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Macy’s FASHION DIRECTOR DAILY FASHION CHALLENGE is a 30-day contest that lets fashionistas put it all together.  By mixing and matching the right pieces around a daily theme, participants get the chance to win a $500 gift card every day. The interactive outfit maker at www.macys.com/fashiondirector lets you combine the season’s hottest fashions and accessories to style, shop, and share the perfect look. From putting together an outfit for a blind date to selecting the perfect look for a big work presentation, the challenges will mirror everyday situations, as well as special occasions.

Using the mix and match tool, participants can virtually select pieces to create a unique outfits ideal for the challenge of the day. Suggested pieces from Macy’s Spring 2010 collections will help those in need of guidance.

Here is how it works –

•    Build the perfect outfit by dragging pieces to the virtual canvas until you are satisfied with the look
•    Once completed, click submit to enter your outfit into the voting gallery
•    Share your look on Facebook and Twitter and invite your friends and family to vote for your outfit
•    The outfit that gets the most votes each day will win that day’s challenge and a $500 Macy’s gift card

Learn more about Fashion Director and how you can participate after the jump…

Macy’s key style makers, including Martha Stewart, Donald Trump, Clinton Kelly, and Rachel Roy got in on the challenge with a series of mockumentary-style short films called “Fashion Interventions”. Check out the how-to videos debuting over the next several weeks.

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THIS SPRING, FASHIONISTAS CAN PUT IT ALL TOGETHER WITH
MACY’S 30-DAY FASHION CHALLENGE FOR THE DAILY CHANCE
TO WIN A $500 MACY’S GIFT CARD

Macy’s star designers Martha Stewart, Donald Trump, Clinton Kelly and Rachel Roy and other stars were tasked with impossible makeover challenges, the resulting “Fashion Interventions” are irreverent short films debuting online at macys.com/fashiondirector

Macy’s Fashion Director daily fashion challenges run from March 8 – April 6

New York, NY – March 8, 2010 – For some, fashion is a challenge, a game that is won based on an ability to translate the latest trends, mix and match the right pieces and accessorize like the world’s top fashion directors. Starting Monday, March 8th, Macy’s will give the fashion savvy and the style challenged all a chance to put it together with the launch of Macy’s Fashion Director, an online site at www.macys.com/fashiondirector that will guide consumers through the hottest Spring trends and help them put together outfits for any occasion. Using the online tools provided, Macy’s invites customers to pull together the perfect outfit for daily fashion challenge scenarios. Each day, completed entries will be voted on by the general public and the look with the most votes will be awarded a $500 Macy’s gift card prize. One $500 Macy’s gift card will be award each day*.

Budding fashionistas take note, the 30-day fashion challenge is your chance to join the exclusive world of the fashion director and take your style savvy to the next level. By virtually shopping the trends and experimenting with key pieces via a few clicks of the mouse, the stress of renewing your wardrobe will be so last season.

Macy’s even tasked its key style makers including Martha Stewart, Donald Trump, Clinton Kelly, Rachel Roy and other stars with their own seemingly impossible fashion challenge. The results of the makeover tests are a series of mockumentary-style short films called “Fashion Interventions” hosted on the Macy’s Fashion Director site. These spirited how-to films capture our star advisors in irreverent scenarios conducting fashion interventions with some unlikely characters. How did these fashion mavens fare against the style challenged? The answers will be revealed over the course of several weeks.

“We know that fashion is an ever-evolving sport and that putting together an outfit whether for everyday or for a special occasion, can sometimes be a major challenge,” said Martine Reardon, executive vice president of marketing for Macy’s. “With Macy’s Fashion Director, we are providing our customers with a fun, interactive tool that allows them to learn about and experiment with the season’s trends, engaging them in a unique way with a special reward for putting it all together.”

According to an online survey of Macy’s customers, almost half the women polled reported that they have trouble putting together an outfit on a regular basis. The most common challenges include how to wear the latest styles and how to mix and match pieces from current trends with items already in their wardrobe. Macy’s Fashion Director addresses these common issues with an easy to use tool that helps put it all together.  Using the mix and match tool, participants will be able to virtually select pieces from the perfect skirt to the must-have accessory to create a unique outfit that is ideal for the challenge of the day. Starting March 8th, daily fashion challenges will be posted on the site that range from the fun and flirty to the classy and chic. From putting together an outfit for a blind date to selecting the perfect look for a big work presentation or for a wedding rehearsal dinner, the challenges will mirror everyday situations, as well as special occasions. Participating stylists will begin with a blank virtual canvas and suggested pieces from Macy’s Spring 2010 collections. From there, an individual’s creative and style sensibility will be the guiding force in creating a unique look.

