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Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 7th, 2010
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Chicago Golf Show - Adults to Receive a Free Round of Golf at the Chicago Golf Show

GamesCampus - Three of the Top PGA Golf Pros Now Playable in Gamescampus' Shot Online

Ketchum - World Triathlon Corporation Selects Ketchum Sports & Entertainment to Lead Global Business

Nitelite Sports - Nitelite Sports Introduces Talking Autograph Baseballs

Premiere Global Sports - Fans Traveling Around the Country - Another Sign of Economic Up-Turn

Yahoo! Sports - Olympics Online and Mobile Searches Spiking for Mittens, Ice Rinks and the Flying Tomato

Penn National Gaming, Inc. - Kansas Entertainment, LLC Receives Final Approval from Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission for Kansas Speedway Gaming Facility

Summit Performance Group - PacificXPOSURE, a Premier National Lacrosse Tournament and Southern California Destination Event Coming to North County, San Diego June 25-27, 2010

Sezmi Corporation - Sezmi Personal TV Service Now Available in Los Angeles Best Buy Stores

Boston Lobsters - New England's Professional Tennis Team, The Boston Lobsters, Drafts James Blake

GolfCaptains.com - New GolfCaptains.com Has Exceeded All Expectations with Its Golf Pairings for Team Golf Events

CreateSpace - Team Marketing Uses CreateSpace DVD on Demand Technology to Bring Broad Selection of New and Vintage Sports Content to Fans

Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. - Golfsmith to Open Stores in Milwaukee, WI and Brea, CA

MOD Systems, Inc. - MOD Systems Expands Management Team

Panasonic - Panasonic and Angels Baseball Team Up To Enhance the Fan Experience

EPIX - EPIX Delivers Programing to Mobile Devices, Expands Multi-Screen Options for Subscribers

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort - Make a break for Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort this spring and get a free night

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. - Dolby Showcases True End-to-End Solution for Mobile Entertainment

Best Buy Co., Inc. - Best Buy to Bring 15 Teens to Coca-Cola International Soccer Camp through the @15 Soccer Camp Sweepstakes

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group - Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Redbox Announce a Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

E.D. United, Inc. - Largest Soccer Tryouts in United States History

PC Conferencing, Inc. - PC Conferencing, Inc. Is Named Audio, Web and Video Conferencing Supplier to United States Ski and Snowboard Association USSA Olympic Winter Sports Athletes, Fans and Organizers.

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment - SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Name New Busch Gardens Tampa Park President

Telegent Systems, Inc. - Telegent and Brightstar Partner to Launch 'Soccer TV' Phone

THQ Inc. - THQ and Syfy Enter into Strategic Alliance to Create and Publish Original Content across All Major Media Platforms Inspired by Both THQ's Award-Winning Gaming Franchises and Jointly Developed New Intellectual Properties

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. - Blizzard Entertainment Begins Closed Beta Testing of StarCraft(R) II: Wings of Liberty(TM)

MLX - Next-Generation Ice Hockey Skates Appear Tonight in Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Transitions Optical - Transitions Championship Announces Strongest Field to Date and a Vision Like No Other on the PGA TOUR

Bluebeam Software, Inc. - Bluebeam Software CEO Suits Up and Joins the Bluebeam Rally Team

NIKE, Inc. - Nike N7 Expands Access to Product and Funding to Aboriginal Communities in Canada

Arizona Rattlers - Arizona Rattlers to Televise Record Number of Games

Converted Organics Inc. - Converted Organics Partners with Syndicated Gardening Radio Show to Drive Organic Fertilizer Sales in New England

Unilever - Consumer Media Consumption Will Splinter in 2015, Says New Report from Unilever, Mindshare, ESPN

McDonald's USA, Llc - Philadelphia Region Boasts Two 2010 McDonald's High School Basketball All Americans

Union Square Sports and Entertainment - USSE Announces Hospitality Program for Super Bowl XLIV

