PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur Announces the First-Ever “Are You Indispensable?” Cocktail Competition, Hosted by Hanna Lee Communications

PAMA “Are You Indispensable?” Cocktail Competition. (PRNewsFoto/Hanna Lee Communications, Inc.)

 

PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, the original, all-natural pomegranate liqueur, announces the first-ever “Are You Indispensable?” Cocktail Competition. It will showcase PAMA as the indispensable modifier that provides a delicately balanced sweet-tart flavor, silky texture and a vibrant ruby-red color to cocktails ranging from aperitifs to nightcaps using both clear and aged spirits. The original, all-natural pomegranate liqueur, PAMA is the indispensable modifier that brightens cocktails and elevates them from the everyday to modern classics.  By providing a delicately balanced sweet-tart flavor, silky texture and a vibrant ruby-red color, PAMA mixes exceptionally well with all spirits, both clear and aged, in cocktails ranging from aperitifs to nightcaps.  The competition is hosted by Hanna Lee Communications, Inc.; an award-winning agency specialized in spirits, food, wine, and lifestyle PR and social media marketing. The competition’s partner is www.ShakeStir.com, a leading online community for bartenders and mixologists.

The competition is exclusively for professional bartenders and mixologists age 21+.  Recipes will be accepted from August 1 through October 31, 2013 on www.shakestir.com/PAMA.  The competition’s prizes include a Grand Prize of $5,000, a second place prize of $2,000 and a third place prize of $1,000. 

A total of six finalists will compete in New York City on Monday, November 18, 2013.  They will shake and stir their cocktails for a distinguished judging panel comprised of:

Paul Pacult – Noted spirits critic and publisher/editor of The Spirit Journal

Steve Olson – Founder of aka wine geek and renowned spirits, wine and cocktail expert

Julie Reiner – Doyenne of cocktails and owner of Flatiron Lounge and Clover Club

Eben Freeman – Director of Bar Operations and Innovation at the Alta Marea Group

Kate Shapira Latts – Director of Marketing and a member of the third generation of the family behind Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the parent company of PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur

“We are proud to present the first-ever ‘Are You Indispensable?’ Cocktail Competition that spotlights PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur,” says Hanna Lee, President and Founder, Hanna Lee Communications.  “The competition demonstrates the infinite creativity of bartenders and how PAMA, as the indispensable modifier, can help them break new ground in cocktail greatness.”

“PAMA has long supported the bartending community since its launch several years ago and this competition celebrates their ingenuity,” says Brittany Capito, PAMA Brand Manager, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.  “We’re excited to provide bartenders with a competitive edge and a platform for them to shine.”

Headquartered in New York City, Hanna Lee Communications, Inc. (http://www.hannaleecommunications.com)is an award-winning agency specialized in spirits, food, wine, and lifestyle PR and social media marketing. The agency only represents products and companies that it is passionate about.  This outlook drives its well-acknowledged excellence.

Hang Up Your Baseball Heroes: Topps, Inc. Launches Wall Art Home Decor Collection

Over 1,000 Archive Prints Featuring Original Baseball Card Artwork Available Exclusively At Topps.com

The Topps Company unveiled Archive Prints, a collection of vintage art prints featuring digitally-remastered original Major League Baseball card artwork. For the first time ever, baseball fans can hang their favorite childhood baseball heroes, in the iconic Topps baseball card design, on the walls of their sports room, man cave, or office. Topps’ first foray into the home decor market will feature more than 1,000 original Archive Prints of the biggest names in Major League Baseball from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. (PRNewsFoto/The Topps Company)

For the first time ever, baseball fans can hang their favorite childhood baseball heroes, in the iconic Topps® baseball card design, on the walls of their sports room, man cave, or office. The Topps Company, Inc. yesterday unveiled Archive Prints, a large collection of 25″ x 34″ vintage art prints featuring digitally-remastered original Major League Baseball card artwork.

The company’s first foray into the home decor market will feature more than 1,000 original Archive Prints of the biggest names in Major League Baseball from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Baseball fans can relive the early years of the best pure contact hitter in baseball with the 1983 Wade Boggs Archive Print #498. Step back in time and into a Royals World Series victory with the 1985 George Brett Archive Print#100. And stare into the eyes of long-time Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson in his 1984 Archive Print #259.

