Tipard Blu-ray Converting Products Get Update: Support Removing MKB V25 Copy Protection
BEIJING, Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On Jul 25th, Tipard Blu-ray ripping applications were totally upgraded, supporting removing the newly released MKB V25 copy protection, giving them superior performance.
Among those Blu-ray rippers, Tipard Blu-ray Converter is a multi-functional and versatile Blu-ray/DVD/video/audio 4-in-1 multimedia converter, which can help users easily remove various copy protections from any Blu-ray disc, including the latest released MKB V25. After deciphering, this Blu-ray ripper can convert any source file to many mainstream video or audio formats with fast processing speed. It is available only for $50, to experience more fantastic functions, please visit: http://www.tipard.com/blu-ray-converter.html. For a Mac version of Tipard Blu-ray Converter, please visit the following webpage: http://www.tipard.com/blu-ray-converter-for-mac/.
Tipard Blu-ray to iPad Ripper is specially designed for iPad and iPad 2 users. With powerful deciphering and converting function, it can easily convert any Blu-ray/DVD disc, or video file to iPad or iPad 2 compatible video or audio formats. Plus, it also supports output iPhone/iPod compatible formats. Once owning it, you can freely enjoy any favorite movie on your iPad/iPhone/iPod anywhere and anytime. It is available now only for $30, for more information and to get the free trial version, please visit: http://www.tipard.com/blu-ray-to-ipad-ripper/.
Generally speaking, Tipard Blu-ray converters have powerful deciphering function, converting function and video editing function, together which can help Blu-ray users fully enjoy any Blu-ray movie without any limitations. For more details and to get the free trial version, please visit: http://www.tipard.com/products-blu-ray.html.
About Tipard Studio
As a leading player in the multimedia software field, Tipard Studio always takes bringing multimedia users best software as its responsibility and keeps being innovative and competitive. With advanced technologies and a first-class R&D team, it has constantly developed many excellent multimedia desktop applications, which are very popular among Windows and Mac users. For more details about Tipard Studio, please visit: http://www.tipard.com.
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CONTACT: Eric Smith, +86-132-6028-6758, pr@tipard.com
Enhancements Continue at Photo In Canvas as Customers Can Now Tweak Their Canvas Prints
CHESTER, England, August 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
The Photo In Canvas [http://www.photoincanvas.co.uk ] commitment to
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continues in earnest, as the studio has revealed yet more enhancements to
their already impressive site. The team of in-house developers are
constantly looking for ways to upgrade the site and this has been underlined
by the recent 'Change Item' function.
With the latest improvements to Photo In Canvas
[http://www.photoincanvas.co.uk ], once a canvas is added into the shopping
basket, users can now choose to 'change item' which will allow them to redo
the canvas print in question.
For instance, a customer may have chosen a 40x30 white edge and then
wishes to amend the canvas at the last minute. Previously, they would have
had to go right to the start of the purchase procedure.
Customers buying their canvas prints can now change the item feature
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MyStream Announces Update to Popular Music Sharing App for iPhone
Music Sharing App Rolls Out Enhancements and New Features - Including Social Networking Capability
NEW YORK,Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MyStream®, a wireless, device-to-device music streaming app, has announced an update to its popular iPhone app. In addition to allowing friends within range to share music in real-time without sharing headphones or using a splitter, the FREE, updated Version 1.3 app offers many new features and functions.
Since its original release, MyStream® has generated an enthusiastic and growing music fan base by allowing users to browse libraries and select songs and podcasts to share in real-time via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The app's intuitive interface and simple design encourage users to share their listening experience, thereby exposing artists to new listeners and allowing instant purchase of streamed music.
MyStream® Version 1.3 provides those same rich features plus new social networking capabilities, enabling Facebook integration so friends can share songs they're listening to or streaming. Users can also easily login and logout of Facebook.
With the new version, users can expand their MyStream® profiles to include additional information such as username changes and the ability to add a picture to your profile. To maximize individuality, the new version enables users to take profile pictures or upload existing images. It also provides zoom and crop capabilities. The profile pictures are then displayed in Streamer View and Streamer Profile View tabs.
The new version also rolls out a Rate MyStream® link and allows airplay integration on Streaming and Listening. In addition to these new features, the upgraded app incorporates user feedback to make general improvements to the MyStream® experience, including enhanced album cover display.
"We're committed to continuing to improve MyStream®," said Richard Zelson, Founder and CEO of RMZ Development LLC, the company behind MyStream®. "With our original launch, we gave music fans the power to share a musical experiences anywhere and at any time. Now we've added new personalization features along with the power of social networking to truly broaden sharing capabilities."
The app remains FREE for a limited time at the iTunes App Store. Designed by interactive mobile product development lab ADEV Inc., MyStream® will continue to improve and offer rich application features to its growing user base in more than 90 countries worldwide.
About MyStream®
The MyStream® mobile application is a device-to-device music broadcasting technology which provides users with the ability to synchronously and wirelessly listen to music together. MyStream® is designed to promote the music industries Artists, Albums, and Songs. MyStream® inherently increases the utility and value of all audio stored on mobile devices increasing the likelihood of purchases. Created by Richard Zelson, Founder and CEO of RMZ Development LLC and in collaboration with ADEV Inc., the app is available for all Apple 3rd and 4th generation devices by visiting http://itunes.mystreamapp.com.
SOURCE MyStream
MyStream
CONTACT: Belinda Rooney, +1-609-750-9110, brooney@sspr.com, for MyStream
AT&T Continues to Strengthen Mobile Coverage in Cattaraugus County
New Cell Site Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network
NAPOLI, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for mobile devices and services, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new cell site in Cattaraugus County that enhances network coverage for both area residents and businesses. New areas of coverage include along Sawmill Run Road between Napoli and East Randolph and on Route 242 between East Randolph and Little Valley.
"More than ever before, customers look to wireless communications to stay in touch with family, friends and business colleagues," said Amy Hines Kramer, regional vice president of external affairs for AT&T in New York. "We're working to make this possible by investing in new wireless coverage in the Empire State. In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand our network. 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."
The new cell site is one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive innovation and extend its mobile network. It is also part of our ongoing investment to build the networks that will fuel economic growth and create jobs, and enable AT&T's customers to quickly access the content, applications and services that matter most to them.
Senator Catharine Young (R,I,C-Olean) said, "Delivering dependable wireless coverage for consumers and businesses who need to stay connected to work, family and friends is critical. These kinds of ongoing investments in the state will help New York's businesses and residents maintain access to the wireless services that can also help drive New York's economic growth. I commend AT&T for their investment in our region."
"We're working hard in Cattaraugus County to make sure every customer has an extraordinary experience when they make a call, check e-mail, or keep their business mobile on an AT&T device," said Robert Holliday, vice president and general manager, AT&T Upstate/Western New York. "As part of the Napoli, Randolph and East Randolph communities, we're always looking for new ways to invest in the local wireless network and this is one way that we are doing that."
AT&T's mobile network is based on the Global System for Mobile (GSM) standard, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T offers data roaming in 200 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 220 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 New York or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit an AT&T Coverage Viewer. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit our 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.
Templeton Announces Launch of First Native Cloud-based Practice Management System for CPA Firms
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 12, 2011/PRNewswire/ --Templeton Solutions is bringing the benefits of technology evolution to professional services firms by delivering the first native Cloud-based practice management system with the launch of TC Practice Management. It is the first program of its kind built exclusively on Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 - offering firms a cutting edge way to achieve faster growth and greater profitability.
TC Practice Management brings project management, time and billing, document management, analytics and sales and marketing all together under one log-in, eliminating the need of toggling between programs.
"TC Practice Management uniquely combines the productivity benefits of an integrated Practice Management system with the cost and flexibility advantages of Cloud computing," said Steve Templeton CPA and Founder of Templeton & Company. "We are pleased to deliver the benefits of the first native Cloud-based Practice Management system to professional service firms."
Aside from significantly reducing data center costs, key benefits of Cloud computing include:
-- Lower up-front investment
-- More predictable cost of ownership
-- Rapid implementation
-- Mobility access
-- Quick disaster recovery
-- Better security and data back-up
-- Subscription pricing
Cloud computing is the next evolution in information systems deployment. According to a report released by Avanade Research & Insights surveying nearly 600 C-level executives, business leaders and IT decision-makers in 18 countries, seventy-four percent of enterprises have already deployed a level of Cloud computing, while 60 percent of companies worldwide said Cloud computing is a top IT priority.
With TC Practice Management, clients have a choice on how they want their application deployed. The system can run on the Cloud natively or just as easily be implemented in-house. And for clients who may want to migrate from the ground to the Cloud as they see fit, TCPM allows them to get there - easily and with all their data and training investments intact.
"We protect on-premise clients' investment in TC Practice Management with our ability to seamlessly transition to the Cloud at any time," said Jim Douglas, Program Manager. "Firms who use TCPM will find it is the last practice management system they ever need. We are ready when you are."
About TC Practice Management
Discover how TC Practice Management (TCPM) can transform the way you manage and build your practice. TCPM combines time and billing, sales and marketing, project management, analytics and document management with customizable workflows throughout - all based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, the first of its kind to be delivered in the cloud, yet also available on premise. With a nod to its CPA firm roots, Templeton & Company (T&C), the suite was named "TC Practice Management." Discover http://www.tcpracticemanagement.com.
Sarah TempletonDirector of Marketing561-798-9988sarah@templetonco.com
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First Communications Responds to Forecasted Growth of Ethernet Services
New Ethernet DIA solution offers businesses scalability and fast connectivity to the Internet to support critical applications
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- First Communications, a leading regional competitive communications provider, now provides a cost-effective alternative for businesses that require Internet access speeds equal to or greater than 5 Mbps. The First Communications Ethernet DIA (Dedicated Internet Access) solution enables businesses to reach any cloud-based application, as well as run bandwidth-intensive business applications, including data storage solutions, supply chain extranets and inventory systems.
