Robert Lauri: the Release of His New Single, “Un Jour…One Day…”

Posted on October 17, 2011 by PageUp Press Release Network

“Un Jour…One Day…” is an excerpt from the new album that is scheduled for release in November 2011.

“Un Jour…One Day…” is a very positive song, full of hope, dreams and strength: hope, light, dream, and world are words that appear in our head while listening to this mesmerizing song that contains flavors of pop, gospel, and blues.

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The single is now available on major online download stores.

“MoonLight” is another track from the album that is being released to radio stations around the world together with the new single on http://www.radiodirectx.com/index.php.

“MoonLight” is a song that carries us away with its powerful harmonies. It contains a mesmerizing rhythm that is at the same time both danceable and surprising as well as generating an eclectic melody with electro pop, Amerindian, and ethnic sounds.

Robert Lauri has the capacity for innovation and unending improvisation. His inspiration knows no limits, and this allows him to move from one genre to another, depending on the sensitivity of the moment.

The year 2011 will be a year of diversity and musical richness. The album “Western and Country” and “Power in Heaven” received excellent reviews, confirming Robert Lauri’s outstanding musical talent and his ability to constantly innovate.

“Un Jour…One Day…” and “MoonLight” can be streamed on-line on the artist’s website through ReverbNation:

http://www.reverbnation.com/robertlauri

Music videos have also been published on YouTube and other video channels.

The video editing is by Anna Clara Passarelli, a talented Italian artist. The result is a collection of beautiful images in perfect harmony with the melodies.

Contact Press:
Sensitivity and Words
Linda Vranken
www.sensitivity-and-words.com

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Comcast Media Center Offers “C3 VOD” Service Incorporating Nielsen TV Ratings

Posted on October 12, 2011 by PageUp Press Release Network

The Comcast Media Center’s (CMC) national video on demand (VOD) platform, which reaches over 90 percent of the country’s top cable MSOs and more than 30 million VOD-enabled homes, now offers a “C3 VOD” service for delivering television programming that can be counted in time-shifted measurement using The Nielsen Company’s C3 commercial ratings. C3 ratings measure the average commercial minutes in programs that were viewed live and time-shifted through video on demand or DVR playback in the three days following a linear broadcast. The CMC also announced that three cable television networks are already planning to use the service, including AMC.

“Buyers and sellers of television advertising need clear information on how consumers’ watch time-shifted television. Nielsen has measured VOD since 2006, and we’re thrilled that Comcast Media Center has joined the effort to provide the media and advertising community with what it requires,” said Scott L Brown, Senior Vice President of Media Product Leadership, for The Nielsen Company.

The CMC’s C3 VOD service uses its rapid-turn capabilities to acquire linear TV programs during their original broadcast, provide real-time encoding of the program, including the original advertising, and incorporate the profiles for C3 commercial ratings provided by The Nielsen Company. The VOD-encoded programs are delivered to local cable systems for time-shifted viewing within hours of the original broadcast.

Powering the CMC’s rapid-turn capabilities for on demand programming is its Content Distribution Operations Center, or “CDOC” ingest service. CDOC features full national fiber and satellite arc capabilities and managed over 5,000 live event feeds in 2008, including direct feeds from linear television networks that used its rapid turn-around service for time-shifted VOD programming.

The CMC also announced that Comcast Spotlight, recognizing the growing usage of time shifting technologies and the need for programmers and advertisers to get accurate audience estimates, will also offer a suite of cross platform marketing opportunities to television programmers wanting to drive awareness and viewing of content offered in VOD. These promotional opportunities include banner ads on Comcast’s iGuide, the Comcast/Macrovision interactive program guide. Banner ads on i-Guide provide immediate access to linear and VOD programming by letting viewers telescope directly to linear programs or VOD selections with a click of their remote controls. In addition, “tune-in” spots will be available on linear channels promoting awareness of the programs and helping to drive further VOD viewership.

“As more and more consumers shift their viewing it is important for us and for our advertising clients to know who they reached and when,” said Chip Meehan, Vice President of Advanced Advertising Sales for Comcast Spotlight. “Working with CMC and with Nielsen to quickly watermark assets we hope to make that possible.”

Nielsen’s C3 TV rating measures the average commercial minutes in a program that was viewed live and time-shifted through video on demand or DVR playback in the three days following a linear broadcast. Commercial C3 ratings allow television networks to monetize the VOD audience by aggregating it with linear viewing in a metric known to advertisers. The CMC will replace original advertising containing Nielsen profile data at the discretion of participating television programming networks and their cable system affiliates.

“Nielsen’s affirmation of our ability to help support its on-demand audience measurement systems is a tremendous benefit for our content services customers and cable MSO affiliates,” stated Gary Traver, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Comcast Media Center. “By demonstrating the value of advertising that accompanies VOD programming, television networks and other content providers can measure the value of their investment in on demand television programming. Moreover, these audience measurement tools will complement the ability of ETV applications and promotional capabilities, including the services that Comcast Spotlight is providing, to help drive additional audience demand for linear shows that are also available in local VOD libraries.”

