. is based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit http://www.socialnav-inc.com .
Pawan Murthy
General Manager of Online Business
BMW Group Financial Services
(614)789-7753 pawan.murthy@bmwfs.com
Or
Deb Pollack for BMW Group Financial Services
(805) 320-9248 dpollack1@earthlink.net
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UBM Studios' Kristin Beaulieu to Offer Key Insights on Virtual Events at SISO's Executive Conference
CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Studios today announced that Kristin Beaulieu, SVP Sales & Development, East, will speak at the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO)'s Executive Conference, which will be held August 9-11, 2011 at the Philadelphia Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA. The SISO annual tactical conference for CEOs, owner/operators and senior management is the only place that for-profit organizers get the latest information about meeting the market demands. This year's conference is dedicated to understanding how technology is changing the face-to-face environment and how companies can harness the power of digital to produce greater revenues and increase bottom line profits.
Beaulieu's presentation, "Technology = Money" will begin at 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 11, 2011. This session will illustrate how technology continues to change the way organizations run events and individuals lives at every level, how organizers offer extraordinary new and innovative ways to deliver and retain audiences, and how the plethora of new technology can enrich and enhance both the visitor and exhibitor experience.
"UBM Studios builds and delivers world-class virtual environments that drive interaction using an optimal blend of content, audience and in-depth analytics paired with expert vision and precise execution," said Beaulieu. "I look forward to discussing the power of virtual environments and how they can deliver profitability to any organization."
With more than 15 years of experience, Beaulieu has a track record of significantly growing revenue in both the virtual media and publishing markets. Beaulieu held a variety of positions at Ziff Davis Media; most recently, she was Senior Vice President at Ziff Davis Enterprise - Event Sales. While at Ziff Davis Media, Beaulieu created and built a $6M virtual event business - eSeminars; led the company's International Licensing group; and launched PCMagCast, a virtual event business created specifically for PC Magazine's audience. In addition, Beaulieu held several positions with InXpo where she implemented virtual event business strategy and managed key publishing and enterprise accounts including Tech Target, Red7 Media, ZDE, Bank of America and EMC. Earlier, Beaulieu held key marketing positions with several dotcoms.
UBM Studios leads the industry in world-class user engagement for virtual environments, social networking and gaming. UBM offers a complete virtual environment solution as a Marketing-as-a-Service (MaaS), from the production and creation of virtual environments to the content development, recruitment, custom creative development and the management of audiences within the virtual environment.
For additional information on UBM Studios, contact Max Gerstein at 773 687 4317 or max.gerstein@ubm.com.
The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) was founded in 1990 when 12 independent show organizers felt the need to have representation as for-profit exhibition producers. The now-135 company members are represented by their respective Presidents, CEOs and Owners, and twice a year meet to exchange ideas, share experiences and launch industry-wide projects. The SISO CEO Summit is considered the standard of the industry where the industry's leading CEOs and C-level executives discuss issues and map out strategies that will impact the industry for the coming years. SISO member companies produce over 3,000 shows annually and range in size from smaller entrepreneurial businesses with shows in hotels and community centers to companies with billion-dollar global portfolios that take over entire city facilities. SISO member companies produce shows in every continent and in just about every industry sector. Please contact: Lewis Shomer, Executive Director, 2601 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405; (310) 450-8831; http://www.siso.org; lshomer@shomex.com.
About UBM Studios
UBM Studios leads the industry in world-class user engagement for virtual environments, social networking and gaming. A global marketing service, UBM Studios delivers content, audience and in-depth analytics driving deeper award-winning user engagement paired with vision, process and execution. For additional information on UBM Studios, visit http://www.ubmstudios.com.
About UBM plc
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.
Ouku Night 3G Android Tablet From Light InTheBox.com
BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Online retailer LightInTheBox.com has added a new Android Tablet (http://www.lightinthebox.com/_p166746.html) to its computer category.
Powered by Android 2.2, the Ouku Night 3G offers the stability and performance usually associated with more expensive tablet devices. The Ouku Night comes with a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen, 3G connectivity (via 3G SIM card), as well as front and rear facing cameras for snapshots and video calling.
Ouku Night 3G users can surf the web, watch 720p HD videos, listen to music, read e-books, play games, send emails, check Facebook and stay up to date with Twitter. The addition of 3G support means Ouku Night 3G users may also enjoy high-speed internet everywhere, no longer at the mercy of a Wi-Fi signal.
"We're proud to once again partner Ouku in the release of a great low-cost tech product," says LightInTheBox.com CEO Alan Guo. "With the Ouku Night 3G, our customers are able to buy a top quality tablet computer with all the functionality of a high-end tablet, without it costing them a fortune. As an online retailer, offering value for money is very important to us and the Ouku Night 3G certainly does that".
The release of Ouku Night 3G marks the third time global online retailer LightInTheBox.com has been named exclusive retailer of an Ouku tablet. Earlier in the year, LightInTheBox.com launched the Ouku Tab (http://www.lightinthebox.com/ _p166746.html) and theOuku Black (http://www.lightinthebox.com/ _p172801.html). These low-cost alternatives to the iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab and Motorola Xoom proved popular with consumers worldwide.
The Ouku Night 3Gis available now on LightInTheBox.com.
About LightInTheBox.com
LightInTheBox.com is a leading global online distributor. It offers more than ninety thousand quality products to customers in more than 160 countries, and serves both individual and commercial customers. LightInTheBox's website is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese and Russian.
KPMG Launches App to Provide Job Search Tips for College Students
"The Best Advice on a Mobile Device"
Ideas Offered on Resume Building, Etiquette, Use of Social Media
NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, announced today the release of the KPMG GO app for iPhone® and iPad®, designed to provide tips and information to help college students in every major launch their job search in today's competitive employment environment.
Available for download in the Apple iTunes Store, KPMG's new application delivers fresh videos, articles, blog posts, Q&As, and branding tips from its partners as well as its professionals in HR and campus recruiting.
"Today's students face a very competitive market and need every advantage to make a good impression and secure that first job," said Blane Ruschak, KPMG's executive director of university relations and recruiting. "We are excited to offer a resource that provides helpful and practical advice to young adults entering the job market."
Features of the KPMG Campus Recruiting iPhone/iPad application include:
-- Professional advice on how to craft a polished and impactful resume.
-- Sample interview questions and tips covering topics such as attire,
etiquette, and overcoming nerves.
-- Guidelines on use of social media in a professional landscape, including
how to keep your reputation safe and use social media to build your
brand.
The application also includes informative articles written by recruiters, interns, and KPMG partners on topics, including networking through social media, personal branding, professional communication, and career success.
Stacy Sturgeon, KPMG's national managing partner of university relations and recruiting, said, "The KPMG GO application should have broad appeal. It is intentionally designed to benefit students of every major by providing insights and tools that will help them take the first important steps in building a successful career."
According to Sturgeon, the KPMG GO iPhone/iPad application enhances KPMG's campus platform, enabling the firm to further brand itself with today's students by showing them how they can further brand themselves.
"We want students to easily and quickly access us whenever and wherever they'd like," said Sturgeon. "Our KPMG Campus Recruiting Web site is always up-to-date and enriched with content. We also offer a YouTube channel, Twitter feed, a student-oriented magazine, and we are in the process of creating a new Facebook page. We make a strong effort each year to increase campus visits, pursuing an ongoing dialogue that helps students fully understand the world of accounting - and that allows KPMG to better appreciate how they view our firm and the profession."
KPMG's Campus Recruiting Web site offers information on careers with the firm, internships, global rotations, among other opportunities, and a Branding U toolkit on how to "stand out" in establishing and moving one's career along.
About KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (http://www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"). KPMG International's member firms have 138,000 professionals, including more than 7,900 partners, in 150 countries.
Avoid Lice Outbreaks With New "The Facts of Lice(TM)" iPhone App
First and Only Free App to Provide Real Time Alerts of Lice Outbreaks at the Local Level
PASSAIC, N.J., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you know that the majority of the 12 million head lice cases seen annually occur in preschool and elementary school-aged children?
To support the fight against lice, Fairy Tales Hair Care, the leader in natural lice prevention products for children, announced the launch of its first iPhone application, The Facts of Lice(TM). The first and only app to provide real time alerts of lice outbreaks at the local level, the free app is available at http://www.itunes.com/appstore.
"With 85% of school districts reporting head lice, busy parents need to be informed about outbreaks in their own communities as quickly as possible," said Risa Barash, Founder of Fairy Tales Hair Care. "The Facts of Lice app allows parents to track lice outbreaks in their own neighborhood so they'll know when it's time to increase prevention efforts at home."
With a few simple clicks to the iPhone, the app provides parents with a centralized database for outbreak notifications, as well as the tools needed to prevent, combat and report outbreaks. Locations are organized by state and zip code, allowing parents to easily keep tabs on lice outbreaks in local communities across the U.S. Features include the:
-- Outbreak tab, providing real time alerts on reported lice outbreaks.
Simply search by state and zip code and the app will instantly confirm
if an outbreak has been reported in that area within the past four weeks
-- Report tab, allowing parents, caregivers and school nurses to report
current outbreaks by zip code in real time
-- Prevention tab, providing easy guidelines on how to prevent and check
for lice if an outbreak has been reported in your area
-- Removal tab, featuring instructions on how to remove nits and lice if an
outbreak has already occurred in your home
-- News tab, reporting the latest lice news and information from Fairy
Tales Hair Care
Prevention-minded parents can also help ward off outbreaks with regular use of the Fairy Tales Hair Care Rosemary Repel collection, the natural line of hair care products for children proven to effectively and safely repel lice from the hair.
"We are committed to helping keep kids' hair healthy and bug free - without the use of chemical ingredients. With The Facts of Lice app and regular use of our Rosemary Repel products, families will have all the tools they need to safely defend themselves against a lice outbreak," said Barash.