Bandwidth demands continue to increase across many industries, and Ethernet services are predicted to grow at an estimated five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25 percent, according to a report by Insight Research Corporation. The First Communications Ethernet DIA solution helps businesses meet increasing bandwidth demands while efficiently managing CAPEX.
The First Communications Ethernet DIA solution more readily integrates with companies' Local Area Networks (LANs) and data equipment and eliminates the need for expensive interface port cards required with traditional TDM and SONET hand-offs. In addition, Ethernet can be gradually scaled without adding new equipment each time a business increases bandwidth capacity, enabling it to more quickly and economically address current needs as well as future bandwidth growth.
"By delivering Ethernet DIA through several different access methods, including copper, DS1 and fiber, we can offer businesses the best solutions based on their location and specific business needs," said Jay Martin, vice president marketing and product management, First Communications.
Sold through First Communications' Business Services Group (BSG), the Ethernet DIA solution provides customers with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) as well as around-the-clock repair service through its own call centers and Network Operations Center (NOC) facilities.
About First Communications
First Communications (http://www.firstcomm.com) offers high-capacity long-haul and metro fiber network services as well as voice and data services across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic United States and into Canada. Our network includes more than 600 on-net wire centers, 250,000 fiber miles and 5,400 fiber route miles. The fiber network includes approximately 500 metro route miles reaching more than 50 Tier 1, 2 and 3 markets. First Communications serves a diverse customer base, including carrier/wholesale customers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises.
Move Strengthens GREE's Global Expansion and Development Capabilities
BURLINGAME, Calif., Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GREE, Japan's leading mobile social gaming platform, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 1,400,000 common shares (equivalent to 5.1% of voting rights) of UltiZen Games Ltd. from existing shareholders. GREE's investment benefits its partners looking to expand globally by giving them access to UltiZen Games' best-in-class development and outsourcing capabilities.
With offices in Shanghai, Beijing and others in P.R. China, UltiZen Games provides both art outsourcing and game development services*1, which were key factors behind its partnership with GREE, since July 2011. The investment will not only strengthen the partnership financially, but will help to enhance the content and quality of GREE's mobile social gaming network as it plans to accelerate its global expansion.
Overview of stock acquisition
GREE will acquire 1,400,000 common share of UltiZen Games Ltd. from the existing shareholders. The acquisition is expected to be completed in August 2011.
*1: The art outsourcing service and game development service are being undertaken by Link China Entertainment Co., Ltd. which has a business collaboration with Ultizen Games (Shanghai), a wholly owned subsidiary of UltiZen games.
About GREE
GREE provides Japan's leading mobile social networking service, and is at the forefront of mobile technology. With over 26 million users, GREE was ranked as Japan's fastest-growing tech company by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in 2010. GREE is expanding globally, and acquired OpenFeint to enter the global market. Combined, the two networks reach over 130 million players and offer over 7,100 games. GREE aims to build the best mobile social gaming ecosystem for users and developer worldwide.
About UltiZen Games Ltd.
Founded in 2005, UltiZen Games is one of China's largest browser and smartphone game development and publishing companies. UltiZen is also the creator of the U-Pal web game platform for the Chinese market, as well as the leading art outsourcing provider. In 2008, Red Herring named UltiZen one of the most innovative private technology companies with its Global 100 award. UltiZen currently has 450 employees including studios in Shanghai, Beijing and Tokyo.
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GREE
CONTACT: Matt Marquess of Sparkpr, gree@sparkpr.com, for GREE International
Newest Wrap 1200 boasts industry best 16:9 widescreen display equivalent to a 75" screen viewed from 10 feet
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (TSX-V: VZX, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X), award-winning manufacturer of video eyewear, is excited to announce the availability of the new Wrap 1200 Video Eyewear. The plug and play, sunglass style Wrap 1200 features an industry best 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen 3D display that is equivalent to viewing a 75" display from 10 feet. The Wrap 1200 is the ideal travel companion to watch movies or catch up on television shows on a long flight and supports both 2D and 3D content.
"We spent over a year developing the Wrap 1200, ensuring it is one of the most advanced, feature rich video eyewear ever produced," said Paul Travers, CEO Vuzix Corporation. "The combination of a 16:9 high resolution widescreen display along with our AccuTilt® display angle technology provides our customers with an unmatched mobile viewing experience."
The Wrap 1200's AccuTilt® technology allows the user to adjust the eyewear up or down 15 degrees to achieve the optimum viewing angle and a customized fit. The Wrap 1200 also has optics that allow the user to position the displays to match the user's IPD (Interpupillary Distance or eye separation) allowing for the optimum placement in front of each eye (much like binoculars). The Wrap 1200 also has convenient on-screen display controls (brightness, contrast, hue and color saturation), independent left and right eye focal adjustment and both component and composite video connections for superior video quality and maximum compatibility with devices including, game consoles, media players, phones, DVD players and tablets. Optional VGA connectivity is available along with a full line of accessories
The stylish Wrap 1200 is wearable over most prescription glasses and features an adjustable hypoallergenic nosepiece and detachable premium quality noise-isolating stereo earphones to ensure an unmatched user experience. Two included rechargeable AA batteries and charger provide up to 3 hours of video playback or users can substitute two lithium ion batteries for up to 7 hours.
The Vuzix Wrap 1200 is available now at Vuzix.com for $499.99.
Follow Vuzix on Twitter @Vuzix and facebook.com/Vuzix for the latest news on the Wrap 1200 and the company's entire line award winning video eyewear.
About Vuzix Corporation:
Vuzix is a leading supplier of Video Eyewear products in the defense, consumer and media & entertainment markets. The Company's products, personal display devices that offer users a portable high quality viewing experience; provide solutions for mobility, thermal sighting systems, tactical wearable displays and virtual and augmented reality. With its origins in defense research and development for next generation display solutions, Vuzix holds over 51 patents in the Video Eyewear field. The company has won 9 Consumer Electronics Show Innovations Awards, the RetailVision Best New Product and several wireless technology innovation awards, among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (TSX-V:VZX - News, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK and Tokyo, Japan. For more information visit http://www.Vuzix.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Armanino Consulting Presents Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Virtual Launch and Live Demonstration for High Tech Industries
SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Armanino Consulting (http://www.amllp.com/microsoft-dynamics) today announced that it will present a live demonstration to coincide with Microsoft's virtual launch of the Dynamics AX 2012 software. The free event will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2011, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Microsoft's Silicon Valley Campus, 1065 La Avenida in Mountain View, Calif.
Armanino Consulting's in-house team of experts will highlight how this highly anticipated release with 1,000+ powerful new features, provides mid-sized and larger companies in the High Tech industry with the cutting edge tools to manage their business. Technology company leaders will learn how Microsoft's commitment to innovation created a new release that positions companies to thrive on, rather than be hampered by, change. Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 has increased simplification of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software market and will allow companies to utilize more functionality, faster, with increased user adoption throughout their organizations.
Featured speakers during the virtual launch of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 include Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO; Kirill Tatarinov, President, Microsoft Business Solutions Division; and Nigel Montgomery, Research Director, Gartner. These esteemed executives and analysts will discuss the significance of this milestone product launch as it fits into Microsoft's broader product portfolio, how Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 supports Microsoft's vision for the dynamic business, and the trends impacting the ERP industry and how they should shape your purchasing decision.
Guests will have the opportunity to network with customers, collaborate with peers, chat with Microsoft's product experts, and hear from industry experts from Armanino Consulting. A breakout session will include a live demonstration of Armanino Consulting's Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD) solution, Dynamics AX for High Tech Industries(TM). Complimentary lunch and beverages will be provided.
Interested parties can register at: http://www.clicktoattend.com/invitation.aspx?code6326 or learn more at Microsoft's Dynamics AX 2012 Launch website:http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/ax2012launch/?fbid=pkBVT-Fk4b2.
About Armanino Consulting
Armanino Consulting is one of the largest Microsoft Dynamics partners in the nation, implementing CRM, GP and AX. The firm also offers the Microsoft Dynamics AX for High Tech Industries(TM) Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD) solution. This product helps technology companies including software & internet, semiconductor, medical device, and electronics manufacturers& distributors, to empower their sales forces, cut costs and time-to-market, improve forecast accuracy, manage distributor relationships and optimize their supply chains.
Armanino Consulting provides comprehensive services to the CFO organization, including IT systems and strategy; outsourcing; governance, risk and compliance; financial management; and CFO advisory services. The firm is the 37th-largest public accounting and business consulting firm in the nation. In addition to its San Ramon headquarters, the company has offices in San Francisco and San Jose, California; Portland, Oregon; and Seattle, Washington.
Contacts: Mary Tressel Curt Olsen
Armanino Consulting AMF Media Group
925.790.2656 925.790.2620
mary.tressel@amllp.com Curt@amfmediagroup.com
ACMG Announces New Online Live Learning Center: Will Bring Genetics and Genomics Education to Varied Health Professionals
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) has just unveiled a brand new ACMG Online Live Learning Center, which will bring online genetics education to a variety of health care professionals. This valuable, on-demand resource brings the latest educational programming in genetics and genomics from ACMG's live learning offerings such as the Genetics Review Course and Annual Meeting Short Courses to health professionals who are practicing in, or who are interested in, genetics and genomics.
