NYC & Company Encourages Residents Looking to Vacation this Summer to 'Go Local' July 23 - Six-Week Initiative Highlights Activities Across the Five Boroughs to Help Residents Explore One of the World's Top Travel Destinations and Off-Set Vacation Costs during Recession -

DemandTec to Present at the Pacific Crest Technology Leadership Forum 10th Anniversary on Monday, August 4, 2008 July 23 SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DemandTec, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand merchandising and marketing software services for retailers and consumer products manufacturers, today announced that its chief financial officer, Mark Culhane, will present at the Pacific Crest Technology Leadership Forum 10th Anniversary at the Sonnenalp Resort in Vail, Colorado.

Beta Version of MyPRGenie, Breakthrough Interactive Social Media PR Tool, to be Showcased for the First Time July 23 NEW YORK, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- An executive from MyPRGenie, the first-of-its-kind social media platform designed specifically to help businesses PR efforts, will offer a sneak preview of the innovative, yet-to-be-released public relations tool at an event on Wednesday, July 23 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM EDT, at Tribeca Cinemas.

America For Sale? July 23 Foreign Governments' Links to Secretive Buyout Firms Raise Potential National Security Concerns, Says New Public Awareness Campaign

New Devices Move Internet Videos Off PCs and Into Homes, Changing TV Forever, Says INSIGHT Research July 23 BOONTON, N.J., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Until recently, there has been a chasm between PC video and home television viewing. A welter of devices, however, will soon be bridging that divide and will bring Internet video onto the home screen -- forever changing the economics of home entertainment, says a new market research study released by the INSIGHT Research Corporation. The lynchpin in this home entertainment revolution will be the devices connecting the Internet to television screens. Satellite and cable set top boxes, wireless handsets, digital adapter boxes, audio/video players, game consoles, IPTV set top boxes offered by telephone companies, and various video recording and playback devices will be included.

Jack Coleman and Brandy Are the Newest Stars in Skechers' Charity Campaign July 23 MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- NBC's "Heroes" villain Jack Coleman along with Grammy-award winning R&B singer Brandy and their children are the newest models starring in the next two installments of Skechers' "Nothing Compares to Family" campaign ads. Running through 2009, the campaign features some of today's popular celebrity families and benefits family-related charities selected by the celebrities appearing in the footwear ads seen in celebrity weekly glossies and lifestyle magazines.

EyeWonder, Inc., Developing Its Business Internationally, Announces New Chief Information and New Chief Financial Officers July 23 ATLANTA, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- EyeWonder, Inc., the pioneering Interactive Digital Advertising provider that extends the reach of rich media from online to any interactive digital display, announced today the appointment of Mr. Ricky McClellen to the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Mr. Bruce Reese to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Bravado and The Killers Partner for Merchandising July 23 NEW YORK, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Bravado, the world's leading global music merchandising company, has entered into an agreement to manufacture and distribute merchandise for multi-platinum selling, Grammy-nominated rock band, The Killers. The announcement was made today by Tom Bennett, Chief Executive Officer of Bravado.

EnerCom, Inc. Announces Presenting Companies for The Oil & Gas Conference(R) August 10-14, 2008 July 23 DENVER, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- EnerCom, Inc., announced today the lineup and schedule for The Oil & Gas Conference(R), http://www.theoilandgasconference.com. In its 13th year, the Conference, held in Denver Aug. 10-14, is the oldest and largest energy investment conference hosted in Denver, showcasing more than 70 companies with a combined enterprise value of more than $750 billion. This premier forum offers institutional investors, energy research analysts, retail brokers, investment bankers and energy industry professionals a unique opportunity to meet and discuss important topics concerning the global oil and gas industry over five days. Participating industry leaders and key senior management from micro-cap to billion-dollar-plus companies in the global energy exploration, production and service sectors will discuss their future plans, growth opportunities and industry trends. The schedule for the Conference can be found at http://www.theoilandgasconference.com/2008_presenter_schedule.html

Life of the South Becomes Fortegra Financial Corporation July 23 JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Life of the South Corporation voted unanimously to change the name of the company to Fortegra Financial Corporation announced Richard Kahlbaugh, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Baby Boomers to Converge for Full-Day 'AgeRocks' Lifestyle Event Extravaganza at Concord Mills Mall July 23 CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- With baby boomers turning 60 and their parents becoming the fastest growing segment of the American population, the consumer demographic shift from a decade ago is gigantic. So is the expected turnout for the first annual AgeRocks Lifestyle Event scheduled for July 29, 2008 at Concord Mills Mall.

