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Monday, June 17, 2013

Trajectory's Healthcare Marketing Campaign For Reading Health System Brand Launch Wins Gold at 2013 Aster Awards

Morristown New Jersey (PRWEB) May 15, 2013

National branding and marketing agency Trajectory was honored with a gold medal at the 2013 Aster Awards for its Brand Champions campaign celebrating the benefits to communities of the rebranding of The Reading Hospital to Reading Health System. The campaign is also featured in the latest edition of Marketing Healthcare Today Magazine.

The healthcare marketing campaign includes television, print advertising, out-of-home (billboard and mall), online rich media, cinema advertising, and radio sponsorships using a call-to-action and QR codes that drive audiences to a custom, mobile responsive microsite developed exclusively for the re-branding. The external campaign was preceded by a system-wide internal launch also orchestrated and implemented by a combined Trajectory/Reading Health System team.

Ann Valuch, Director of Marketing at Reading Health System, states, "We are so excited to receive this top award. The evolution to Reading Health System marks an important milestone in our 146 year history and this honor will continue to energize our entire organization and patients as we continue to advance the health and wellness of our community, adds Randi Brody, Trajectory EVP and Partner. We're so honored to share this prestigious award with Reading Health System. This healthcare marketing campaign really showcases this outstanding health systems dedication to the communities they serve, ensuring patients thrive now and into the future.

About Reading Health System

Reading Health System is a not-for-profit regional health system serving Berks County, PA and the surrounding communities. It consists of Reading Hospital, Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Reading Health Physician Network, Reading Health QuickCare, and The Reading Hospital SurgiCenter at Spring Ridge. Reading Health System is Berks Countys largest employer with over 7,300 team members and 1,000 physicians and providers across 63 locations

Trajectory Wins Three Telly Awards For Its Healthcare Marketing TV Commercials For Reading Health System Cancer and Women's Health Services Service Lines

Morristown, NJ (PRWEB) June 12, 2013

Branding and marketing agency Trajectory was recently honored with three Telly Awards for its healthcare marketing work for Reading Health System's Cancer and Women's Health Services service line TV commercials. These awards follow on the heels of a Gold Aster Award for Reading Health System integrated Brand Launch campaign.

The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring the finest in film & video productions, groundbreaking online video content, and outstanding local, regional, & cable TV commercials and programs. In 2013, Telly Awards received over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents.

"It's always gratifying to be recognized for our collective agency and client efforts", states Randi Brody, Trajectory Partner. "But beyond the awards, both Cancer and Women's Health Services service lines are key drivers of both volume and reputation for Reading Health System. The organization delivers a truly outstanding, progressive and differentiated level of care to its Berks county and surrounding PA communities so we're honored to be able to help raise awareness and perception and drive patients to an organization committed to providing an unparalleled level of care."

Ann Valuch, Director of Marketing at Reading Health System, states, "We are so excited to receive these top awards. Cancer (through our McGlinn Family Regional Cancer Center) and Women's Health Services are two of our defining service lines within our comprehensive continuum of care and truly help us deliver on our promise of advancing the health and transforming the lives of our communities. This is also energizing for everyone internally, as this recognition quickly follows our nationally recognized rebranding and marketing efforts.

About Reading Health System

Reading Health System is a not-for-profit regional health system serving Berks County, PA and the surrounding communities. It consists of Reading Hospital, Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Reading Health Physician Network, Reading Health QuickCare, and The Reading Hospital SurgiCenter at Spring Ridge. Reading Health System is Berks Countys largest employer with over 7,300 team members and 1,000 physicians and providers across 63 locations committed to advancing the health and wellness of the communities it serves. Reading Health System works to maintain clinical excellence through 32,000 yearly admissions, over 3.7 million outpatient services, and nearly 34,000 surgical procedures. For more information, visit http://www.readinghealth.org/. The Telly Awards receives over 13,000 entires annually from ad agencies, production companies, TV/Cable stations and corporations around the world. It is an honor to be selected for this distinction.

ABOUT TRAJECTORY

Trajectory is a national branding + marketing agency that specializes in working with healthcare, personal care & beauty and leisure & lifestyle companies throughout the U.S. to re-energize customers, brands and business. It's extensive healthcare portfolio includes strategic and creative solutions for healthcare systems, hospitals, service lines and specialty physician groups. Representative clients include Arnold Palmer Enterprises, EMA, Kate Spade New York, Orlando Health, Pacific World's SensatioNail, Palomar (PaloVia Skin Renewing Laser), Reading Health System and Renal Ventures Management, LLC. Learn more about Trajectory by contacting Eric Brody, President at 973-292-1400x201 or email him at mailto:eb(at)trajectory4brands(dot)com.

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Accomplished San Diego Dermatologists Nominated for Three Best of San Diego 2013 Awards

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2013

With the annual U-T Readers San Diegos Best poll now in full swing, GBFG&F Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is pleased to announce nominations for both Dr. Mitchel Goldman and Dr. Kimberly Butterwick in the best cosmetic surgeon category in addition to a third nomination for best cosmetic surgery group for all of GBFG&F. As Dr. Butterwick explains, receiving accolades in the form of a nomination for the award is an honor in and of itself.