"The application of our knowledge of genes and the human genome to the practice of medicine is growing and changing at an astounding rate. ACMG is dedicated to being at the forefront of education in genetics and genomics and the new ACMG Online Live Learning Center is an exciting addition to our growing offerings to a variety of medical, laboratory and scientific professionals," said ACMG President Wayne Grody, MD, PhD, FACMG. Go to http://acmg.sclivelearningcenter.com to see the current offerings.
"Many months of work went into creating the new ACMG Online Live Learning Center, and we look forward to expanding the content after each Annual Meeting and other live ACMG programs. We look forward to feedback from users," said Jane Dahlroth, CMP, CEM, ACMG Meetings Manager.
Features of the ACMG Live Online Learning Center include:
-- Recorded educational sessions with video synched to PowerPoint
presentations
-- The ability to download the sessions in MP3 format on a mobile device
for education-on-the-go at home, in the office or on the road
-- 24-7 Access to the Online Learning Center for year-round content and
professional development
-- User-friendly interface and easy navigation
-- No need to re-watch an entire session, viewers can fast forward to
sections they want to watch
-- Learning at your own pace -- viewers can pause in the middle of a
session to take notes, rewind to watch a section over, etc.
-- The ability to catch up on sessions missed at a conference attended --
it's like having the ability to be in several places at once!
American College of Medical Genetics Announces Increase in Genetics in Medicine Journal Impact Factor of 35% to 5.28
ACMG also announced that the Thomson Reuters Impact Factor Journal Citation Reports has increased the impact factor of the ACMG's peer-reviewed medical genetics and genomics journal, Genetics in Medicine (GIM) from 3.922 to 5.280. This places GIM in the top 15% of all Genetics journals. A journal's Impact Factor is an objective measure of the world's leading journals based on articles' cited references and is oft considered a measure of a journal's overall successful performance and relevance of a journal to its field.
"As Editor-in-Chief I am particularly delighted with the rise in Genetics in Medicine's impact factor," said James P. Evans, MD, PhD, FACMG. "GIM strives to be the leading journal in the field of Clinical Medical Genetics and as such is focused on the wide dissemination of evidence-based articles that address a broad range of issues. Increasingly, genetics and genomics are permeating medicine in a broad fashion. We thus also strive to publish material that matters not only to those in clinical genetics but also to non-genetics specialists who increasingly need to understand how to incorporate genetic advances into their field."
AMETEK Programmable Power Introduces AMREL(TM) ePower® SPS Series of Medium-Power DC Supplies
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK Programmable Power (http://www.amrelpower.com) has introduced its AMREL(TM) ePower® SPS Series of programmable, precision, medium-power DC power supplies. The SPS Series delivers reliable, low-noise performance, fast and precise programmability, and high-power density at an affordable price.
AMREL ePower SPS Series has full-scale output voltages ranging from 10 Vdc (400 A max) to 800 Vdc (37.5 A max). Output power specifications range from 4 kW to 30 kW.
The SPS Series leads the industry in power density, delivering up to 15 kW at 20Vdc output and 12kW down to 10 Vdc output in a 3U package. Depending on the output voltage, a single 3U to 6U chassis can deliver 4 kW to 30 kW of power, and these chassis can easily be paralleled to achieve up to 150 kW of output power.
Ideal for ATE system integration and testing, the ePower SPS mid-power programmable switching power supplies offer a full set of features:
-- Fast load transient response provides protection from undesired voltage
excursions
-- Industry-leading voltage and current slew rates, both up and down, make
the SPS Series a good choice for speed-critical applications
-- Low RMS and p-p noise makes the SPS Series suitable for the most
sensitive applications
-- Two modes: automatic constant voltage and constant current mode
crossover
-- Remote sense corrects for errors from line voltage drops
-- State-of-the-art FET-based high-frequency switching technology provides
ultra precise low-noise outputs, with exceptional load transient
response
-- Built-in ultra-precision metering circuits make voltage and current
measurements without external DMMs
-- Certified to UL/CSA 61010 and IEC/EN 61010-1 by a NRTL, CE and Semi-F47
Compliant
There are two options for front panel control: the A panel or the K panel. The AMREL A panel offers 3-1/2 digit LED readouts, 10-turn potentiometers for setting voltage and current; front panel over-voltage protection preview, adjustment and reset; and external analog programming.
The K panel offers users more sophisticated features. The K-panel's vacuum-fluorescent display (VFD) makes it very easy to set the voltage and current and to make measurements. The VFD includes readouts for over-voltage protection (OVP) settings, over-current protection (OCP) settings, voltage sequence (V-LIST) settings, and current sequence (I-LIST) settings.
The K panel also includes a multi-functional keypad for precisely setting OVP, OCP, I-LIST, and V-LIST parameters. A real-time encoder provides precise, on-the-fly voltage and current control.
Units with the K panel also can be programmed to run through a sequence of voltage or current values. Users may program up to four different profiles with 20 points per profile. Units with the K panel also have four memory locations that allow users to store and recall frequently-used settings.
Remote control of K panel units is possible via standard analog interface or GPIB and RS-232. Optional USB and Ethernet interfaces can be field-enabled, giving the customer maximum flexibility. Remote programming is done using standard SCPI commands, and LabView and LabWindows drivers are available.
There are more than 100 different AMREL ePower programmable dc power supplies to choose from. As with all AMREL ePower products, SPS switching power supplies can be customized to fit unique application needs.
The AMREL ePower SPS Series units are available 5-7 weeks after receipt of order. To learn more, contact AMETEK Programmable Power sales at http://www.amrelpower.com or an authorized sales representative.
AMETEK Programmable Power (http://www.programmablepower.com) is a unit of AMETEK Electronic Instruments Group, a leader in advanced instruments for the process, aerospace, power and industrial markets and a division of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annualized sales of $2.9 billion.
CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS(TM) Unveils the CTIA Power Series - a Provocative New Educational Format
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS(TM) 2011 today unveiled the CTIA Power Series, a new strategic programming format for its educational program planned for the event in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 11-13, 2011. New sessions will deliver more actionable content by having speakers from Fortune 500 companies provide their perspective on how mobility is increasing efficiencies and effectiveness across business sectors. The sessions will also generate more interaction between speakers and show attendees, and facilitate exclusive networking opportunities to further drive engagement across the mobile ecosystem.
To elevate the conversation from instructional to actionable strategies, the CTIA Power Series will offer three formats:
-- Boardroom Sessions: Business visionaries will provide exclusive access
to executive insights on a wide range of topics ranging from utilizing
mobile applications to increase operational efficiencies to leveraging
mobile marketing opportunities for brands both big and small.
-- Speed Sessions: Five-minute presentations where wireless innovators will
introduce their emerging technology ideas.
-- Disruptathon: Developers of eight of the most disruptive enterprise
mobile apps will deliver five-minute pitches, and a live audience will
determine the winner based on uniqueness, design, model and disruptive
positioning. The eight finalists are determined after a national search
of more than 100 companies and a competitive down select process by a
team of industry judges. The finalists will be announced mid-Sept.
Developers interested in participating may apply online at http://www.ctiashows.com/disruptathon.
"While we've successfully educated CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS attendees and exhibitors on the numerous benefits of wireless data, applications and content over the last 16 years, we recognized the need to provide them an opportunity to get valuable input from those in the boardroom. The revised educational sessions will change the dynamics of the conversation by providing attendees a personal introduction to the powerful enterprise decision-makers who are shaping mobile initiatives," said Robert Mesirow, vice president and show director, CTIA.
The CTIA Power Series runs Oct. 11-12. The Boardroom Sessions and Speed Sessions will be moderated by members of the media. For more information about the Power Series, please visit: http://www.ctiashows.com/powerseries.
About CTIA ShowsCTIA Shows bring together all industries advanced by wireless technology for intense business, learning and networking. CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS((TM)) takes place Oct. 11-13 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. International CTIA WIRELESS(®) takes place May 8-10, 2012 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. Visit http://www.ctiashows.com.
About CTIA
CTIA-The Wireless Association(®) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, DC. Visit http://www.ctia.org.
HairSociety.com Officially Launches as Exclusive Online Resource for Hair Industry
Salons, Stylists, Manufacturers and Consumers Now Have All-Inclusive Website for Everything Hair
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris and Melitsa Waage, founders of Hair Society, today officially launched HairSociety.com, a new online resource fully devoted to the hair industry, serving as an exclusive beauty salon, hair stylist and product manufacturer-business networking and information platform.
In order to secure its place as the leading online resource for the hair industry, the Waages invested more than four years of research, technology and development into HairSociety.com. The result is an all-inclusive virtual home for hair professionals that serve the hair industry.
"After four years of extensive research and development, we are pleased to announce the launch of HairSociety.com," said Melitsa Waage, President and Co-Founder." This is the leading website in the world for anyone searching for information about hair -- whether you are a customer looking for a top salon, the latest celebrity look, hair professionals looking to attract new clients, or a product manufacturer looking for distribution - Hair Society delivers across every platform.
"We are passionate about the hair industry and created HairSociety.com to serve as the most valuable online source for information, news and listings on the best services and latest products in this $80 billion industry," said Chris Waage, Co-Founder, HairSociety.com. "We are thrilled to be the leading online resource for hair, and are dedicated to remaining the gold standard in this business."
HairSociety.com provides visitors comprehensive information about local hair salons, detailing location, credentials of stylists, and a rating system. HairSociety.com upholds exclusivity to only the best salons by currently allowing only five listings per zip code. This measure presents visitors with only the top-rated, best quality salons in their local vicinity. To encourage salon and stylist listings, HairSociety.com offers to create custom web pages, showcasing the accomplishments and credentials of the business or artist.
Staying on top of all the latest trends in hair, HairSociety.com gives visitors a free, extensive database of celebrity photos showcasing all the new looks and styles. Users simply browse through an easy-to-use A-Z listing of celebrity names, review their favorite models, film and television star photos, and then download and print the "do."
