It has been announced today that the 2014 Polar Music Prize, the world’s most prestigious music accolade, will be awarded to two Americans: Chuck Berry, rock ‘n’ roll legend, and Peter Sellars, the American opera and theatre director. Both Laureates will be presented with their prizes by King Carl XVI of Sweden at a gala ceremony in Stockholm’s Concert Hall on 26 August.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/71400528-polar-music-prize-marks-25-years-2014-laureates
Smokey Bear, one of the most well-known icons in advertising history, is starring in a new round of public service advertisements (PSAs) to celebrate his 70th birthday and further his famous message, “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.” The Ad Council, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) are announcing the new television, radio, print, outdoor and digital PSAs in advance of Smokey Bear’s birthday on August 9. Created pro bono by FCB West, the campaign features Smokey Bear awarding “Bear Hugs” for safe fire practices and directs audiences to visit www.SmokeyBear.com.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7201651-ad-council-smokey-bear-70th-birthday-wildfire-prevention-psa
Home to the most innovative and thrilling roller coasters, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, (NYSE:SIX) the world’s largest regional theme park company, is commemorating National Roller Coaster Day – August 16 – at all of its North America theme parks with special roller coaster events and social media contests.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7295451-six-flags-celebrates-national-roller-coaster-day/
The Great Food Truck Race kicks off season four with a brand-new cast of food truck hopefuls, who hit the road for the longest route in series history (4,181 miles) and exciting culinary challenges that celebrate the country’s national landmarks from the Hollywood sign to South Dakota’s Crazy Horse Memorial to Chicago’s iconic Buckingham Fountain to the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. These competitors are not current food truck operators – they are eight teams of talented cooks with unique concepts and a dream to one day operate their own food truck business. Each three-person team is provided a vehicle for the race, but only the grand-prize winner gets to keep their food truck and a $50,000 cash prize to start their business. Hosted by Tyler Florence, the seven-episode series premieres on Sunday, August 18th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/58431-the-great-food-truck-race
On Sunday, August 24, truth®, the nation’s largest and longest running youth smoking prevention campaign, premiered the latest advertisements in its new Finish It campaign, titled “Unpaid” and “Response”. Both aired during the hugely popular MTV Video Music Awards broadcast — an annual music awards ceremony that attracts millions of viewers and sparks immediate cultural conversations. Teen smoking rates are at their lowest levels in 22 years, and through the Finish It campaign, truth aims to enlist this generation to end smoking for good.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7304851-truth-launches-finish-it-campaign-challenges-teens-to-become-first-smoke-free-generation/
TELEMUNDO has gathered six of the most popular TV personalities in Spanish language television to share hosting duties at the 2016 edition of “Premios Tu Mundo” (Your World Awards) to be broadcast live on Thursday, August 25th, at 8PM/7c from the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The official hosts of this year’s award show include: Rafael Amaya and Fernanda Castillo from the ratings topping Super Series “El Señor de los Cielos,” Carlos Ponce and Maritza Rodriguez from the current romantic comedy “Silvana Sin Lana,” and David Chocarro and Aracely Arambula from the upcoming production “La Doña.” The highly anticipated awards event, which is produced by TELEMUNDO and Adventure Productions, will be preceded by the now traditional blue carpet special “La Alfombra de Premios Tu Mundo” at 7PM/6c. The blue carpet special will be hosted by Rashel Diaz, Jorge Bernal and Jessica Carrillo, with special participation from fashion specialist Quique Usales. After the award show, the night will culminate at 11:35PM/10:35c with “Premios Tu Mundo Acceso VIP,” a behind-the-scenes special hosted by Jessica Carrillo and Karim Mendiburu, with fashion by Quique Usales and social reporter Erika Csiszer.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7814052-telemundo-premios-tu-mundo-2016/
Escape to the coast of Ireland in Carla Neggers’ July eNovella, Rock Point, free until August 31. After an unspeakable loss, Finian Bracken is out of seminary and leaving his homeland for coastal Maine when he encounters smugglers using his family’s whiskey distillery for their illicit activities. Learn more about this book here, http://www.carlaneggers.com Suspense Romance
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This year's Enormous Tunes summer anthem comes from a well known Austrian artist: SUGARSTARR is a solid part of the international house music community since over a decade. As part of the famous house music duo Syke'n'Sugarstarr he toured the world for the last 10 years, before he was about to intensely concentrate his musical orientation more to the styles connected with his roots, such as Deep House, Funky Tech & Nu Disco. More remixes and the original version will be released in August 2015, so watch out for more to come soon. iTunes and spotify contain radio edit. http://www.facebook.com/EnormousTunes http://soundcloud.com/EnormousTunes http://soundcloud.com/sugarstarr http://www.facebook.com/sugarstarr http://soundcloud.com/antoniogiacca http://www.facebook.com/antoniogiacca
Volvo Cars’ all-new XC90 – which will be revealed in August – will offer the most comprehensive and technologically sophisticated standard safety package available in the automotive industry. The new technologies will take the company a significant step closer to its vision that no one will be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car by 2020.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/71400582-all-new-volvo-XC90-safest-car
A devastating invasive pest with no known natural predators threatens recreational areas, forests, and suburban and urban shade trees. Once a tree is infested, it must be removed, which is why the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated August as Tree Check Month to encourage the public to look for signs of a devastating invasive pest, the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB). The USDA is asking for help spreading the word about how the public can help save trees with a PSA TV spot, radio scripts, and print advertisements.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7277051-usda-august-tree-check-month-asian-longhorned-beetle-invasive-pest-psa/
A new, multi-patented beauty product engineered to help prevent and reduce wrinkles caused by recurring facial compression during sleep is now available. JuveRest: The Sleep Wrinkle Pillow features a unique contoured shape specifically designed to minimize facial contact with the pillow, a common cause of facial wrinkles. JuveRest provides proper head and neck support in both the back and side sleeping positions for a comfortable and restful night’s sleep. Revolutionary in design, JuveRest was invented by Goesel Anson, MD, FACS, nationally recognized, board certified plastic surgeon and a managing member of JuveRest LLC. JuveRest will debut on QVC, one of the world’s largest multimedia retailers, on August 15 via a simultaneous national broadcast at 4 p.m. EDT.
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In an effort to support the health and wellness of its guests nationwide, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has announced that all meats sold in every location will contain “No B.S.” (Bad Stuff) by sourcing only responsibly raised, quality meats. Starting August 15, all chicken sold will now be raised without antibiotics. This breakthrough in sustainability not only comprises the brand’s traditional slow smoked chicken breast, but also will include whole smoked chickens and chicken nuggets served in kids’ meals at select stores. To learn more, click here.
The chicken is 100% vegetarian fed and humanely raised. It is also completely hormone-free and cage-free, ensuring that Dickey’s guests are served only the highest quality poultry with no additives. This announcement accompanies other advances in sustainability by the barbecue brand including humanely handled and sustainably raised brisket as well as locally-made sausage with no nitrates, nitrites* or artificial coloring or flavors. Additionally, all of Dickey’s pork products are free from added hormones**, nitrates, nitrites* and artificial coloring and flavors.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7717951-dickeys-barbecue-pit-no-bad-stuff-initiative/