Each print starts out by locating the actual physical card from the Topps’ archives and then painstakingly re-mastering the artwork with a team of designers. Every aspect of the print is designed to preserve the look and feel of the original card, from the printing pattern to the slightly worn edges. Prints are available in two sizes in both framed and unframed versions. Large prints measure 23″ x 31″ unframed and 25″ x 34″ framed. Medium prints measure 17″ x 21″ unframed and 19.5″ x 24″ framed.

“Having been in the baseball card business for over 60 years, Topps has amassed an amazing collection of one-of-a-kind card artwork and Major League Baseball player photography,” said Michael Bramlage, Vice President of Digital at The Topps Company, Inc. “Each card captures the style of that year and enshrines the image of your favorite MLB players, exactly as you remember them growing up. We’re excited to begin opening up our archives with these authentic, high-quality prints for your wall.”

All Archive Prints are officially licensed by Major League Baseball, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Major League Alumni Marketing Association, and are available exclusively at www.topps.com. To learn how the prints are made, shop the selection, or see new prints added daily, visit http://www.topps.com/mlb-baseball-card-posters.html.

Massage Envy Spa® Launches Exclusive Murad® Healthy Skin Regimen Kits

Four Different Kits Developed to Offer High-Performance Skincare Solutions

Massage Envy Spa (www.MassageEnvy.com) the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, together with its skincare partner Murad, announced today the launch of four

Massage Envy logo. (PRNewsFoto/Massage Envy)

new exclusive Murad® Healthy Skin Regimen Kits. Now available at Massage Envy Spa locations nationwide, each kit is designed to offer a complete topical solution to resolve common skin issues and concerns. The four different Healthy Skin Regimen Kits are Environmental Shield, Age Reform, Resurgence, and Acne Complex. Each kit retails for $36 to $45 and contains five different products that offer a personalized regimen tailored by skin type.

Murad® Healthy Skin Regimen Kits – Environmental Shield family of Products (Photo Credit: Murad)

Massage Envy, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the leading provider of therapeutic massage in the United States and is dedicated to providing professional and affordable therapeutic massage and spa services to members and guests with busy lifestyles at convenient times and locations.

Murad® Healthy Skin Regimen Kits – Acne Complex Family of Products (Photo Credit: Murad)

“With more spa-goers incorporating facials into their wellness routines, we recognized they were seeking a way to achieve balanced, healthy skin in between their monthly treatments,” said Paula Stapley, director of communications for Massage Envy. “In working with Murad, we created four exclusive Healthy Skin Regimen Kits that do just that. More importantly, they help our members and guests look and feel their best.”

New Body Saver Cream Takes the Sting Out of Sweat Rash and Chafing

Personal Care Company Neat Feat have launched 3B Body Saver Cream into the USA with the hope of helping to stop pain and discomfort for millions of Americans. Developed by New Zealand doctors for the heat and humidity of the Australian and New Zealand, 3B Body Saver Cream is an Aussie icon and favorite for treating sweat rash and chafing. It was the first product of its kind in the world.

Body Saver Tube. (PRNewsFoto/Neat Feat)

Medically formulated, Body Saver incorporates an effective antiperspirant in  an emollient (to reduce the amount of sweat produced) and a soothing cream base for application to areas where skin surfaces rub together and become inflamed due to chafing.

Neat Feat Managing Director, Ant Laity said, “Sweat rash is an extremely uncomfortable side effect of sweating that is caused by yeast and bacteria that occurs naturally on the skin. It typically happens where chafing occurs or when sweat gets trapped between two layers of touching skin (or between skin and clothes), mainly between the legs, beneath the breasts and between the buttocks, however it can also occur on the nipples and under the arms.

 

“It is painful and often embarrassing, and can get to the point where it’s difficult for the sufferer to carry out daily activities. In severe cases, if left untreated, sweat rash under folds of skin can become infected and require medical treatment.”

People are more prone to chafing if they are athletes or participate in sports, walk a lot, work in strenuous or outdoor jobs, are very active, and it is often worse when the weather is hot causing them to sweat more. Overweight people are also particularly prone, especially under the folds of their skin. This is an increasing problem as obesity is steadily on the rise.