HairSociety.com devotes a section of the site to industry manufacturers, such as "Sexy Hair" seeking to advertise the latest products and solutions for hair care.
The site rounds out its services by offering a nationwide listing of upcoming hair shows and conventions, as well as cosmetology schools. In addition, HairSociety.com recently added a "News" section to keep visitors informed of all the latest company news and developments.
For more information please visit https://hairsociety.com. For all the latest news and information, visit Hair Society on Facebook and follow on Twitter @hairsociety.com and @Melitsawaage.
Press Contact:
Jen Wenk, APR
StarPR Las Vegas
jen@starprlasvegas.com
702.635.0995
@jenwenk
Introducing Bloom.com, the First Social Beauty Store
Guarantees Women Will Never Buy the Wrong Beauty Products Again
OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloom.com today announced the launch of the first social beauty store. Bloom.com is a new beauty destination powered by women helping women discover what products work best.
With thousands of new beauty choices, and a multitude of complex individual concerns, finding the right beauty products has long been a constant problem for busy women. Now, imagine a place where the power of crowds and the unbiased feedback of women who have the same beauty profile and needs can personalize every product recommendation. Designed to make shopping for beauty less complicated, Bloom.com is so confident with the power of the recommendations that all purchases are backed by a 365 Try It, Love ItGuarantee.
An entirely new dimension in "social beauty," Bloom.com provides personalized recommendations to help women achieve their most beautiful self, allowing them to peek into each other's Beauty Cabinets and read unbiased reviews on those products. A lot of sites offer reviews, but Bloom.com uses that unbiased feedback to create relevant recommendations for every woman by matching members' needs and beauty profiles. This means women are buying the right products the first time.
Julie Mahloch, a career woman and mother of three, always wanted to look her best and stay on trend. Yet, every day she was faced with confusing new ingredients, products and claims. With over 14 years of experience revolutionizing ecommerce business and world renowned for co-founding HayNeedle.com, one of America's largest online home furnishing companies, Mahloch's desire to make finding the right beauty product via an easy and efficient way evolved into a new passion. Realizing there was no other site like it, Mahloch is proud to provide a unique outlet to support the Bloom.com mission - women helping women find the right beauty products every time.
Joining Mahloch in this endeavor is Nick Hudson, a veteran in the beauty industry for almost 20 years, whom she has appointed CMO of Bloom.com. He began his career in business development at The Boots Group, Europe's largest health and beauty retailer, where he was responsible for launching dozens of brands and establishing new creative retail and branding partnerships in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia and the US. Hudson went on to co-found Excelsior Beauty in 2004 where he developed new beauty markets in the US and expanded distribution of international consumer brands to mainstream retailers in the US including CVS, Target and Walgreens. He is responsible for merchandise, marketing and business development at Bloom.com, which is poised to change the way in which women shop for beauty products.
It is time for women to join the social beauty revolution and come together to help each other cut through the confusing science and claims to simply find what works. Cult favorites including Ole Henriksen, Jan Marini, Jemma Kidd, Dr. Dennis Gross and numerous mainstream brands are part of the 130+ brands already available at Bloom.com.
"It's time for women to stop overspending on makeup, skincare and hair care products that are less than a perfect match," says Mahloch. "We are committed to ending The Beauty Graveyard once and for all."
For relevant recommendations, women just fill out a quick beauty profile before tapping into the heart of Bloom.com--Best4You is a tool that harnesses the power of a confidential algorithm that combines your personal profile information, reviews from consumers with similar needs and concerns and product information and claims to provide a list of customized product recommendations in every beauty category and budget range. The suggestions come from 18 months of data from over 25,000 online members, consumer focus groups and surveys. Bloom.com is so confident in the recommendations that they offer their 365 Try It, Love ItGuarantee.
Bloom.com also stands out with personalized promotions including Silver, Gold and Platinum BloomBox gifts filled with deluxe samples, as well as mid and full-sized products specifically targeted for every woman's personal beauty needs and concerns. Additionally, with every purchase they offer BloomDollar rewards which can be used toward any products women WANT to buy, rather than encouraging them to just buy what's on sale.
Get started and go to Bloom.com today to find the products that work for you!
About Bloom.com
Bloom.com's mission is that you will NEVER buy the wrong beauty products again. Through "social beauty" they are able to harness the wisdom and experiences of thousands of women, to provide an unbiased, trusted source for all things beauty. Using open minded, honest feedback from thousands of women, Bloom.com helps women find the products to achieve their most beautiful self.
CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicagomag.com is excited to announce Off the Grid: Dispatches from Chicago's Writers-in-Residence, a new blog launching Friday. Every month or so, Off the Grid will feature a new writer who will post about topics of his or her choosing--anything from personal essays to reported pieces--related to the city.
"Chicago has long been the muse for a lot of fantastic writers, and this blog will showcase both the city and its talent," said Chicagomag.com editor Esther Kang, who will oversee the blog.
Alex Kotlowitz, author of There Are No Children Here and The Other Side of the River will be the inaugural writer-in-residence for Off the Grid. "Alex Kotlowitz is one of those writers who doesn't go for the obvious, over-covered stories. He finds real gems throughout the city, and I think readers will appreciate that," Kang said.
In between books, Kotlowitz writes for The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, and various other publications. He also contributes to WBEZ's This American Life. Most recently, Kotlowitz coproduced a documentary, The Interrupters, with filmmaker Steve James (Hoop Dreams).
About Chicago magazine
Chicago magazine is the largest monthly city magazine in the country, with a circulation of more than 150,000. In addition, the company publishes Chicago Home + Garden magazine. Chicago magazine has been honored with many awards, including, in 2004, the most prestigious--the Ellie award for General Excellence in its circulation category, bestowed by the American Society of Magazine Editors.
About Chicagomag.com
Chicagomag.com dovetails with its print namesake in helping readers get the most out of Chicago, and the website has become a destination in its own right.
About Chicago Tribune Media Group
Chicago Tribune Media Group publishes the Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune as well as related print and interactive media serving Chicagoland like RedEye, Hoy, Triblocal, TheMash, chicagotribune.com, triblocal.com and metromix.com.
SEO Inc. Launches Innovative Social Media Management Service
CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SEO Inc., an industry leading social media marketing and search engine optimization company, has announced a new suite of social media management services to support small, medium and large businesses alike. The services were designed by SEO Inc. experts to help companies grow and stimulate their social communities, increase SEO traffic and build companies' online reach.
"This service has been tremendously successful for our clients," said John Lincoln, Director of Social Media. "SEO Inc. will set up and manage your blog and social communities for you. This liberates small and medium businesses from having to figure things out as they go, letting you concentrate on running your businesses."
SEO Inc. social media management services are focused on blogging, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and niche social sites. The social media management service generates search and social media referral traffic to your website, and it increases the size of your social communities while growing your brand recognition across the web.
The social media management services provided by SEO Inc. go beyond simply updating a Facebook page. SEO Inc. ensures that all of your social profiles are set up correctly, engages communities, monitors your communities, and creates quality editorial content that is not only optimized for search engines but also stimulates discussion and sharing on top social sites. Furthermore, this strategy also has benefits in the area of online reputation management.
"We have delivered search engine marketing services for over 14 years; our integration of search and social media really sets us apart. Many companies are jumping into social media marketing because it is the latest thing, but they lack the knowhow and experience to be successful. We deliver a high-touch service complete with the technical and creative abilities needed to succeed."
As more and more companies are being penalized for poor SEO practices, SEO Inc. is taking an approach that is Google endorsed.
"We are taking the load off in-house marketing teams and offering a service that Google recommends. These services are an exciting addition to the viral marketing, creative link building and social media optimization services we already offer in this department of our digital agency," said Lincoln.
To learn more about social media marketing or get a case study on some of the successes SEO Inc. has achieved through social media management and viral marketing campaigns, call SEO Inc. at 877-736-0006 or visit http://www.SEOinc.com.
About Search Engine Optimization Inc.:
Search Engine Optimization Inc. is a full service internet marketing agency specializing in search engine marketing, social media marketing, and web development. Their team has more than 120 years of combined internet marketing experience.
SOURCE Search Engine Optimization Inc.
Search Engine Optimization Inc.
CONTACT: Brad Lipschultz, COO of SEO Inc., 1-877-736-0006
#1 Food and Entertaining Brand Launches Mobile App in Time for Farmers Market Season
Taste of Home Mobile Application Now Makes Renowned Recipe Collections and Seasonal Ingredient Search Available on Phones
GREENDALE, Wis., Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's #1 food and entertaining brand, Taste of Home, released its mobile application, just in time for summer harvests and farmers markets. The exciting new app, which was created with home cooks in mind, places thousands of beloved seasonal and holiday recipe collections from Taste of Home readers at the fingertips of home cooks and members of the mobile cooking community.
The Taste of Home app allows cooks to take Taste of Home recipes, relevant to the current season or holiday, wherever they go. Recipe collections range from slow cooker, potlucks and barbeques to holiday cookies and cupcakes with something new for every season, event and holiday. Users can browse, save favorites, email or even share their favorite seasonal recipes on Facebook.
Additionally, hundreds of everyday recipes are included, so no matter where they are, cooks will never be without inspiration. The mobile app will be updated regularly with Taste of Home's recipe collections to provide fresh content and help users usher in each new season or holiday with relevant recipes to make the most of local, seasonal ingredients. Similar to the Taste of Home publications and cookbooks, the recipes included in the app will reflect the evolving American palate, as it includes reader-generated recipes.