About Fairy Tales Hair Care
Founded in 1999, Fairy Tales Hair Care is the U.S. leader in natural lice prevention products for children. Headquartered in Passaic, New Jersey, Fairy Tales Hair Care products are available in over 10,000 salons and specialty stores across the U.S. For more information, call (888) 244-1990 or visit http://www.fairytaleshaircare.com.
SOURCE Fairy Tales Hair Care
Fairy Tales Hair Care
CONTACT: Catherine Colford, Child's Play Communications, +1-212-488-2069 x17, cc@childsplaypr.com
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in the U.S., Europe, China, and all the other major markets depends upon the
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the markets offer huge opportunity for domain specific players. Healthcare
IT providers generate more than 60% of their revenue through license
updating and the remaining through new client acquisitions. This has
attracted the attention of many non-healthcare segment players such as
Google; which is offering Google health record for maintaining patient data.
The healthcare IT market is witnessing many developments with the
introduction of healthcare reforms in developed nations. IT implementation
has already streamlined healthcare and hospital procedures such as billing,
medical imaging, and diagnostic information. However, the market still
offers more scope for development, especially with increasing government
incentives in the sector.
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focuses on interoperability platforms to enable data
exchange across hospital networks and diagnostic centers. The healthcare IT
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reforms in developed nations. IT implementation has already streamlined
healthcare and hospital procedures such as billing, medical imaging, and
diagnostic information. However, the market still offers more scope for
development, especially with increasing government incentives in the sector.
Meditech (U.S.), Cerner Corporation (U.S), Mckesson Corporation (U.S),
Siemens Healthcare (Germany), Epic Systems (U.S), Allscripts (U.S), Philips
(The Netherlands), and GE Healthcare (U.S.) account for most of the market.
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Majestic Steel USA Launches Website, Sets New Standard for Steel Industry
CLEVELAND, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Majestic Steel USA has launched a new website - http://www.majesticsteel.com - that sets the standard for the steel industry and aligns with the company's ongoing commitment to innovation. Research and industry dialogue are at the center of the new web presence that will continue to rapidly evolve to meet the needs of a volatile marketplace.
New features include dynamic, real-time market research updates, comprehensive product details and career opportunities.
"Our new web presence engages visitors in ways never before experienced in our industry," says Stephen Chiles, Chief Marketing Officer for Majestic. "We are injecting proven approaches within the interactive space and bringing them to an industry that has historically been quiet in this medium - We're talking about a fundamentally more valuable and productive interaction online."
After achieving success with its weekly market research report, (C)ORE, Majestic Steel developed the (C)ORE Blog, where customers can find market research and analysis reported on daily.
"Our goal with the (C)ORE Blog is to drive valuable conversations among steel buyers and provide a forum for discussion where previously none existed," says Chiles. "Every time customers return to our site, they can get new insights or updated trends from the marketplace."
Steel might be an industry steeped in tradition, but Majestic sees a great deal of opportunity to transform the way people communicate, share information, make decisions and run their businesses. And at its core, the company is still doing what it's always done - helping customers make strategic buying decisions.
Majestic Steel USA was founded in 1979 and has grown into the nation's premier service center for prime, coated, flat-rolled steel. Its world-class inventory offers customers a complete supply chain solution with maximum purchasing flexibility and just-in-time delivery available across the nation. The company has earned ISO 9001:2008 certification which, combined with its innovative culture, has facilitated creation of a unique, value-driven experience for its partners. Majestic is not only continuing a tradition of integrity and excellence, but also driving 21st century innovations, such as its new web initiatives and market research.
SOURCE Majestic Steel USA
Majestic Steel USA
CONTACT: Taylor Randall, Marketing Communications Specialist, Majestic Steel USA, 1-800-321-5590, trandall@majesticsteel.com
Aiseesoft Upgrades Total Video Converter to Support the AMD APP Acceleration
BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Last week, Aiseesoft Total Video Converter underwent a major upgrade, which brings some wonderful new features to this professional video converting software. Among all these new features, there are two significant improvements: a brand new user interface and supporting the AMD APP acceleration technology.
The redesigned user interface of this best Total Video Converter brings customers more user-friendly operations. We introduce the "List view" display mode to show the loaded source files, and the file list area can provide more file information and allow you to perform more operations on the selected video directly.
Since a long time ago, we have adopted the NVIDIA® CUDA(TM) technology in our software, which enables the Blu-ray/DVD/video converting software to convert files with 6x higher converting speed while running on the computer with a CUDA-enabled GPU. Now our software engineers also introduced the AMD APP acceleration technology to this Total Video Converter. And if your computer possesses an AMD APP-enabled GPU, this Video Converter, using the AMD graphics processors (GPU) together with CPU, will speed up the video converting process. For more information about this technology, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com/ati-technology.html.
Besides of the two significant improvements, there are also some other interesting updates:
-- Support multi-language: English, Japanese, German, and French;
-- Improve the MKV decoding technology;
-- Support 5.1 channel audio;
-- Improve the "Merge" feature;
-- Support DE, CUE and WebM file;
-- Support outputting video without audio track;
-- Optional Aspect Ratio Settings & Zoom Mode;
-- Support adjusting output file volume
-- More output profile options
After this major upgrade, this Total Video Converter can provide customers with much better service while converting video files and editing output video effect. To learn more information about this video converting software, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com/total-video-converter.html.
System Requirements
OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7Hardware Requirements: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above; 512MB RAM or more
About Aiseesoft Studio
As a professional multimedia software provider, Aiseesoft Studio is dedicated to developing the best multimedia desktop applications to help the Windows and Mac users smoothly convert, edit and transfer various video/audio files. In order to meet users' various requirements, Aiseesoft Studio constantly brings in new ideas, technologies, etc. To Aiseesoft Studio, Users' satisfaction is a consistent pursuit. For more information, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com.
SOURCE Harbour Software
Harbour Software
CONTACT: Alva Jones of Aiseesoft Studio at +86-13466759823 or pr@aiseesoft.com
-- Dan Mead, president and chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless
-- David Small, chief technical officer of Verizon Wireless
-- Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer of Verizon
Wireless
In addition, the program will include remarks by executives representing Qualcomm and Chomp, companies involved in the Center. The discussion will be moderated by Brian Higgins, executive director of LTE Ecosystem Development for Verizon Wireless.
WHEN: The webcast of the opening of the Verizon Application Innovation Center program will begin at 10:30 a.m. PDT today, live from San Francisco
BACKGROUND: The Verizon Application Innovation Center is a place for developers, network engineers, entrepreneurs and others to work together on innovative applications that take advantage of Verizon Wireless' leading 3G and 4G LTE mobile networks. The San Francisco facility is connected to Verizon's LTE Innovation Center, located in Waltham, Mass., to optimize synergies between development activities at each location. The new space includes several collaboration labs and private development labs, and it offers access to Verizon Wireless equipment; services; and Verizon Wireless experts in application development, software development, network APIs, network performance and business development.
MEDIA CONTACT: Debra Lewis
Verizon Wireless
917.848.0035 (mobile)
Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
11Ants Analytics Launches Breakthrough Customer Churn Analyzer to Identify Customers at Risk of Churning
Next Generation Software Provides Fast-track for Companies Wanting to Expand Customer Analytics Capabilities
HAMILTON, New Zealand and LONDON, August 10, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
11Ants Analytics today launched the breakthrough 11Ants Customer Churn
Analyzer to empower marketers to identify those customers statistically at
risk of churning, allowing retention efforts to be focused on those specific
customers.
With continued pressure on profitability, stemming customer churn is a
logical and easy win. 11Ants Customer Churn Analyzer provides an affordable
and rapid path for companies and individual departments to deploy complex
analytics techniques in their battle against churn.
The solution has been designed so that it can be used 'out of the box'
by marketers or business analysts and does not require any understanding of
algorithms or intense predictive analytics experience. It is also powerful
enough to assist even the most accomplished analytics experts do a better
job, faster.
"This absolutely changes everything when it comes to who can build
effective churn propensity models," says Tom Fuyala, Director, Business
Development, 11Ants Analytics.
"Users can readily develop powerful models with literally a few mouse
clicks, putting valuable customer insights directly into their hands in
minutes or hours. Companies no longer have to choose between spending
hundreds of thousands of dollars and going through a massive learning curve,
or doing nothing."
11Ants Customer Churn Analyzer gives marketers a range of tools to
understand a customer's likelihood of churning. The tool identifies the
precise customers to contact in a retention campaign to maximize
profitability. What if-scenarios can be performed at different spend levels
across various retention offers and delivery channels. The solution also
gives insights into the proven predictors of churn and the relative
importance of the churn factors.
Users can also obtain a detailed drill down view of the profile of a
churner versus a non-churner, and intuitive graphs help users understand the
drivers of the underlying predictive model. Customer scoring can be
performed in Microsoft Excel or for large customer databases scoring can be
performed in-database with 11Ants Predictor.
Fuyala says, "A recent experiment validates the power of the technology.
A non-expert was able to beat 85% of the expert contestants' submissions in
an international data mining competition with a model which took less than
55 minutes of human work to construct. The automated features allow
accomplished analytics experts and novices alike to be freed up from time
consuming and repetitive tasks."
The solution also has other benefits according to Fuyala. "Customer
insight departments are constantly challenged by not being able to explain
their models to marketing departments. Our solution changes this completely,
providing deeps insights into the workings of the model. For the first time
it is not necessary to compromise a good model for an explainable model - it
is now possible to have both."
11Ants Customer Churn Analyzer can be used to gain insight into at risk
customers in sectors such as insurance, retailing, banking,
telecommunications, utilities and health clubs. 11Ants Analytics will soon
launch a complementary product, the 11Ants Customer Response Analyzer, which
will assist marketers in determining which prospects are most likely to
respond to marketing campaigns.