It is a privilege just to be nominated. Because these particular awards are voted on entirely by actual patients in the San Diego community, its a very humbling experience, said Kimberly Butterwick, MD, a highly respected board-certified dermatologist and diplomat of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery who co-founded GBFG&F Cosmetic Laser Dermatology.

The San Diegos Best awards are comprised of more than 150 categories which allow members of the community to vote on different people, products, and services across varying topics ranging from best food to top doctor. Mitchel P. Goldman, MD Medical Director and co-founder of GBFG&F and President-Elect of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (representing over 5,600 Dermatologic Surgeons) explains that the nominations for such awards always come as a pleasant surprise.

As a dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon in San Diego, you always want the services youre providing to patients to be exactly what theyve hoped for and that youre helping them to look and feel their best. To receive a nomination such as this is very rewarding, said Dr. Goldman, board certified dermatologist in San Diego and diplomat of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.

Voting for the awards will take place via U-Ts online San Diegos Best poll and conclude July 7th, 2013. Those wishing to cast their vote may do so up to once per day until the contest ends. Winners of all awards will be announced August 25th, 2013.

Goldman, Butterwick, Fitzpatrick, Groff & Fabi: Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is a world-renowned aesthetic center in San Diego, California made up of five internationally distinguished skin care experts, including Mitchel P. Goldman, MD, Kimberly Butterwick, MD, Richard Fitzpatrick, MD, William Groff, DO, and Sabrina Fabi, MD. As highly acclaimed dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons who have contributed hundreds of medical papers to journals and medical textbooks as well as pioneered multiple key cosmetic surgery procedures, the services provided are among the most technologically advanced to date. With more than 38 different lasers, the award winning San Diego dermatologists of GBFG&F are able to provide patients with the most comprehensive selection of skincare treatments in the United States.

For more information about the awards mentioned on this page, or to cast your vote, please call (858) 657-1002 or visit us on the web at: http://www.gbkderm.com/best-of-san-diego-2013.

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

GBK Celebrates the 2012 American Music Awards with a Musical Gift Lounge for a Cause 100% Event Proceeds Donated to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 19, 2012

GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, honored the 2012 American Music Award Nominees and Presenters with their annual GBK Gift Lounge at the Andaz West Hollywood. Guests were greeted with the sounds of an eclectic mix of musicians including: Stazz, Standley, Angelyna Martinez, Branches, Deqn Sue, DJ eTunes, J-Dub, Pullman Standard, Mike Burke and 10-year-old DJ BABYCHINO, the worlds youngest DJ. There wasnt a dull moment with these talented musicians entertaining the guests, but the highlight of the performances included a special impromptu song from stars of The Voice - Jamar Rogers and Chris Mann.

GBKs blend of entertainment, celebrity marketing and charity fundraising consistently sets new standards for the industry and this event was no different. With the help of participating sponsors and generous celebrity guests, 100% of the event proceeds went towards supporting the American Red Cross and Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. In addition to the monetary donation, another great charity, A Rose of Thanks, created a special greeting card for guests to personalize and send to the survivors of Hurricane Sandy.

As always, an array of trend-setting products and fabulous gifts were featured including: jewelry and genuine Louisiana Alligator and Cowhide Dog Collars from Barbara Conner Jewelry dba Swamp Dogs of LA; handcrafted gifts from The Artisan Group; Sandra Mardini Jewelry Designs; hand-crafted Italian leather bags from Moni Moni; Fly Watches; high-end RocknRoll Couture from SYC FUK, a selection of fashion-forward footwear from iiJin; RevitaLash; jewelry and gift certificates from Social Butterflies LA; gifts from Freedom Quit Smoking System Americas Nicotine Free & Natural Way to Quit!; SureThik Hair Thickening Products; skin care from Oxis International, Inc.; and gifts from other luxury health and beauty sponsors including GCBX & NEXTRIM, providing clinically proven weight loss supplements; 2 months supply of multivitamins from alternaVites Kids; and nail care products and mini-manicures from Cindi Nails noted as one of the celebrity-favorite gifts of the event.

Other indulgent gifts included a 5-night, all-inclusive stay at Hard Rock Cancun, Punta Cana or Puerto Vallarta compliments of Hard Rock (Caribbean); pure soy wax candles in four fragrances from Harvest Glow; artisan chocolates from DeBrand Fine Chocolates; gift certificates from BestofLegacy.com, the Rolls Royce of scrapbooks for anyone in the media spotlight; sweet treats from Royal Red Velvet Cupcakes; and an interactive music product from Beamz Interactive that enables anyone to experience making music by touching laser beams and playing light.

Before guests left for the day, they stopped by the Action Flipbooks station to make their own custom animated video flipbooks to take home not only a crowd pleaser, but the perfect touch to this celebratory event.

ABOUT THE CHARITIES:

The American Red Cross: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. GBK Productions will be donating 100% of this event's profits to American Red Cross.

A Rose of Thanks is a non profit that supports our troops through personalized greeting cards. We created a card to send victims of Hurricane Sandy and have sent over 100 cards from students in Charlotte, NC!

ABOUT GBK:

GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the companys Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to gbkproductions.com.

