New York, NY, USA – February 21, 2018 – Celebrating 10 years of being the nations largest Mothers Day Festival in the U.S, Platinum Productions and Big Bloc Entertainment are gearing up to celebrate mothers and their 10-year Anniversary with three-time GRAMMY award-winning singer and songwriter, Maxwell for the annual Mothers Day Festival.

Launched in 2008, by Platinum Productions and Big Bloc Entertainment, the annual R&B festival has grown from a one-day concert to a three day multi-concert and entertainment series hosted in Atlantic City, NJ. The Mothers Day Festival will draw over 20,000 mothers and families from all over the United States to partake in the festivities from Friday, May 11th ending on Sunday May 13th 2018.

In addition to their 10-year legacy, the business duo has more to celebrate. Festival founder, Bill Ingram attributes his idea to produce the Mothers Day festival out of his appreciation for the sacrifice that his very own mother made. Gifting him with his first business loan, which jumpstarted his career and company in the late 90’s. Co-founder, Walt Reeder Jr., a top celebrity-booking agent also believes in honoring the contributions that mothers make everyday. Reeder’s mother is a member of the Big Bloc Entertainment family and has become a staple in the global success of the Philadelphia based company.

Billed as “The largest festival in the world that celebrates mothers”, the Mothers Day Festival is a celebration of motherhood and music…” says Walt Reeder Jr. of Big Bloc Entertainment.

R&B artist Maxwell will serenade mothers and festival patrons with classic hits that include ” This Woman’s Work ” from the John Hughes movie “She’s Having a Baby” and his new Grammy award winning single “Lake by the Ocean”.

This year’s lineup also includes some R&B favorites such as Joe, Stokely, Vivian Green, and R&B living legends Gladys Knight, The Whispers, and The Dramatics ft. LJ Reynolds.

The two entertainment executives have grown the annual Mothers Day Festival into an unforgettable, entertainment-filled weekend that has featured some of the top artists in the music industry. This is a one-of-a-kind experience, and fun for all. Located right in the heart of Atlantic City, the business duo will celebrate their careers spanning over 20, which contributes to bringing over 180,000 tourists each year to the boardwalk. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in everything from exciting promotions, celebrity meet & greets, social media contests to unbelievable nightlife events. The festivities will include a Midnight Fashion Show, a customer appreciation party, and a Mothers Day Jazz Brunch at Ballys Hotel & Casino from 10:00- 2:00pm.

“What better way to commemorate this special time in our history and celebrate mothers than with a star-studded, fun-filled concert series which truly encompasses so many of the legendary performances that we have produced over the past decade.” Says Bill Ingram, Executive producer and owner of Platinum Productions.

Performance Line Up:

Friday:
May 11th 2018 | Caesars Circus Maximus Theater | Joe, Stokely

Joe: Joe is a talented singer/songwriter and producer that is well known not only in the United States but Internationally as well. This Grammy nominated R&B sensation has been all over the Billboard 200 and the R&B charts and has put out over 11 studio LP’s

Stokely: Former lead vocalist for the hit-making R&B band Mint Condition, singer and two-time GRAMMY Award nominee. Debut solo album Introducing Stokley

Saturday:
May 12th 2018 | Boardwalk Music Hall | Maxwell, Gladys Knight, Vivian Green

Maxwell: Gerald Maxwell Rivera, better known by his stage names Maxwell, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Maxwell has been credited with helping to shape what has been termed the neo-soul genre that rose to prominence during the late 1990s.

Gladys Knight: Gladys Maria Knight, known as the “Empress of Soul”, is a singer, songwriter and actress. The seven-time Grammy-award winner, is best known for the hits she recorded during the 1960s and 1970s, for both the Motown and Buddah Records labels, with her group Gladys Knight & the Pips which included her brother and her cousins.

Vivian Green: Neo-soul singer and pianist who have released several #1 dance singles, including “I Like It (But I Don’t Need It)” and the hit song, “Emotional Rollercoaster”. In 2014, she became the first artist to sign with producer Kwame’s record label, Make Noise Recordings.

Sunday:
May 13th 2018 | Jazz Brunch Bally’s Hotel & Casinos | Whispers, Dramatics ft. LJ Reynolds

Whispers: The Whispers are a classic R&B group from Los Angeles, California, who have scored hit records since the late 1960s. The Whispers were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003, and were winners of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation’s Pioneer Award in 2008. Their first platinum album “The Whispers” highlighted “A Song For Donny,” and their biggest hit “And The Beat Goes On.” It was their most successful selling album (double platinum).

Dramatics: The Dramatics are a smooth R&B vocal group who scored a number of hits throughout the late-1960s and ’70s, despite a revolving line-up. This R&B vocal group was formed in Detroit in 1964 as the Sensations. They changed their name to the Dramatics in 1965. US hits with the label included ‘Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get’ (R&B number 3 and pop number 9, 1971), ‘In The Rain’ (R&B number 1 and pop number 5, 1972) and ‘Hey You! Get Off My Mountain’ (R&B number 5 and pop number 43, 1973).

Additional artist to be announced. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

About Platinum Productions

Headquartered in Philadelphia PA, Platinum Productions, is a leading provider of live entertainment and high profile events with record breaking attendance across the country. Serving as the concert arm for many significant projects, Platinum Productions beginning in the early 90’s producing concerts for Russell Simon’s “Def Comedy Jam”. On the main stage, Platinum has produced concerts nationwide with music & entertainment icons including Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., Destiny’s Child, Chris Rock, Bernie Mac and the legendary performers Patti La Belle, Phyllis Hyman, Teena Marie, Rick James, and many more. Their event portfolio includes the annual Atlantic City Comedy Festival, the All-Stars of Hip-Hop concert, and the annual Mothers Day Festival. The company is credited for drawing over 180,000 tourists to Atlantic City each year producing multi-million dollar revenues.

For more information please visit: http://www.platinumshows.com.

