Ranked a hot city for business, a top-20 college town and listed as one of the friendliest places in America by Travel & Leisure magazine, Knoxville, Tennessee, is the location of HGTV Urban Oasis® 2017. Fans can now take a virtual tour of the renovated 1925 bungalow and then enter for a chance to win the fully furnished home during the upcoming sweepstakes period.
Located in the historic Fourth and Gill neighborhood close to vibrant downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee campus, the charming home features an all-new interior and enhanced exterior with eye-catching design touches and aptly lends itself to sustainable urban living in one of Knoxville’s hottest neighborhoods. Fourth and Gill was chosen for HGTV Urban Oasis 2017 due to its unique vibe and proximity to the heart of downtown, which features a plethora of restaurants, bars, outdoor concerts, shopping and other year-round activities.
“With our corporate headquarters right here in Knoxville, we know what an up-and-coming metropolis our city truly is – it has it all, including an urban feel infused with Southern hospitality,” said Ron Feinbaum, General Manager of HGTV Home Promotions. “Our team is accustomed to traveling the country to produce the top-notch homes we give away to our viewers each year. With this project, it’s particularly gratifying to be able to showcase all that our ‘Scruffy City’ has to offer – from an exploding culinary scene to endless outdoor adventure.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8041053-hgtv-urban-oasis-2017-knoxville-tennessee/
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car, Honda Ridgeline pickup and Chrysler Pacifica minivan were named 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year, respectively, Monday.
The announcement was made at the North American International Auto Show Monday in Detroit.
The Bolt electric car received 364 points from the jury of automotive journalists across the United States and Canada. The Genesis G90 sedan from Hyundai’s new luxury brand was second with 105, followed by the Volvo S90 sedan with 101.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/8003351-north-american-car-truck-utility-vehicle-2017/
Super hero fans around the country had a chance to put their own Spidey senses to the test by creating original DIY suits inspired by Sony Pictures’ new movie, “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” in theaters today, Friday, July 7 in the U.S. After narrowing the entries down to 10 semi-finalists and then five finalists, one especially crafty entrant won a trip to the world premiere screening of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.
Tiffany Mink (@tiffmink) turned a red dress found at her local Goodwill store into a full-fledged, head-to-toe super hero outfit. Her video showing how she created the suit, along with the submissions from the other finalists, can be viewed at spidermandiy.com. Entrants were encouraged to put their super hero love to work alongside their senses of style, and to act as community heroes by sourcing materials for their suits from Goodwill, where the sale of donated goods creates job preparation, skills training, education assistance and support services for people who face challenges to finding employment. Tiff’s purchases equates to 40 minutes of job search training for a Goodwill participant.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8133751-goodwill-diy-spider-man-costume-contest/
Primrose Schools, a national preschool franchise company, continued its momentum in 2017 by increasing unit growth by more than 9 percent. Primrose increased its presence across the country by adding two new states to its footprint and opening 33 total schools in both urban and suburban markets.
Through a strong system of Franchise Owners and heightened need in the U.S. for high-quality early education and care, Primrose Schools expanded to 372 schools in 29 states. The company plans to increase that number to more than 500 by the end of 2020. Now serving more than 54,000 students, Primrose Schools plans to increase its number of employer-sponsored and small suburban city locations and multi-unit Franchise Owners to reach its ambitious goals.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8014459-primrose-schools-franchise-growth-2018/
Clayton, one of the largest home builders in America, is unveiling the Saltbox floor plan, the second addition to its Designer Series by Clayton Tiny Homes.
Clayton first introduced the Low Country, the first tiny home floor plan in the Designer Series, in person at the annual 2017 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders meeting. Designed by renowned architect Jeffrey Dungan, the Saltbox is designed to be a perfect year-round permanent residence, vacation home, guest home, or accessory dwelling unit.
“We continue to push ourselves to design and innovate with our customers’ unique lifestyles in mind,” Clayton CEO Kevin Clayton said. “The Saltbox is the perfect tiny home for those looking to live simply, but luxuriously.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/80116511-clayton-tiny-homes-the-saltbox/
Primrose Schools®, a national high-quality early education and care provider, raised more than $773,000 for local and national children’s charities in 2017, breaking its previous record by more than $53,000. More than 350 Primrose preschools across the U.S. contributed to this effort, demonstrating the company’s mission to forge a path that leads to a brighter future for all children.