Hip Apotheca brands awarded in the 2012 Organic Beauty Talk Awards

(PRWEB) December 05, 2012

Organic Beauty Talk, a site dedicated to providing information on the best organic, natural, and eco-friendly products of the highest quality ingredients and materials, have announced their 2nd annual Organic Beauty Talk Award Winners. The awards, given in the categories of Skincare, Makeup, Body, Hair, Men, Children, Fashion, Home, and Pets, included top brands from Hip Apotheca, the portal for the very best in natural and organic beauty products.

Hip Apotheca's mission is to deliver the finest natural beauty products available, and offer them to customers through an enhanced online experience that is easy to use and informative.

The selections from Organic Beauty Talk show that Hip Apotheca is committed to the ultimate in natural and organic self care products by awarding the following brands in their 2012 awards:

Best Natural Facial Line for Sensitive Skin - Pai

Best Natural Mineral Makeup Line - Alima Pure

Best Natural Perfume - Tsi-La Organics

Best Natural Facial & Shave Line for Men - John Masters Organics Men

New this year, was the addition of the Organic Beauty Talk Readers Choice Awards. Once again, Hip Apotheca brands were awarded in multiple categories.

Best Natural Skincare Line - Pai

Best Natural Makeup Line - Revolution Organics

Best Natural Hair Care Line - John Masters Organics

Hip Apotheca is an online retailer specializing in all natural, certified organic personal care products from big brands and small, independent brands. Hip Apotheca retails well known brands such John Masters Organics, One Love Organics, Pai, Julie Hewett, Coola, Yarok, Skinnyskinny, Scotch Naturals. Other brands include Adara, Egyptian Magic, Mai Couture, Tay, Suntegrity, mbeze, and tsi-la, among others. Main beauty categories include haircare, skincare, makeup, nails, and bath and body.

SheKnows Announces the 2013 SheKnows Beauty Awards and Calls for Nominees

(PRWEB) December 10, 2012

SheKnows (http://www.sheknows.com), one of the fastest growing online content and community global destinations for women, is launching its 2013 Beauty Awards and is calling for product nominees. The global destination for women with the latest news on beauty, parenting, health, entertainment and more, created the award program to recognize products within the makeup, skincare, and hair care industries for their well-rounded excellence. This year, the awards will span over 80 comprehensive sub-categories that cover everything from anti-aging products and makeup favorites, to eco-tools, clinical formulas and skincare must-haves.

Brands and companies within the beauty industry are invited to nominate their favorite products. Nominations will be accepted between December 5, 2012 and December 14, 2012. To submit a nomination, fill out the submission form at http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-awards-nominations.

Nominees will be announced on February 1, 2012, at which time fans can vote for their favorite products in each sub-category. Voting comes to a close on February 28, 2012, and the winners of the SheKnows 2013 Beauty Awards will be announced in early March. Each category will award one winner with the most reader votes as well as an Editors Choice selection.

The SheKnows Beauty Awards are an amazing way to recognize the companies that are able to reach women and better their beauty routines, said Catherine Conelly, SheKnows Beauty Editor. Being selected as a nominee demonstrates a companys commitment to women and its ability to produce desired results for specific beauty needs.

About SheKnows.com:

SheKnows (http://www.sheknows.com) is the new standard of publishing with its family of female-centric properties and custom programming. It is among the largest online lifestyle communities for women ages 18 to 54, attracting more than 55 million unique visitors (Google Analytics, April 2012), and meets the needs of todays modern woman with information important to her daily life.

SheKnows boasts a stimulating, wellrounded online experience enhanced with Emmy Award-winning SheKnows TV, captivating blogs, celebrity contributors and a vibrant social reach. As one of the fastest-growing destinations on the web, SheKnows is recognized among the top three properties for women.

Recently honored by Forbes as one of the Top 100 Websites for Women and one of the Top 10 Lifestyle Sites for Women, SheKnows also won the OMMA Award for Web Excellence for the second year in a row in 2011. SheKnows has been named the No. 1 site for Family, Parenting and Womens Interests. For advertisers, sponsorship opportunities and creative integration go well beyond the banner and make marketing messages an uninterrupted part of the user experience. The company is based in Scottsdale with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

About the SheKnows Beauty Awards:

The SheKnows Beauty Awards aims to recognize makeup, skincare and hair care products that stand out in a vast market of leading brands and tested formulas. The awards seek out products that have set themselves apart as leaders in the beauty industry -- the goal of the awards is to give SheKnows readers all the information they need to make educated decisions for their hair, their skin and their face. Nominated products are reviewed by the SheKnows team of editors and hand-picked for quality, visible results, longevity, key ingredients and more. Winners are determined via an organic online voting process open to the public and are announced on the SheKnows website annually.

For More Information:

SheKnows Beauty Awards

Catherine Conelly, Beauty Editor & Laura Seli, Promotions Manager

awards(at)sheknows(dot)com

SheKnows

Alison Bills

Executive Editor

(480) 237-7100 Ext. 4109

alison(dot)bills(at)sheknows(dot)com

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sk:n receives silver at the Aesthetic Awards 2012

(PRWEB UK) 14 December 2012

The brightest minds in the aesthetic world convened in London on Saturday night to attend the annual Aesthetic Awards. Here, awards are given to the best clinics, medical professionals and therapists that have outshone the competition throughout the year.