Quiksilver, Inc. - Quiksilver, Inc. Appoints Paul Speaker to its Board of Directors

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress - Professional Football Chiropractic Society Announces Its Role with Every Team in the National Football League

Orlando Predators - Orlando Predators to Televise Record Number of Games

Sports Placement Service Inc. - Brandon Marshall Signs Exclusive Marketing Deal With Sports Placement Service

The Buddy Group - ReelzChannel Acquires the Online Comedy and Satire Movie Site HollywoodPressTV

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. Announces Hiring of Tracy Mimno as General Manager of Red Hawk Casino

Univision Network - Additional Stars Announced for Univision's Highly Anticipated "Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina" Awards

Mattel, Inc. - WWE(R) Superstar Triple H(R) Unveils His Action Figure and Kicks Off New York Toy Fair

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America - Allianz Life Provides Chance to Win a Trip to the 2010 British Open

Speedway Motorsports, Inc. - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of 10 Cents Per Share

Comcast Corporation - Comcast Corporation to Participate in Morgan Stanley Investor Conference

MTVN Entertainment Group - Atom.com Expands Television Distribution Across MTV Networks

T-Mobile USA, Inc. - T-Mobile USA's HTC HD2 to Bring a Never-Before-Seen Mobile Experience to Entertainment Fans Across the U.S.

Muscle Flex Inc. - Muscle Flex Provides Revenue Model for the Complete Package(TM) and Files Trademark Application with the USPTO

Muscle Flex Inc. - Muscle Flex Begins the One Week Countdown till the Filming of the Pilot and Opening Episode of the Complete Package(TM) - Contestant Totals Surge

Comcast Corporation - Comcast Corporation to Participate in Credit Suisse Investor Conference

Image Entertainment, Inc. - Image Entertainment Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results

Mothership - Mothership Launches

In-Stat - Device Manufacturers, Operators and Media Companies Position to Shape Home Entertainment Future, Says In-Stat

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. - Sinclair Names Dominic Mancuso General Manager In Nashville, Tennessee

WIDEawake Entertainment Group Inc. - WIDEawake Entertainment Group Inc. launches new luxury recording facility in the heart of downtown Toronto

Physics - Recent studies by F. Philippe and co-authors add new data to physics findings

CEC Entertainment, Inc. - CEC Entertainment, Inc. to Webcast Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Earnings

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. - WWE NXT(TM) Debuts on Syfy

Clicker Media Inc. - Clicker Receives $11 Million Series B Investment

Zurich - Zurich Underwriting Program from Venture Designed to Provide Insurance Coverage for the Golf & Country Club Industry

SteelSeries - Win a Trip to the 28th Annual U.S. Burton Open Snowboarding Championship Sponsored by SteelSeries and Volvo

Comedy Central Corporate Communications - Be Sure to Read the Fine Print! the World Television Premiere Stand-Up Special 'Danny Bhoy: Subject To Change' Debuts Saturday, March 6 at 10:00 p.m.*

Cellular South - Cellular South Cup Brings Tennis Superstars to Memphis

WADL Tv - WADL TV 38.2 Partners with Universal Sports

Whoop - Entertainment Brand Management Firm, B360 Studios, Adds Whoop to Its Portfolio of Services

Majesco Entertainment Company - Majesco Entertainment Ships 'Data East Arcade Classics' for Wii to Retail Outlets Nationwide

MGA Entertainment, Inc. - THE LEGEND OF NARA BEGINS... MGA Entertainment Goes Buggy This Fall With the Launch of an All-New Boys' Property for Ages Six and Up

Canal Sur - The Passion for Soccer: Mexico's 2010 Liga de Ascenso Available in the United States only on MexicoTV

Univision Network - Aventura is Biggest Winner of "Premio Lo Nuestro 2010;" King of Bachata Group Wins Five Awards, Including the First Ever "Entertainer of the Year" Award

