Bees are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat, but their populations are in decline, threatening the food supply as we know it today. According to a recent survey conducted by Cascadian Farm, more than 60 percent of Americans are unfamiliar with colony loss, the phenomenon characterized by honey bees abandoning their hives, never to return. Beyond honey bees, one-third of America’s native bumble bee species are now at risk of extinction. Today, Cascadian Farm—in partnership with The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and the University of Minnesota Bee Lab—announced its ‘Bee Friendlier’ program to increase awareness of these critical issues and encourage simple actions to help bees thrive.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7330451-cascadian-farm-bee-friendlier-helps-bees-thrive/
Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. [NYSE: JPM], today announced the launch of the new Chase Ultimate RewardsSM website developed to meet the changing needs of Chase cardholders and deliver a more personalized experience. According to a recent survey Chase conducted in partnership with Mercator Advisory Group, 35 percent of consumers surveyed ranked an attractive rewards program ahead of other factors like interest rates and credit line when selecting which credit card to use most. Additionally, the survey found that 55 percent of consumers surveyed said that, as a rule, they try to use a credit card with rewards that are relevant to them.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7328251-chase-launches-new-website-offering-enhanced-personalized-rewards/
McGruff the Crime Dog is about to “Take A Bite Out Of Crime,” specifically financial and investment fraud. Researchers estimate that consumer financial fraud cost Americans over $50 billion a year. In addition, a survey by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation of U.S. adults age 40 and older found that more than 80 percent of respondents have been solicited to participate in a potentially fraudulent scheme, and over 40 percent of those surveyed could not identify classic red flags of fraud.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7195831-ncpc-finra-prevent-investment-fraud/
Finding time to eat well doesn’t mean you have to resort to eating out or going through the drive through during this busy fall season. New data analysis, supported in part by by Nestlé USA, indicates that people who reported dining on frozen meals ate fewer calories per day and consumed less saturated fat than those who reported eating fast food meals, also known as quick service restaurant (QSR) meals.1 The findings also showed that those who reported eating frozen meals consumed more essential nutrients than those who reported opting for fast food meals.
The findings are based on a new analysis of data from the 2003-2010 What We Eat In America (WWEIA) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
To view the Multimedia News Release, go http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7349551-nestle-usa-frozen-meal-eaters-consume-fewer-calories-per-day/
A BLACK+DECKER survey finds that more than half of homeowners (52 percent) in the United States currently have unfinished home improvement projects, while the vast majority of them (78.7 percent) have two or more incomplete projects. The survey finds that time is the biggest factor in leaving a project incomplete.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7369351-black-and-decker-survey-finds-more-than-half-of-homeowners-have-unfinished-home-improvement-projects/
Many women are familiar with the brand name BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA), but a new study from SheSpeaks™, an online community of women, reveals what they really want to know about it.1 To address the most common questions women have – and there are nearly 10 million women who are considering treatment2 – Allergan Inc., maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic, teamed up with SheSpeaks to identify these questions and provide answers.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7334951-allergan-shespeaks-survey-reveals-what-u-s-women-really-want-to-know-about-botox-cosmetic/
Tackling holiday shopping can be exhausting, especially because of all the preparation involved. According to a recent holiday shopping survey, nearly all (98%) Americans have some kind of “game plan” when shopping for gifts during the holidays. Whether deciding when or who to buy for, Wahl, a leader in men's grooming and personal care, is helping shoppers turn their game plan into a one-stop shop, with gifts for everyone and every budget.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7142651-wahl-takes-hassle-out-of-holiday-shopping/
Only twenty nine percent of Hispanics who rent their homes report having renters insurance, according to a new survey by State Farm. In fact, among respondents without renters insurance more than one third (34%) said they had never heard of renters insurance. Further, most overestimated the cost of coverage and underestimated the value of their property. Not having renters insurance could leave Hispanic families vulnerable to a financial catastrophe especially during the holiday season.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/72928515-state-farm-hispanic-renters-survey/
Rather than making New Year’s resolutions to go on the latest diet, Post Great Grains is asking Americans to adopt a balanced way of eating with a focus on healthy foods in conjunction with the launch of new granola and snack mix products. According to a recent national survey, women have been on an average of nine diets in their lifetimes, yet 78 percent of women believe fad diets are not an effective way to maintain a healthy weight.1 Great Grains, the brand known for less-processed, wholesome nutrition, is asking women to ditch fad dieting for good in 2015, and pledge to go “Fad-Free” as a New Year’s resolution.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7407851-post-great-grains-fad-free-resolution/
Last winter was one of the harshest, hitting millions of Americans with spikes in their winter utility bills. Unfortunately, here we are, one year later, facing yet another polar vortex. Meteorologists predict some of the coldest blasts of frigid temperatures over the next several days, which has energy experts worried about the impact on consumers’ utility bills, as well as on the reliability of the electric grid we all depend on.
As Polar Vortex 2015 moves across the country, consumers could face spikes in electricity bills, with seniors on fixed incomes and lower income Americans hit the hardest. According to a recent survey, high energy prices already have forced more than 40 percent of low-income seniors to go without needed medical or dental care, and even to skip meals or shut off the heat on cold days.
It may seem odd to be predicting another energy price spike since oil, natural gas and coal prices have all fallen recently. But it’s not the market that will be driving prices higher. It’s politics.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7221731-national-mining-association-americans-electricity-bill-increase-due-to-epa-regulations/
Typical bathroom products like shampoo bottles, toilet paper rolls and toothpaste boxes are significantly less likely to be recycled than kitchen products according to survey results released today by the Ad Council. Nonprofits Keep America Beautiful and the Ad Council have joined with Unilever to expand the conversation around recycling and motivate more Americans to remember to recycle in the bathroom by launching a new phase of the national, award-winning “I Want To Be Recycled” communications campaign, featuring a brand new series of broadcast and digital PSAs.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7444951-keep-america-beautiful-recycle/
A recent survey fielded by Febreze and ZzzQuil found twenty-two percent of those who struggle to fall asleep more on Sunday night are young adults. Jenni Pulos, star of Bravo’s Flipping Out, has partnered with Febreze and ZzzQuil to help Americans achieve a better night sleep. Jenni dishes on bedtime routine and bedroom design tips to fall asleep easily and sleep soundly.