About Big Bloc Entertainment

Founded in 1999, Big Bloc Entertainment is one the largest African American talent booking agencies in the world. Representing over 200 artists and public figures, Big Bloc Entertainment represents many of the world’s most acclaimed figures in entertainment and media, including live entertainment, music, & comedy. Walt Reeder Jr. serves as the CEO and President of the sole proprietorship. Servicing clients internationally, Big Bloc Entertainment represents Hip Hop and R&B, Soul, Classic R&B, Comedy, Gospel Celebrity Hosts and DJ’s. Highly respected in the industry by artists, managers and promoters alike, Reeder’s high profile client roster includes platinum selling R&B music artist Erykah Badu, Johnny Gill, Avant, Total, Vivian Green, Joe, Stokley, Marsha Ambrosia, Al B Sure, and hip-hop artist Fat Joe, Trina, Yo Gotti, Jarule, KRS-One, Doug E Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, Kwame, Whodini and a Host of others. Reeder also manages the Platinum Recording Artist, DJ Kool (let me clear my throat).

For more information please visit http://www.bigbloc.com.

For more media coverage and more information on the Mothers Day Festival, please contact:

Tiffiany Jones
Brash v2.0 Communications
Tel: 646-319-6814 | E: tiffiany@brashv2pr.com

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Imagine being able to promote a current event to attract future paying customers without the expense of hiring marketing professionals? Well, that’s what currently happening thanks to a new photo booth sharing app.

Mashbooth and Mashbooth Pro App is a clever piece of software that provides event organizers with a photo booth sharing solution. The app which turns any iPad into a fun photo sharing kiosk comes with complete integration with Dropbox. It is already being used by well-known event organizers who are using it as a marketing promotional tool.

The software allows those organizing events to share people having a great time to a wider audience, and allowing that audience to see what a great event it is, providing free publicity and important exposure.

Since being launched the software has proven to be a vital piece of software for attracting people to events.

A spokesman for Mashbooth said: “Promoting events can be hard work. With our software that hard work could be reduced. By allowing people to share their photographs through social media and allowing people to see how great the event is, it reduces the amount of promotion needed to sell tickets for the next event.”

Mashbooth App and Mashbooth Pro App (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mashbooth-pro-gif-photo-kiosk/id1248865987?mt=8) allows guests to view their photos in Single or Photo Strip View, create animated GIFs from any combination of single photos. These images can be instantly shared to any social media including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

With 81 percent of Americans having a social media profile, social media has become an important marketing tool. Mashbooth and Mashbooth Pro App is the social media marketing tool of the future which is available now.

To learn more about Mashbooth and Mashbooth Pro App, and see how they can transform any event, please visit https://mashboothapp.com/

About Mashbooth App

Mashbooth Pro is the app for you! Mashbooth Pro turns any iPad into an interactive, live photo and GIF sharing kiosk using Dropbox or Owncloud.

Media Contact
Company Name: Mashbooth
Contact Person: Jason Matriano
Email: info@mashbooths.com
Phone: 1-877-667-6274 extension 1
Country: United States
Website: https://mashboothapp.com/

UpOrDownStatus, an online website status checker, is now available for user access.  Now realtime site status can be determine is seconds using the tools provides on the checking site.  Response times and reported problems can be found on UpOrDownStatus as well.

“We are thrilled to bring our innovative, state-of-the-art realtime site status checker and performance diagnosing tools and services to the public,” recently stated an UpOrDownStatus representative. “Users can now find out the realtime site status of any website they are trying to access.  The website status checker will quickly offer information about that site including how long it takes to respond and any other site related issues that may be being experienced.”

Website users often encounter unusually long wait times when attempting to get on a site.  Hours can be spend trying and retrying, leaving the user to wonder if the problem is on their own end or on the end of the website itself.  Now, UpOrDownStatus takes the guesswork out of the equation. 

The website checker status tool is free for users to take advantage of on the UpOrDownStatus website.  It is simple to use as well.  Once the url is entered, a fresh site status test is performed immediately, pinging the site in order to test it.  A test is also performed on the domain name using the real time site checking tool.

The results are available right away.  The status of the site reveals any delays the site is experiencing or further technical problems. The user is then able to determine if it is a problem on his end or on the site he or she is trying to access.

In addition or instead of putting the website url in, users can choose a category from the dropdown list on the home page.  They can also click on one of the many popular websites that are displayed on the page to find the status of them.  Categories include such sites as Twitter, Reddit, Google and many more.

“This tool helps save me time,” stated a UpOrDownStatus user.  “That way I don’t have to waste my precious time trying to get on a site that is down or that is experiencing unusually long wait times.  I can go about other things I need to be doing and come back to the site later.  Or, if the problem is on my end, I can do what I need to do in order to solve the issue.”

To find out more about UpOrDownStatus or to check a site on the free website status checker, visit the website at https://upordownstatus.com/.

Media Contact
Company Name: UpOrDownStatus
Contact Person: Jonathan Wiklund
Email: contact@upordownstatus.com
Phone: (805)581-1609
Country: United States
Website: upordownstatus.com

Wilmington, DE – February 21, 2018 – At the end of 2017, Jason Rager and Rager Capital Partners successfully advised Green Stack Capital on a multi-million dollar real estate acquisition in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. More specifically, Green Stack Capital achieved its investment goals in December when the transaction was officially closed.

In the role of investment advisory, Jason Rager and Rager Capital Partners provided advice, capital structure recommendations, and financial guidance for Green Stack Capital. After the transaction was finally completed, Jason Rager talked about his partnership with Green Stack Capital: “It’s been a pleasure to help Green Stack Capital achieve its desired rate of return through an investment vehicle that has a low risk profile and significant tax advantages.”

Rager Capital Partners suggested the acquisition of a Single-Tenant Triple-Net property which is a purchase to which many investors have been turning to for some time now. But why is this type of property so valued in the real estate world and more importantly, why is it considered such a good investment?

Besides being a very stable asset, 100% of it is leased to a single tenant who pays all property expenses that include taxes, insurance and most likely maintenance. Unlike other properties that necessitate more attention and can consume a lot more time, the Single-Tenant Triple-Net property is a passive income investment that leaves the owner with only a few basic responsibilities.