Ant Laity continued, “With the incidence of obesity increasing so rapidly in America and worldwide, we are seeing people suffer more and more health problems, including the painful and severe side effects of sweat rash. Demand for our body saver cream is at an all-time high, with customers grateful that can get some sort of relief.”

3B Body Saver Cream ($12.95) is available at Walmart and online at Amazon.com www.amazon.com/ and Discount Drugmart www.discount-drugmart.com/.

Neiman Marcus Unveils Fall 2013 The Art Of Fashion Campaign Photographed by Artist Sarah Moon

Alexander McQueen NM AOF Fall 2013. (PRNewsFoto/Neiman Marcus, Sarah Moon)

Soon to be seen in the big September fashion issues and the September edition of the Neiman Marcus’s in-house publication, the book , Neiman Marcus announced The Fall 2013 Art of Fashion Campaign. Debuting nearly 20 years ago, The Art of Fashion was a revolutionary step for the luxury retailer to feature cutting-edge fashion and provocative photography, as well as highlighting some of their top picks of the season. Designer merchandise featured in the Fall 2013 campaign includes Alexander McQueen, Stephen Webster, Dior, Burberry Prorsum, Lanvin Paris, Manolo Blahnik, The Row, Jil Sander, Chanel, Gucci, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Akris, Charlotte Olympia, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de La Renta, Givenchy, Christian Louboutin, Giorgio Armani, Proenza Schuler, Azzedine Alaia and Tom Ford.

Gucci Neiman Marcus Art Of Fashion Fall 2013. (PRNewsFoto/Neiman Marcus, Sarah Moon)

Shot by veteran artist/photographer Sarah Moon, Creative Director Georgia Christensen is especially pleased with this year’s edition of the campaiagn: “There’s soul to her work. She loves clothes. And there’s a wonderful combination of modern and conventional. She’s shooting digital but then they’re physically moving the background.”

Tom Ford Neiman Marcus Art Of Fashion Fall 2013. (PRNewsFoto/Neiman Marcus, Sarah Moon)

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Announces Preliminary Schedule for the new York Spring/Summer 2014 Collections

Summer may be almost over, but the fashion industry is kicking into high gear as the 2014 Spring/Summer New York Fashion Shows are just a few weeks away from their debut. Mercedes-Benz Fashion (New York) Week draws hundreds of thousands of fashion fans to New York City, and today IMG Fashion, owners and producers of the Event, announced the preliminary line up of designers who will take center-stage at Lincoln Center, September 5-12, 2013.

“Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week truly embodies the global scale of the fashion industry and highlights the limitless boundaries of design. A leader in the global fashion event circuit; Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York has the highest number of international designers who choose to make this Event the home for their Collection debuts,” says Christina Neault, Executive Producer, IMG Fashion Events and Properties. “As well, with three fashion schools and numerous emerging designers presenting alongside their established colleagues, Lincoln Center is the place to discover the next rising star.”

“Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York is internationally recognized as the world’s stage to premier the latest developments in cutting-edge fashion to the global fashion industry,” said Stephanie Zimmer, Manager of Brand Experience Marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA. “The excitement is building in anticipation of what will hit the runways from both the well-known designers and emerging talent showing this season.”

Over 100,000 guests, journalists, buyers and members of the industry make Lincoln Center become the heartbeat of the city for the 8 days of shows and events. Title sponsor Mercedes-Benz is joined by DHL, American Express®, Maybelline New York, TRESemmé, Samsung, Reel Code, Style Network, WGSN, Beck’s Sapphire, The New York Times, as well as Women’s Wear Daily and Getty Images.

September 5th

• 9AM NICHOLAS K at STUDIO
• 10AM BCBGMAXAZRIA at THEATRE
• 11AMR ICHARD CHAI at STAGE
• 1PM SUPIMA at STUDIO
• 2PM TADASHI SHOJI at STAGE
• 2:30-3:30PMC ANDELA at BOX
• 3PM DESIGUAL at THEATRE
• 5PM MARISSA WEBB at STUDIO