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The Voice in a Million Children’s Choir comes to the Dartford Orchard Theatre

Posted on October 10, 2011 by PageUp Press Release Network

The Orphan’s Christmas Wish is a musical adaptation of the story of an orphan boy and the ‘Christmas Orange’.

Directing the choir; and co-founder of Voice in a Million nationwide, is Jo Garofalo. Selected for the lead role, from hundreds that auditioned, is 11 year old Toby Turpin from Sheerness.

The Voice in a Million Choir was launched in 2009 by Jo and her husband, having adopted two children themselves, to create awareness of the many thousands of children in the care system that need loving families and homes. The choir productions all have an adoption theme and the lavish and spectacular productions give thousands of children the opportunity to help make a difference to thousands of less- fortunate children; and also to themselves.

The choir has grown from 35 members to over 20,000 in two years. Not only have they sold out arenas throughout the UK, including the O2 Arena, but have also released an album; and have appeared on stage with rock legends, Foreigner and Rick Wakeman and Jon Anderson of YES. The show at the Dartford Orchard is part of a new addition to the choir’s repertoire, which is touring regional theatres; and bringing opportunities to hundreds of local schoolchildren to take part.

‘I fully support the Voice in a Million project’, Sir Elton John. ….’every child needs a loving family, its projects like this that can really make a difference’, Piers Morgan.

Creating awareness of the need for foster carers and adoptive parents; and the need for radical change in the UK adoption system is now a priority for Tim Loughton, Children’s Minister. In his speech at this year’s Party Conference David Cameron has promised a “new focus” on vulnerable children after statistics revealed just 60 babies were adopted last year.

The Orphans Christmas Wish, The Orchard Theatre Dartford, 7.30pm, Thursday 24th November.
Tickets are available from the Box Office; 01322 220000, or online at; www.orchardtheatre.co.uk

Notes to editors
1. Contact Ben Williams at Voice in a Million, 01784 438700 or email ben.williams@voiceinamillion.com.
2. Jo Garofalo; Toby Turpin and members of the choir are available for interview.
3. Photo Opportunities include local schools taking part during their rehearsals.
4. Full details on Voice in a Million can be found at www.voiceinamillion.com.
5. High Resolution Photos and artwork available.

Voice in a Million is a commercial organisation enabling personal excellence through performance to children and young people. VIAM’s mission is to promote awareness of the millions of orphaned or abandoned children worldwide, in need of a loving family.

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‘Beer, Bourbon, Biscuits, and Banjos’: an Americana Showcase, Oct. 13 in Nashville, TN

Posted on October 2, 2011 by PageUp Press Release Network

Nashville artist development and grassroots marketing company, Trail of Crumbs Music presents ‘Beer, Bourbon, Biscuits, and Banjos’, an Americana showcase on Thursday, October 13th starting at 10:00pm. Showcasing the cream of the crop of independent Southern musicians, this solid line-up of performers offer unique perspectives and truly represent what could be the ‘next big thing’ in Americana music! The artists featured are Lisa Witty, One Man Showdown, Holley Maher, Ian Thomas and Poor Children, and Allen Thompson Band. Come join us across the river in East Nashville for your AMA Award Show after party!

The showcase will be held at East Side Performing Arts Co-Op (107 N. 11th St. Nashville, TN 37206). Conveniently located at East Nashville’s Five Points, the Co-Op is a purple building right across from Red Door East and 3 Crow Bar.

$10 gets you in the door, complimentary drinks, biscuit bar, and a souvenir CD sampler of the night’s performers – and did we mention the photo booth? **Free cover offered to all official Americana Music Association wristband and badge holders.

This is a BYOB facility and is a 21 and up event. We will be providing beer and bourbon samples, but you are welcome to bring your own preferred beverages.

This event is brought to you by our gracious sponsors:
- PH2 Artist Management/P2 Global Productions
- VPB Entertainment
- Through the Grapevine catering
- EAC Photography
- The Murfreesboro PULSE
- mattegreydesign
- Trail of Crumbs Music (http://www.trailofcrumbsmusic.com)

10:00 – Lisa Witty (http://www.lisawitty.com) is a Michigan native and former Vail, Colorado ski instructor, who is now a Nashville based singer/songwriter. She has opened for Hollywood Records artist Sheila Nichols, performed at Colorado Rockies baseballs games, and had songs placed on network TV shows. She has been recording a new EP, alongside Sea The Desert Entertainment, which consists of producer/songwriter Steffon Hamulak, and engineer Eric Torres.

10:30 – One Man Showdown (http://www.onemanshowdown.com) consists of Mississippi son Jonathan Spencer’s latest solo project. Currently living up the river in St. Louis and working in IT by day, Jonathan is a true virtuoso and showman by night! Incredibly gifted in both his guitar work and songwriting craftsmanship, his music is rooted deep in the heart of the southland. He also plays bass in the St. Louis bands Sarah Speaks Easy and The Gathering Night Band.