"With access to a vast collection of recipes and the ability to search for local, seasonal ingredients, the Taste of Home app is an asset in the kitchen, but particularly useful when you're on-the-go," said Catherine Cassidy, Editor in Chief of Taste of Home. "We created this app to inspire every level of home cook, who we celebrate in our books and publications. This is the perfect tool for those cooks who wish to use technology to embrace the current season or holiday offerings, and it conveniently arrived just in time for the farmers market season."
Taste of Home app features include:
What's in Season
The seasonality and sourcing of ingredients is inarguably more important today than ever to home cooks in America. Therefore, the Taste of Home app offers members of the mobile cooking community insight into which local ingredients are fresh at any moment. Users simply tap a map to select their state, and a list of fresh, seasonal ingredients available in the area is automatically populated. The View Recipes button within this section reveals recipes associated with the seasonal ingredients. This is an exceptionally brilliant asset for home cooks who wish to take advantage of the season's freshest produce in their area, particularly during the summer and autumn harvests.
Featured Recipes and Collections
Displayed within the Seasonal tab on the Taste of Home app are Featured Collection and Featured Recipe sections, providing relevant recipes for holiday-inspired or seasonal meals. The recipe collections appear in a Bookshelf element, which uses an intuitive selection process and provides indicators of which collections are newly available.
Recipe Showdown
Taste of Home editors will select seasonal recipes to contend against one another each week. The app users can vote for their favorite and then view the corresponding images and recipes. Home cooks are encouraged to weigh in on their favorite dish each week.
Recipe Options
The Taste of Home app allows users to easily find and follow recipes at the tap of a finger. Recipes in Summary view provide an image, brief description, important nutritional information (including calorie, fat, cholesterol, sodium, fiber, carbohydrate and protein counts) and rating of the recipe, provided by the Taste of Home web community. If the user chooses to learn more about the recipe, the Directions view includes servings, prep time, ingredients and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Sharing options include adding the recipe to the user's Favorites, Email or Share with Facebook.
Facebook
The Taste of Home brand has a large and loyal Facebook following, and the app was designed to interact with that community seamlessly. In addition to sharing recipes via Facebook, Taste of Home cooks may also view the Taste of Home Fan page feed directly from the app to see what recipes other Taste of Home Fans "Like" and are posting comments about on Facebook.
Search
The Taste of Home app offers several methods for home cooks to sort and organize recipes. Users can browse the recipes based on ingredients they have on-hand in their pantries like chocolate or cranberries, or they can choose a more specific category option. The possible filters include: Course, Cooking Style, Cuisine or Holiday, which includes occasions such as 4th of July or Bridal Shower.
The Taste of Home mobile app is free to download to iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad devices at Apples iTunes store here. Android users can access the app here.
About Taste of Home
Taste of Home is the leading multi-platform producer of information on food, cooking and entertaining, serving home cooks engaging media that capture the joy and comfort received from food made with love. Taste of Home publishes three magazines (the flagship Taste of Home--America's largest food and entertaining magazine, with a circulation of 3.2 million--Healthy Cooking and Simple & Delicious); top-selling bookazines; newsstand specials; and popular cookbooks. Tasteofhome.com is a top destination for engaging audiences with kitchen-tested recipes, how-to techniques, cooking videos and lively community forums. Taste of Home is part of RDA (The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.). Learn more at tasteofhome.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
About Reader's Digest Association
RDA is a global media and direct marketing company that educates, entertains and connects more than 144 million consumers around the world with products and services from trusted brands. With offices in 44 countries, the company reaches customers in 79 countries, publishes 90 magazines, including 50 editions of Reader's Digest, the world's largest-circulation magazine, operates 83 branded websites and sells nearly 40 million books, music and video products across the world each year. Further information about the company can be found at http://www.rda.com.
CONTACT:
Heidi Frank
Taste of Home
heidi_frank@rd.com
414.423.3112
Meredith Offers iPad Subscriptions to Better Homes and Gardens, Parents and Fitness Through the App Store
Print Subscribers Get Free Access Through Their Current Subscriptions
DES MOINES, Iowa and NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP; http://www.meredith.com), the leading media and marketing company serving American women, today announced the highly popular iPad editions of Better Homes and Gardens, Parents and Fitness are available for sale on a subscription basis beginning with the September 2011 issues. Annual and monthly subscriptions range from $9.99 to $14.99 per year to $1.99/month, and are available through In-App Purchase on the App Store.
Print subscribers for all three magazines will have free access to the iPad edition through their current subscription. Single-issues will continue to be available for sale through the App Store.
"We are excited to provide consumers with this new subscription option for engaging with our highly trusted content for their homes, families, and personal development," says Liz Schimel, Chief Digital Officer for Meredith's National Media Group. "Our research over the past several months showed that our audience was excited about interacting with our brands on iPad, and that demand among both current print and new subscribers for a subscription offering through the App Store was high."
The iPad editions of Better Homes and Gardens, Parents and Fitness provide fresh and rich digital content that deepens and expands the consumers' experiences with the brands they love and trust. From delicious recipes and innovative decorating applications - to workout videos and opportunities for parents to play with their kids - every feature delivers helpful, valuable and entertaining content.
The Better Homes and Gardens, Parents and Fitness Apps are available for free from the App Store on iPad or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore. Monthly and annual subscriptions, as well as individual issues, are available through In-App Purchase.
Over the last year, Meredith has aggressively expanded its digital editions. In addition to the iPad format, Meredith offers:
-- Subscriptions and single-issues of Better Homes and Gardens, Parents and
Fitness on the Android tablet via Next Issue Media.
-- Subscriptions and single issues of Family Circle and More on the Barnes
& Noble NOOKColor.
-- Subscriptions and single issues of its Special Interest Media, Creative
Collection and Hispanic brands - including Siempre Mujer and Ser Padres
- and Wood, Successful Farming, and Living the Country Life through the
Zinio platform.
-- A dozen branded mobile Apps, including American Baby's popular Baby
Names which has over 650,000 downloads, and Parents Flash Cards with
nearly 100,000 downloads.
-- A broad array of branded consumer websites that comprise the Meredith
Women's Network, which reaches more than 25 million unique users every
month.
"We continue to provide our women a rich and varied digital experience to help them manage their busy lives and this new offering will further deepen that relationship with them," says Schimel.
About Meredith Corporation
Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP; http://www.meredith.com) is the leading media and marketing company serving American women. Meredith features multiple well-known national brands - including Better Homes and Gardens, Parents, Family Circle, Ladies' Home Journal, Fitness, More, Eating Well and American Baby - along with local television brands in fast-growing markets. Meredith is the industry leader in creating content in key consumer interest areas such as home, family, health and wellness and self-development. Meredith uses multiple distribution platforms - including print, television, online, mobile, Tablets, and video - to give consumers content they desire and to deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners. According to the Advertising Industry Reports (AIR) survey of over 1,500 agency and marketing professionals, Meredith is the nation's "Highest Rated Media Company."
Additionally, Meredith uses its many assets to create powerful custom marketing solutions for many of the nation's top brands and companies. Meredith has significantly added to its marketing solution capabilities in recent years through the acquisition of cutting-edge companies in areas such as digital, mobile, word-of-mouth, social and database marketing.
Providian Medical Launches New Tool to Make Finding the Right Ultrasound Machine Easier Than Ever
Company breaks new ground with first mobile/HTML5 tool to help users find the ideal ultrasound system at the right price
WILLOWICK, Ohio, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Time is money, and time that is wasted looking for the right ultrasound machine is like throwing money away.
A first-of-its-kind mobile and HTML5 app released by Providian Medical Equipment LLC is ready to help doctors and medical professionals save both time and money. With just a few quick and easy steps, the app will guide the user to a list of the optimum ultrasound machines based on their individual needs. The app allows a user to input their preferences based on the type of ultrasound system, applications and desired features. Then the results are displayed along with a price range, age of the machines and specifications on each system to help the user make the right purchasing choice based on their specific needs and budget.
The new application works on all mobile devices and is native on Android phones with a quick download.
"With the wide range of refurbished ultrasound systems available today, it can be a time-consuming process to find the right one," said Mike Skok, Director of Sales and Marketing for Providian Medical. "We created this app to help medical professionals quickly compile a list of potential machines so that they can easily compare all the features and prices to find the right fit for their business."
The free Ultrasound app for mobile devices can be downloaded at: Ultrasound Machine Finder
The Google Chrome web app can be downloaded at the Chrome Web App Store.
And the native Android app can be downloaded at the Android Marketplace.
About Providian Medical Equipment LLC
Providian Medical Equipment LLC is a full service sales and service company specializing in reconditioned medical equipment. Providian Medical prides itself on providing premium, industry-leading, used Ultrasound, Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Systems to the healthcare industry. Learn more at http://www.providianmedical.com.
Contact:
Mike Skok
mskok@providianmedical.com
866-443-3246
HighBeam Research Launches Backstories, a Resource Blog for Writers, Teachers, Students and Professionals
Backstories Provides Background on Current Affairs, Breaking News and Topics Covered in Journals, Newspapers and Magazines
CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HighBeam Research, part of Cengage Learning, today announced the launch of its new research blog, Backstories, which features in-depth information on current affairs and breaking news. For writers, academics and anyone else looking for the back story on articles from journals, newspapers, magazines, and other publications, Backstories is a go-to resource guide.
"Our periodical archive and research tool, HighBeam Research, has more than 80 million articles from over 6,500 credible publications," says Matt McCloskey, Marketing Director of HighBeam Research. "With the launch of Backstories, we have an outlet for exhibiting analyses for some of the more time-sensitive and compelling topics in the news. We're committed to updating our blog frequently throughout the week, providing the back story on timely articles and using information from thousands of online and print publication sources."