11Ants Analytics is the leader in assisted predictive analytics. 11Ants
Analytics' software products greatly simplify businesses adoption and
deployment of predictive analytics techniques. The products are powered by
the breakthrough proprietary HyperLearn technology, the result of over three
years of development by 11Ants Analytics, and inspired by machine learning
research at New Zealand's University of Waikato - home of one of the most
respected predictive analytics and machine learning groups in the world.
11Ants Analytics' development team is based in New Zealand. 11Ants Analytics
is venture backed by Endeavour Capital [http://www.ecap.co.nz ], The New
Zealand Venture Investment Fund [http://www.nzvif.com ] and WaikatoLink
[http://www.waikatolink.ac.nz ], the commercialization company of the
University of Waikato [http://www.waikato.ac.nz ]. http://www.11antsanalytics.com
CONTACTS
Corporate:
Tom Fuyala, Director, Business Development
+44-20-7193-1774
tom.fuyala@11antsanalytics.com
Media:
Shine Group
Sandra Lukey
+64-21-2262-858
sandra@shinegroup.co.nz
AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband Wireless Capacity on Cape Cod
Additional Spectrum, And Enhanced System at Cape Cod Mall, Expected to Improve Connectivity and Performance of Mobile Broadband Data and Voice Connectivity
HYANNIS, Mass., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers on Cape Cod are expected to experience improved mobile broadband coverage and voice performance as a result of continued investment and innovation by AT&T*. The company announced today that it has completed a key initiative in its ongoing efforts to enhance the wireless capacity and performance of its mobile broadband network throughout Cape Cod.
The network enhancement adds new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," to cell sites in Sandwich and Wellfleet to more efficiently manage available spectrum and increase mobile broadband capacity. The expansion helps manage ever-growing demand for mobile broadband services by allocating more network resources for AT&T's mobile broadband network.
In addition, just in time for the back-to-school shopping rush, AT&T has increased wireless network capacity at the Cape Cod Mall by enhancing the Mall's Distributed Antenna System (DAS), or in-building wireless system, to help serve wireless customers throughout the facility which is owned by Simon Property Group.
"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. As part of the Cape Cod community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager for AT&T New England.
"Our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network on Cape Cod," said David Mancuso, AT&T vice president of external affairs. "If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with nearly 27,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Massachusetts or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
VideoIQ Launches North American Tier 1 Partner Program
Tier 1 Partners to Receive Exclusive Training and Sales Support
BEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, today announced the launch of a Tier 1 Partner Program. The Partner Program was established to ensure end-users receive the best field support possible while recognizing, rewarding and enhancing VideoIQ's relationship with top tier integrators across North America. All Tier 1 partners will be certified to sell, install and service VideoIQ's award winning all-in-one video surveillance solutions, including the iCVR-HD High Definition line of cameras, the line of iCVR D1 Outdoor and Indoor cameras, the iCVR line of encoders, the iCST line of streaming cameras and encoders and VideoIQ View(TM) video management software.
VideoIQ's all-in-one video surveillance solutions deliver up to full 1080p/30 high-definition video, zero bandwidth recording, and 100 percent self-calibrating adaptive analytics. Unlike conventional IP video surveillance systems which face significant bandwidth and storage challenges, VideoIQ's iCVR cameras and encoders store video in up to 500GB of onboard storage for months worth of recording while reducing network traffic and bandwidth consumption by over 90 percent. Additionally, VideoIQ's adaptive analytics never need calibrating, eliminating the need to manually tune or adjust the analytics over the life of the device - dramatically reducing installation and maintenance costs.
All Tier 1 VideoIQ partners represent market leaders in their respective regions and have completed extensive training to be certified to resell and service all VideoIQ products. In addition to certification, VideoIQ's Tier 1 partners have demonstrated the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction in real world VideoIQ deployments. Finally, Tier 1 partners receive preferred pricing, access to co-marketing opportunities, exclusive training and direct sales assistance. The result is not only a more knowledgeable channel, but highly satisfied customers that are able to recognize the greatest return from their investment.
"By providing Tier 1 partners access to exclusive training and resources, VideoIQ is showing its commitment to ensuring customers receive not only the best product on the market, but the best service in the industry," said Holly Tsourides, vice president of worldwide sales for VideoIQ. "With extensive experience and a deep understanding of VideoIQ's entire product line, Tier 1 partners will be able to successfully meet even their most challenging customer needs, further extending their deep end-user relationships."
About VideoIQ
VideoIQ is the leading innovator in intelligent video surveillance. VideoIQ's award-winning IP surveillance cameras and encoders include the most advanced, adaptive analytics in the industry, onboard NVR storage and enterprise class video management. Now, VideoIQ is delivering a new standard in high-definition surveillance, with zero bandwidth recording and full high-definition analytics. VideoIQ's simple and powerful surveillance solutions allow customers to pro-actively secure their most important assets across commercial, education, industrial, transportation, telecommunications and government markets. Learn more at http://www.videoiq.com today, or follow us on Twitter @VideoIQ.
SOURCE VideoIQ
VideoIQ
CONTACT: Lisa Mokaba, +1-781-966-4108, videoiqpr@inkhouse.net
Three Leading Global Enterprises are on Their Talent Management Journey With Infosys TalentEdge
BANGALORE, India, LONDON and NEW YORK, August 10, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Infosys today unveiled Infosys TalentEdge, a comprehensive talent
management platform that deepens employee engagement. Infosys TalentEdge
addresses the entire HR lifecycle helping companies streamline their HR
processes and reduce operational costs. The platform is built on
state-of-the-art technology and is delivered in the Cloud on an
outcome-based pricing model.
Leading global enterprises, across industries, are already on their
talent management journey with Infosys TalentEdge.
In the May 2011 report 'The Talent Management Suite Market Emerges'
James Holincheck, research vice president at Gartner, observed, "Customers
are increasingly using more talent management capabilities from a single
vendor. Thus, a talent management suite market has emerged."
Infosys TalentEdge deepens employee interaction through rich social
engagement and interactive self-service capabilities. The social
collaboration features of the platform helps companies improve access to
organization-wide expertise, generate ideas, and accelerate innovation. The
platform also allows employees to access HR functionalities "on-the-go"
through mobile and smart devices thereby enabling an always-connected
workforce.
Infosys TalentEdge simplifies the entire Hire-to-retire lifecycle of the
HR function. The platform brings together preconfigured, best-in-class
industry processes that helps enterprises streamline HR operations and free
up time spent on transactional HR activities such as payroll, attendance,
benefits processing, etc. The Infosys TalentEdge platform is built on
Oracle's industry-leading PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) Suite.
Delivered in the Cloud on an outcome-based pricing model, Infosys
TalentEdge optimizes costs and delivers better spend predictability to the
HR organization. This frees up significant capital expenditure typically
locked into HR technology and process investments, allowing the HR function
to be a strategic enabler of an organization's business objectives. Infosys
TalentEdge provides companies with the convenience of single point of
accountability by taking complete ownership from technology to business
operations.
Samson David, Vice President and Global Head - Business Platforms,
Infosys, said, "Infosys Edge business platforms in the cloud, is focused on
accelerating business innovation for our clients across functions. Today HR
organizations spend over 60% of their time on transactional HR activities
leaving little time to focus on talent engagement. With Infosys TalentEdge,
companies can focus more on deepening talent engagement while simplifying
transactional HR processes."
About Infosys Edge
Infosys Edge, business platforms in the cloud empowers organizations to
accelerate business innovation by driving deeper engagement with consumers
and employees, powering new engines of growth and simplifying business
operations. Leading Global 1000 clients, across industries, have partnered
with Infosys Edge to accelerate business innovation across functions.
About Infosys
Many of the world's most successful organizations rely on the 133,000
people of Infosys to deliver measurable business value. Infosys provides
business consulting, technology, engineering and outsourcing services to
help clients in over 30 countries build tomorrow's enterprise. For more
information about Infosys (NASDAQ: INFY), visit http://www.infosys.com
Infosys Safe Harbor
Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth
prospects are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties
relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and
uncertainties regarding fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign
exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT
services including those factors which may affect our cost advantage, wage
increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled
professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame
contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, industry
segment concentration, our ability to manage our international operations,
reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in
telecommunication networks or system failures, our ability to successfully
complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our
service contracts, the success of the companies in which Infosys has made
strategic investments, withdrawal or expiration of governmental fiscal
incentives, political instability and regional conflicts, legal restrictions
on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, and unauthorized
use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting
our industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating
results are more fully described in our United States Securities and
Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 and on Form 6-K for the quarters ended
September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2011. These filings
are available at http://www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time,
make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including
statements contained in the company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. The company does not
undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from
time to time by or on behalf of the company.
Voyager Launches New Version of Online Reading Component: VocabJourney
DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Voyager, a business unit of Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ABCD) launched a new version of VocabJourney®, an interactive, web-based reading component to help students boost their vocabulary and comprehension skills. Research has shown that vocabulary deficiencies are a primary cause of academic failure in grades three through 12.
Originally offered only to students in Voyager's high school reading intervention program, Passport Reading Journeys®III, the newly enhanced version of VocabJourney, is now available to all levels of Passport Reading Journeys (grades six through nine) as well as students in LANGUAGE!®, the company's comprehensive literacy intervention program (for grades three through 12). In addition to these versions that have been designed to work with Passport Reading Journeys and LANGUAGE!, a version of VocabJourney is available to individuals, districts and schools for use as a stand-alone vocabulary intervention.
"VocabJourney addresses a critical need not only in literacy intervention, but also in the content areas such as social studies and science where the academic vocabulary necessary to access those subject areas is often missing or deficient," says David Cappellucci, President of Cambium Learning Group.