This year was the first time sk:n has been shortlisted for an award and after the business announced the opening of their 40th clinic in October this year, it continues to maintain its penchant for being the UKs number one choice for skin care treatments.

In 2012 alone, over 200,000 people have been treated at one of their nationwide clinics. From laser hair removal, rejuvenating anti-ageing treatments to professional dermatological treatments that tackle conditions like acne, PCOS and rosacea; sk:n is looking after the countrys skin one person at a time.

At the event, sk:n received an award for Best Clinic Chain. Marketing Director, Maxwell Smith said: Were delighted to receive this accolade and its been a really positive year for everyone at sk:n. We want to continue to move in the right direction and hopefully this time next year we will be celebrating again.

We want to continue to provide clients with the best treatments, delivered by the best team and with the most thorough and professional aftercare. After all, its our clients that matter more than anything else. Over the past two decades sk:n has been building trust between themselves and their customers and as a team, we want to stay true to this in future.

If youd like more information about sk:n or the treatments they provide then contact one of their friendly team today on 0800 028 7222, or visit sknclinics.co.uk.

GBK Presents a Luxury Gift Lounge Honoring the Nominees & Presenters of the 2013 Golden Globe Awards - January 11th and 12th LErmitage Beverly Hills

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 17, 2012

GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, will honor the 2013 Golden Globe Award Nominees and Presenters at the annual GBK Gift Lounge. This years event will take place January 11th and 12th at the LErmitage Beverly Hills from 11am 6pm. GBK, the recipient of multiple BizBash Awards for Best Gift Bag, will offer its exclusive list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and media an opportunity to enjoy gifts, refreshments and a gorgeous tented event with pool-side spa services. As always, GBK will blend this award show celebration with a charitable focus. This years GBK Lounge will benefit Lambda Legal and their ongoing efforts for equal and fair treatment of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. Celebrating their 40th Anniversary in 2013, Lambda Legal will gift custom-made birthday cupcake candles compliments of SweetShoppeCandles.com maker of premier handmade candles that are true to life replicas of some of the most incredible, almost edible, baked goods using the finest waxes and the most scrumptious fragrance oils available!

Fashion and accessories will be a highlight of this years lounge. Among the great gifts included in this invitation-only event will be gifts from GBK's Presenting Sponsor, Essilor of America, Inc., including their luxury sunwear with premium polarized and Crizal UV; handmade reindeer leather jewelry from the Arctic Circle in Sweden from SwedArt; The Artisan Group - gifting a lovely collection of jewelry, stationery, fine art photography, spa and bath products, and other handcrafted gifts; custom-made luxury swimsuits from BeachCandy Swimwear by BritB; from the Debut Line of Mr. and Mrs. 8, a limited edition pair of sneakers; gifts from Uniquely Designed Jewelry; and luxury timepieces from

Alma Lasers Takes Triple Awards at Aesthetic Industry Event

Caesarea, IL (PRWEB) December 18, 2012

Alma Lasers, the world's leading developer of laser, ultrasound and RF technologies for aesthetic, dermatology and surgical procedures, together with its UK partner ABC Lasers, were awarded three medals at the Aesthetic Awards show, an industry event promoting the best of the medical aesthetic industry.

The first gold medal was granted for the best equipment brand, an award which Alma Lasers and ABC Lasers have achieved for the second consecutive year. The second gold medal for best aesthetic procedure was awarded to the Soprano; Alma Lasers virtually pain free solution for laser hair removal, while a third silver medal for best new product innovation was presented to Alma Lasers ClearLift Laser. ClearLift is the world's first fractional non-ablative 1064 nm Q-Switched laser, a revolutionary product that has been coined the "Lunch Break Facelift" for providing dramatic results for aging skin in just minutes with no pain and no downtime.

With a total of 30 categories, the annual Aesthetic Awards in association with the Cosmetic News is the premier awards ceremony for the medical aesthetic industry. It was established to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their innovation, dedication and service within the aesthetic industry.

Guy Goudsmit, Managing Director of ABC Lasers accepted the awards at the show. "ABC Lasers and Alma Lasers being awarded gold winner of Equipment Brand for a second year is testimony to the clinical and commercial success which our clients have achieved. In addition, Soprano winning a gold medal for treatment of the year proves again the superiority of our pain free solution for hair removal. And while ClearLift won silver for product innovation, I am confident that next year it too will receive a medal for best treatment."

Alma Lasers VP of Sales & Marketing, Mr. Lior Dayan, praised ABC Lasers on this achievement, "With many thanks to ABC Lasers for their hard work and dedication, Alma Lasers and Soprano have become synonymous with the very best in UK aesthetic care. I look forward to seeing many more awards in the future."

About Alma Lasers:

Alma Lasers is the leading supplier of innovative medical aesthetic, dermatological and surgical technologies. Alma Lasers is recognized by industry practitioners for its whole-hearted commitment to providing complete solutions to professional practices. Through a portfolio of over 20 different systems, Alma Lasers provides dermatologists, plastic surgeons and other medical professionals a noninvasive solution for nearly every treatment.