Affinion Group, Inc. to Hold Informational Call to Discuss Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2008 July 23 NORWALK, Conn., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Affinion Group, Inc. will hold an informational call to discuss the results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 at 10 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, July 31, 2008. The conference call will be broadcast live and can be accessed by dialing 1.866.394.8483 (domestic) or 1.706.758.1455 (international) and entering passcode 56431269. Interested parties should call at least ten (10) minutes prior to the call to register. The company will also provide an on-line Web simulcast of its conference call. The Web simulcast will be available on-line by visiting http://www.affinion.com/ir. The company plans to issue a news release regarding its financial results after the market closes on July 30, 2008.

Online Advertisers Welcome Kenshoo to the U.S. July 23 SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Kenshoo has announced today the establishment of Kenshoo Inc. which will be headquartered in San Francisco, California. Together with Kenshoo UK, Kenshoo Inc. will give Kenshoo an office presence across 11 time zones covering all of Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

Oh, Boy ... Bongo Announces Pop Sensation Jesse McCartney To Star In The Brand's Fall Advertising Campaign July 23 NEW YORK, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced today that multi-platinum, award winning recording artist and actor, Jesse McCartney will appear in its BONGO(R) brand's fall 2008 advertising campaign. McCartney is the first solo male spokesperson to appear in the brand's advertising campaign. Past Bongo spokeswomen have included Kim Kardashian, Nicole Richie, Kristin Cavallari and Rachel Bilson.

Nielsen and Wolters Kluwer Health Form Alliance to Measure Healthcare Landscape July 23 CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. and NEW YORK, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Health and The Nielsen Company today announced the Healthcare Consumer Informatics Alliance, providing healthcare-related manufacturers and media companies with a comprehensive understanding of consumer behaviors and attitudes to enable more effective and efficient product messages, sales and media planning.

Iconoculture's IconoCommunities Are Opening Up Consumer Conversations July 23 MINNEAPOLIS, July 23 /PRNewswire/ - Iconoculture, a cultural trend research company, today announced the integration of IconoCommunities into its core product offering. IconoCommunities are consumer-centered social networks designed to give companies a real-life, real-time read on consumers' innermost moods, mindsets and motivations.

Fazio Jewel the Glen Club Now Sports ProLink's ProStar GPS July 23 CHANDLER, Ariz., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLink Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. and the world's leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite ("GPS") golf course management systems and digital out-of-home on-course advertising, today announced that the Glen Club (Glenview, Ill.) now features the ProLink Solutions ProStar GPS system used at many of the world's most famous golf courses.

China Yida Holding Company Establishes Strategic Partnership with GuangZhiLv, China's Leading Travel Agency July 23 FUZHOU, China, July 23 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Yida Holding Co., Ltd. (''the Company'' or ''China Yida''), a leading comprehensive tourism and media management company, today announced that it has established a strategic partnership with GuangZhiLv International Travel Agency (''GuangZhiLv''), one of the largest travel agencies in China's Guangdong Province, to attract tourism for its flagship scenic destination, the Great Golden Lake. Under the terms of the agreement, China Yida and the GuangZhiLv will conduct a joint marketing campaign that will promote trips to the Great Golden Lake. As part of the marketing campaign, GuangZhiLv will place the Great Golden Lake at the top of their list of recommended scenic spots in Fujian.

Q Interactive Expands Email Network Into the U.K. July 23 CHICAGO, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Q Interactive (http://www.qinteractive.com), a leading U.S.-based online marketing services provider, today announced the expansion of its targeted email marketing network into the United Kingdom. Leveraging Q Interactive's 10 years of expertise in email marketing, data analytics and campaign optimization in the U.S. and Canada, the expanded service will enable advertisers to utilize extensive targeting capabilities to reach the right consumers in the U.K. market with relevant email messages. For Web publishers, the company's email list management service will provide a turn-key solution to maximize revenue from their email list while reducing operational costs and effort.

ARAnet Announces New B-to-B Online Marketing Tool July 23 HOPKINS, Minn., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- ARAnet, Inc., an innovator in helping marketers connect with customers, introduces a tool to help marketers reach business-to-business audiences online with the release of its Adfusion business-to-business channel.