The new version of VocabJourney uses a gaming format -- Learn, Play, Master -- to study word sets with a focus on word retention and mastery. Students set their own goals and those motivated by competition can vie for a spot on the "National Leaderboard." The Play segment involves a choice of four casual word games that vary in level of difficulty. Each level concludes with an assessment to confirm mastery and present achievements.
VocabJourney includes basic and academic word sets that teach:
-- Vocabulary commonly used in state standards and SAT study lists
-- Content-specific words that provide extra practice in core subjects
-- Vocabulary that addresses the needs of students who are working toward
English language proficiency
Updated features and benefits of VocabJourney include:
-- New, easy-to-use dashboard so students can track their progress
-- Adaptive engine for word mastery
-- New games: Sortegories and WordVault!
-- Embedded assessments to help teachers monitor progress and differentiate
instruction
Voyager is a member of Cambium Learning Group (Nasdaq: ABCD), the leading educational company focused primarily on serving the needs of at-risk and special student populations. Dedicated to the success of every student, Voyager provides strategic and intensive comprehensive interventions that are adaptive to the needs of diverse populations. Voyager's instructional materials, support services and educational technology help accelerate struggling students to grade-level proficiency, preventing unnecessary referrals to special education.For more information, please visit http://www.voyagerlearning.com or call 1-888-399-1995.
Media and Investor Contact: Shannan OverbeckCambium Learning Group, Inc.214.932.9476shannan.overbeck@cambiumlearning.com
Activision and GameStop® Launch PROTOTYPE® 2 "Get in the Game" Promotion
Pre-Order Promotion Gives Gamers the Chance to be an In-Game Citizen in PROTOTYPE 2's New York Zero
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamers now have a chance to win their ultimate fantasy with Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) and GameStop's (NYSE: GME), "Get in the Game," pre-order promotion for Radical Entertainment's highly anticipated PROTOTYPE® 2.
U.S. and Canadian players, 18 and older, who pre-order PROTOTYPE 2 at GameStop between now and Sept. 1, 2011 will have the opportunity to go online and enter a random drawing to win a trip for two to Radical Entertainment in Vancouver, Canada and become a character in the upcoming open-world action thriller. To enter the drawing, and for full rules and regulations, go to http://www.gamestop.com/collection/prototype-2. For Canadian entries, go to http://www.gamestop.ca/prototype-2.
"Thanks to this great partnership with Activision and GameStop, we have an incredible opportunity to offer gamers something truly unique," said Ken Rosman, Studio Head, Radical Entertainment. "In addition to just seeing themselves in the game, the winners will actually be able to locate their virtual selves and shape-shift Sgt. James Heller into their likeness. Radical wouldn't be where it is today without our fans, and this is just another way for us to thank them for all their support."
The sequel to Radical Entertainment's best-selling open-world action game of 2009, PROTOTYPE 2 takes the unsurpassed carnage of the original PROTOTYPE and continues the experience of becoming the ultimate shape-shifting weapon. As the game's all-new infected protagonist, Sgt. James Heller, players will cut a bloody swathe through the wastelands of post-viral New York Zero (or more simply... NYZ) with unparalleled locomotion, building up a vast genetic arsenal of deadly, biological weapons and abilities as they hunt and consume their way toward the ultimate goal - to kill...Alex...Mercer!
PROTOTYPE 2 is currently in development for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Windows PC. The game is currently rated "RP" (Rating Pending) by the ESRB, with an expected "M" (Mature - Content that may be suitable for persons 17 and older) rating.
For more information about PROTOTYPE 2, check out the newly updated official game web site at http://www.prototypegame.com. And for the truly dedicated, be sure and head over to http://www.facebook.com/PROTOTYPE and join the PROTOTYPE Army - a community of more than 250,000 (and growing) fans that receive constant updates from the team at Radical, and early sneak peeks at new information and assets.
About Radical Entertainment
Radical Entertainment has over a decade of hit titles, including 2009's multi-million-unit-selling PROTOTYPE, The Simpsons Hit & Run, The Incredible Hulk - Ultimate Destruction, Scarface: The World Is Yours and more. We treat our properties with the reverence they deserve and gamers demand, and the commitment to our partners and fans continues to set us apart. Our Vancouver-based studio allows Radical Entertainment to bring the talent, tools and technology together to create entertainment that captures the world's imagination. Now owned by Activision Publishing, Inc, Radical is continually ranked as one of the best places to work in B.C., according to BC Business magazine and Watson Wyatt. In 2006-2008 MediaCorp Canada ranked Radical as a Top 100 Canadian Employer, Top 10 Canadian Employer for Young People, and Top 20 B.C. Employer. For more information, please visit http://www.radical.ca.
About GameStop
GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is the world's largest multichannel video game retailer. GameStop's retail network and family of brands include 6,573 company-operated stores in 17 countries worldwide and online at http://www.GameStop.com. Our network also includes: http://www.Kongregate.com, a leading browser-based game site; Game Informer® magazine, the leading multi-platform video game publication; Spawn Labs, a streaming technology company; and Impulse, Inc., a digital distribution platform available at http://www.GameStop.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
Activision and Prototype are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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Baynote Unveils Vision for Retailers to Achieve Revenue Multiplier Effect
Innovative Approach to Personalization Optimizes Impact of Online Commerce Investments, Delivers Transformative Lift in Conversions and Average Order Values
BOSTON, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- eTail Boston -- Baynote, a leading provider of eCommerce personalization solutions, today unveiled its new vision for retailers to achieve a multiplier effect on their existing online commerce investments to dramatically increase conversion rates and average order values. Baynote will be announcing partnerships with several world class technology and services providers in the coming months to help its customers realize this vision.
"Online businesses are facing a never-ending imperative to deliver on the promise of eCommerce. They are expected to drive more traffic, convert more customers, and get them to spend more - all without increasing costs," said Sue Aldrich, senior vice president and analyst, Patricia Seybold Group. "Personalization based on buyer intent has been demonstrated to be by far the most effective approach to achieving significant improvement to conversion, order value, and revenue."
While traditional methods of personalization that predominantly rely on personas, past shopping history and clickstreams are making inroads to increasing engagement, conversion rates have remained flat since the 1990s. According to the Fireclick Index, 10 out of 100 eCommerce website visitors are truly interested in making a purchase, yet only two of them actually make that purchase. There is a big opportunity for online retailers to close the conversion gap and reach the other eight percent of shoppers who go to sites intending to buy, but instead abandon their digital shopping carts.
"Baynote's Personalization Platform immediately boosted initial conversion across our website and email channels by a factor of 4.5 times. This in turn generated more repeat purchases and ultimately delivered on our promise to provide the most authentic shopping experience for outdoor enthusiasts," said John Hnanicek, CIO and VP of merchandising at outdoor equipment and clothing retailer, Altrec.com. "We believe in Baynote's vision for eCommerce personalization and its potential to deliver a revenue multiplier effect."
The Baynote Personalization Platform monitors 24 different ways consumers engage with a site and its products, and tracks important clues about consumers' interests and what they intend to purchase. For example, real-time actions such as how long someone spends examining a product or whether they zoom in and check out various colors, are important engagement clues that when combined with data about personal taste can power far more relevant shopping experiences. Baynote customers typically see triple digit increases in revenue lift from its personalized recommendations through higher conversion and average order value rates. Through several new partnerships that will extend its capabilities across all customer touchpoints - from Web storefronts and landing pages to mobile shopping applications and social networks - Baynote will deliver its customers a multiplier effect on their eCommerce revenues.
"In order to finally break the single digit conversion curse and realize the anticipated ROI from their existing solutions, eCommerce companies need to ensure their personalization strategies prioritize buyer intent," said Doug Merritt, president and CEO for Baynote. "Our vision is to inject intelligence about 'in the moment' intent into every touchpoint to optimize the customer experience wherever it's occurring. We believe this approach will deliver eCommerce executives a multiplier effect on the impact of their existing technology investments."
Baynote CEO to Keynote at eTail Boston
Baynote CEO Doug Merritt is presenting a keynote session titled, "The Multiplier Effect: Why You Must Succeed in Personalization" on August 10 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Doug's presentation will feature best practices with intent-driven personalization proven to help retailers achieve a revenue multiplier effect on their existing eCommerce investments. Visit Baynote at eTail Boston at Booth 24. For additional details, go to: http://www.wbresearch.com/etailusaeast/home.aspx
Baynote is an eCommerce software company whose Personalization Platform gives retailers a multiplier effect on conversion and average order value rates using existing eCommerce investments. Only Baynote helps ecommerce executives understand and act on real-time buyer intent, giving them the essential intelligence to engage consumers at every touchpoint with the right experience at the right time and to respond faster to their ever-changing interests. Based in San Jose, Calif., with offices in the U.K. and Germany, Baynote's personalization solutions are trusted by over 300 of the world's most demanding brands including AT&T, Altrec.com, Anthropologie, Bluefly, BT, Campbell's Dell, Expedia, Intuit, JCrew, Jockey and Urban Outfitters.
SOURCE Baynote
Baynote
CONTACT: Shannon Hutto, Bateman Group, for Baynote, baynote@bateman-group.com, +1-415-503-1818
Retina-X Releases MyDoc2PDFConverter for iPhone That Turns Any Document Into PDF for Easy Exchange
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Retina-X Studios, LLC today announced the launch of MyDoc2PDFConverter, a PDF converter for iPhone. This handy utility can convert documents, images, contacts and web pages into PDF format from within the application interface.
Anyone looking for the ability to convert documents, presentations, spreadsheets, photos, online articles, blog posts or regular web pages to PDF format for later reading or sharing with colleagues and friends will find MyDoc2PDFConverter invaluable for their day-to-day usage on the iOS devices.