Morrison Hotel Gallery - Music, Style and Celebrity: the Photography of Terry O'Neill

The Strip - New Miami Beach Nightclub Opens February 25

Warner Bros. Pictures International - Warner Bros. Pictures International Partners with ODEON & UCI Cinemas Group to Support the Expansion of Digital Cinema into UK

Bloomberg L.P. / MLB.com - Bloomberg, MLB.com Launch Advanced Baseball Analytics Product

Continental Tire the Americas, Llc - Continental Tire Debuts Television Commercial February 13th on the SPEED Channel

Magna Entertainment Corp. - Magna Entertainment Corp. files twenty-first default status report

KQED - Northern California Public Broadcasting Appoints John L. Boland as President and CEO

Sony Online Entertainment - Sony Online Entertainment Delivers the Next Chapter of Adventure With Everquest II Sentinel's Fate Expansion

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. - Lakes Entertainment Announces Lottery Commission Approves Kansas Management Contract

Research and Markets - UK Home Improvement & Gardening Suppliers Market Data & Forecast to 2013

Fisher-Price - Donny Osmond, Reigning Dancing with the Stars Champion, Tangos with Fisher-Price and Disney for Sneak Preview of New Dance Star Mickey at New York Toy Fair 2010

Tele Atlas - Tele Atlas Maps for South Africa are World Cup Soccer-Ready

PlayNetwork - PlayNetwork Adds Media Savvy Executives to Its Expanding Senior Management Team

Disney Interactive Studios - Disney Interactive Studios Announces Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force: Herbert's Revenge

GANT Ab - GANT by Michael Bastian Launches Lacrosse Inspired Collection

William Lyon Homes - Starting From the High $300,000s, the Right Price is Here for New Homes, Resort Amenities and a Central Locale at Gated ThreeSixty at South Bay

Bauer Hockey - BAUER SUPREME TOTALONE Skate Hits the Ice

CBS Corporation - NFL and CBS Score Captioning Touchdown at Super Bowl XLIV

Cinelatino - Second Season of International Megahit 'Los Simuladores,' Produced by Sony Pictures Television, to Premiere on February 21

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announces "The Best of Show" wines for the 24th annual Sandestin Wine Festival scheduled for April

Research and Markets - Retail Futures: UK DIY & Gardening Q1 2010 Report Forecast a Growth of Just 1.3% This Year

Research and Markets - What Will the Next Generation of Television Look Like? Find Out Inside "World Next Gen TV Watch Service - 2010"

Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. - Golfsmith Announces Earnings Release Date and Webcast for Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2009 Financial Results

AEBN - AEBN CEO Scott Coffman and Groundbreaking RealTouch Product Featured on ABC News Nightline

Ringler Associates Inc. - AAPD Receives Considerable Donation from Ringler Associates(R) 35th Annual Meeting and Golf Tournament Fund Raiser

Full House Resorts, Inc. - Full House Resorts Announces Gaming Entertainment Michigan Has Received $5 Million Repayment from FireKeepers Development Authority

JAG Entertainment - Lisa Stanley, #1 Morning Show Entertainment Reporter, Breaks Big Leno and Conan News

Blockbuster Inc. - BLOCKBUSTER On Demand to be Available on the Largest Touch-Screen Smartphone in the U.S.

Examiner.com - Examiner.com Welcomes Former CNN Executive Mitch Gelman to its Growing Team

Carl Icahn - Icahn Announces Tender Offer for Common Shares of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.