Usually, individuals who invest in single-tenant properties are looking for superior returns and choose reliable and long-term tenants who will bring a steady and considerable income. Lease terms typically consist of 10-25 years, while one of the most important aspects that investors need to take into consideration when purchasing a Triple-Net property is how creditworthy are the future tenants. 

With a cash flow easy to anticipate, Single-Tenant Triple-Net properties are some of the most commonly evaluated and recommended by Rager Capital Partners to capital allocators, accredited investors, and fund managers.

About Rager Capital Partners

Headquarteredin Boston, MA, Rager Capital Partners is a private investment firm that offers individuals or investment fund managers the chance to accomplish substantial risk-adjusted returns by purchasing the right properties, franchises or even small companies that are full of potential.

The company’s board of directors advises and offers assistance to companies in many areas which include the following:

• Establishing a unique strategy for every business
• Creating management teams
• Establishing financial and IT systems
• Making sure that operations run smoothly
• Ensuring that risks are managed and reduced
• Guiding management in regards of business strategies, optimal operational effectiveness and proper administrating of the company’s budget
• Identifying, evaluating and negotiating strategic acquisitions

Rager Capital Partners aims to help investors in their path of achieving their objectives faster, providing ongoing strategic, operational and financial support.

Media Contact
Company Name: Rager Capital Partners
Contact Person: Media Relations
Email: info@ragercapitalpartners.com
Phone: 781.248.3154/Fax: 617.395.6880
Address:151 Tremont Street, #8R
City: Boston
State: MA 02111
Country: United States
Website: http://ragercapitalpartners.com

Phoenix, AZ, USA – It’s official. February 22, 2018 is PCM Rocks Day! Governor Doug Ducey issued a proclamation from the State of Arizona and named the day of PCM’s Platinum Anniversary Celebration, February 22, 2018 as PCM Rocks Day. The proclamation further calls upon all citizens to render support to… the organization and to make themselves aware of Phoenix Conservatory of Music.

What did this amazing organization do to get its own day declared by the State of Arizona?

15-year-old pianist and composer Michael Rodrigues says, “PCM is a place that provides opportunities that I would not be able to have without this program. It is a place that provides knowledgeable teachers that want to see students succeed in their dreams, whether it is music or not.”

It has been an incredible journey for Phoenix Conservatory of Music, a Phoenix based nonprofit community school of music with a very big reach. Founded in 1998, Phoenix Conservatory of Music has served over 18,000 students across the valley in its 20-year history and is committed to providing our community with quality music education recognized on a city, state and national level that is affordable and accessible.

Every student with a desire to learn has the opportunity to learn. With programs that build a pipeline of critical skill sets in music education and helping student become college and career ready though creative youth development, Phoenix Conservatory of Music is training not only musicians, but future community leaders whose time with the organization not only teaches musicianship but 21st century skill sets like collaboration, perseverance, resilience and innovation in young people.

The organization is a hub of creative energy that provides a safe place where young people feel emboldened to take risks and make mistakes without fear of censure and gives them opportunities to be productive in their time away from school, making a stronger, more vibrant community!

The organization offers after school programs at school sites throughout the valley and at their facility inside Metrocenter Mall provides students of all ages with group music classes, private music lessons and a very unique College Preparatory Program that developed with a strong partnership with the Berklee College of Music’s City Music Network.

PCM’s College Prep Program serves on average 110 students per year. In the last seven years, this program has had a 95% high school graduation rate (compared to 86% in our local community), 71% go to college or university, 43% study music or music related fields, and they have cumulatively earned over $1M in scholarship offers. In November, at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. the nation’s top cultural agencies honored the best Creative Youth Development programs from over 350 nominations from across the country for their work in providing excellent arts and humanities learning opportunities to young people. Three of Phoenix’s own students had the honor of traveling to our Nation’s Capital to The Phoenix Conservatory of Music as it was recognized with a 2017 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award and two students performed for the ceremony and were the ONLY two students to perform at this prestigious ceremony in Washington DC. The award was presented by The National Endowment for the Arts and their partners.

As if all of this was not enough – now the organization gets its own day. “This day is a rallying point for our community”, says Nixon, “to give those who want to learn more the opportunity to engage and learn, and hopefully support the organization. It is so important that we get individuals to invest into our students, so these young people are getting the training and care that they need in a supportive and safe environment.”

“The students are getting opportunities to enhance their education with opportunities and experiences that would otherwise not always be available to them, they have a safe place that creates opportunities for risky innovation, collaboration, and social interaction. It is a life changing experience for students, but in order to keep offering these experiences, we have to have the community’s support.”

Tickets, just $50 (for robust appetizers, wine, CD, concert and dessert) can be purchased online at: https://goo.gl/ojUJtC. Can’t come to the event? Remember… The proclamation further calls upon all citizens to render support to… the organization and to make themselves aware of Phoenix Conservatory of Music. If guests are not able to attend, but want to support the mission of the organization, donations can be made online at: https://goo.gl/cfWrr3

Nixon says, “Two things that people can do that will make an immediate difference for the organization and the lives of the students we serve is to support by making a donation online at PCMrocks.org and to spread the word.”

About Phoenix Conservatory of Music

Phoenix Conservatory of Music provides a continuum of high quality music education and experiences to hundreds of students annually, with programs ranging from introductory level in-house education programs and after school programs to more advanced private lessons and the most prestigious College Prep Program for contemporary music education in the state: The Berklee College of Music’s City Music Network and P.U.L.S.E. programs. They are a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide quality music education that is affordable and accessible. They receive contributed income to make sure that all students have access to music education, regardless of their socio-economic status and were granted status as a Qualifying Charitable Organization for the Arizona State Tax Credit. Since the inception of PCM’s College Prep Program in 2010, the program is providing a pathway for students to achieve their dreams- one note at a time. With 3-10 hours per week of low to no cost engagement, the organization provides students 4-12 grades with private music lessons, music theory classes, enrichment classes and Popular Music Ensembles. They have a 95% graduation rate (compared to an 86% in the local community and a 77% in the state), 71% go on to college or university, 43% of those students are studying music or music related fields, and they have earned more than $1 Million Dollars in Scholarship Offers.