From the current 106 online psychology journals available at HighBeam Research, Backstories brings insight and analysis from scholarly and peer-reviewed articles from U.S.-based and international journals. Blog posts cover such topics as counseling, therapy and treatment, autism, social psychology, occupational and organization psychology and other topics.
With access to articles from 87 international nursing journals, Backstories covers a variety of nursing-related topics for the benefit of anyone in the nursing profession or concerned about medical and patient care related issues. Topics include critical-care nursing, long-term care, nursing education, nursing homes and others.
Spanning such coverage as criminal law, business law, international law, public policy, tax law and ethics, analysis of the newest articles in the 138 law journals online gives readers of Backstories up-to-date inside information on all facets of the law.
HighBeam Research archives 169 international education journals. Backstories blog writers peruse the latest articles on childhood and primary education, curriculum, special education, science education, school administration and other educational topics to offer blog readers fact-based guidance, as well as both sides of the story on provocative topics.
The newest articles from over 150 social science journals archived by HighBeam Research are sourced in Backstories, providing readers with information on studies and analysis on social work, demography, gender studies, population studies, cultural studies and other social science related topics.
The Backstories writing staff vets thousands of articles that come in to HighBeam Research, and highlights only the most important news bytes, building one comprehensive picture. Backstories finds the connections, trends and patterns from current events to related stories from the past, making it easy for researchers to quickly access the full story.
About Cengage Learning and HighBeamResearch
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. HighBeam Research is an online research tool built for researchers, individuals, students, academics, and small business professionals that provides immediate access to credible, published information sources. With more than 6,500 publications including newspapers, journals, magazines, transcripts, and wide-ranging reference titles, the High Beam Research archives contain more than 80 million credible documents and articles dating back over 25 years and are updated daily. For more information, visit http://www.cengage.com,http://www.highbeam.com or http://blog.highbeam.com.
Comcast Launches Internet Essentials Program in Connecticut
Hartford Mayor Segarra Joins Company to Unveil Program that Provides Low-Cost Internet Service, Affordable Computers and Digital Literacy Training to Families with Children Eligible for a Free Lunch under the National School Lunch Program
HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced the launch of Internet Essentials, an ambitious and comprehensive broadband adoption experiment, in Connecticut. The Internet Essentials program addresses three of the primary barriers to broadband adoption that research has identified - 1) a lack of understanding of how the Internet is relevant and useful; 2) the cost of a home computer, and 3) the cost of the Internet service. Available across Connecticut to low-income families with children who are eligible for a free lunch under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the goal of Internet Essentials is to help close the digital divide and ensure more Americans benefit from all the Internet has to offer.
"The Internet is a great equalizer and a life-changing technology," said Mary McLaughlin, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Western New England Region, which is headquartered in Connecticut. "Internet Essentials helps level the playing field for low-income families by connecting students online with their teachers and their school's educational resources and by enabling parents to receive digital literacy training so they can do things like apply for jobs online or use the Internet to learn more about healthcare and government services available where they live."
The announcement was made today at an event at the Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Centerin Hartford. Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra, Comcast Corp. Vice President of External and Government Affairs Bret Perkins and Comcast Western New England Region Senior Vice President Mary McLaughlin were joined by elected and community leaders, including U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut State Senator John Fonfara, State Representative Marie Lopez Kirkley-Bey and Interim Executive Director of the Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center Clinton Hamilton, who came out and showed their support.
"This program, which provides free computer training and low-cost Internet access to low-income families throughout the Connecticut towns in which Comcast provides service, is vital to ensuring that more of our students and their parents have the tools they need to be successful in school, at work, and in their daily lives," added U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal. "The work being done by Comcast is a model for corporate citizenship and will bridge divides between different regions and communities across our state."
"While America has increasingly become a digital nation, many low-income Hartford families are being left at a disadvantage because they don't have a computer or Internet service at home to access information for educational purposes. Comcast is leading the charge in making broadband adoption a reality for more families," said Mayor Segarra. "The City of Hartford is proud to pledge our support, but we can't do this alone. We need parents, educators, community leaders and other government officials to join in this effort, spread the word and help increase broadband adoption in our community."
Service Details:
Internet Essentials participants will receive:
-- Residential Internet service for $9.95 a month + applicable taxes;
-- No price increases, no activation fees, or equipment rental fees;
-- A voucher to purchase a low-cost computer for $149.99 + tax;
-- Access to free digital literacy training in print, online or in person.
Additional benefits include a Norton(TM) Security Suite ($160 value) for comprehensive online security protection at no additional cost.
Eligibility:
A household is eligible to participate in the Internet Essentials program if it meets all of the following criteria:
-- Is located where Comcast offers Internet service;
-- Has at least one child who is eligible for a free school lunch under the
NSLP;
-- (As an example, according to the Department of Agriculture, a
household of three would have to make less than $25,000 a year in
income);
-- Has not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days;
-- Does not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment.
Comcast will sign up eligible families in the program for at least three years and through the end of the 2013-2014 school year. Any household that qualifies during this three-year period will remain eligible for Internet Essentials provided the household still qualifies for the program until that child graduates from high school.
Comcast also supports One Economy through the Comcast Digital Connectors program at the Connecticut Puerto Rican Forum and Boys & Girls Club of Hartford. Digital Connectors is a digital learning and service program that teaches teens and young adults from diverse, low-income backgrounds how to use broadband technology and put that knowledge to work to increase digital literacy in the greater community. Comcast also provides courtesy Internet services to Boys & Girls Clubs, schools and libraries throughout the state.
About Comcast Corporation:
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.
SOURCE Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable
CONTACT: Kristen Roberts, Office: +1-860-505-2075, Cell: +1-860-982-9740, Kristen_Roberts@cable.comcast.com; or Laura Brubaker, Office: +1-860-505-3445, Cell: +1-860-281-5440, Laura_Brubaker@cable.comcast.com
EX3D to Debut First-Ever, In-Theater Vending Machines for Stylish RealD 3D Glasses
Experience the Best in 3D-Viewing with Fashionable EX3D Eyewear
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 3D movie fans in San Diego and Huntington Beach can now escape the sweltering heat and see the latest 3D blockbusters in style. Marchon3D(TM) has partnered with two theaters - Cinemark and UltraStar Cinemas - to debut the first in-theater, self-service vending machines for Marchon3D's line of patented, curved RealD 3D compatible glasses - EX3D Eyewear.
EX3D, a recently launched brand of Marchon3D, the premier designer and supplier of the most technologically-advanced and fashionable 3D eyewear on the market, has created an innovative custom vending machine, with easy-to-use digital interface, for theater-goers. Now 3D lovers can purchase their own pair of affordable, stylish and RealD certified 3D glasses right on the spot!
This state-of-the-art vending machine has an extremely user friendly touch screen, allowing consumers to browse and select from a wide assortment of affordable EX3D glasses, pay with a quick swipe of their credit cards and then take their seats to enjoy the show.
"Summer blockbusters are enticing millions of people to theaters, and 3D movies continue to be hotter than ever. Unveiling these EX3D vending machines will reach consumers as they walk in, and remind them that EX3D glasses provide the best viewing experience from a technological standpoint as well as guaranteed comfort and style that speaks to each person's personality," said David Johnson, President, Marchon3D.
Movie fans can choose from fashion, sport, casual and kids styles in a variety of trendy colors and fashionable shapes. EX3D will also offer smart solutions for prescription glasses wearers including clip-on lenses that easily work on any prescription frame as well as frames that you wear over the entire prescription frame. Prices of current styles will range from $22 - $30, with a limited selection of styles up to $70. In addition to working with all RealD 3D equipped movie theaters, EX3Ds will also work on passive televisions, gaming systems and laptops.
"We truly value our customers and want to provide them with the best possible 3D experience. Having the EX3D vending machine in our theaters shows our commitment to provide avid movie-goers with exceptional 3D eyewear that is comfortable, versatile and enhances the overall viewing experience," said Bob Shimmin, Vice President of Food, Beverage & Amusements for Cinemark Theatres.
"With dozens of 3D movies being released in the coming year, it makes sense to invest in a comfortable, well designed pair of glasses that will deliver a top-notch 3D movie experience," said Damon Rubio, Vice President of Operations for UltraStar Cinemas.
EX3D will be hosting events on August 12 in Huntington Beach and August 13 in San Diego to unveil the vending machines. Come by and enter to win exciting prizes, including a packet of movie tickets for you and a friend for a year along with pairs of the EX3D glasses.
About Marchon3D(TM)
Marchon3D (http://www.marchon3d.com), a division of Marchon Eyewear, markets 3D eyewear featuring a portfolio of patented and patent-pending M3D(TM) lens technologies that stand apart from all other premium 3D lenses due to its unique curved, optically contoured lens design. The lenses are inserted into premium-style frames that offer wearers superior fit, comfort and an outstanding 3D viewing experience. M3D lenses also provide 100 percent UVA/UVB/UVC protection.
About Marchon Eyewear, Inc.
Marchon Eyewear, Inc. is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of quality eyewear and sunwear. The company markets its products under prestigious brand names including: Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Coach, Diane von Furstenberg, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Jil Sander, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Nautica, Nike, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sean John and Valentino. Headquartered in New York, with regional offices in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Venice, Marchon distributes its products through numerous local sales offices serving over 80,000 accounts in more than 100 countries.
Contacts:
Anne Donohoe / Samantha Wolf
KCSA Strategic Communications
212-896-1261 / 212-896-1220
adonohoe@kcsa.com / swolf@kcsa.com
NetworkedHelpDesk.org Welcomes 34 New Member Companies
Open Standard Organization for Superior Customer Service More Than Doubles in Size Within Two-Month Period
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NetworkedHelpDesk.org today announced the addition of 34 new member companies from around the world. Established just two months ago, NetworkedHelpDesk.org is an open initiative to create seamless communication among multiple partners and suppliers to deliver an unprecedented customer experience.