Txtstation - Kroenke Sports Enterprises Chooses Txtstation as Mobile Marketing Provider

Showtime Networks Inc. - SHOWTIME Networks Names Johanna Fuentes Vice President, Corporate Public Relations

Wildlife Diseases - Research from University of Pretoria provide new insights into wildlife diseases

Invertebrate Pathology - Research from Russian Academy of Science provides new data about invertebrate pathology

Jack Daniel's - Gentleman Jack Signs PGA Tour Pro Trevor Immelman

Christie - Christie First to Ship and Install 'Series 2' DLP Cinema Projectors

The Recording Academy - Solo Artist of the Century Garth Brooks, Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Darrell Issa to Be Honored at GRAMMYs on the Hill(R) in Washington, D.C., on April 14

Seesmart LED - Seesmart LED Sponsors 2010 PAC-10 Men's Basketball Tournament

MI Developments Inc. - MI Developments announces filing of Plan of Reorganization by Magna Entertainment

Comedy Central Corporate Communications - COMEDY CENTRAL Joins Forces With Live Nation To Launch COMEDY CENTRAL's House of Comedy Live From House of Blues Venues Nationwide

Coca-Cola North America - Coca-Cola Joins with "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" to Amplify the Message Behind the Music

Entertainment Arts Research Inc. - Ground-Breaking Virtual World is Armed to Be an Unparalleled Success

Funcom - Update 6: 'Return of Thoth-Amon' now live on 'Age of Conan' servers

Cantor Gaming - Cantor Gaming Signs Mobile Gaming Deal with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

University of Miami - University of Miami School of Communication Receives Significant Film Collection

BMW of North America - BMW Introduces Joy to its Olympic Marketing Efforts

LodgeNet Interactive - LodgeNet Healthcare and Washington D.C. VA Medical Center Partner on Improving Care for Veterans

Moneycontrol.com - TV Goes the Internet Way! Combining Technology & Television, Moneycontrol.com Launches Moneycontrol My TV

Critical Media - Turnkey Intelligence Leverages Critical Media's Real-time Broadcast Monitoring

Physics - Studies from University of Regensburg describe new findings in physics

City of West Hollywood - Save the Date! Celebrated Authors, Food, and Festivities at the City of West Hollywood's 9th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair on Sunday, September 26, 2010

USC Marshall School of Business - One-of-a-Kind, Student-Produced Film Festival Merges Filmmaking and Business

Warner Bros. Consumer Products - Warner Bros. Consumer Products Aligns with LEGO Group to Build an Array of Magical Offerings Based on the Harry Potter Film Series

nFinanSe Inc. - nFinanSe Launches Revolutionary Brand Marketing Campaign

SPEED - SPEED(TM) Tabs Nicky Morse for New Monday Night NASCAR Series, the Racing Chef

ParkerHayden, Inc. - ParkerHayden Wins Best of Show at 2010 Houston Addys

Courtney Cruz Productions - The Devil's Playground & the Music Box @ Fonda Announce Star Warz Burlesque & Cabaret in Bigger, More Spectacular Encore Performance

Imagine This - Acclaimed London Musical 'Imagine This' Set for National PBS Broadcast During Holocaust Remembrance in April

Nickelodeon - Actor/Comedian Kevin James Tapped to Host Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards Saturday, March 27 Live From Los Angeles

Marriott International, Inc. - New JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE Opens

Kimpton's Vero Beach Hotel & Spa - The Big Chill: Kimpton's Vero Beach Hotel & Spa Invites Guests to Freeze the Expensive Room Rate

Time Warner Inc. - Edward Adler to Leave Time Warner Inc.

Luminant - Squaw Creek Reservoir Prepares for Reopening

National Association of Broadcasters - NAB Show Boosts 'Green' Efforts for 2010

Demand Media - Demand Media Announces Recent Pluck Social Media Deployments

Black Belt - Achieve Grappling Mastery With Jean Jacques Machado

Art Van Furniture - Art Van Furniture Brings 'The King of Big Screen' to Michigan

Cash4Gold - Cash4Gold Estimates Melt Value of Super Bowl Trophy at $1,450

Garden Crossings - Garden Crossings' Online Website Blooms

Tricon Marine - Glasair's Sportsman float plane perfect partner for Tricon's Argos Gulfstream Yacht

Hunter Realty Associates, Inc. - Holiday Inn & Suites in Front Royal, Va. Listed by Hunter Realty