To learn more, please visit http://www.PCMrocks.org or call 602.353.9900.

Media Contact
Company Name: Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Contact Person: Regina Nixon, Executive Director
Email: regnixon@pcmrocks.org
Phone: 623-826-0625
City: Phoenix
State: AZ
Country: United States
Website: http://www.pcmrocks.org

Portland, Oregon, USA – February 21, 2018 – Pawjoy is pleased to announce their new, personalized, handmade custom pet pillow. This initiative provides pet lovers with an opportunity to personalize gifts with pictures of their pets. This new line of product features the picture of a beloved pet on a pillow. Pawjoy prides themselves in providing “rare” gifts that are specially made for loved ones. These custom pet pillows are available in large quantities at affordable prices. The company also offers free shipping worldwide for orders over $30 as a part of their launch.

Pawjoy specializes in helping people design personalized dog pillow, cat pillows, and personalized pet keychains. The pillows are handmade and extra care is taken to customize each pillow.They also accommodate clients that have their own design ideas and help them personalize the pillow according to the design specified. Their ultimate goal is to bring joy to every one of their customers.

A representative of the company had this to say: “We can turn any picture into a beautiful custom pillow that could be an exciting and new gifting option for people.” Kat R., one of their customers shared her experience: “Love it! Thank you very much! Really quick turnaround as well. It arrived in London within 2 weeks of ordering it. We selected a really derpy picture of our cat and the results are really hilarious. These are perfect for humiliating and horrifying your pets. 10/10 would recommend.”

For more information about Pawjoy’s products and services, visit http://www.pawjoy.co or their social media pages at http://www.facebook.com/pawjoy and http://www.instagram.com/pawjoy.co.

About Pawjoy

At Pawjoy, we offer custom-made pet pillows, pet key chains, and several other related products like a hand painted stone, and personalized pet painted stone necklace that could be a perfect gift at an affordable price to please a loved one. We supply handmade pillows for pets that are unique and fun for the purpose of gifting. Our ultimate goal is to bring joy to every one of their customers.

Our goal is to help you find the perfect gift to give your loved ones.Our top-notch customer service team is also here to make sure you enjoy your experience with us. We stand behind every product that we ship. If for any reason you are not satisfied with our product, you’re protected by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Enjoy your online shopping experience here with us!

Media Contact
Company Name: Pawjoy
Contact Person: Rebecca
Email: support@pawjoy.co
Country: United States
Website: http://www.pawjoy.co

Wesley Chapel, Florida – February 21, 2018 – Louis B. Mendelsohn, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Market Technologies, LLC, the company behind the artificial intelligence trading software, VantagePoint, has been recognized as an honoree of the Marquis Who’s Who Albert Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Mendelsohn is among the first to receive this award celebrating his professional accomplishments and longevity as a Marquis biographee since the early 1990s. As one of the highest distinctions available through Marquis Who’s Who, the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award is an honor reserved for outstanding thought leaders who have demonstrated leadership, excellence and longevity within their respective industries and professions. Mr. Mendelsohn has been endorsed by Marquis Who’s Who as a notable thought leader in trading software development for his extensive accomplishments and contributions to the financial industry. 

With nearly 50 years of experience as an individual trader and investor in the financial markets and as a trading software developer, Mendelsohn has made his mark on how traders view the global markets and make their trading decisions with his software breakthroughs and pioneering work with Artificial Intelligence. 

In 1983, the Carnegie Mellon graduate stunned the financial industry when he released ProfitTaker, the first commercially available strategy back-testing trading software for personal computers. This early effort was followed in 1991 when he released VantagePoint Software, which pioneered the application of artificial intelligence and fully-trained deep-learning neural networks to financial market analysis. Since founding Market Technologies, LLC in 1979, it has grown into a multi-million dollar, Inc. 500 trading software company with customers in more than 120 countries and has been recognized for many awards. 

Because of his pioneering achievements and impact on the trading software industry, Mendelsohn’s biography was selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in Finance and Industry, and in a time capsule at the White House in Washington, D.C. 

Learn more about Louis’ achievements and get a free live demo of VantagePoint software and its artificial intelligence market forecasting at https://www.vantagepointsoftware.com/ 

About Market Technologies

Headquartered in Wesley Chapel, Florida, Market Technologies, developer of VantagePoint Software, is a pioneer and leader in trading software research and development. VantagePoint forecasts Stocks, Futures, Forex, ETs and cryptocurrencies with proven forecasting accuracy of up to 86%. Using artificial intelligence, VantagePoint’s patented neural network processes predict changes in market trend direction up to three days in advance, enabling traders to get in and out of trades at optimal times with greater confidence. 

Media Contact
Company Name: Market Technologies
Contact Person: Jennifer Aquilino (Communications Specialist)
Email: jena@vantagepointsoftware.com
Phone: 8139730496
Address:5807 Old Pasco Rd.
City: Wesley Chapel
State: Florida
Country: United States
Website: https://www.vantagepointsoftware.com

On February 16th, 2018, the Chinese New Year was not the only celebration for China, as 22 Chinese brands made their presence felt on the NASDAQ screen in New York’s Times Square. This was the first time that Chinese brands had enjoyed this type of exposure, especially at the world’s busiest business hub, Times Square. 

For more information, visit: US China Brand

China is a growing superpower in every aspect, so it comes as no surprise that Chinese companies are making a global impact in most industries. This NASDAQ LED screen display was a visual brand strategy, aimed at enhancing brand visibility at an international level. It’s also expected to bring in a new wave of credibility and promotions for the 22 brands displayed, as well as for Chinese companies in general. With so many Chinese companies already enjoying a large market share, this trend is expected to grow further. 

Many representatives and officials are happy to be a part of this great event. Fiona Ma, former Speaker Pro Tempore of the California State Assembly and State Treasurer candidate, is also here to witness this great event. She wishes Chinese people a Happy New Year and multiple accomplishments in 2018! 

