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Carmelo Anthony Named POWERCOCO's Spokesperson, VP of Innovation
POWERCOCO announced today that they would team up with New York Knicks all-star player Carmelo Anthony to promote their Next Generation Sports Drink line as acting executive vice president of innovation.
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Former James Bond Actor George Lazenby Speaks Out Against Heineken Product-Placement in New 007 Film "Skyfall"
James Bond was famously known to ask for a vodka martini, "shaken, not stirred," in all the 007 films, but for the upcoming 23rd installment of the franchise called "Skyfall," the movie made a commercial deal with Dutch brewers Heineken, and former Bond actor George Lazenby recently spoke up against it.
Lowe's LED Clip-On Desk Lamps Recalled Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Lowe's LED Clip-On Desk Lamps were called in for recall by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission due to exposed wires having caused electric shocks and burns to consumers.
BAND-AID's New Magic Vision Apple iOS App To Feature Disney's The Muppets
BAND-AID teamed up with Disney to introduce their new BAND-AID Brand Magic Vision App, where children who wear the Disney-branded band-aids to cover their injuries can view a variety of entertainment scenarios featuring The Muppets characters.
Kmart Introduces New Walk-In Bill Payment Program to Pay Over 3,000 Bills In Person
Kmart made it easier for customers to pay their bills when they set up their new in-store bill pay program, through the CheckFreePay walk-in bill payment service from Fiserv, announced the mass merchandising company on Wednesday.
Actress Busy Philipps Chosen as Spokesperson for BACARDI's New Classic Cocktails Light Drinks Line
BACARDI announced that they teamed up with actress Busy Philipps, best known for her work on the CW's drama "Dawson's Creek" and more recently on ABC's comedy "Cougar Town," as spokesperson to reveal their low-calorie rum line.
"Muscle Milk Recovery Grant Program" to Provide $250,000 in Grants Toward High School Athletic Programs
The Muscle Milk Recovery Grant Program launched this week, which would provide up to $250,000 in grants to help rebuild and revitalize athletic programs in high schools across the United States, corporation CytoSport announced this week.
Capri Sun Launches New Healthier Super V Drink with Fruits & Vegetables
Capri Sun announced that they launched the new Capri Sun Super V, a new drink containing fruits and vegetables that will come in the Capri Sun-branded pouch-with-straw.
General Mills to Cut 850 Jobs Worldwide to Lower Production Costs
General Mills, the food company selling goods like Cheerios cereal and Betty Crocker products, announced on Tuesday that as part of a "productivity and costing savings plan," they will cut 850 jobs globally in the coming weeks.
CPSC Recalls Children's Trampoline Toy Due to "Metal Fatigue" Breakages in Handlebars
Due to reports of metal wear and tear causing breakages of the product, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a voluntary recall of the First Fitness Trampolines with Handlebars earlier this month.