GBK Hosted a Star-Studded Gift Lounge Honoring the Nominees and Presenters of the 2013 Golden Globe Awards on January 11th and 12th LErmitage Beverly Hills

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 15, 2013

GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, honored the 2013 Golden Globe Award Nominees and Presenters at the annual GBK Gift Lounge, hosted at the LErmitage Beverly Hills on January 11th and 12th. Celebrity guests enjoyed gifts, refreshments and music by DJ eTunes. Utilizing these luxury gift lounges to benefit charities has always been a trademark of GBK, and this event was no different. This years lounge benefited City of Hope and Lambda Legal, as well as victims of Hurricane Sandy. Celebrities such as Thandie Newton graciously donated their complimentary eco-friendly and stylish electric bike from Jetson E-Bike to the victims of Hurricane Sandy whose vehicles were destroyed in the storm.

One of the many celebrity-favorite products at the event included the luxury selection of eyewear from Presenting Sponsor, Essilor of America, Inc., who gifted their luxury sunwear with premium polarized and Crizal UV. Celebrities also really loved the H2V Skin Care Regime from Burke Williams Day Spa and imPRESS by Broadway Nails, who gifted their imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails the revolutionary way to apply polish. Kate Flannery, who was already familiar with the product, was overheard raving about impress, saying "Great product! I love no glue!"

Other great gifts and celebrity must-haves at the event included: handmade reindeer leather jewelry from the Arctic Circle in Sweden from SwedArt; handcrafted gifts from The Artisan Group; custom-made luxury swimsuits from BeachCandy Swimwear by BritB which were modeled by the lovely Claire Donald and Diana E; limited edition sneakers from Mr. and Mrs. 8; gifts from Uniquely Designed Jewelry; luxury timepieces from

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Announces Sexy Hair as Hair Care Sponsor for 38th Annual Gracie Awards

McLean, VA (PRWEB) January 29, 2013

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is pleased to announce Sexy Hair as the official hair care sponsor of the 38th Annual Gracie Awards. The 38th Annual Gracie Awards Gala will take place on May 21, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The AWMF and Sexy Hair Caring is Sexy award will be introduced at the gala.

The Gracie Awards (also known as the Gracies) recognize exemplary programming created for women, by women and about women in all facets of media, including radio, television, cable and new media. The awards program also encourages the realistic and multi-faceted portrayal of women in entertainment, news, features and other programs.

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is thrilled to welcome Sexy Hair back to the Gracies as our hair care sponsor, said AWMF President Erin M. Fuller. The red carpet glamour of Sexy Hairs products will be proudly displayed on the Gracies own red carpet as we welcome the stars to our awards gala.

The inaugural AWMF and Sexy Hair Caring is Sexy award will be presented at this years Gracies gala. Reflecting AWMF and Sexy Hairs commitment to giving back to the community, the Caring is Sexy award will recognize an individual who practices exceptional acts of kindness.

What unites Alliance for Women in Media (AWM), the Gracies and Sexy Hair is the common desire to recognize the strength, determination and achievement of women. Its not a womans outward appearance that makes her beautiful. Its the inner confidence, the passion and the relentless drive toward success that defines who she is and where she is going.and THAT is SEXY! Sexy Hair is proud to join AWM and The Gracies with the Caring is Sexy award in honoring these exceptional women in the media as they continue to inspire and empower women everywhere, said Jennifer Parks, Senior Vice President of Sales for Sexy Hair.

Sexy Hair, made famous by its big red can products, is one of the fastest growing companies in the beauty industry. Sexy Hair has earned a reputation for consistently creating innovative brands that do what they promise, and for that reason its products are favorites of Hollywoods leading entertainment-industry stylists.

The Gracies are presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Alliance for Women in Media that supports educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied fields. The Gracie Awards, established in 1975, honors programming and individuals of the highest caliber in all facets of radio, television, cable and web-based media, including news, drama, comedy, commercials, public service, documentary and sports.

For more information about the 2013 Gracies, please visit http://www.thegracies.org. For the most up-to-date, insider information, follow the Gracie Awards on Twitter @thegracies.

CREDENTIALED PRESS: For press information in regard to covering the red carpet and the event, please contact ESP Public Relations at 310-827-9727.

About the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM): The Alliance for Women in Media advances the influence and impact of women in all forms of media. AWM is a diverse community whether type of media, job or global location that facilitates industry-wide collaboration, education, and innovation. Established in 1961 as American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), AWM is the longest-established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment. AWM harnesses the promise, passion and power of women in all forms of media to empower career development, engage in thought leadership, and drive positive change for our industry and societal progress.

About the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation: The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (formerly known as The Foundation of American Women in Radio & Television) supports and promotes educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied fields. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has created partnerships and joint-initiatives with the National Middle School Association, the Emma Bowen Foundation, the American Red Cross and other organizations that are philosophically aligned with the mission of the Foundation. The Foundation also supports Empowering America

SheKnows Announces Finalists for the New 2013 SheKnows Beauty Awards, Opens Online Public Voting Through February 28, 2013

Scottsdale, Arizona (PRWEB) February 01, 2013

SheKnows.com, the webs largest lifestyle site for women, announced the finalists in its first-ever 2013 SheKnows Beauty Awards today and opened online voting to the public. The new award platform recognizes outstanding products in makeup, hair care and skincare based on quality, visible results and innovation. Winners will be chosen by the public online voting process and will be announced March 6, 2013, on SheKnows.com.