The NASDAQ LED display is one of the most iconic sights in New York. It’s one of those things that immediately grabs your attention, and it’s impossible to go unnoticed. The NASDAQ LED display is said to be the most powerful digital display in the world. it is in the heart of Times Square, a location that welcomes 1.5 million people a day. 

Speaking to the reporters, the US China Brand founder, Snow (Xiaoxue) Qu, said that this is a very important step towards overseas visibility. The promotion also helps with building brand identity for Chinese companies. As a result, it will generate great profits for the brands, and for the Chinese market in general. 

Snow (Xiaoxue) Qu said that, in keeping with global trends, such dramatic initiatives would enhance brand identity and visibility overseas. With huge increasing market competition in every field, this “larger than life” branding and promotion initiative has had a positive impact, and will continue bringing in great benefits for the brands that made it to the NASDAQ screen. 

Here’s a list of the 22 Chinese companies and celebrities who took over the NASDAQ screen in New York’s Times Square during the Chinese New Year on February 16th, 2018: 

• US China Brand (A premier provider of disruptive public relations services and social media marketing services; The best internet marketing company working on both the U.S. and Chinese markets) 

• China USA International Trading Association 

• Zhong Shi Jin Cheng (China’s most professional micro-film production company; The only designated operating agency for the CCTV micro-film culture channel; The CCTV Xin Ying Group affiliated enterprise) 

• Guo Mai Cultural Media Co., Ltd. (The company published work by Han Han, Zhongtian Yi, Geling Yan, Chongda Cai, Haochen Zhang, and other famous writers; Producer of The Continent, Ever Since We Love, Surprise, and Duckweed) 

• Zheshang Securities (The most innovative securities firm with the highest growth power in the industry) 

• Ping++ (Top 50 Chinese Fintech company; Received millions of U.S. dollars in investments from top VCs) 

• Deepsheet.net (China’s #1 online spreadsheet creator) 

• Inheritor Cell Technology (USA) INC. (Stem cells change lives; The world’s first multinational corporation passed two FDA’ phase III clinical trials) 

• Chinese Ticket Box (The biggest Chinese company in the U.S. organizing performances; Organized the concert tour for the China National Song and Dance Troupe in the U.S., the Jay Chou’ s world tour concert, stage show Wu Ze Tian by Xiaoqing Liu, and National Color by the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe) 

• Chinese Movie I am Handsome (Director: Hai Huang; Producer: Hai Ying Ding Sheng. Movie and Culture Development (Beijing) Co., Ltd.) 

• 2018 Chinese Youku Official Movie Legendary Detective Yao Jie Si (Director: Wenbin Tian; Producer: Qian Tang Ying Hua (Beijing) Media Co., Ltd.) 

• Chuchu Style (A North American Chinese models fashion group) 

• Lavender Hot Pot (The most popular hot pot brand in the U.S.) 

• Han, Ting (Ambassador of the US-China Cultural Center; International youth alto singer; Beijing Youth Federation member; Changping district CPPCC member; Vice Chairman of the Musicians Association) 

• Gao, Yalin (Chief producer of In the Name of People, the most popular TV series in China for the last 10 years, with 38 billion online views; Famous producer, director, and actor) 

• Dr. Yihua An (World famous stem cell therapist; The world’s first founder of a stem cell transplantation department; The first person to use stem cells clinically in China) 

• Zou, Ying (“Person of the Year” of the 2017 China Investment Bank Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award; CEO of the Investment Banking Department of Zheshang Securities Co., Ltd.) 

• Dr. Sun, Fei (Famous Chinese economist; “Godfather of Financial Trust”) 

• Liu, Xiaoqing (The #1 bird painting artist in China) 

• He, Chengxi (Chinese celebrity; “Super Girl Fan Bingbing”) 

• Hu, Wenjing (The #1 Chinese social media influencer in the U.S.) 

• Li, Ziming (Top 4 winner in Emil Chau’ s group for CCTV3’s “Sing My Song”; Top 6 winner in North America for the “The Voice” held by the Zhejiang TV Station; Hollywood film composer; Independent singer/songwriter/producer)

Media Contact
Company Name: US China Brand
Contact Person: Snow (Xiaoxue) Qu
Email: xiaoxue@uschinabrand.com
Phone: 415-770-3547
City: San Francisco
State: CA
Country: United States
Website: https://www.uschinabrand.com/

Columbus, Ohio – Old Factory Candles is pleased to announce the introduction of its latest product, Reed Diffuser Sticks. The company is well-known for its wax candles that are hand-poured and made from natural soy wax in the USA.

Reed diffusers add a continual flow of fragrance to the home or office, and are especially useful in restricted places where candles might be a hazard. The reeds work by soaking up the fragrance oil and dispersing the scent into the air. The fragrance lasts until all the oil evaporates.

Old Factory Candles Reed Diffuser Sticks come with a decorative glass diffuser jar and an aromatherapy scent. The material for the sticks is less prone to clogging than regular diffusers, and only premium quality fragrance oil is used.

The company’s debut scent is called “Fresh Linen.” It is premium quality and designed to make the home smell like clean laundry for up to three months.

“Our aromatherapy scents deliver a healthy, calming, subtle scent that just makes you feel good, especially our debut scent ‘Fresh Linen’,” says company spokesperson Pauline. “They last longer than most other brands, and don’t have that strong, artificial fragrance that can feel almost offensive to the senses. Our product is natural, pleasant, and attractive to look at, too.”

Reed diffusers have become increasingly popular in recent years for a variety of reasons. With no flames to worry about, they are practical, and the glass bottles are easy to refill. As Old Factory Candles points out, reed diffuser sticks make a much-appreciated gift for housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Days, wedding showers or birthdays. And they are not just for women. Men also appreciate the fact that a pleasing scent can make a home feel more inviting.

Old Factory Candles stands behind all of its products with an iron-clad guarantee. A full refund is offered in the unlikely event that a customer is not completely thrilled with the product.

To find out more about Old Factory Candles “Fresh Linen” Reed Diffuser Sticks, visit Amazon.