Last year, more than 55,000 preschool children and their families – in addition to Primrose National Leadership Support Team members, Franchise Owners, teachers and staff – participated in a variety of fundraising efforts throughout the year. These initiatives are part of the company’s Primrose PromiseSM corporate social responsibility program, which was founded in 2014 and represents the company’s commitment to make a difference in the lives of all children, especially those at greatest risk.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8014458-primrose-childrens-charity-fundraising-donations/
In celebration of National Reading Month, CITGO Petroleum Corporation, along with its mobile literacy partner, Bess the Book Bus, is kicking off its second annual literacy campaign to share the excitement of reading with thousands of children in more than 100 schools and Children’s Hospitals across the United States. From Feb. 26 to March 9, CITGO representatives, Miss America 2017-2018 State Titleholders and Bess the Book Bus will deliver brand new, free books to schools in 19 states, while special read-alouds for children will focus on the joy and importance of reading every day.
Founded in 2002 by Jennifer Frances, whose grandmother Bess O'Keefe fueled a love of reading from a young age, Bess the Book Bus aims to bring that same love of reading to children everywhere. Since inception, and with support from sponsors like CITGO, Bess the Book Bus travels nationwide and has visited 48 states, reaching more than 300,000 children in underserved communities and donating more than 650,000 books.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8281251-citgo-literacy-campaign-national-reading-month-fueling-good/
Guests at the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport got the surprise of a lifetime, thanks to a pop-up concert by triple platinum recording artist Andy Grammer. The pop artist joined IHG® Rewards Club, the loyalty program for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), to kick-off the brand’s new Priceless Experiences promotion that brings members the excitement of the unexpected this winter. Grammer performed a set of his chart-topping songs, including “Honey, I'm Good” and “Keep Your Head Up,” as well as his newest hit single “Fresh Eyes.”
The Priceless Experiences promotion is valid for IHG Rewards Club members that stay at an IHG hotel between Dec. 1, 2016 and Feb. 15, 2017. To register for the promotion, or for more information and eligibility details, please visit www.ihgrewardsclub.com/priceless2016.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/8005651-ihg-rewards-club-priceless-experiences-promo/
Seqirus is now shipping its complete portfolio of seasonal influenza vaccines to customers in the US market for the 2016-2017 season. Seqirus is the only influenza vaccine manufacturer to produce influenza vaccines using both egg-based and cell culture technologies, and the only provider in the US that offers both quadrivalent and trivalent influenza vaccines, as well as the only adjuvanted seasonal influenza vaccine.
Seqirus is now shipping to the US all influenza vaccines in its portfolio, including Fluad™ (Influenza Vaccine, Adjuvanted), Flucelvax Quadrivalent™ (Influenza Vaccine), Afluria® (Influenza Vaccine), and Fluvirin® (Influenza Virus Vaccine) in advance of the peak of influenza season.
“Seqirus is proud to be a major contributor to the prevention and control of influenza by offering healthcare providers and pharmacists with a range of clinically proven, innovative vaccination options that help protect people against the debilitating effects of the disease,” said Brent MacGregor, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations. “We are committed to being an early and reliable supplier of our influenza vaccines to help ensure that appropriate patients have plenty of time to get their annual immunization.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7902351-seqirus-franchise-shipment/
The 2017 Christmas Book and legendary Fantasy Gifts were unveiled today by luxury omni-channel retailer Neiman Marcus in Dallas. The 91st edition of this renowned book continues Neiman Marcus’ unmatched tradition of offering a selection of spectacular and unique holiday gifts sure to make even the wildest of dreams come true.
The arrival of the Christmas Book marks the official start of the holiday shopping season. This year’s edition carries on the Neiman Marcus tradition of presenting a refined selection of items across a broad range of categories for everyone on your holiday shopping list. With a new collection of Fantasy Gifts certain to satisfy even the most indulgent appetites, the Christmas Book features exceptional and distinctive gifts and experiences, including an aerial photo session with Gray Malin, a pampering experience in Paris with Sisley, and a bespoke handbag collection and Parisian experience with Olympia Le-Tan. This year’s “Yours & Mine” Fantasy Gift is a pair of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited-Edition Dawns in two color options.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8154751-neiman-marcus-2017-christmas-book-fantasy-gifts/
Anjalli Rajput Was Recently Honoured as Mrs Universe Asia Queen 2017 at a great function held where curtain was raised for “Mrs India Universe” titles organised by Being Tushar Dhaliwal and Archana Tomar
Hennessy, the world’s best-selling Cognac, is proud to announce urban artist JonOne as the designer of the 2017 Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition bottle. The custom-designed bottle, launching across the U.S. in July 2017, will be sold in almost 50 countries worldwide. The Limited Edition release by JonOne, which features a colorful, vibrant design, is the seventh in an ongoing series of collaborations between Hennessy V.S and several internationally renowned artists.
Hennessy sensed a kindred spirit in JonOne. Constantly on the move between his home in Paris, his native Harlem and cutting-edge art scenes all over the world, the street artist-turned-art-world phenomenon has always remained true to himself, pushing boundaries and defying definition. For JonOne, art is a vector for pure emotion. What drives him is being “in the flow” and “sharing dreams.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8120351-hennessy-jonone-very-special-limited-edition-bottle/
