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DETROIT, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Since 1985, University of Detroit Mercy Marketing Professor Dr. Michael Bernacchi has hosted his "Super Bowl Ad Nauseum," which discusses the effectiveness of the advertisements aired during the Super Bowl with high school students. This year's event will be held on Monday, February 4, 2013 at noon in the Student Center Ballroom on the McNichols Campus, 4001 W. McNichols. The event will also be streaming live on...

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Courtyard by Marriott, the Official Hotel of the NFL, kicked off its Super Bowl XLVII activities on Thursday, January 31 by presenting USA Football with a $5,000 check at the Courtyard New Orleans Downtown Near the French Quarter. The donation was accepted by Scott Hallenbeck, executive director of USA Football and several children from local youth football leagues. USA Football will distribute the donation in the form of new equipment to...

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- On Saturday, February 2(nd) at 7 pm, Gridiron Celebrity Hoops XV slam dunks into the Big Easy. Next to the "Big Game" itself, Gridiron Celebrity Hoops XV will be the hottest ticket in town! The star studded event, which features Future Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Terrell Owens, Oscar and Grammy winner Jamie Foxx, Grammy nominated producer-singer Tank, Dez Bryant (Cowboys),Lance Moore (Saints), Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie...

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Leonard Weaver, former NFL All-Pro Fullback, kicks off The Take Over Crusade on Friday, March 22, 2013 in Melbourne, FL at the Melbourne Auditorium. This dynamic tour showcases a unique combination of entertainment and inspiration. The Take Over Crusade features the energetic sounds of artists such as Grammy Award® Nominee Canton Jones, R&B/hip-hop artist Erica Cumbo, and hip-hop lyricist, Mouthpi3ce to name a...

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- In conjunction with its announcement to co-host a Super Bowl Party in New Orleans on Friday, February 1, 2013, Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund announces that it has helped over 500 retired NFL players and their families in the last six (6) years. Gridiron Greats is an independent charity devoted to helping players who have been impacted by their playing days in the NFL and as a result fallen on hard times. Gridiron Greats is working...

PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepsi, who will present the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show featuring Grammy award winner Beyonce, today announced additional activations taking place in New Orleans during the week of The Big Game. As the "Official Soft Drink of the NFL," Pepsi will be highly visible at a number of Super Bowl XLVII activities from January 30 - February 3 in New Orleans including: The Pepsi Footprint at The NFL Experience Driven by GMC PepsiCo...

CHICAGO, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third straight year, the commercial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle and its Executive Chairman of the Americas Roger Staubach are making a bold prognostication for the Big Game, picking the Baltimore Ravens to outshine the San Francisco 49ers. While sports experts and Las Vegas oddsmakers look to point differentials, quarterback ratings and other on-the-field stats, Roger and the JLL team are once again sticking with what they...

-- Listeners get multiple broadcasts of Super Bowl XLVII, offering play-by-play of the game in nine languages -- Super Bowl Week programming features unparalleled mix of sports, entertainment and music - SiriusXM NFL Radio, Mad Dog Radio, plus Jeff Foxworthy, Sway Calloway, Jay Thomas, Maurice Jones-Drew, Bob Edwards, The Morning Mash Up, Benny Ricardo and others -- Special limited-run New Orleans...

Debate Continues on Bill C290 as Senate Returns February 5 TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2013 /CNW/ - Want to bet on the Super Bowl? Great news - all you have to do is select your favourite NHL, NBA, or Premier League team and place your parlay bet! Your bet could already be loser by kick-off but unfortunately that's your only legal option in Canada. But imagine if Bill C290 was passed. Imagine if the Senate came together and approved a private members bill that would give people a better...

NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Taste of the NFL announces it has joined forces with Uptown Network to provide a mobile application to promote its ongoing hunger relief efforts and its upcoming Super Bowl fundraising party. Uptown Network, which provides an interactive wine list and digital menu on an iPad or iPad-mini to leading hospitality brands nationwide, now enables brands and their consumers to join the fight to kick hunger. (Photo:...