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Company Name: Old Factory Candles
Contact Person: Meghan Gallagher
Email: customerdelight@oldfactorycandles.com
Phone: 307-222-6026
City: Columbus
State: Ohio
Country: United States
Website: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=reed+diffuser&hidden-k

A new Christian broadcasting station has been launched in the USA with the aim to spread the positive Christian message to empower people of all ages. The station has been launched by BGK Ministry and is called BGK Broadcasting Network.

The new station is a 24/7 online Christian television station which will feature quality Christian programming. One of the main things that make this new station stand out is their willingness to work with Christian leaders who would like to spread their powerful message. Another major factor in why this new station has become a huge talking point is their ability to allow their partners to broadcast from anywhere in the U.S. Instead of visiting a television station, the broadcast can be made from their own home, office, or even from a hotel through setting up a virtual studio.

A spokesman for BGK Broadcasting Network said: “We are the first Ministry to introduce virtual Broadcasting to our partners allowing them to broadcast from anywhere in the U.S. by setting up studios from their homes, offices, hotels, etc.”

The new online Christian station provides leaders with the perfect platform to spread their message to a dedicated audience. For those people who would like to appear on the BGK Broadcasting Network, they can contact the station via email:

alewis@bgkministry.org or by phone by calling (877) 386-6207


For more information on the new Christian television station, and to learn more about becoming a partner and spreading a powerful message, please visit http://bgknetwork.org/

About BGK Ministry

BGK Network is an online Christian TV, Christian Movies, News, & Live Events Broadcasting Station. We are a faith-based network focused on spreading the Gospel 365 days a year, 24 hrs a day, and seven days per week throughout the world.

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Company Name: BGK Ministry
Contact Person: Min. Tiara Johnson
Email: Tjohnson@bgkministry.org
Phone: (877) 386-6207
Country: United States
Website: http://bgknetwork.org/

Imagine in the near future a time when your local pharmacy visits are limited to a decentralized dispensing machine similar to a Redbox kiosk.

Welcome to your local pharmacy station please enter your account verification information. Without hesitation the automated system provides a list of your medications available for pick up.

You select from the options available swipe your credit card and the machine spits out your prescriptions. Finally you are  prompted do you have any questions for the pharmacist? If yes please select from the following list of frequently asked, if your question is not available please type your question in the designated area and the pharmacist will respond to you within 48 hours. Thank you and have a great day. 

The scenario portrayed above describes the direction that the pharmacy profession is headed we allow others to downplay the important role of the pharmacist and their contributions as healthcare professionals. The landmark report “to err is human” released in 1999 by the Institute of medicine reveals that the use of technology is an important tool used in the prevention of medication errors. The article emphasizes that the majority of these medication errors do not occur as a result of negligence from healthcare professionals but are caused by faulty systems and processes. This is exactly where the use of technology comes in handy; to upgrade operating systems and to make processes more efficient. 

Pharmacists are known to be the most trusted and accessible healthcare professional to patients all over the world. It is noted that approximately 95 percent of Americans live within a 5 mile radius of the nearest community pharmacy. This translates to patients having an opportunity to discuss their health concerns as well as seek medical counseling every day and in some cases 24 hours a day. Patients often visit their local pharmacies regularly and develop a trusting relationship with with their pharmacist. The level of trust and confidence shared between a pharmacist and the patient can never be fostered or replaced with an automated service. 

In the hospital setting pharmacists are called upon for their expert opinion on patient’s for medication therapy and regimen.

While clinical information systems such as Cerner are able to assist in the decision making process, the integration of key clinical knowledge brought about by Pharmacists is essential for determining the best possible medication therapy options for the patient. With medicine today, patient specific care plays a major part in the decision making process that allows pharmacist to interpret disease states, pharmacokinetics and dynamics on a case by case basis.

This allows for interpretation of potential drug interactions and dose adjustments and to have a holistic approach of the patient prior to medications being administered. The pharmacists role relies heavily upon the  use of sound judgment which only comes about with experience and the incorporation of evidence-based medicine which promotes best practices to ensure patients’ health is optimized. 

Taking a look at current issues with the opioid crisis. It is very challenging to overcome this problem which has been going on for many years but as of recent has gone out of hand. One can speculate that this is due to the increasing use of technology for fraudulent activities.

The number of falsified prescriptions has doubled since the year 2000. Pharmacists are now plagued with the role of being a detective; having to decipher which scripts are real and which are fraudulent. Drug addicts are finding new ways to beat and outsmart the system in order to obtain scheduled substances. In many cases it is up to the Pharmacist to utilize best practice and his/her intuition in order to judge the character of the patient in order to make an informed decision.

Physicians are relying heavily upon Pharmacists as the gateway keepers to ensure that medications are not being misused and getting into the wrong hands. 

While technology can be used to simplify processes by using checks and balances to draw conclusions artificial intelligence cannot be designed to have intuition. In closing, it is true that healthcare professionals must embrace technology and it’s ability to increase productivity and precision, however they will never be able to replace the human brain power of a Pharmacist.

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Company Name: Dr. Sanjeev Seenath, PharmD, MBA
Contact Person: Media Manager
Email: sanjeevseenath1@gmail.com
City: Jacksonville
State: Florida
Country: United States
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/sanjeevseenathpharmdmba/

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Company Name: Marketing Powerhouse Mastermind
Contact Person: Terry J Gremaux
Email: terrygremaux@gmail.com
Phone: (406) 366-9280
Country: United States
Website: https://thelivenetworker.com/

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Company Name: Spotlight Publishing
Contact Person: Phil Faris
Email: phil@philfaris.com
Phone: 2248292156
Country: United States
Website: http://nevertoolateforfitness.com

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Company Name: Marketing Huddle LLC
Contact Person: Mike Saunders, MBA
Email: mike@marketinghuddle.com
Phone: 1-888-467-6374
Country: United States
Website: http://www.AuthorityPositioningCoach.com

Houston, Texas – Human nature utilizes images to form impressions. This is seen with how often advertisements begin with only a picture. Consumers rely on images to give them information on a product that they are seeking out and to help them evaluate the success of a product or business. As such, professional editing for these images is crucial to allow businesses to showcase their best. One agency that has been helping businesses across numerous industries to boost their e-commerce sales is Clippingarts.