VimpelCom Chooses Mobixell Networks to Power its Multimedia and Content Services July 23 CUPERTINO, California, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobixell Networks, providers of innovative mobile multimedia and advertising solutions announced today that VimpelCom, a leading mobile operator in Russia and the CIS region, has selected Mobixell's solution to power the operator's multimedia content services and provide a centralized solution to ensure an optimal user experience irrespective of the device or network used.

Alliance Data Systems Corporation Announces Proposed Offering of $700 Million Convertible Senior Notes July 23 DALLAS, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliance Data Systems Corporation announced today that it proposes to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, up to $700 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2013 (the "Notes") to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). Alliance Data also intends to grant to the initial purchasers of the Notes an option to purchase up to an additional $105 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes solely to cover over-allotments, if any.

Vision China Media Signs Exclusive Contract with Shanghai Metro July 23 BEIJING, July 23 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- VisionChina Media Inc. , one of China's largest mass transportation mobile television advertising networks, today announced that it has signed an exclusive contract with Shanghai Shentong Metro Asset Operation and Management Corporation, the asset management arm of Shanghai Metro, to act as the exclusive advertising agent for two of Shanghai's 11 subway lines effective beginning July 1, 2008. The contract grants VisionChina Media the exclusive rights to provide planning, production, sales and placement services to Shanghai Metro's 292 digital screens installed on the platforms of subway lines 8 and 9.

Sony Signs Worldwide Endorsement Contract With Kaká July 23 TOKYO, July 23 /PRNewswire/ --

TV Azteca Announces 10% Nominal EBITDA Growth and 9% Sales Increase for 2Q08 July 22 MEXICO CITY, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V. , one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, announced today net sales of Ps.2,448 million and EBITDA of Ps.934 million for the second quarter of 2008. EBITDA margin for the period was 38%.

o2 ideas' Shelley Stewart Inducted Into Inaugural Alabama Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame July 22 BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Shelley Stewart became the first African American to be inducted into the Alabama Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame, during the ABA's Summer Convention in Point Clear. Stewart, a longtime Birmingham disc jockey, talk show host and radio station owner during a 55-year broadcasting career, is also Chairman and CEO of o2 ideas, a full-service advertising and public relations agency in Birmingham.

Belo Corp. Invests in ResponseLogix(TM) July 22 DALLAS, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Belo Corp. announced today that it has made a minority equity investment in ResponseLogix, Inc. and entered into a multi-year agreement to resell the ResponseLogix Internet-based lead management system to its automotive advertisers. ResponseLogix provides advanced technology solutions for managing automotive dealer Internet leads. The Company's technology enables auto dealers to quickly and relevantly respond to customer leads, dramatically improving car sales opportunities for the dealer.

Pinnacle, An American Management Services Company, Names New President July 22 SEATTLE, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle President and CEO Stan Harrelson has named Rick Graf his successor as president of the nation's largest third-party fee manager of multifamily housing. Graf, who will assume the role of president September 1, is currently Pinnacle's Central region president, responsible for a management portfolio of over 60,000 multifamily units throughout the South Central and Midwestern regions of the United States.

PRstore Eyes Three Cities for New Marketing Franchise Concept July 22 CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The one-stop marketing company PRstore has selected three markets to launch a new approach to agency ownership.

DesignerAtHOME.com Official Launch July 22 LOS ANGELES, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Once you discover DesignerAtHOME.com, the only question left to ask will be why design a room any other way? DesignerAtHOME.com is a product that the consumer market has been waiting for: retail fulfillment of custom interior design services. DesignerAtHOME.com has evangelized what promises to be the next big trend for homeowners: combining professional interior design services with the ease of do-it-yourself plans for implementation. Catering to a previously un-serviced consumer base, DesignerAtHOME.com gives homeowners and renters alike, access to high quality interior design, starting at just $299 per room.

CityTwist Local Advertising Reaches its 1,000th Customer July 22 BOCA RATON, Fla., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- CityTwist, the provider of do-it-yourself permission based email marketing, today announced that it reached 1,000 customers this past June. Launched as a brand new division in January 2008 by Visionamics, the leading provider of deliverable permission based email services, CityTwist's popularity has continued to grow because of the strong return on investment CityTwist delivers.