11:00 – Holley Maher (http://www.holleymaher.com) is an indie folk-pop singer/songwriter based in Nashville, TN with a light-hearted spirit and unique sound. Her debut EP, “Odd Place To Be,” released in January of 2011, is the perfect introduction to Holley as an artist. Recorded in Nashville with producer Thomas Doeve, who has also worked on projects with local icons like Trent Dabbs, Andrew Belle and Amy Stroup, the EP contains five whimsical tunes with a captivating and distinct sound. Holley’s style is modern and mature, yet displays a playful spirit that is all her own, with noticeable influences from folk and jazz music.

11:30 - Ian Thomas (http://www.ianthomasmusic.com) and his backing band Poor Children are based out of Knoxville, TN. After traveling for years as a street performer, Ian Thomas began playing clubs in New York City, where he recorded his debut album “A Young Man’s Blues” and his follow-up “Live at Rockwood Music Hall.” Since then, he has shared the stage with Taj Mahal, John Hammond, Cyril Neville, Corey Harris, Sam Bush, The Wood Brothers, The Avett Brothers, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Reverend Goat and Dr. John and has performed at festivals, including Bonnaroo, Pickathon and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. Performing both solo and with a band, Thomas draws on a variety of American roots influences, delivering a captivating raw live performance and distinctive sound from his original compositions on guitar, harmonica and kazoo. His latest release due out later this fall is the full length, “Live at the Preservation Pub,” recorded in Knoxville.

12:30 – Allen Thompson’s (http://www.allenthompsonmusic.com) songwriting and performing abilities have been applauded by Relix Magazine, American Songwriter, Jambands.com, and CMT. Audiences from South Carolina to California and many points in between are falling in love with his mournful vocals and honest turns of phrase, but we’re proud to call him a Nashvillian. Music City Interactive exclaims, “Allen makes music that is the very heart of Country and Americana music. The kind of song that’s honest, not sugar coated, and has the ability to stand the test of time.”

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Amanda Seales for Design the Dream: High Fashion and Social Action

Posted on October 1, 2011 by PageUp Press Release Network

Amanda Seales is featured in an exclusive DTD piece created by Gwen Beloti, a free flowing cocktail dress with sequin trimming and checkered strap back detail, along with a Daughter of Zion Luxury handbag, an exotic peacock inspired handbag made from fine leather, festooned in iridescent trim. The DTD dress is now available for purchase at Smashing Darling ((http://www.smashingdarling.com/store/gwen-beloti-collection), and select boutiques in NYC. The dress will also debut live in Gwen Beloti’s spring 2012 collection, along with a luxury handbag from Daughter of Zion by Eboyne Jackson during New Jersey Fashion Week Oct 9th- 13th. A portion of the proceeds will benefit two organizations near and dear to the creators’ hearts; Little Dresses for Africa and Adonai Partners. Both Gwen and Eboyne are passionate beyond measure about this collaboration and project. In keeping with the goal of DTD, these two women want to do their part in helping those in need. Their mission throughout the Design the Dream campaign is to bring awareness to their prospective charities.

All pre-order purchases of the dress will get an automatic 10% off the regular sale price, and will receive an additional 10% online with the following promo code: DTD12AD. In addition, regular orders will be available online and in select stores in spring 2012.

The Design the Dream campaign photo shoot was creatively directed by DTD organizers, Gwen and Eboyne’ and was photographed by Larry Wright, along with Videographer, Initital Wesley The glam squad consisted of hair stylist, Latifah Adbur; make-up artist, Kellie Muse; and wardrobe (accessory stylist) Yanni J.

ABOUT THE CHARITIES:
Little Dresses for Africa (LDFA) a non-profit 501c3, Christian-based organization that provides relief to children in Africa. LDFA distributes dresses made out of pillowcases to orphanages; churches and schools to bring promise and hope to the young girls of Africa. To date, LDFA has received 300,000 little dresses and distributed to 28 countries in Africa. The organization now distributes britches to boys and much more.

Adonai Partners both a mission and development agency dedicated to working with churches and missionaries to begin church movements in regions of Africa least exposed to the gospel and love of Jesus Christ. Adonai provides medical outreach for those affected by HIV/AIDS and mobilizes prayer movements to show the love of Jesus to vulnerable families and children.

For more information please visit:
http://www.smashingdarling.com/store/gwen-beloti-collection, gwenbeloti.com,
dozlifestyle.com, amandadiva.com, littledressesforafrica.com, and adonaipartners.com

Watch Amanda Seales for Design the Dream Exclusive Behind the Scenes Video as
Featured on Vibe Vixen.com:http://www.vibevixen.com/2011/09/vibe-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-of-the-design-the-dream-campaign-shoot-wamanda-diva/

For press and media interviews, features or profiling, please contact:
Dorcey Kuti, Gazelle PR, dorcey.kuti@gazellepr.com, 832-598-7621

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