Pictures are the most rudimentary form of communication, but also potentially the best way to communicate. Words can get tangled and messy, and often, lead to misunderstandings. Using a picture is far easier. However, while the latest technology makes it possible for nearly everyone to take a decent enough picture, making that picture the best it can be and editing it for professional use are more difficult endeavors. It is in times like these that many in the Houston area have found Clippingarts to be the most effective.

Clippingarts offers numerous photo editing services with specialization in fashion and product photo editing for e-commerce. They take a client’s image and render it into the best possible quality, so their clients can use those images to capture potential consumer interest. Their editing optionsoffercolour correction, image retouching, and transparent image services, along with options to remove background from images. They even offerimage makeovers or airbrushingon people or specific models in images. In addition, they are able to improve image scalability without sacrificing the image’s quality for businesses to use in different areas, such as a full screen or thumbnail advertisement.

Boasting almost a decade of establishment in their industry, Clippingarts’ post production services has helped businesses in numerous industries. Although applicable to many more areas, their services frequently help in e-commerce sales. Their image editing can be used for advertisements, product reviews, branding,and websites featuring images that can be accessed on a mobile device, tablet, or computer. They also have provided touch-ups to artist portfolios.

Nearly every business or individual selling something understands the requirement of having an online presence. That presence requires media that looks polished to appeal to potential customers. Clippingartsaims toenhance that presence by providing professional image editing services. The masterful images resulting from their services already have helped to drive e-commerce sales for businesses.

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Company Name: Clippingarts
Contact Person: Nash
Email: hello@clippingarts.com
Phone: 8326990219
City: Houston
State: Texas, 77036
Country: United States
Website: https://www.clippingarts.com

Orlando, Florida – The mobile auto mechanic industry is booming. The real driver behind the popularity of Orlando mobile mechanic businesses is that they are able to meet the needs of those unable to drive their cars to a mechanic. When a car breaks down and cannot be operated, car owners recognize the appeal of a car mechanic that comes to them. For this reason, Mobile Mechanic Auto Repair in Orlando has become an increasingly popular and relied upon service.

A couple of years ago, the popularity of mobile veterinary clinics came into vogue. Those businesses sprang up for a couple of reasons. The first is the owner’s lack of desire the leave the house. The second is thatthe pet is often very sick and cannot move. Now, the old, stationary veterinary clinics are much like the current state of the auto repair shops. Many people, especially in a city like Orlando, do not have the time to drag their car to a mechanic. Taking the car to a mechanic doesn’t just fix the problem.The mechanicstake several hours to repair the vehicle. There is also the problem of trying to drive broken-down cars to an auto repair shop.

This is where the mobile mechanic in Orlando steps in. Mobile Mechanic Auto Repair in Orlando, https://mobilemechanicautorepairinorlando.com/, has started to bring their services to clients in Orlando. Working in the local area, this business strives to bring quality service and repair work to the local residents of Orlando.

With a mobile mechanic, local car owners do not have to stress about their car breaking down. When the damage is severe enough that taking the vehicle to an auto repair shop is not feasible, Mobile Mechanic Auto Repair in Orlando comes to the car owner. They make the necessary repairs and then drive off to the next location. Unlike many other mechanics, this company also specializes in foreign auto repair services.

In addition, for customers looking to buy a new car, they can simply call the Mobile Mechanic Auto Repair in Orlando to come and inspect the car thanks to their pre purchase auto inspection service. This helps to resolve any disputes of whether the car seller or buyer should have an inspection done and allows the car buyer to ensure the purchase of a car that works.

Mobile Mechanic Auto Repair in Orlando shows that there are options out there for car owners who do not always have the time or ability to bring their vehicle in for inspection. The convenience of a mobile auto mechanic in Orlando is why this company is becoming increasingly popular.

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Company Name: Mobile Mechanic Auto Repair in Orlando
Contact Person: Rod
Email: service@mobilemechanicautorepairinorlando.com
Phone: 4079012069
City: Orlando
State: Florida, 32801
Country: United States
Website: https://mobilemechanicautorepairinorlando.com/

LOS ANGELES – February 21, 2018 – Modern Living with kathy ireland® announces an exclusive story featuring Hobie Cat Company President, Doug Skidmore and Vice President of Sales, Ruth Triglia, discussing  their newest water sports products.

Hobie Cat Company has been the frontrunner of water adventures since 1950. The company manufactures many watersport products, including surfboards, catamarans, sailboats, fishing float cats, paddleboards and sit-on-top kayaks.

Hobie Cat Company offers many water sports products for water enthusiasts and beginners alike. Triglia explains, “We offer surfboards, catamarans — and we’ve been building those since the late ’60s; they’re fantastic. Our kayaks are legendary, including our Mirage drive propulsion system, which has really changed the face of kayaking, making it accessible to many more people because of the fact that you use your legs, you can go farther faster and your hands are free — so you can take pictures, you can fish, drink your water. I mean, it’s just so handy to not have a paddle in your hand at all times. And then we’ve got our traditional stand-up paddleboards and, new this year is our new Mirage Eclipse, which brings pedaling to the stand-up world.”

JL Haber, Vice President of Programming for Modern Living with kathy ireland®, is delighted to feature Hobie Cat Company. He says, “With water sports more popular now than ever, Hobie Cat Company saw an opportunity and ran with it. Their amazing collection of water sports products truly has something for everyone who wants to have fun on the water. We’re simply thrilled to have Hobie Cat Company on our show.”

For more information about leading water sports products, visit www.HobieCat.com and tune in to WE TV as sponsored content on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 7:30am EST and on Bloomberg International on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 7:30am GMT and 10:30am D.F. The full interview can also be seen here.

About Modern Living with kathy ireland®

Modern Living with kathy ireland® is a weekly business television program featuring real-world insights from corporate executives from all over the globe.