Priced at $0.99, MyDoc2PDFConverter offers the freedom of mobility to the user for not depending on his Mac or costly software for conversion of necessary data files received via email and sharing them with others. It lets a mobile worker remain mobile and unshackles their creativity without any obstacles. Irrespective of any office use, it is useful for anyone who relies heavily on their phone for viewing and sending files to others.
"MyDoc2PDFConverter is an indispensable add-on for your iOS device because it helps you convert documents into open standard PDF files for easy document exchange," said Craig Thompson, Media Coordinator of Retina-X. "The user can also share photos or their phonebook contacts easily through email by converting them first into PDF files."
MyDoc2PDFConverter for iPhone is available for download from Apple AppStore. The download link and more information can be found at http://www.retinaiphoneapps.com.
Media Contact: Craig Thompson at media(at)retinax(dot)com or (888) 475-5345. Postal Inquiries: Retina-X Studios, LLC, 13453 N. Main St. Suite 201, Jacksonville, FL 32218
About Retina-X Studios: RXS is a mobile app development company most known for its critically acclaimed product Mobile Spy®. The company has recently expanded aggressively in utility and productivity apps for Android, BlackBerry and iPhone. RXS products have been mentioned by Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Reader's Digest, PCWorld and other media outlets.
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Law & Audio: James S. Levine and Extreme Music Pull Off the Perfect Crime
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A-list, multi-award winning composer James S. Levine and Extreme Music, the production music arm of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, announce the release of Law & Audio. This first-of-its-kind, crime-focused production music library delivers tracks aimed at an entertainment genre that has been the most successful mainstay of film and television since the early days of broadcasting.
Law & Audio promises to deliver a contemporary, inspirational sound palette covering any possible crime and legal drama story arc a Music Supervisor might encounter.
Says founder Levine, "As with any score I approach, it was mission critical to me that Law & Audio distinguish itself by giving storytellers a sonic tone that allows characters and scenes to live and breathe. I'm excited to bring the sound of crime to the production music arena."
"It's kind of scary the number of hit TV shows Jimmy has been the music mastermind behind, and his crime and legal drama credits speak for themselves," said Russell Emanuel, CEO/President Extreme Music. "Law & Audio is set to fill a wide open gap in the market and we are thrilled to be his partner in crime."
The first seven albums in the series; Crime Scenes, Manhunt, Investigation, Breakthroughs, Interrogation, The Courtroom and Verdicts; are slated for release in September 2011 and will be available for licensing exclusively at http://www.extrememusic.com
About James S. Levine
Composer James S. Levine is best known for his scores to the ground-breaking television series Glee, Nip/Tuck, Damages, and cable's most successful scripted drama, The Closer. Levine's career began in Boston where he gained recognition as a pianist and advertising composer. A passion for scoring film and television brought Levine west where he began work with world-renowned composer and scoring pioneer Hans Zimmer. This mentorship and collaboration led to Levine composing additional music for such films as Pearl Harbor, Something's Gotta Give, Madagascar, and a co-scoring credit for Gore Verbinski's The Weatherman. On his own, Levine has earned numerous independent film and television credits. Levine's work can be heard on the top grossing Blue Collar Comedy Tour DVD series and the award winning IMAX- 3D feature Roar: Lions of the Kalahari. Levine scored Ryan Murphy's screen adaptation of Augusten Burrough's best-selling memoir Running With Scissors and is also currently scoring TNT's latest hit drama series Rizzoli and Isles and USA's Royal Pains.
About Extreme Music:
World-renowned as the "Bad Boys of the Industry," Extreme, the Production Music Library arm of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, have made it their duty to change the face of library music. Since exploding onto the scene in 1997 these production music zeitgeists have consistently delivered an industry-quaking catalogue that leaves their competition sleeping with the lights on and establishes them as the undisputed masters in their field. Their unrivalled A-list packed roster famously boasts names such as Quincy Jones, Hans Zimmer, Snoop Dogg, Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins, Robbie Nevil, Junkie XL, Paul Oakenfold, Mark Mothersbaugh and Vince Clarke to name a few.
Users addicted to Extreme include music supervisors for hit shows such as Glee, Mad Men, 30 Rock, Entourage, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Office and Gossip Girl; blockbusters and trailers including The Fighter, Hop, Avatar, Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Inglourious Basterds, Inception, and the Harry Potter series; and memorable advertising campaigns for Coca Cola, EA, Virgin Atlantic, Phillips, Stolichnaya, Ford, Puma and AT&T. For more information, go to http://www.extrememusic.com
Media Contacts for Extreme Music:
Joe Schneider/Jessica Erskine, Rogers & Cowan
310.854.8140/8129
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Sony Connects Drivers with SiriusXM and Pandora® on New Car Stereo Lineup
New models integrate exciting connectivity features at lower price points
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony is expanding its mobile audio lineup with eight new in-dash CD receivers. The new models range from entry-level units to advanced receivers and digital media players that offer SiriusXM satellite radio and Pandora internet radio connectivity in the car.
"Consumers want their audio choices personalized to match their individual needs and preferences, especially while they are in their cars," said Mike Kahn, director of the Audio Product Division at Sony Electronics. "Sony is redefining content selection in the car. Whether someone wants convenient access to commercial-free music and sports, news, talk and entertainment from SiriusXM, music discovery services like Pandora or iPod® and iPhone® compatibility, we now have a solution at lower prices than ever before: We now offer SiriusXM compatibility from as low as $90 SRP and Pandora compatibility from as low as $130 SRP."
Universal SiriusXM(TM) Satellite Connectivity
Four of the new models (CDX-GT565UP, CDX-GT660UP, CDX-360MP, CDX-GT56UI) feature SiriusXM compatibility, using the new SXV100 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner Kit (sold separately, XM subscription required). The compact SiriusXM vehicle tuner has a simple connection, providing integration of SiriusXM in an inexpensive and easy-to-install package. The SiriusXM vehicle tuner also provides numerous new features including the ability for listeners to pause and rewind live SiriusXM satellite radio.
The entry-level CDX-GT360MP model is SiriusXM compatible plus offers great sound quality from its built-in equalizer and powerful 52x4 watt high power amplifier - all at an affordable price point of $90 SRP. The step-up CDX-GT56UI model offers all the features of the CDX-GT360MP receiver and adds iPod and iPhone control, allowing users to control digital music using the USB 1-wire, and 7 Band Digital Equalizer, Time Alignment and Automatic Level Optimizer.
The CDX-GT565UP model, also SiriusXM compatible, allows users to stream Pandora from an iPhone, customize the receiver's illumination to complement existing lighting components with the Dynamic Color Illuminator and create an impressive listening experience with the Advanced Sound Engine. Users can also control digital music players using the USB 1-Wire feature. The receiver features Automatic Level Optimizer, which analyzes each track's playback levels and adjusts output level to optimize transitions between tracks and sources. The CDX-GT660UP unit adds a drop down panel design, two line LCD display and SensMe(TM) channels to organize music into playlists that perfectly match any mood, scene or location.
"The SXV100 connects drivers and their passengers to entirely commercial-free music and exclusive entertainment they can only find on SiriusXM," said Sean Gibbons, Vice President, Consumer Electronics Product Marketing, SiriusXM. "We are thrilled that Sony is introducing a car stereo lineup that is SiriusXM-Ready, giving customers the ability to control and enjoy satellite radio on the road."
Sony offers SiriusXM capability, starting at only $90 SRP, on the CDX-360MP, CDX-GT56UI, CDX-GT565UP and CDX-GT660UP models.
Stream Pandora Wirelessly - From Any Device
Sony's two newest Digital Media Players, the DSX-S210X and DSX-S310BTX models, feature an integrated Tune Tray to connect and control an MP3 player without unsightly and distracting wires, dual USB 1-wire inputs and an easy to read 4-line OEL display. Both also feature the SensMe application, to better organize playlists.
The Pandora integration on the DSX-S210X and the Bluetooth® enabled DSX-S310BTX digital media players allows listeners to stream Pandora via the application on their smartphone, and transfers the Pandora-related controls to the head unit. Both models allow listeners to access their personalized Pandora stations and the ability to fine-tune the listening experience by offering thumb ratings directly on the receiver. The DSX-S210X digital media player is iPhone compatible; the DSX-S310BTX is iPhone compatible and is also the first aftermarket product to offer Pandora integration with the Android(TM) and BlackBerry® smartphone platforms.
"The car is the most popular place to listen to the radio," said Jessica Steel, executive vice president of Business Development at Pandora. "We are excited that Sony is making Pandora available in its in-dash receivers, enabling seamless access for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry users alike."
Sony offers Pandora compatible receivers starting at only $130 SRP and up to $280 SRP on the CDX-GT565UP, CDX-GT660UP, DSX-S210X and DSX-S310BTX models.
Entry-Level Value, Top-of-the-Line Sound
Also joining the car audio lineup are the CDX-GT260MP and the CDX-GT40U receivers. The CDX-GT260MP model is a front auxiliary model with a slot panel design that features crisp and clear sound at an affordable price. The receiver delivers 52 watts of peak power to all four speakers for powerful output (208 watts total power) while the red key illumination helps users locate buttons quickly during evening playback. The CDX-GT40U unit additionally offers a front USB connector and intuitive search features Quick-BrowZer®, which finds music by artist, album, genre, song or playlist, and ZAPPIN(TM), which plays a 6/9/30 second introduction clip to help find a specific song. Also included in the CDX-GT40U model is Automatic Level Optimizer. All six CDX models also feature a Digital Clarity Tuner(TM). A conventional tuner loses stereo sound of FM radio when further away from the station, but the new digital processing tuner expands stereo area, improving sound performance.