After three years of the successful SheKnows Parenting Awards, recognizing outstanding products and services in the parenting industry, SheKnows (http://www.sheknows.com), a leading online lifestyle publication providing women with the latest information on beauty, parenting, health, entertainment and more, created the beauty award program in order to recognize leading products within the beauty industry. This years awards include more than 300 finalists in over 80 comprehensive categories that range from anti-aging products and makeup favorites to innovative tools and skincare must-haves.

Our team reviewed hundreds of product submissions to create an impressive list of finalists that set the standard for quality when it comes to beauty products used by women nationwide, said Kyle Cox, president of SheKnows. Were proud to present these exceptional, best-in-class products and to turn over the voting process to our loyal, engaged audience.

Finalists will also be eligible to win an Editors Choice Award which spotlights one specific brand per category chosen exclusively by the SheKnows editorial team. Voting is open to the public now through February 28, 2013. Readers can access voting at http://www.sheknows.com/beauty/awards/beauty-awards-2013 and select their favorite products in each category.

About SheKnows.com

SheKnows (http://www.sheknows.com) is the new standard of publishing with its family of female-centric properties and custom programming. It is among the largest online lifestyle communities for women ages 18 to 54 attracting more than 41 million unique visitors (comScore, November 2012), and meets the needs of todays modern woman with information important to her daily life.

As one of the fastest-growing destinations on the web, SheKnows boasts a stimulating, well-rounded online experience enhanced with Emmy

BEE BALD

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2013

BeeBald.com has been named as one of five finalists in the running for The Blades title of Best New Website of 2012, for its professional appearance and ability to guide the customer easily through the entire shopping experience. The site not only reflects the Bee Bald

GBK celebrates the 2013 Academy Awards with a red carpet gift lounge, attended by Oscar Nominees and Hollywood Icons

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 24, 2013

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GBK (gbkproductions.com) - the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company honored the 2013 Academy Awards Nominees and Presenters with a red carpet Gift Lounge. Special guests were indulged with luxury gifts, music, gourmet food and an opportunity to support the multiple charity sponsors featured at the event.

In association with GBK, the lounge featured designs by Danielle Rios Interior Design From The Runway, art by Monika Jensen Productions and gorgeous floral arrangements by Hermine Flowers and Gifts. An eclectic mix of beats, compliments of DJ BABYCHINO, drifted throughout the lounge and set the tone for an unforgettable daytime excursion. Comedian Chris Tucker was even heard commenting upon his arrival Hey, Im off to shop and dance! In addition to the shopping and dancing, Skys Gourmet Tacos provided a lavish taco buffet for celebrities to refuel on, while sweets were provided by Zoes Chocolate Co., Cookie Daddy, and Breadbasket Cake Co., Guests also treated themselves to specialty elixirs from Skinnygirl

Olez Dazzles Hollywood-Hair Care Products Made National Debut at Academy Awards Suite

Boca Raton, Florida (PRWEB) February 26, 2013

Last night the team from Olez was watching the academy awards cheering for their newly made friends. For three action packed days, scores of Hollywoods stars, some with their entourages, others with their families or BFFs spent a generous amount of time with Olez being pampered and enlightened during the Roger Neal Style Hollywood gifting suite held at the renowned L'Ermitage Beverly Hills Hotel.

We made a lot of new friends, said Claudio Correia, President of Boca Cosmetics Group, manufacturer of the internationally acclaimed, professional hair care brand, Olez.

The Boca Raton based company just returned from Hollywood where their luxurious line of products was featured at an exclusive, invitation only, beauty and couture suite for Academy Award nominees and Hollywood notables.

Our goal was to pamper the stars and introduce them to the newest and most remarkable hair treatments available today, said Correia. The welcome we received exceeded our expectation and all of the stars greeted our products with open arms. We couldnt have asked for more!

Stars that visited Olez included:

Winners & Nominees

Shawn Christensen & Damon Russell Academy Award Winner, best live action short, for Curfew

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GKhair is Featured Backstage in the Official Presenter Gift Lounge at the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (PRWEB) March 01, 2013

GKhair made a red-carpet appearance in the sun and on the sand in Santa Monicas beautiful beach February 23rd. The Film Independent Spirit Awards recognize artists achievements in independent filmmaking and GKhair was proud to be a part of The Official Presenter Gift Lounge backstage. The Gift Lounge gave actors a chance to check out GKhair products and receive the goodies to take home and experience. GKhair featured an on-the-go kit created exclusively for the event containing Dry Shampoo, Light Hold Hair Spray, Shaping Wax, Serum and Mini-Tamer Iron.

Stars such as Film Independent Spirit Awards and Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis, Jeremy Renner, Kyle MacLauchlan ,Marcia Gay Harden, Laura Dern, Bryan Cranston, Common, Colin Egglesfield, Chris Tucker, John Waters, Kelly Attertan, Stella Maeve and many more stopped by the Gift Lounge backstage. Nine-year old, Quvenzhane immediately was drawn to GKhairs Mini-Tamer flat iron and was overheard telling her mother Mama, I need this as she quickly tried to fit it into her tiny dog purse. Kyle McLaughlineven had fun with the tool and told the GKhair team Sometimes my hair needs a little taming. GKhair also offered select celebrity guests the ELITE BLACKCARD- GKhairs official access to experience a premi

SheKnows Announces Winners for the 2013 SheKnows Beauty Awards

Scottsdale, Arizona (PRWEB) March 06, 2013

SheKnows.com, the webs largest lifestyle site for women, announced the winners of the 2013 SheKnows Beauty Awards. The active community of SheKnows readers voted to select their picks for the most outstanding products in makeup, skincare and hair care based on quality, visible results and innovation.