Modern Living with kathy ireland® airs Thursday mornings throughout North America on WE tv as part of their sponsored content lineup and to over 50 countries throughout the world on Sundays on Bloomberg International as part of their sponsored content lineup.

For more up to date information visit us on Twitter and Facebook.

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LOS ANGELES – February 21, 2018 – Modern Living with kathy ireland® announces an exclusive feature story about Elegant Medical Alert, a company that provides adults and children with an alternative to traditional medical ID jewelry.  Dr. Yvette Vogel, President and CEO Mark Vogel will to discuss how their medical IDs are not only helpful in case of emergency, but also double as very elegant-looking pieces of jewelry.

The company offers many stylish products to choose from, including USB medical alert jewelry made with diamonds, sterling silver, gold and more. Elegant Medical Alert is headquartered in Riverdale, New York.

The difference between Elegant Medical Alert products and traditional medical alerts is that Elegant Medical Alert products are both fashionable and more advanced. Mark Vogel explains, “Traditional medical ID jewelry is usually a bracelet or a necklace that’s engraved with your medical condition and usually a contact emergency phone number. But sometimes people have a lot more allergies or conditions that they want to list, and they may want to opt for a more tech-savvy type of item — like a USB bracelet or a QR code bracelet, necklace or pendant. A USB bracelet is something that can be plugged into a computer. You type your whole medical history and then, in an emergency, a medical technician or paramedic can plug it into their computer and see your whole history and know how to treat you. A QR code bracelet or necklace works in a similar way, where a passerby or paramedic can scan the barcode on the bracelet and that will bring up a website listing your whole medical condition as well.”

JL Haber, Vice President of Programming for Modern Living with kathy ireland®, is more than happy to feature Elegant Medical Alert. He says, “It’s very important for people with medical conditions or allergies to wear a medical ID at all times in case something happens to them. Sadly, however, many choose not to wear a medical ID because the IDs don’t always look great. Elegant Medical Alert has changed that. With their sleek, beautiful medical ID jewelry, Elegant Medical Alert is quickly changing the game of medical IDs and patient safety. We can’t wait to have Elegant Medical Alert on our show.”

For more information visit www.ElegantMedicalAlert.com and tune in to see the Elegant Medical Alert feature story on WE tv as sponsored content on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 7:30am EST and on Bloomberg International on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 7:30am GMT and 10:30am D.F. The full interview can be seen here.

About Modern Living with kathy ireland®

Modern Living with kathy ireland® is a weekly business television program featuring real-world insights from corporate executives from all over the globe.

Modern Living with kathy ireland® airs Thursday mornings throughout North America on WE tv as part of their sponsored content lineup and to over 50 countries throughout the world on Sundays on Bloomberg International as part of their sponsored content lineup.

For more up to date information visit us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Los Angeles, CA – February 21, 2018 – Modern Living with kathy ireland® is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Azul Staging’s Janet Vargas Lopez and Ariela Nerubay  to discuss how they are redefining luxury home staging.

A premium service to help real estate agents and sellers create unique spaces for their prospective clients, Azul staging has redefined the meaning of aesthetic design through the use of color and material fusions which are unique, unduplicated and exclusive.

Marketing Assistant Ariela Nerubay discusses their style. “Our signature style is a combination of the elements, the earth, the wind, the water and the fire. Specifically when you go into any home we stage you will see a combination of those elements, as well as a combination of modern with rustic.”

On their signature style and what they bring to every project, Owner and Chief Designer Janet Vargas Lopez says, “I like to combine elements that say wow, I love to be in this place.”

Based in Los Angeles, the company works with a variety of clients, including high-profile real estate agents, and typical home sellers.

“Everyone wants something beautiful, especially when seeing a home. Azul Staging has captured that audience and set the standard for the real estate market,’ says JL Haber, Vice President of Programming.

For more information about Azul Staging, visit azulstaging.com and tune in to Bloomberg International on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 7:30am GMT.

About Modern Living with kathy ireland®

Modern Living with kathy ireland® is a weekly business television program featuring real-world insights from corporate executives all over the globe.

Modern Living with kathy ireland® airs Thursday mornings throughout North America on WE tv as part of their sponsored content lineup and to over 50 countries throughout the world on Sundays on Bloomberg International as part of their sponsored content lineup.

For more up to date information visit us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Los Angeles, CA – February 21, 2018 – Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Above Glass Ceilings Co-Founder Patricia Dziuk and Advisory Board Member Nancy Novak to discuss how gender diversity in the workforce is important to gain competitive advantages. Above Glass Ceilings, which is a boutique consulting and coaching firm dedicated to spreading awareness and advancing women into leadership roles in different areas of the professional world.

“The big challenge is in proving that there is a strong business case, with all the recent studies and research trying to figure out why there isn’t more equality, knowing that parity is still a long way off,” says Dziuk. “When there are higher levels of gender equality it brings larger economic returns to business in general. When companies and governments have more women in general, they take on a broader range of issues.”

Both Dziuk and Novak discussed how their professional roles in the construction industry made them more aware of the critical need to move the needle forward in advancing more women in business industries. Their goal with Above Glass Ceilings is to leverage their partnerships and bring more awareness and education to companies so that women can be uplifted in the ranks for greater advancement.

“Above Glass Ceilings is a wonderful organization to effect change and help businesses realize the value of women leaders,” says JL Haber, Vice President of Programming for Worldwide Business. “We are pleased to feature them on Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® through our commitment to being a thought leader on global issues and trends.”

For more information about Above Glass Ceilings, visit aboveglassceilings.com and tune in to Bloomberg International on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 7:00am GMT and 10:00am D.F.

About Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® is a weekly half-hour show featuring global executives sharing their business insights and framing the opportunities shaping their industries. Hosted by business mogul and one of the world’s greatest corporate leaders, Kathy Ireland interviews some of the brightest minds in business today. The show broadcasts on Fox Business Network as part of their sponsored content line up and globally on Bloomberg International. Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® extends beyond the weekly on-air program with digital content delivered on various video platforms and across social media. 

Visit www.tvwwb.com for detailed airing schedules or check local listings.

For more up to date information visit us on Twitter and Facebook.

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