Model SiriusXM compatible Pandora compatible
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DSX-S310BTX x
DSX-S210X x
CDX-GT660UP x x
CDX-GT565UP x x
CDX-GT56UI x
CDX-GT360MP x
CDX-GT40U
CDX-GT260MP
Pricing and Availability
Each of the new in-dash models will be available in September, at the following suggested retail prices:
Within the new CDX lineup, the CDX-GT260MP, CDX-GT360MP, CDX-GT40U, CDX-GT56UI, CDX-GT565UP and CDX-GT660UP models have an SRP of $70, $90, $95, $100, $130 and $150, respectively.
The DSX-S210X model has an SRP of about $200 and the DSX-S310BTX model has an SRP of about $280.
DVGAs from National Semiconductor Enable Higher-Performance Basestation Radio Architectures
Dual/Quad DVGAs Combine High Channel Count and Excellent High Frequency Linearity
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: NSM) today introduced a pair of quad- and dual-channel, digital variable gain amplifiers (DVGA) that enable higher-performance wideband radio systems. The LMH6522 quad and LMH6521 dual DVGAs provide superior linearity performance over a wide frequency range, making them an ideal solution for the most challenging multi-channel wideband wireless systems. Target applications include intermediate frequency (IF) sampling receivers, I/Q digital pre-distortion (DPD) signal paths and wide-bandwidth direct-conversion radios used in multi-carrier GSM, TD-SCDMA, W-CDMA and LTE wireless basestations.
Radio designers face the challenge of producing cost effective anti-alias filters (AAF) that meet the demanding requirements of today's wider radio bandwidths. The flexibility to select from a range of filter impedance levels, including low impedance levels such as 50-Ohms, not only simplifies the AAF design, but also improves performance and manufacturability. National's DVGAs are optimized for driving a wide range of load impedances. Their low-Z output drive delivers exceptional signal fidelity and provides the additional power gain needed when driving low impedance filters.
The LMH6522 and LMH6521 are well-suited for driving high-speed ADCs, including National's ADC16DV160 dual 16-bit, 160 MSPS converter. In addition, the LMH6521 is ideal for driving National's ultra-high-speed ADC12D500/800RF 12-bit, 500 MSPS/800 MSPS direct RF-sampling ADCs. By adding the LMX2541 frequency synthesizer and one of National's family of LMK04800 or LMK04000 clock jitter cleaners, a designer can form a complete signal path.
Key Features of the LMH6522 Quad DVGA
-- OIP3: 49 dBm at 200 MHz input frequency
-- Precise 1 dB gain steps over a wide 31 dB range
-- Noise figure of 8.5 dB at maximum gain
-- Supplied in a 54-pin LLP® package
Key Features of the LMH6521 Dual DVGA
-- OIP3: 48.5 dBm at 200 MHz input frequency
-- Channel gain/phase matching of +/- 0.04 dB / +/- 0.45 deg
-- Precise 0.5 dB gain steps over a wide 31.5 dB range
-- Noise figure of 7.3 dB at maximum gain
-- Supplied in a 32-pin LLP package
National Semiconductor is a leader in power management technology. Known for its easy-to-use analog integrated circuits and world-class supply chain, National's high-performance analog products enable its customers' systems to be more energy efficient. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., National reported sales of $1.52 billion for fiscal 2011. Additional information is available at http://www.national.com.
National Semiconductor and LLP are registered trademarks of National Semiconductor Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Media ContactMark Alden(408) 721-6929mark.alden@nsc.comReader InformationDesign Support Group(800) 272-9959www.national.com
Techs Loanstar and Quture Jointly Announce Closing of Their Merger Agreement
Techs Loanstar and Quture Close Merger
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Techs Loanstar, Inc. (OTCQB: TCLN) and Quture, Inc. ("Quture") today announced that they have closed on their agreement to merge the companies consistent with their previously announced Definitive Merger Agreement. The assets of Quture include extensive intellectual property, enhanced software products on the leading technology platform and clinical content from over 35 years as a leading clinical performance company in the United States.
Quture will now have access to capital and currency, enabling them to execute their aggressive growth strategy to achieve dominance as the international standard to measure clinical performance in healthcare. Quture seeks to become transparent through public reporting and subject to the requirements for public companies consistent with that corporate strategy. Through the merger, TCLN has acquired a 100% interest in Quture to significantly increase shareholder value.
"We have worked diligently for many months to achieve this milestone in our corporate strategy," said Landon Feazell, Chairman & CEO of Quture. "Our intention to become a major part of the solution to the spiraling costs of health care is appropriate, given the present focus on America's economic health. We believe the future of Quture in healthcare performance, outcomes, value, and optimal quality and patient safety are without parallel."
"The acquisition of Quture is an exciting opportunity for the Company and is part of our strategy to increase shareholder value," said Henry Fong, CEO of Techs Loanstar. "The implementation of public reporting and policies linking payment to healthcare outcomes has significant implications for the future of healthcare. Our Country faces the challenge of improving healthcare with the understanding that continued growth in healthcare costs is not economically sustainable. Quture's development of a quality performance measurement system positions the Company to transform healthcare by developing the national standard in measuring clinical performance."
About Quture
Quture, Inc., is a Nevada corporation operating from corporate offices primarily in Florida. Quture's mission is to become the Gold Standard in Healthcare Performance Measurement. Quture provides healthcare organizations, insurers, government payers, and other stakeholders in the healthcare community with performance measurement tools and data sets. Industry experts agree that these performance measures are the "transformative tool" that reduce medical cost and improve quality of care. Quture's management team has 35 years of experience and a long history of working with many of the nation's leading healthcare institutions and insurers as a leader and innovator in measuring clinical performance. Quture plans include developing a revolutionary solution to effectively and efficiently measure clinical performance from multiple vendor databases.
About Techs Loanstar, Inc.
Techs Loanstar, Inc., a Nevada company, was initially organized to provide loan management service and software for the equity and payday loan industry. Upon completion of a Share Exchange Agreement in February 2010, Techs ceased all operations relating to its historical business and adopted the business plan of ZenZuu USA, Inc. ("ZZUSA"). ZZUSA was formed to acquire an exclusive license to use and operate in the United States, an online social database and advertising revenue-share model for the purpose of seeking a business opportunity in the online social network industry.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning our business and possible or assumed future results of operations. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons including: our ability to continue as a going concern, adverse economic changes affecting markets we serve; competition in our markets and industry segments; our timing and the profitability of entering new markets; greater than expected costs, customer acceptance of our products or difficulties related to our integration of the businesses we may acquire; and other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time to time in our public announcements and SEC filings. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, they relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made, and our future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements may not meet these expectations. We do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this document to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law.
For Further Information Contact:
Constellation Asset Advisors, Inc.
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Fujitsu and Bolt Document Management Deliver Seamless Network Scanning Solution for Laserfiche® Content Management Customers
New Bolt Direct Connector Application Provides Government, Healthcare and Financial Companies a Simple, Affordable Network Scanning Solution
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu, the market leader in document imaging scanners, and Bolt Document Management, today introduced Bolt Direct, a new connector application developed for Laserfiche® content management systems. Bolt Direct runs on the Fujitsu ScanSnap N1800 Network Scanner and Fujitsu ScanSnap Network fi-6010N iScanner providing users with a simpler way to scan, name, index, and route documents directly to Laserfiche in real time.
Bolt Direct bridges the communication lines between the Fujitsu network scanners and Laserfiche, eliminating the need for an expensive and complicated connector server. The Fujitsu ScanSnap network scanners and Bolt Direct connector combination can save Laserfiche users thousands of dollars over other network attached capture solutions without compromising superior scan quality and ease-of-use.
"Laserfiche is estimated to be used in one third of the counties in the United States as well as countless municipal, state and federal agencies, so commissioning the development of Bolt Direct was especially important for our customers in the government, healthcare, and financial sectors," said Kevin Neal, product marketing manager, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. "Bolt Direct gives these industries a seamless marriage between our practical and effective network scanning products and Laserfiche's powerful content management system."
"Too often we've seen network scanning that is expensive, clunky and complicated," said Jeff Nelson, vice president, Bolt Document Management. "Our goal was to provide the advantages of a high quality document scanner with simple naming, indexing and routing to Laserfiche - all bundled in a practical and affordable network shared device. The Fujitsu ScanSnap line of network scanners were the ideal collaboration platforms for all types of organizations."
The Fujitsu ScanSnap N1800 Network Scanner and Fujitsu ScanSnap Network fi-6010N iScanner simplify document collaboration for all types of organizations, including small and midsize businesses (SMBs), groups within an enterprise, and across the front office to the back office. The award-winning line of Fujitsu ScanSnap scanning solutions offers time saving features such as Scan to E-mail, Scan to Folder, Scan to Network Fax, Scan to FTP and Scan to Network Printer, in addition to the optional Bolt Direct connector application for Laserfiche.
Additional Supporting Resources
For more information about the Fujitsu ScanSnap N1800 Network Scanner and Fujitsu ScanSnap Network fi-6010N iScanner, visit:
Bolt Document Management is an award-winning Laserfiche Value Added Reseller and a member of the Laserfiche Product Development Program. Based in Elkhart, Indiana, Bolt serves clients of all sizes in the government, defense, medical and manufacturing industries. Bolt offers system consulting, design, integration and development as well as operating a full service scan bureau. More information is available at: http://www.getbolt.com.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of ICT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 170,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com.
About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. is an established leader in the Document Imaging industry, delivering innovative scanning solutions and services that enable our customers to solve critical business productivity issues and streamline operations. We provide cutting-edge document capture solutions for business and personal environments, backed by a comprehensive portfolio of service and support programs. For more information about Fujitsu Document Imaging solutions and services, visit http://us.fujitsu.com/fcpa or call us at 800-626-4686.
Copyright 2011 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks. Statements herein are based on normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify at any time without notice these statements, our services, pricing, products, and their warranty and performance specifications.