Organizations with multiple partners, suppliers or departments typically use disparate systems to perform tasks such as project management, customer relationship management or customer support. The NetworkedHelpDesk.org initiative provides a uniform way to connect these disparate systems for seamless collaboration through an open API.
"In just two months, the membership in NetworkedHelpDesk.org has grown from 18 to 52," said Zack Urlocker, COO of Zendesk. "As a founding member of the organization, we find it incredibly exciting to see so many companies leading the way to deliver an outstanding customer experience."
"With our Tropo cloud communications API already integrated into thousands of call centers, we recognized that there should be a customer service standard to help reduce the overhead and expense of integrating services in this market," said Chris Matthieu, Director Business Development of Voxeo. "We became a member of NetworkedHelpDesk.org because we believe this initiative allows more companies to innovate around standards-based solutions and save money at the same time."
NetworkedHelpDesk.org is founded by Atlassian, New Relic, OTRS, Pivotal Tracker, ServiceNow, SugarCRM, and Zendesk. Currently, 52 high-growth companies endorse this open standard ranging from those that publish ticketing systems, bug trackers, knowledge bases, customer relationship management software, and more. For more information on how to join this movement, go to NetworkedHelpDesk.org.
SOURCE NetworkedHelpDesk.org
NetworkedHelpDesk.org
CONTACT: Lisa Kornblatt of SSPR, +1-847-415-9330, lkornblatt@sspr.com
Mazda Debuts New Vibrant Online Ad Technology to Promote its Full Range of Cars
LONDON, August 11, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
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Mazda [http://www.mazda.co.uk ], the Japanese car manufacturer, today
announced it is the first UK brand to use the new advertising toolbar
solution from contextual ad leader Vibrant - with an online campaign to run
until the end of September 2011. The campaign was devised and planned with
Vibrant by Mazda's media agency Mindshare.
The Vibrant Ad Bar is a new concept in display advertising, offering
advertisers a branded solution on websites - that can also host social
functions. The campaign uses the innovative advertising tool as an extension
to the brand's current In Market Retail activity for their range of cars.
Mazda is the first brand to advertise with the Vibrant Ad Bar, a
user-initiated dynamic ad unit at the bottom of the screen which enables
consumers to request a brochure, local dealer information or test drive.
Mazda will be using the Vibrant Ad Bar exclusively on HonestJohn.co.uk,
a site which delivers guidance and real-time information to consumers
seeking reassurance and independent, practical advice on buying, selling and
maintaining a motor vehicle. HonestJohn.co.uk has been a premium Vibrant
publisher partner since 2005; the site averages 4.5M page views and 1.2M
unique users monthly.
Dana Twelftree, Business Director at Mindshare, says, "Vibrant offers
the latest innovations in contextual advertising, positioning Mazda as a
contemporary brand and the first to move into this new context to connect
with consumers. The Ad Bar and contextual display ads allow Mazda to
position their brand across the right content, and raise awareness at the
right time and with the right message by appearing in content relevant to
their target audience."
Martin Forbes, Senior Vice President, Corporate Operations at Vibrant,
says, "Mazda is leveraging our innovations in contextual advertising to
drive a new level of engagement with its audience. By using the Vibrant Ad
Bar, together with in-text and display, there is a potent mix of branding
and product messaging to its consumers in a wholly relevant environment;
taking advantage of our network of 6,000 premium publishers worldwide."
The contextual advertising initiative delivers on Vibrant's "context
everywhere" strategy, which enables brands to have ownership of voice and
engage consumers with ads that are contextually relevant - across content,
in display, in-text and social ad units.
Editor's Notes
- Vibrant was ranked 3rd, in the IPA's annual Online Media
Owner Survey published in April 2011. The independent survey, carried
out in February 2011, collates responses from digital planners,
strategists and buyers in media agencies of the levels of service media
owners. http://www.ipa.co.uk/content/specific-media-tops-ipa-media-owner-survey
About Vibrant
Vibrant is a world leader in contextual technology aligning billions of
words across the internet with relevant video, information, tools and
advertising. With over 6,000 premium publishers, reaching more than 238
million unique users per month (comScore, May 2011), Vibrant gives top brand
marketers the opportunity to deliver highly targeted advertisements within
premium Web content and offers publishers premium editorial tools to
re-circulate users throughout their websites. Vibrant works with top brand
advertisers such as Microsoft, General Motors, Unilever, Sainsbury's and
Hewlett Packard.
Tipard's Newly Upgraded iPad Video Converter - Best Converting Software for iPad Users
BEIJING, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Apple is always a hot topic in our daily life. It served up the download of the fifth beta test version of its upcoming iOS 5 operating system to developers last week. The move suggests that the arrival of the official finished iOS 5 for end-users of iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch devices is imminent. It is rumored that iPad 3 and iPhone 5 are going to be released, which indicates that Apple is constantly upgrading its products. To keep up with its fast pace, Tipard Studio has upgraded its Best iPad Video Converter by adding new functions to help users convert files to iPad and manage their iPad files much easier and more conveniently.
Our upgraded iPad Video Converter is possessed of more powerful functions to convert any video format including MPG, MPEG, MPEG 2, VOB, DAT, MP4, M4V, TS, RM, RMVB, WMV, ASF, MKV, AVI, 3GP, 3G2, FLV, SWF, MPV, MOD etc. to iPad compatible formats. You can also extract iPad audio files from any videos under the help of this iPad Video Converter. After the update, this iPad Video Converter provides powerful editing functions so that you can customize the output video and audio files as you like. For instance, you can adjust the video effects, trim, merge and crop videos according to your needs. You are also able to set output video/audio parameters. The newly adopted NVIDIA® CUDA(TM) technology can totally accelerate your PC so that you can finish the conversion with ultra-high speed and best output quality.
In a word, the upgraded iPad Video Converter is an excellent and useful tool to help you enjoy your favorite music and videos on iPad without any difficulty. If you want to learn more information, you can visit http://www.ipadvideoconverters.com/ Why not come on and have a try!
System Requirements
OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7
Hardware Requirements: CPU: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above
RAM: 512MB RAM or more
Price and Availability
iPad Video Converter is now priced at $ 29.00
For more information, you can visit http://www.ipadvideoconverters.com/
SOURCE Harbour Software
Harbour Software
CONTACT: Eric Smith, +86-132-6028-6758, pr@tipard.com
Travelex Global Business Payments and LendingTools.com Partner to Deliver Integrated Electronic Payment Solutions for Financial Institutions
Payment industry leaders to deliver integrated payments platform to execute simple and secure foreign payments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelex Global Business Payments, Inc. ("Travelex"), the world's leading cross-border payments specialist, and LendingTools.com ("LT"), the premier third-party service provider to correspondent financial institutions, today announced a partnership to facilitate international electronic payments solutions, on a customized online platform.
The relationship enables correspondent financial institutions using LT's Private Correspondent Gateway to provide cost-effective, reliable and timely international payment services to their members and customers through the Travelex GEO global clearing network. Mutual customers will be able to provide all correspondent banking services, including international payments, in a single, secure and intuitive online system with their custom brand.
"Integrating our Private Correspondent Gateway with Travelex generates a unique opportunity to extend consolidated foreign payments solutions to our existing customers and other correspondent FI's with a focus on international transactions," said Jon Budd, Senior Vice President of Sales at LendingTools.com. "We consider our relationship with Travelex to be a very valuable partnership and a significant strategic opportunity to enhance and expand new business."
The combination of LT and Travelex services will result in:
-- Streamlined, straight-through payment processing that is quick,
convenient and cost effective.
-- Reduced errors through the elimination of manual re-keying of payments
processed on the Travelex and LT online platform.
-- Consolidated transaction reporting that simplifies current day and
historical research.
"Providing cost-effective, reliable and timely international payment services is a necessity to our clients, and we are constantly aiming to evolve in response to their needs," said Matthew Lewis, Director of Partnerships for Travelex. "LT's Private Correspondent Gateway delivers the advanced security to our joint clients to ensure the safety of their international transactions, while enhancing our current processes of error reduction, transmission efficiency and consolidated reporting."
About Travelex Global Business Payments
Travelex is a global foreign exchange specialist providing the payment and receipt of domestic and international funds for businesses of all sizes. For more than 30 years, Travelex has provided clients with sophisticated market knowledge, leading edge technologies and practical and innovative solutions tailored to individual requirements.
Every year, Travelex processes payments around the world for over 35,000 businesses to one million beneficiaries.
Headquartered in Wichita, KS, LT is the largest third-party provider of inter-bank transaction, reporting and settlement systems outside the Federal Reserve. LT demonstrates strength, vision and reliability in serving correspondent financial institutions and their respective user bases. A privately held corporation, LT was founded by and is operated by bankers. Please visit http://www.LendingTools.com for more information.
In the United States, services will be provided by Travelex Global Business Payments, Inc. or Travelex Currency Services, Inc. In Canada, services will be provided by Travelex Canada Limited. For a complete list of U.S. state licensing, http://www.travelexbusiness.com/na/about/compliance.