International 3D Society - International 3D Society Elects Executive Board

Mrs. Fields Tcby - Mrs. Fields and TCBY Team Up with Arizona Diamondbacks

The New Era Cap Company - New Era Cap Gets a Head Start on the 2010 Season With Newly Designed Batting Practice Caps

St. Andrews Country Club - St. Andrews Country Club of Boca Raton Completes $1.2M Reclaimed Water Project

Procter & Gamble - Tide Helps Keep Clothes Looking Great at the Olympic Winter Games With the Tide plus Febreze Freshness Sport Laundry Center

Booyah - Booyah's MyTown Community Passes One Million Users, Logs More Than 25 Million Check-Ins a Week

Life Time Fitness, Inc. - Life Time Fitness Reclaims Guinness World Record(TM) for Largest Static Cycling Class

Mediacom Communications Corporation - Mediacom Communications Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Teleconference Announcement

Windsong Brands, LLC - Windsong Brands Acquires Cloudveil From Spyder

Luck Media & Marketing, Inc. - Greg London Can't Stop Making Those Good Impressions!

Cogswell Polytechnical College - Award-Winning Artist Colin Miller Exhibits at Cogswell College

American Urban Radio Networks - 36th Annual Black College All-American Weekend an Orlando Success

Big Star Media Group, Inc. - Big Star Media Group Presents Mission Statement

Favored Nations Entertainment - Guitar Legend Steve Vai to Release 'Where the Other Wild Things Are' - the Second Companion Disc to the Original Live Concert Film 'Live In Minneapolis: Where the Wild Things Are'

Guvera USA, Inc. - Guvera to Officially Launch in the US on March 30, 2010

Green Globe Film Awards - John Woo Nominated for Multiple Green Globe Film Awards

AEG Live - Producer Quincy Jones and Singer/Songwriter Lionel Richie Announce Plans for Multi-Network International Simulcast of 'We Are the World 25 for Haiti' - Saturday, February 13, 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET

Shaw University - Shaw University to Honor NBA Player and Shaw Graduate Ronald 'Flip' Murray

Symbian Foundation - Symbian Announces Symbian^3 and Immediately Gives It Away

Kirkus Media - Private Investor Purchases Leading Book Review Journal

G&A Partners - G&A Offers Employers Golden Tips to Reward an Olympic Medal-Worthy Workforce

Hangman Productions, Inc. - Hangman Productions Announces the Results of the 4th Annual Screenplay Shootout

DIRECTV - DIRECTV's "NASCAR Head-2-Head Knockout" Brings First-Ever Bracket Competition for Charity to NASCAR Sprint Cup Series(TM), Intensifying Driver Rivalries With a 'Race Within a Race'

Music Reports Inc. - Music Reports Announces Music Publishing Licensing and Reporting Agreement with Zune

General Motors - 2005-2010 Saturns Added to GM Certified Used Vehicles Lineup

8000 Inc. - 8000inc EIGH.pk teams up with London Fashion House to design high end exclusive label

Verizon - Can't Find the TV Remote? Use the Cell Phone Instead

The College of Santa Fe - College of Santa Fe's Garson Studios Names New Director

Equus Total Return, Inc. - Equus Total Return, Inc. Announces $13.8 Million Write Down

Fab Over Fifty - FabOverFifty.com Goes Live

Universal Music Group - Fontana Partners With Psychopathic Records

Cox Communications - Gary McCollum to Lead Cox Virginia

Ungerfilms - Jerri Manthey Villainess Survivor Stars in 'Mr. Lucke' DVD just released on Amazon

MyTarp.com - MyTarp.com Offers Wide Selection of Poly Tarps Including Custom Sized Poly Tarps

Wisdom of the World, Inc. - New CD Collections Promise to Create a Sound Sanctuary in Your Home, Office, or Car

French Toast - School Uniforms Increasingly Seen As Fashionable

Journeys International - Summer Adventures in the Rain Forest for the Whole Family