Among more than a thousand submissions, the SheKnows team reviewed and tested products to narrow down 300 product finalists in over 80 comprehensive categories. From there, the voting process was opened to the public online as readers carefully voted and selected the first-ever SheKnows Beauty Awards winners. The SheKnows editorial team also picked their favorites to round up the Editors' Choice Award winners. Major brands such as Clairol

Melissa Etheridge to Perform at 38th Annual Gracie Awards

McLean, VA (PRWEB) April 11, 2013

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is pleased to announce that singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge will perform at the 38th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on May 21, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Etheridge will also accept her Gracie Award for Outstanding Talk Show - Entertainment/Information for The Melissa Etheridge Radio Show.

I have won Grammys and an Oscar, but there is something especially meaningful about being recognized with a Gracie, said Etheridge. I love radio, and its important to me to bring the voices of women to our audiences, as they share their respective truths about life, love and familyand as I share the same with them. Its also a great pleasure to provide a forum where we can connect with each other about the music that moves us. Im honored that people are responding to the show across the country and I thank the AWM Foundation for this award.

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is thrilled to welcome Melissa Etheridge to the Gracies, said Kay Olin, AWMF Chair. Our organization has a strong presence in radio, so its particularly exciting to see how Melissa has used her show as a new way to connect with her enormous and dedicated fanbase. We look forward to honoring Melissa and enjoying her performance at the Gracies Award Gala.

The Melissa Etheridge Radio Show is a nationally syndicated five-hour daily program that features Melissa Etheridge, the talented and beloved two-time Grammy-winning rock star and Oscar winner, as she connects with audiences across the U.S. about life, family, and music. Listeners engage with Melissa on-air and online in show segments including Ask M.E. Anything and The Music That Moves You. Melissas radio listeners also hear fun, behind-the-scene stories and firsthand accounts from Melissa about people she knows that listeners care aboutincluding Bruce Springsteen, Steve Jobs, Bono, Steve Wonder, Bill Clinton, and countless others. The show is produced and syndicated by Benztown Radio Networks.

The event is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Automotive Sponsor: Ford Motor Company and Hair Care Sponsor: Sexy Hair. Table Sponsors: Arbitron, Charlie and Moll Anderson Family Foundation, CNN, JSW Productions, Katz Media Group, Inc., National Association of Broadcasters/NABEF, National Cable & Telecommunications Association, NBC News, ReelzChannel and Style Network; Sponsored tables are available by contacting Gracies Headquarters at 703-506-3290.

For more information about the 2013 Gracies, please visit http://www.thegracies.org. For the most up-to-date, insider information, follow the Gracie Awards on Twitter @thegracies.

CREDENTIALED PRESS: For press information in regard to covering the red carpet and the event, please contact ESP Public Relations at 310-827-9727.

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The 38th Annual Gracie Awards to be Available Nationally on Ovation VOD

McLean, VA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is pleased to announce Ovation as the official media partner of the 38th Annual Gracie Awards, taking place on May 21, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Gracie Awards (also known as the Gracies) recognize exemplary programming created for women, by women, and about women in all facets of media, including radio, television, cable and new media. The awards program also encourages the realistic and multi-faceted portrayal of women in entertainment, news, features and other programs. Ovation will make the Gracie Awards Gala available to its 22 million VOD subscribers and online at http://www.OvationTV.com in July.

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is excited to continue our partnership with Ovation for a second year and the opportunity for a national audience to watch the Gracie Awards, said AWMF President Erin M. Fuller. Ovations commitment to showcasing all forms of artistic expression aligns perfectly the Gracies celebration of the best media by, for and about women.

Ovations focus, across our platforms, is the celebration of art everywhere, said Robert Weiss, Chief Creative Officer, Ovation. The Gracie Awards are in sync with this focus, as they also celebrate the artistic excellence of women in all forms of media. We are pleased to support the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation and to be able to provide a platform through which viewers can appreciate the many accomplishments of the Gracie Awards honorees.

Hosted by One Upon a Times Lana Parrilla, confirmed presenters and acceptors attending the Gracies include: ABC How to Live with your Parents Sarah Chalke; Oscar and Grammy Award-Winner Melissa Etheridge who will also perform; Tony Award-Winner from ABC Familys Bunheads Sutton Foster; ABC Family Pretty Little Liars Lucy Hale and Ian Harding; TNT Rizzoli & Isles Angie Harmon; Legendary Entertainment Journalist Mary Hart; NPR Correspondent Ina Jaffe; Director and Producer Rory Kennedy; NBC The Offices Angela Kinsey; Food Networks Sandra Lee; Extras Maria Menounos; NBC Parks and Recreations Amy Poehler; ABC News Reporter Martha Raddatz; Style Networks Giuliana and Bill Rancic; Access Hollywood and BET Networks Shaun Robinson; ESPNs Hannah Storm; TNT Dallas Brenda Strong; Oscar-Nominee from ReelzChannel Bomb Girls Meg Tilly; NBC News Anchor Brian Williams; Bloombergs Jane Williams; ABC Greys Anatomys Chandra Wilsonand many more.