To build the perfect outfit for the challenge, a participant will drag pieces to the virtual canvas until satisfied with the look created. Once completed, the challenge participant will click submit to enter an outfit into the voting gallery. The outfit that gets the most votes each day will win that day’s challenge and a $500 Macy’s gift card.  Through social networking tools, including direct postings to Facebook and Twitter from the Macy’s Fashion Director site, participants can invite their friends and family to vote for their outfit.

“Macy’s Fashion Director gives our customers the unique opportunity to create their own fashion story,” said Nicole Fischelis, Macy’s group vice president/fashion director. “They are able to put together a look that expresses their vision of what they believe fashion is right now.  It’s how I take a trend from the runway and interpret it to fit our customer’s needs.”

The style-making scene will extend to select Macy’s stores via special in-store events in 17 markets nationwide including locations in New York, San Francisco, Houston, Columbus, Dallas and Philadelphia. Hosted by renowned celebrity fashion experts including Project Runway alums Jay McCarroll and Nick Verreos; each event will bring the online challenges to life as the celebrity hosts select shoppers to participate in fashion battles to create the best outfits. Contestants will style models with various pieces based on a challenge scenario. After a mini runway show, the audience will choose the best look and the winner will receive a $100 Macy’s gift card.

Macy’s Fashion Director daily challenges begin March 8th and run through April 6. Challenges will range from scenarios for her and him to choosing the perfect decorations for home.

Whether you hail from New York or Seattle, choosing the perfect outfit for any occasion may sometimes be a challenge. With Macy’s Fashion Director, consumers will learn a few tricks of the trade from style experts and fellow fashionistas to make their next fashion challenge a breeze because Macy’s is the perfect place to put it all together.

*Complete official rules are posted at www.macys.com/fashiondirector.

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Streaming live daily from Feb 13 to Feb 27 at 9:30pm EST/6:30pm PST , U.S. Ski Team members TJ Lanning and Resi Stiegler co-host “Live at the Lodge.”  Injured and unable to compete, the pair gives a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the slopes, in Whistler. Their unique perspective and inside access at the U.S. Ski Team house every day will be the source for authentic information.  Join the conversation by submitting questions or comments via Twitter @AudiSki or hashtag #AudiSki. Catch up with TJ and Resi each day online at 6:30PM PST/9:30PM EST on www.facebook.com/audi, www.Justin.tv/audiski or www.usskiteam.com/liveatthelodge.

Brought to you by Audi, proud partner of the U.S. Ski Team.

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Audi to Produce Daily Behind-the-Scenes Webcasts for U.S. Ski Team During 2010 Games

HERNDON, Va., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ –

• U.S. Ski Team members TJ Lanning and Resi Stiegler to co-host webcast
• Extends story of Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team’s Road to Vancouver
• Webisodes to stream on the Audi Page on Facebook, Justin.tv, and U.S. Ski Team websites

As part of its continued support of the U.S. Ski Team, Audi today announced that it will produce an exclusive, daily behind-the-scenes webcast, powered by Justin.tv from the U.S. Ski Team House in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada for the 2010 Winter Games.

U.S. Ski Team members TJ Lanning and Resi Stiegler, who are currently recovering from injury, are on the ground in Whistler to support their teammates and will host the daily, 15-minute webisodes titled “Live at the Lodge with TJ and Resi.”  The duo will provide an inside perspective on the action on the hill, while collecting personal footage for a short documentary to air after the athletes have returned home.  The webisodes will kick-off on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. PT/ 9:30 p.m. ET and stream at the same time each day through Feb. 27 at http://www.facebook.com/audi, http://www.justin.tv/audiski and http://www.usskiteam.com.

The daily webcasts will utilize social networking to create a two-way dialogue with fans, bringing them inside the U.S. Ski Team house. Fans’ questions can be submitted prior to and during the show for Lanning and Stiegler, or any of their interview subjects, via Twitter @audiski, Facebook posts, and YouTube.