NIVEA - NIVEA Shares the Love on Valentine's Day in One the Most Iconic and Romantic Spots, New York City's Central Park

Warner Bros. Records - Mark Knopfler Hits the Road for North American Tour in Support of Current Solo Album, Get Lucky, in April 2010

NIVEA - Top Tips From Celebrity Makeup Artist to Be Your Touchable, Kissable and Huggable Best This Valentine's Day

Madison Media Institute - Media Students Meet with the Pro's at Madison Media Institute's New HD Theater

Virgin Media - Virgin Media Notification of Fourth Quarter 2009 Results

Jordan Brand - Jordan Brand and its All-Star Athletes Present "Layups for Learning" in Dallas

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. - Cinemark Seeks To Amend Existing Senior Secured Credit Facilities

Liberty Tax Service - Liberty Tax Service Honors Presidential Last Names with Free Preparation on Presidents Day

Muscle Flex Inc. - The Complete Package(TM) New Reality Show Unwraps Celebrity Line-up!

Research and Markets - American Art Directory 2010

Cumulus Media Inc. - Cumulus Names Chuck Bortnick Regional Vice President-Northeast

Coinstar, Inc. - Coinstar, Inc. Reaffirms 2010 Full Year Guidance and Provides First Quarter 2010 Guidance

Gannett Co., Inc. - Four Gannett TV Stations Place Among Top 10 Most Watched Stations in the Country for Winter Olympics

Takamatsu City - The Setouchi International Art Festival 2010 to Be Held across Setouchi Islands and Takamatsu City

PlayFirst, Inc. - PlayFirst Announces Debut of Game-Changing Facebook Connect Integration in Diner Dash 5: BOOM!

Howie's Game Shack® - Howie's Game Shack - Mesa Center Achieves One Year Milestone

CityPASS - New York CityPASS: Spring Break with Less Fuss, More Cash and a Brand-new Attraction

Los Angeles Team Mentoring - Los Angeles Team Mentoring LATM Launches 14th After-School Program for At-Risk Youth

Paramount Home Entertainment - Academy Award Winner George Clooney Stars in the Most Celebrated Romantic Comedy of the Year - Up in the Air

Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Cruises Introduces 'Celebrity iLounge'

Charter Communications, Inc. - Charter Brings UFC On Demand To Customers

Chrysler Group Llc - Chrysler 300 Slated for Auction to Raise Funds for American Red Cross Haiti Relief Efforts Appears on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'

CiCi's Pizza - CiCi's Pizza Celebrates 25th Anniversary With $3.99 Buffet Promotion

EDCI Holdings, Inc. - EDCI Holdings, Inc. Announces Termination of Negotiations Regarding the Potential Sale of its EDC GmbH Subsidiary

Hotwire.com - Hotwire Reveals Canadian Hotel Rate Report for February 2010

Playtech - OEG Entered Global Gaming Market With its New Online Casino Olympic-Online.com

U.S. Census Bureau - President Obama Records Message Urging Participation in 2010 Census

Wild Adventures Water and Theme Park - Wild Adventures New Season Opens March 6

Research and Markets - European Digital TV Forecasts Map

Research and Markets - Who's Who in American Art 2010: Profiling Everyone Who's Anyone in the Visual Arts Industry in the U.S.

National Association of Recording Merchandisers - Leiber and Stoller to Receive NARM Outstanding Achievement Award for Musical Collaboration

Research and Markets - UK Music and Video Market Data & Forecast to 2013

Warner Bros. Records - Senior V.P. of A&R Kara DioGuardi Signs Neon Hitch to Recording Deal with Warner Bros. Records

Research and Markets - 2010 Analysis - Cinema Equipment - a Comprehensive Profile of 8 Companies Operating in the UK Market

Research and Markets - 2010 Analysis - Audio Publishing - a Comprehensive Profile of 19 Companies Operating in the UK Market



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