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Jaspersoft Offers New BI Knowledge Center for Open Source Community
Company answers demand for premium documentation and knowledge base articles without a commercial software license
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaspersoft, maker of the world's most widely used business intelligence (BI) software, today announced Self-Service Express, a new subscription service available to open source community members that want premium, professional-grade BI documentation and knowledge base articles. Requested by over 80 percent of the JasperForge community in a 2011 annual survey, Self-Service Express provides access to Jaspersoft's entire commercial customer portal and will make tens of thousands of Jaspersoft community members more productive as they create reports and dashboards and do analysis using Jaspersoft open source BI products.
Matt Geise, Senior Director of Community Development at Jaspersoft said, "We at Jaspersoft pride ourselves on the ability to listen and respond to our open source community. Our goal continues to be to provide the BI Builders of the world with the best open source tools and services we can offer. The launch of Self-Service Express contributes to this goal by providing our community users with advanced technical information including tips and tricks, code samples and best practices that are easily accessible from a single search box."
With Self-Service Express, Jaspersoft community members gain access to all documentation and the Jaspersoft customer knowledge base. Community members can also utilize Jaspersoft's powerful enterprise search service that allows search across all Jaspersoft sources of technical information including information in the documentation, knowledge base, Jaspersoft.com and JasperForge.org.
"By catering more broadly to its community users, which include large enterprises and divisions that mostly support themselves, Jaspersoft may be able to tap new and unique commercial opportunities from open source," said Jay Lyman, senior analyst with The 451 Group. "Open source users have indicated a demand and willingness to pay for these types of commercial offerings, which include documentation, knowledge base access and search in the case of Jaspersoft's Self-Service Express."
Ben Uphoff, a Jaspersoft community user, said "Self-Service express will help me and my team become more productive as we build reports and dashboards for our users. The enterprise search capability means we can quickly find what we are looking for and the rich documentation and customer knowledge base provide us with a lot of useful and practical how-to information."
Self Service Express is available starting at $99 per month or $399 per year for a single user. In addition to offering Self-Service Express, Jaspersoft will continue providing free, peer-created and Jaspersoft-created support content on JasperForge.org.
Online Resources
-- Subscribe to Self-Service Express
-- The Jaspersoft BI Suite
-- Jaspersoft on Twitter
-- Jaspersoft on Facebook
-- CEO Brian Gentile's Open Book on BI, blog
About Jaspersoft
Jaspersoft provides one of the most flexible, cost-effective and widely deployed business intelligence suites in the world, enabling better decision-making through highly interactive web-based reports, dashboards and analysis. Leveraging a commercial open source business model, Jaspersoft provides end-to-end BI capabilities at a fraction of the cost of most other vendors. The BI suite includes pixel-perfect enterprise reporting, ad hoc query, dashboards, OLAP and in-memory analysis, and data integration. Jaspersoft is the only BI vendor that enables companies to adapt to the new, virtualized world by providing a complete spectrum of on-premise, multi-tenant SaaS and cloud-based deployment options for both embedded and standalone business intelligence. Unlike many traditional BI solutions from other vendors, Jaspersoft is built on a modern, lightweight, standards-based architecture and offers greater vendor independence thanks to its open source codebase. Unlike niche BI vendors, Jaspersoft represents a safe choice with tens of thousands of production deployments across a wide range of industries.
Jaspersoft's open source business intelligence software has nearly 14 million product downloads worldwide, more than 175,000 production deployments and 14,000 commercial customers in 100 countries. Its BI suite is advanced regularly by a development community of more than 225,000 registered members. For more information visit: http://www.jaspersoft.com and http://www.jasperforge.org.
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New Jenn-Air® Induction Cooktops Feature Most Powerful Induction Element Available
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- While induction cooking has made some inroads in its migration from European restaurant kitchens, the latest induction cooktops from Jenn-Air brand offer a level of design and performance that may finally compel more American home cooks to consider this cooking technology alternative. In addition to sleek, understated design, these luxury cooktops offer the most powerful induction element available for the home kitchen, along with other high performance features not found in restaurant models.
"While induction cooktops may not be the norm in American kitchens yet, I believe that demand will rise significantly as more cooks learn how incredibly responsive and efficient induction technology is," notes Ellen Cheever, Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD), principal of Ellen Cheever and Associates and member of the Jenn-Air Design Advisory Council.
Cheever's experience comes first hand after she remodeled her own kitchen, replacing her gas cooktop with an induction model. She says her husband, Pete Giorgi, also a master kitchen designer with his own firm, Giorgi Kitchens and Designs, is really the cook in the house. "Because Pete had always been a diehard gas cooktop fan there was a little uncertainty about making the change, but now that he's used it frequently he's a convert," Cheever said.
"We recently entertained for 30 guests in our home and having the induction cooktop made a noticeable difference for me," said Giorgi. "Not only did it sear quickly and boil water incredibly fast, it also kept things warm at a very low setting with no worry about generating the excess heat a gas flame produces."
The cooktops are currently available in 30- and 36-inch models in black or black with a stainless trim. The 36" models feature five induction elements including the industry's most powerful 12"/9" Dual Zone Induction Element with a maximum output of 5,000 Watts and the flexibility of two element sizes in one position. A Sensor Boil feature automatically brings water to a boil with the touch of a button and lets you know when the water reaches the boiling point, adjusting the power level to reduce the possibility of boiling over.
Two bridge elements on the 36-inch models and a one bridge element on the 30-inch models connect two elements, creating one large cooking surface that can accommodate a griddle, oblong or larger rectangular pans. All elements feature timers along with hot surface indicators and a control lockout for added safety. Additional features include 13 heat levels settings to maximize control with specific settings for simmer, melt and Keep Warm(TM).
About Jenn-Air: Since the introduction of the first self-ventilated cooktop in 1961 and downdraft ventilated range in 1965, Jenn-Air brand has consistently grown its reputation as a technology and design innovator. Its selection of style options includes two distinct stainless steel collections and two cutting edge finishes: Floating Glass and Oiled Bronze. From downdraft cooktops, wall ovens and professional-style ranges to dishwashers, refrigerators and such entertaining essentials as warming drawers, built-in ice machines and wine cellars, Jenn-Air brand offers a complete line of major kitchen appliances. To learn more about the Jenn-Air® appliance collection, or speak with a member of the Customer Care team, please visit jennair.com, twitter.com/jennairusa or facebook.com/jennair.
Gazillion and Akella Unite to Bring Browser-Based RPG Action to Russia
Top Russian Games Publisher Brings Marketing Strength to Launch Fortune Online Throughout Russia
SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gazillion Entertainment, a leading developer, publisher and operator of premium browser-based games, today announced that the free-to-play online action RPG Fortune Online will be launched throughout Russia and the former USSR countries by Akella, one of the leading developers, publishers, and distributors of PC games and multimedia products in the Russian and CIS market. With this deal in place, Akella will bring its substantial marketing power to the operation of Fortune Online.
In the epic fantasy world of Fortune Online, adventurers will band together to crush undead corpses, splatter gigantic spiders and generally kick evil enemy ass. As they rise from commoner to legendary, they'll loot the bones of their enemies to collect epic weapons and craft magical armor. And since Fortune Online is free-to-play and accessible through all browsers, players will be to crawl dungeonsanywhere, any time!
"The Russian gaming market is experiencing a period of immense growth," stated John Needham, CEO of Gazillion Entertainment. "The strength of Akella's brand coupled with their marketing expertise in the Russian and CIS markets puts Fortune Online in a great position for success."
"The partnership with Gazillion and Akella validates the appeal Fortune Online has for the global market," continued John Needham, CEO of Gazillion Entertainment. "The company is looking forward to extending the Fortune Online brand with other world class partners in the future."
"We are excited to partner with Gazillion for their high-quality free-to-play browser-based games like Fortune Online," commented VP Akella Dmitry Arkhipov. "Fortune Online has tremendous potential and we look forward to introducing this game to Russian and CIS players."
Gazillion Entertainment is a privately held developer and publisher of free-to-play online games for all ages. Gazillion's games feature revered brands and original properties, superior production quality and unmatched gameplay. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Gazillion has development studios in California and Washington. For more information on Gazillion and its studios please visit http://www.gazillion.com.
About Akella
Akella was founded in 1993, and since inception Akella has grown from a team of six people into a multiple-disciplined company engaged in developing, publishing, and distributing computer games and multimedia products. At present, Akella employs more than 200 qualified specialists under the direction of experienced and professional managers. Akella's own distribution network has grown fast and covers all the former USSR territories. Among Akella's shareholders are Quadriga Capital (EBRD fund) and Intel Capital. For more information on Akella please visit http://www.akella.com.
CONTACT: Keith Mutzman, 1-415-268-4812, keith.mutzman@gazillion.com
Walmart Brings VUDU's Movie Streaming Service to iPad
More than 20,000 blockbusters, Hollywood classics and independent films can be instantly streamed through VUDU.com on iPad
SANTA CLARA, Calif. and BENTONVILLE, Ark., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart announced today the launch of VUDU for the iPad.VUDU, a leading subscription-free, video-on-demand movie service and wholly owned subsidiary of Walmart stores, has optimized the navigation experience of VUDU.com to enable millions of iPad owners to rent or buy entertainment content and then stream it easily through any iPad browser.
Beginning today, iPad users can go to VUDU.com and browse through VUDU's entertainment content library, which includes more than 20,000 blockbusters, Hollywood classics, independent films and TV episodes, then rent or purchase and watch them instantly. For one touch access to VUDU, customers can add a VUDU icon to their iPad desktops by clicking the "Add to Home Screen" button when on VUDU.com.
"At Walmart, one of our key priorities is to provide one continuous experience for our customers to interact with our brand -- whether that is in stores, online or from their mobile devices," said Edward Lichty, general manager, VUDU. "VUDU's launch on the iPad plays into that vision as we're committed to offering the VUDU experience on as many devices as possible so customers can shop for and access their favorite movies and TV shows however they want, whenever they want."