The event is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Automotive Sponsor: Ford Motor Company; Hair Care Sponsor: Sexy Hair; Media Sponsor: Ovation; Publication Sponsors: Broadcasting & Cable and Radio Ink; Table Sponsors: A+E Networks/Lifetime, Al Jazeera Media Network, Arbitron Inc., Charlie and Moll Anderson Family Foundation, CNN, Crown Media Family Networks, Disney|ABC Television Group & ESPN, JSW Productions, Katz Media Group, National Association of Broadcasters, National Cable & Telecommunications Association, NBC News, OWN/Harpo, REELZCHANNEL, Style Network and Universal Television.

For more information about the 2013 Gracies, please visit http://www.thegracies.org. For the most up-to-date, insider information, follow the Gracie Awards on Twitter @thegracies.

CREDENTIALED PRESS: For press information in regard to covering the red carpet and the event, please contact ESP Public Relations at 310-827-9727.

About Ovation: Ovation is Americas only Arts Network, whose mission is to connect the world to all forms of art and artistic expression. Ovation programming is one-of-a-kind mix of original and selectively curated series, films, documentaries and specials. The network reaches a national audience of nearly 50 million homes and is available on national cable systems, as well as nationally on DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-Verse. Ovation is also available on VOD (in both standard and high definition). Ovation's diversified viewer experiences extend across its linear network, the popular ovationtv.com, and active social presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more. See the Ovation Facebook page for the latest information and conversations happening across the Ovation brand and the arts: http://www.facebook.com/OvationTV.

A Star-Studded Celebration of Women at the 38th Annual Gracie Awards

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2013

Last night, Hollywoods stars shone a little brighter as the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) descended upon the historic Beverly Hilton Hotel, for the 38th Annual Gracie Awards. 2013 National Gracie Award winners were honored in a star-studded gala hosted by Once Upon a Times Lana Parrilla. The Gracie Awards (also known as the Gracies) recognize exemplary programming created for women, by women, and about women in all facets of media, including radio, television, cable, and new media. The awards program also encourages the realistic and multifaceted portrayal of women in entertainment, news, features, and other programs.

The black-tie Gala attracted the best and brightest in the industry including: ABC How to Live with your Parents Sarah Chalke; Tony Award-Winner from ABC Familys Bunheads Sutton Foster; TNT Rizzoli & Isles Angie Harmon; ABC Family Pretty Little Liars Lucy Hale and Ian Harding; NPR Correspondent Ina Jaffe; Director and Producer Rory Kennedy; NBC The Offices Angela Kinsey; NBC Parks and Recreations Amy Poehler; ABC News Reporter Martha Raddatz; Style Networks Giuliana and Bill Rancic; Access Hollywood and BET Networks Shaun Robinson; ESPNs Hannah Storm; TNT Dallas Brenda Strong; Oscar-Nominee from ReelzChannel Bomb Girls Meg Tilly; NBC Go Ons Julie White, Sarah Baker, and Suzy Nakamura; Bloomberg Anchor Jane Williams; ABC Greys Anatomys Chandra Wilson and many more.

The audience was dazzled by a powerful musical performance by Oscar and Grammy winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge. Etheridge also took the stage to accept her Gracie Award for Outstanding Talk Show - Entertainment/Information for The Melissa Etheridge Radio Show.

The Gracies Gala is a wonderful celebration of the inspiring contributions women make to the media industry, said AWMF Chair Kay Olin. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is thrilled to welcome and honor so many extraordinary women at our signature event.

AWMF has partnered with Ovation to bring the Gracies to a national audience. Ovation will make the Gracie Awards Gala available to its 22 million subscribers though Ovation Video on Demand. Ovation will also make the Gracies available online.

The Gracies are presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Alliance for Women in Media that supports educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns, and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media, and allied fields. The Gracie Awards, established in 1975, honors programming and individuals of the highest caliber in all facets of radio, television, cable, and web-based media, including news, drama, comedy, commercials, public service, documentary, and sports.

The event is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Automotive Sponsor: Ford Motor Company; Hair Care Sponsor: Sexy Hair; Media Sponsor: Ovation; Publication Sponsors: Broadcasting & Cable and Radio Ink; Table Sponsors: A+E Networks/Lifetime, Al Jazeera Media Network, Arbitron, Charlie and Moll Anderson Family Foundation, CNN, Crown Media Family Networks, Disney|ABC Television Group & ESPN, JSW Productions, Katz Media Group, National Association of Broadcasters, National Cable & Telecommunications Association, NBC News, OWN/Harpo, REELZCHANNEL, Style Network and Universal Television. Sponsored tables are available by contacting Gracies Headquarters at 703-506-3290.

For more information about the 2013 Gracies, please visit http://www.thegracies.org. For the most up-to-date, insider information, follow the Gracie Awards on Twitter @thegracies.