Approximately 71 percent of students report bullying as an ongoing problem and almost one out of every 10 students drops out or changes schools because of repeated bullying. Moreover, military kids that have added stresses like deployment and relocation are more susceptible to bullying. This month, best-selling author, motivational speaker and USO Tour Veteran, Trevor Romain, kicks off his Fall USO World Tour to help children and their parents recognize the signs of bullying and how to address it- whether the child is the victim or the bully.
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Celebrating Post Grape-Nuts’ role in Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent up Mt. Everest 60 years ago, the iconic crunchy cereal unveils a new marketing campaign today that encourages consumers to conquer their everyday mountains. Beyond advertising, the campaign engages consumers in the “playgrounds” of active outdoor and fitness enthusiasts – such as ski resorts, state parks and even “Everest-like skyscrapers” – before culminating with celebratory activities on the actual anniversary in May.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60590-post-grape-nuts-challenges-consumers-to-conquer-everyday-mountains
Golden Globe and Emmy nominated actress Elizabeth Perkins, who is living with type 1 diabetes, is partnering with Sanofi US on the Diabetes Co-Stars awareness campaign to produce a new documentary that will feature people living with diabetes and those who support them. Beginning today through December 16, 2012, people can submit their stories to the nationwide casting call at www.DiabetesCoStars.com.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to https://www.multivu.com/mnr/57457-sanofi-us-elizabeth-perkins-casting-call-diabetes-co-stars-documentary
For the nation’s nearly 51 million Hispanics, every day is one of living the colors, flavors, and excitement of Latino culture. From September 15 through October 15, Americans of all ethnicities honor the contributions of American Latinos by celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Amway, one of the largest direct selling companies in the world, is joining in this celebration. It has partnered with broadcast networks Discovery en Español and Discovery Familia to create a campaign – “Momentos de Calidad” (“Quality Moments”) – to encourage Hispanics to share those special moments of growing up in Latin America.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55818-amway-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-momentos-de-calidad-campaign
Bing, Microsoft Corp.’s search engine, today is launching a national campaign to highlight Bing’s commitment to honest search results and to help explain to consumers the risks of Google Shopping’s newly announced “pay–to–rank” practice, in which the shopping search results customers see are not true search results such as they see elsewhere on Google; they are actually ads that are ranked, in part, by who pays the most. More information on these practices is available at http://www.scroogled.com.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59069-bing-warns-shoppers-don-t-get-scroogled-this-holiday-season
Over 10,000 patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, policy makers and the general public from 136 countries have signed the world's only Global Atrial Fibrillation Patient Charter calling for government action to help prevent millions of people from dying or becoming disabled by a stroke caused by Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
People can learn about AF and stroke, and read and sign the Charter, which is available in 22 languages, on the Campaign website,www.signagainststroke.com.
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More than half of America’s boomer caregivers, ages 40 to 60, need support and help, according to a new survey conducted by AARP and the Ad Council. The survey coincides with the launch of a new multimedia public service advertising (PSA) campaign created to provide information and support to the more than 42 million unpaid caregivers nationwide, many of whom feel isolated and alone in caring for their loved ones. The new Caregiver Assistance PSAs, created pro bono by ad agency Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners (BSSP), illustrate the physical, emotional and mental strain on caregivers, communicating that there is help and “together we can be stronger.”
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57429-caregiver-assistance-aarp-ad-council
In preparation for July 4th and the summer months when instances of food poisoning increase, the Ad Council and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, in partnership with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are continuing their national Food Safe Families public service campaign, the first multimedia effort designed to raise awareness of the risks of foodborne illness (or food poisoning) in the home.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56338-ad-council-usda-hhs-food-safe-families-public-service-campaign
Coinciding with the release of there new national survey, StriVectin is introducing The Power to Change Campaign to help and inspire women to bring powerful and positive change to their skin and to their lives. People are encouraged to share the powerful change they want to make for themselves and for others by entering The Power to Change contest at StriVectinPowerToChange.com. StriVectin will help one lucky winner achieve that powerful change with a $30,000 grand prize and 14 runner up prizes of $500 worth of StriVectin products.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55980-strivectin-anti-aging-skin-care-company-national-survey
Lexus is launching a compelling and progressive marketing campaign to introduce the 2013 Lexus ES, its top-selling sedan. The entirely new ES represents the latest step forward in Lexus design—including next-generation technologies in connectivity and safety, as well as the first-ever ES hybrid.
In the first general market spot, “Split World,” the 2013 ES makes its debut through mirrored images. Architecture, cyclists, trees and bridges create an eye-catching and intriguing world as the vehicle is gradually revealed, dynamically driving along and through this split world. The spot draws attention to the exterior, featuring the bold new styling and clean, sculpted lines of the car in a way that is fresh, unexpected and visually engaging.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57768-lexus-es-2013-marketing-campaign
Following a global celebration of its 100th Birthday, OREO, the World’s Favorite Cookie, launched its latest marketing campaign “Cookie vs. Creme,” during America’s biggest football game. The premiere of OREO “Whisper Fight,” which is the brand’s first time advertising during the Big Game, kicks off a two-month program that focuses on the long-standing disagreement dividing OREO fans —which part of an OREO is the best, the cookie or the creme?
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60226-oreo-fan-favorite-cookie-campaign-during-football-game
To elevate the importance of enhanced vision and kick-off its 2013 campaign – Transitions® adaptive lenses as the “Official Sponsor of Sightseeing™” – Transitions Optical, Inc. will unveil the “Feast Your Eyes Enhanced Vision Experience” at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE in Miami, Fla., February 21 – 24. Festival attendees will be invited to visit the event’s only elevated structure on the beach to see what they’ve been missing – in Transitions Optical’s effort to raise awareness about the important role of vision in connecting with all of the “sights” around you and enjoying life’s everyday moments.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59697-transitions-optical-feast-your-eyes-enhanced-vision-experience