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AUSTIN, Tex., March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, the largest food and beverage company in North America, is creating rich experiences for attendees at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2012, across digital, music and film. In its fourth year at SXSW, PepsiCo and four of its "billion-dollar" brands will be onsite, including a first-time appearance by Doritos and engaging activations from Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Brisk. During the Interactive festival, PepsiCo will host the What If?...
That caffeine in your tea, energy drink or other beverage — is it really natural? Scientists are reporting successful use for the first time of a simpler and faster method for answering that question. Their report appears in the American Chemical Society (ACS) journal Analytical Chemistry. Maik A. Jochmann, Ph.D., and colleagues point to the growing consumer preference for foods and beverages that contain only natural ingredients. Coffee, tea, colas, energy drinks and other...
ATLANTA, March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The Coca-Cola Company as of this month, "Owns a Day" of the popular daily e-note joining FedEx, Chartis and others in Little PINK Book's efforts to promote career advancement. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120307/CG65544) "In recognition of International Women's Day on March 8th, it's appropriate to acknowledge the companies that are supporting women's advancement," says Little PINK Book CEO Cynthia Good. "Because of...
Popular soft-drink products contain levels of a chemical that is a known animal carcinogen, according to new chemical analyses. The chemical 4-methylimidazole (4-MI) was found in Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, Diet Coke, and Diet Pepsi after an analyses by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). CSPI said the carcinogen forms when ammonia or ammonia and sulfates are used to manufacture the "caramel coloring" that gives sodas their distinctive brown colors. The organization...
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As Las Vegas NASCAR fans prepare for the upcoming Kobalt Tools 400, select Walmart stores will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting March 7. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy racing show cars and simulators, along with special appearances by A.J. Allmendinger and Eric McClure, as well as racing simulator machines - perfect to safely get behind the wheel and feel the power of...
ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (www.prsageorgia.org) will hold its monthly luncheon in Atlanta on Friday, February 17, 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110308/CL60927LOGO ) The luncheon is the mid-day event of Real World PR 2012, the Chapter's annual daylong collegiate conference that attracts more than 200 students from all over the Southeast and beyond. The students and Chapter PR...
PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Diet Pepsi returns to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to provide a refreshing take on a traditional runway show experience. In partnership with fashion commentator Simon Doonan, Diet Pepsi will give four up-and-coming regional designers the opportunity to showcase their collections at the 'Diet Pepsi Style Studio' fashion show on February 9th at 8:00 p.m. in The Box at Lincoln Center. Curated by Simon Doonan and presented on a set designed...
ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "Showing a little heart" never goes out of style. That's why actress Minka Kelly and iconic fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg are teaming up with Diet Coke and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's (NHLBI) The Heart Truth(®) campaign. The goal: to raise awareness of women's heart health educational programs. Five lucky Diet Coke fans will join these women for the star-studded Red Dress Collection Fashion Show on February 8,...
PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Diet Mountain Dew(®) (Diet DEW) has grown to more than $1 billion in annual retail sales, solidifying its position as one of the world's favorite beverages in the growing Diet category. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120131/NY43746) The milestone makes Diet DEW PepsiCo's (NYSE: PEP) 20(th) billion dollar brand and the eighth carbonated soft drink brand to reach the billion dollar brand landmark. Diet DEW...
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Upstream Worldwide, Inc. d/b/a uSell.com (OTCBB:UPST), today announced that it has appointed consumer marketing and management veteran Sergio Zyman as executive chairman of the board of Upstream Worldwide, effective today. Michael Brauser, who has served as non-executive chairman, will continue in his current role. Under his recent leadership, and with Zyman as lead investor, the company also announced that it has sold $5.7...