Movies purchased and/or rented on the iPad can also be viewed on Walmart.com/VUDU, VUDU.com or on any VUDU-enabled consumer electronics device. VUDU is currently available on more than 300 consumer electronics devices including Internet-capable HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc players and the PlayStation 3 -- more than any other pay-per-view service.
About VUDU
A leader in HD streaming, VUDU offers the world's largest online selection of HD movies, including thousands of blockbusters, Hollywood classics and indies available in stunning HDX 1080p with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound. Movies are available the same day they are released on DVD or Blu-ray, and can be rented or purchased without a subscription. VUDU is available on Internet-capable HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players from FUNAI Electronics (Magnavox, Sylvania), LG Electronics, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, SANYO, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba and VIZIO, and on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system from Sony. VUDU is a wholly owned subsidiary of Walmart Stores, Inc., and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. For more information, visit http://www.vudu.com/.
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at over 9,200 retail units under 69 different banners in 28 countries. With fiscal year 2011 sales of $419 billion, Walmart employs 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://walmartstores.com and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
Brilliant! Verilux's SmartLight Sheds New Light on Learning
Light Enhanced Learning
Reduce Eyestrain and Fatigue; Improve Focus, Concentration and Productivity
WAITSFIELD, Vt., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- "Brilliance" -- a word that describes both light quality and exceptional intelligence - best describes Verilux's new SmartLight(TM); a lamp designed to deliver light enhanced learning just in time for back to school.
Lab Tested, Students Will Approve! When it comes to studying, Verilux knows that to be smart you have to see smart -- and the SmartLight, which is designed with Verilux's patented Natural Spectrum® Daylight, a type of full spectrum lighting that replicates key wavelengths of natural daylight, helps you read faster with greater comprehension, study longer without glare or eyestrain, and improve productivity, focus and concentration to maximize your study time.
The SmartLight combines over 50 years of research to scientifically tune light to the needs of the human eye. Research using Verilux's Natural Spectrum lighting in a school setting resulted in increased visual acuity (clarity and sharpness of letters) for over 88% of the study participants(1). Another study of full spectrum lighting in schools reported that students perform better, have higher rates of achievement and have less stress and improved attendance(2). Naturally lit study environments have also proven to positively impact students' abilities to understand study materials, resulting in increased math and reading test scores(3).
Efficiencies Abound. With a keen memory of their own study habits, the engineers at Verilux added many efficiencies to the SmartLight. First, the SmartLight's flexible gooseneck means you can direct the light to the task at hand. The result? A lamp that gives you unmatched clarity and color rendering precisely positioned where you want it. Secondly, the 27-watt Verilux bulb delivers 150 watts of light and lasts 10,000 hours -- more than 10 times the life of a traditional bulb. The cord is six feet long - an ideal length for dorm room, kitchen, office or bedroom study area. Need a further stretch? The lamp neck extends to 26.5 inches. And, the lamp itself is only four pounds (less than most laptops!), so it's easy to take down the hall to a study session. Finally, Verilux engineers made the SmartLight of durable plastic, so odds are it will be with you long after you graduate. Now that's really smart.
The Verilux SmartLight is currently available throughout the country at national retailers and department stores including BJ's Wholesale Club and at Verilux.com for $39.95. For more information, product details, or to place an order, please visit Verilux.com.
About Verilux
Founded in 1956, Verilux, Inc., the "Healthy Lighting Company," is a pioneer in the design and manufacture of lifestyle products utilizing Natural Spectrum® lighting technology. The company offers a wide range of high quality home, office, and travel products engineered to improve vision, help alleviate the symptoms of seasonal light changes and the Winter Blues, aid in sleeping, sanitize surfaces without the use of chemicals, and clear and rejuvenate the skin. Verilux, which is Latin for "true light," is committed to supporting balanced and healthy lifestyles that benefit everyone and the world around us. Verilux calls this "life in a better light." Visit Verilux online at Verilux.com, Facebook.com/Verilux and @Verilux on Twitter.
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(2) Hathaway, W.E.; Hargreaves, J.A.; Thompson, G.W.; Novitsky, D. (1992).A Study Into the Effects of Light on Children of Elementary School Age--A Case of Daylight Robbery. Alberta: Policy and Planning Branch, Planning and Information Services Division, Alberta Education
(3) Nicklas and Bailey 1997). Nicklas, M.G.; Bailey, G.B. (1997). "Daylighting in Schools." Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment; Vol. 17, No. 2; pp. 41-61
1-800-FLOWERS.COM Makes a Splash During the Dog Days of Summer With the Expansion of the a-DOG-able(TM) Collection
Leading Floral Retailer Unleashes Newly Expanded Collection of Dog-Inspired Floral Arrangements
CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the hot summer days continue to run rampant, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS), the world's leading florist and gift shop, is launching a cool, new collection in honor of everyone's favorite furry friends. The a-DOG-able(TM) collection, made up of a variety of hand-crafted floral arrangements shaped like dogs, is sure to fetch compliments for its unique designs, complete with puppy dog eyes and noses. Whether it's for a dog lover, pet parent, or to get out of the dog house, the new a-DOG-able(TM) arrangements are a surefire way to make someone feel like the top dog.
"We are excited to expand our product selection to include these new a-DOG-able(TM) arrangements," said Jim McCann, CEO and Founder of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. "We are always looking for ways to provide our customers with a variety of unique gift options to bring a smile to a loved one's face, and with an a-DOG-able(TM), we are making gifting easier than ever during the 'dog days of summer.'"
a-DOG-able(TM) arrangements are hand crafted by expert florists, using beautiful flowers to create these 1-800-FLOWERS.COM truly original doggie-shaped arrangements. The dog-inspired floral arrangements that make up the current a-DOG-able(TM) collection include:
-- Party Animal - Hand-designed, this puppy-shaped bouquet is made with
white carnations and playful poms. All dressed up to party down, it's
paired with a festive Happy Birthday balloon and decorative ribbon in a
dapper dog bed
-- Sick as a Dog - For anyone that is a little under the weather; this
playful pooch-shaped bouquet is just the prescription. With white
carnations and yellow poms accented with a bright yellow ribbon and a
"Get Well" balloon, one look and they'll be feeling like top dog in no
time.
-- Doggie Paddle - Surf's up for smiles when you send this sunny surprise
-the original, doggie-shaped arrangement of white carnations and yellow
poms. It comes complete with a festive seashell and paper umbrella.
Pet lovers, beachcombers, and summer birthday stars will almost be able
to feel the sand between their paws
-- a-DOG-able in a Basket - Unleash smiles with this original and fun
dog-shaped floral creation. Hand-designed in a handsome, reusable
handled basket with carnations, assorted poms, asters and more, it's a
perfect gift for any dog lover on-the-go
-- a-DOG-able in a Tote - Live the true dog's life through this playful,
puppy-shaped floral creation designed in a gorgeous, reusable canvas
tote. It's a stylish surprise for birthdays, best wishes, and any
celebration of dog lovers and pet parents
-- Pup-cake in Bloom - A dog-gone great gift that unleashes beautiful
smiles. This exclusive floral canine cupcake, made with fresh mini
carnations and poms, combines a playful dog-shaped arrangement with
1-800-FLOWERS.COM's trendy cupcake-shaped surprise for a single serving
of truly original fun
-- Teacher's Pet - This adorable puppy pupil is almost too cool for school.
He is ready for his first day, arriving on a dog bed basket with pencils
and an apple for the teacher.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is the world's leading florist and gift shop. For more than 35 years, 1-800-FLOWERS® (1-800-356-9377 or http://www.1800flowers.com) has been helping deliver smiles for our customers with gifts for every occasion, including fresh flowers and the finest selection of plants, gift baskets, gourmet foods, confections, candles, balloons and plush stuffed animals. As always, our 100% Smile Guarantee backs every gift. The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Mobile Flower & Gift Center was named winner of the 2010 "Best Mobile App for E-commerce" by DPAC (Digiday's Publishing & Advertising Awards) and the 2010 Mobile App of the Year Award in the "Best Shopping" category by RIS (Retail Info Systems). 1-800-FLOWERS.COM was also rated number one vs. competitors for customer service by STELLAService and named by the E-Tailing Group as one of only nine online retailers out of 100 benchmarked to meet the criteria for Excellence in Online Customer Service. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has been honored in Internet Retailer's "Hot 100: America's Best Retail Web Sites" for 2011 and was one of only five retailers to receive the 2011 Customer Innovation Award from Avaya for transforming the business through innovative use of business communications and collaboration technologies. The Company's BloomNet® international floral wire service (http://www.mybloomnet.net) provides a broad range of quality products and value-added services designed to help professional florists grow their businesses profitably. The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM "Gift Shop" also includes gourmet gifts such as popcorn and specialty treats from The Popcorn Factory® (1-800-541-2676 or http://www.thepopcornfactory.com); cookies and baked gifts from Cheryl's (1-800-443-8124 or http://www.cheryls.com); premium chocolates and confections from Fannie May® confections brands (http://www.fanniemay.com and http://www.harrylondon.com); gift baskets and towers from 1-800-Baskets.com® (http://www.1800baskets.com); and wine gifts from Winetasting.com® (http://www.winetasting.com). The Company's Celebrations® brand (http://www.celebrations.com) is a leading online destination for fabulous party ideas and planning tips and FineStationery.com® (http://www.finestationery.com) is the premier site for unique, customizable invitations, announcements and greeting cards. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is involved in a broad range of corporate social responsibility initiatives including continuous expansion and enhancement of its environmentally-friendly "green" programs as well as various philanthropic and charitable efforts. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS.
Contact: Alex RosenzweigMWW Group for 1-800-Flowers.com212-351-8119arosenzweig@mww.com