Alloy and Kmart Re-team for Back-to-School With First Day 2: First Dance - Program Responds to Consumer Demand With Sequel to Original Web Series
-Kmart expands campaign with exclusive branding and retail opportunities through original comedy sequel from Alloy Entertainment - executive producers of young adult mega-hits "Pretty Little Liars", "The Vampire Diaries", "Nine Lives of Chloe King" and hit Web series "Talent" and "Hollywood is Like High School With Money"
-"First Dance" follows the successful premiere of "First Day" - Award winning Web series draws 10 million views
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alloy Media + Marketing and Kmart today announced the scheduled Sept. 9, 2011 premiere of First Day 2: First Dance (http://www.facebook.com/FDtheseries and http://www.kmart.com/firstdance), the sequel to the original hit comedy Web series, First Day. For the second consecutive year, Alloy and Kmart have teamed up to create an original script, featuring Kmart product integration for the six-episode series, which will air across Alloy's premium multi-platform digital entertainment network. Extensive digital and social media promotion begins today for the series, which features Kmart fall fashion lines: Selena Gomez for Dream Out Loud, Bongo and Glo.
First Day 2: First Dance follows a teenage girl who repeatedly relives the same day as she attempts to reach the back-to-school dance in hopes of capturing the attention of her high school crush.
"The Web series First Day proved a hit with tween and teen consumers and succeeded in delivering a dynamic digital experience that resonated with our target consumers during the pivotal back-to-school season," said Andrew Stein, vice president of Marketing Planning at Sears Holdings. "First Day 2: First Dance allows Kmart to continue an important dialog with young consumers in a way that appeals to their ever-changing media tastes and through an innovative and highly entertaining vehicle that truly hits the mark with this discerning and influential audience."
First Day 2: First Dance was created by Alloy Entertainment, a division of Alloy Media + Marketing, renowned for the creation of such pop culture phenomenon as Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars and The Vampire Diaries, recent TV ratings success The Nine Lives of Chloe King, and digital series hits Talent, Hollywood is Like High School With Money and Private.
First Day 2: First Dance will again "hotspot" Kmart fashions throughout the series, enabling viewers to buy the inspired looks worn by the lead characters by means of a direct link to the products on the Kmart website (http://www.kmart.com). Viewers will also have the chance to participate in the "Show Us Your Best Look" sweepstakes (http://www.kmart.com/bestlook), where one lucky winner and a guest will visit Los Angeles for a full "Hollywood" experience and receive a head-to-toe makeover, including a Kmart shopping spree with a personal stylist to complete a brand new school wardrobe. Plus, each day (through Sept. 30) 10 winners will receive a $100 Kmart back-to-school shopping spree.
First Day, the Web series, was honored with the prestigious Advertising Age "Media Vanguard Award" in 2010 in the category of "Marketer as Media" for the "Most Innovative Use of Original Web Video for Merchandising".
Kmart and its retail brands will receive extended promotion during the course of the series, with additional media running throughout the Alloy Digital Network, a community of highly trafficked websites which include Alloy owned sites http://www.alloy.com, http://www.teen.com, http://www.gurl.com, http://www.smosh.com and http://www.channelone.com, along with premium partner sites focused on the interests of the coveted millennial audience. Reaching a total audience of more than 73 million consumers, the Alloy Digital Network is currently ranked number one in its category for more than two years running according to digital measurement leader comScore. First Day 2:First Dance will also be promoted via Alloy's Channel One Network, the leading television news broadcast for teens, reaching an audience of nearly six million teens on a daily basis and through dedicated First Day 2: First Dance fan pages on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/FDtheseries), Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/F1rstday) and YouTube (www.YouTube/show/firstday). Viewers will be able to watch First Day Season One recaps online, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes videos.
"First Day resulted in an incredible following, taking our fashion directly to the tween and teen customer," said Tara Poseley, president of Apparel at Kmart. "Our ability to create a script with Alloy that was specifically designed to bring our brands to life through the characters and storyline was key to last year's success. We've enhanced this year's First Dance Web series by offering even more key fashion items--including looks for both girls and boys--more head-to-toe styling, and more shopping options for anyone who wants to get the featured looks. We're looking forward to bringing viewers the highly anticipated sequel; we expect the buzz to surpass even last year's debut."
"We are thrilled to continue our relationship with Kmart and to build upon the tremendous reaction First Day garnered for its premiere," commented Matthew Diamond, CEO, Alloy Media + Marketing. "First Day proved to be exemplary brand collaboration. We look forward to watching fans delight in this highly entertaining and quality Web series and to delivering another successful back-to-school program for our client."
About Alloy Media + Marketing
Alloy is a leading provider of media and entertainment for the millennial generation. With a combination of original content creation, high quality production, and impactful distribution channels, Alloy connects with a high concentration of active youth and young adult consumers. Under the Alloy corporate umbrella, Alloy Entertainment creates Nielsen top rated TV shows, popular movies and industry recognized digital series, along with a record number of New York Times best-selling books; Alloy Digital operates the top ranked media and advertising network of youth targeted websites, according to comScore Media Metrix; and Award-winning Channel One operates the leading television news network for teens.
About Kmart
Kmart, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a mass merchandising company that offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, County Living and Route 66. For more information visit the company's website at http://www.kmart.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at http://www.searsholdings.com.
Abbreviated rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.), 13 YEARS AND OLDER AND WHO DID NOT PURCHASE ANY EQUIPMENT FOR PURPOSES OF ENTERING THE PROMOTION. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Promotion ends 9/30/11. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit kmart.com/bestlookrules Sponsor: Sears Holdings Management Corporation, 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jodi Smith/jsmith@alloymarketing.com
VP, Public Relations/Alloy Media + Marketing
212-329-8359
Amy Dimond/Amy.Dimond@SearsHC.com
Director, Public Relations/Sears Holdings
847-286-3226
Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Invite Customers to Discover the LG Revere(TM)
Simplicity is Calling with Sleekly Designed and Easy-to-Use Phone
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile), today announced that the LG Revere(TM) will be available online at http://www.verizonwireless.com on August 11, and will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on August 18. The stylish and compact LG Revere is ideal for customers looking to stay connected with family and friends.
Key features:
-- Multi-language support: Easily switch phone settings and text input
between English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Korean
-- Mobile Email app to send and receive email with text and picture
attachments and search through contacts
-- VZ Navigator® capable - receive audible turn-by-turn directions to
millions of points of interest and share the directions with others
-- Access to Mobile Web and Email
-- Social networking feature to update statuses on social networks such as
Facebook®, MySpace(TM) and Twitter(TM)
-- Customizable Main Menu: Change layout and rearrange menu items
Additional features:
-- 1.3 megapixel camera with up to 2X zoom capabilities
-- Upload photos to Facebook® or online album
-- Image editor: zoom, rotate and crop
-- Customizable brightness, self-timer and white balance
-- Night mode and noise reduction
-- Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR
-- Suite of messaging options, including text, picture and voice messaging
and mobile instant messaging
-- VZ Tones: Download ringtones and ring back tones
-- Favorite Contacts: Add up to ten groups or individual contacts as
favorites
-- Voice commands: Commands include call, send message to, go to, check,
contacts, redial, My Verizon, help
-- Tools: Calculator, Ez Tip, Calendar, To Do List, Alarm Clock, Info
Search, Stopwatch, World Clock and Notepad
Pricing and availability:
-- The LG Revere will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications
Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com on August 18, 2011 for
$49.99 after $50 mail in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.
Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon
receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are
accepted.
-- LG Revere customers will be able to try the Mobile Email app for ten
uses at no additional charge. Customers will be given the option to
subscribe to mobile email for $5 monthly access after the tenth use.
For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.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.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of 55.8 trillion Korean won (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
SOURCE LG Mobile Phones
LG Mobile Phones
CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com; or Elizabeth Latham, LG MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., +1-757-705-6361, Elizabeth.Latham@lge.com
NuCaptcha - the "Human-Friendly" Captcha - Calls on Site Owners to "Make the Switch" and End User Frustration
Intelligent, Cloud-Based Security Offers a Captcha with as Few as Three Legible Letters That Can be Solved in as Little as Three Seconds, While Maintaining Required Site Security
"Make the Switch" Campaign Gives Website Owners Information on Security and Tips on Choosing the Right Captcha
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, NuCaptcha Inc., the "Human-Friendly" Captcha, announced its "Make the Switch" campaign to urge website owners to end user frustration. NuCaptcha's platform delivers a fast and easy to complete Captcha along with high website security. The simpler interface Captcha is designed to retain users on a site and help them "pass through security" as fast and painlessly as possible. Aimed at site owners looking for a user-friendly alternative, the product requires users to type in as few as three legible letters, typically done in under three seconds, while providing higher security against spam bots and other threats, by offering the only Behavior Analysis System for video-based Captcha (BAS)*. NuCaptcha's dynamic security can change the security level on a per-user basis, in real-time.
"What's been missing on the Internet is a customizable Captcha that's freely available for everyone. We're giving site owners the freedom to do what they like with Captchas - whether it's simply offering a better, more readable user experience, or the ability to add their own look-and-feel, messages and other customization, depending on their audience," stated Michel Giasson, CEO and Co-Founder of NuCaptcha Inc.
NuCaptcha enables sites of all sizes to choose their Captcha security and user-experience - something that was previously only feasible for the highest-volume Captcha sites. A variety of video-based templates are available for site owners, based on their required site look-and-feel.
NuCaptcha's new Captcha product, site and "Make the Switch" campaign will go live today, at http://www.nucaptcha.com, offering a variety of support materials for site owners, including a whitepaper comparison between NuCaptcha and traditional distorted text-based Captchas.
*The NuCaptcha Behavioral Analysis System for video-based Captcha detects unusual behavior and can increase the complexity of the Captcha and slow down the video, making it difficult for both bots and human-farms to solve Captcha in high volumes.
NuCaptcha's mission is to make Captcha a better experience for everyone on the Internet, by replacing highly distorted text "puzzles". Please visit us at: http://www.nucaptcha.com.