Audi of America recently commissioned the documentary film, Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team’s Road to Vancouver, to tell the unique stories of a select group of elite American skiers as they prepared to compete in the 2010 Winter Games. Directed by Brett Morgan, the film premiered on  NBC in January, aired on the USA Network and the Universal Sports Network, and is now available for free download on the iTunes store.  Audi has sponsored the U.S. Ski Team since 2007.

“Truth in Motion exposed fans to the rigorous process of qualifying for the 2010 Winter Games, and these webisodes give viewers an even deeper insight as the competition begins,” said Scott Keogh, Audi of America Chief Marketing Officer. “With an emphasis on performance and technology, Audi is a natural sponsor for the U.S. Ski Team, and we are excited and proud to be able to show fans the pinnacle of their athletic performance.”

TJ Lanning and Resi Stiegler have emerged as top U.S. Alpine skiers. At the opening downhill of the 2009 season, at Lake Louise, Canada, Lanning scored a career-best ninth place.  Lanning will miss the 2010 Winter Games while recuperating from neck and leg injuries suffered during the World Cup downhill event in Lake Louise in November. Stiegler has represented the United States at every level of alpine ski racing — Topolino, Whistler Cup, Junior Worlds, World Cup, World Championships and the Olympics. Stiegler injured her left knee when she crashed after hooking a gate during giant slalom training in November.  Both are looking forward to providing insiders’ perspectives to the games.

ABOUT AUDI

Audi of America, Inc. and its 270 U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles.  AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally; during 2009 Audi outsold all other luxury brands in Europe.  In the U.S. market Audi posted the largest market share gain of any luxury automotive brand. Between 2009 and 2012, Audi will spend about nearly $2 billion annually on new products and technology. Visit www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.  AUDI AG will present the complete results for the 2009 business year at its Annual Press Conference on March 9, 2010 in Ingolstadt, Germany.

ABOUT THE U.S. SKI TEAM

The U.S. Ski Team, an integral part of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, develops and trains the top Olympic skiers in America, competing annually on the Audi FIS World Cup with a goal of being the best in the world in Olympic skiing.

SOURCE Audi of America, Inc.

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What do Anteaters, Styrofoam and Green Car of the Year have in Common?

Green Police, the Audi Super Bowl ad, provides an uncommon avenue for green advocates, anteaters, Styrofoam, the legendary rock band Cheap Trick and the 2010 Green Car of the Year to find their inner connectivity.

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How all of these rather disparate elements come together hasn’t been revealed yet by Audi. But in the end they will provide an entertaining look at how we all face a dizzying array of choices that can impact the environment. Some of these choices are easier than others. But, the Green Police ad will show, one of the best choices is driving the Audi A3 TDI, which won the prestigious 2010 Green Car of the Year award presented by Green Car Journal at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December.

The Audi Green Police ad will air Super Bowl Sunday in the fourth quarter of the largest television event of the year. But Super Bowl ad followers, Audi aficionados and others can get sneak peeks at what’s coming. Audi released a teaser edit of the Green Police Super Bowl ad today, which highlights the crucial role anteaters can play in keeping the planet green. Think Styrofoam. One Super Bowl reviewer online is already betting the Audi Green Police ad will win top honors for “Best Use of an Unusual Animal in a Super Bowl Ad”. Audi disclaimer: No anteaters were harmed in the filming of the Green Police Super Bowl ad. To find that teaser video, go to www.facebook.com/audi.

Another preview of the Audi Green Police ad is the available download of the theme song of the spot. The legendary rock group Cheap Trick returned to the recording studio to remake their smash hit “Dream Police” into “Green Police” Fans also can find that download by going to the Audi Facebook page.

For Audi, the Super Bowl has been a premium platform for promoting the performance and prestige its cars the past three years. But underlying the fun of this year’s Green Police Super Bowl ad is a serious message: If 30% of Americans drove clean diesel cars like the Audi A3 TDI, the nation could reduce oil consumption by 1.5 million barrels a day. What’s more, clean diesel engines reduce CO2 emissions by 30%.

“Those are real-world benefits that the A3 TDI offers for today’s concerns about fuel consumption and greenhouse gas,” said Scott Keogh, Audi of America Chief Marketing Officer. “Super Bowl ads are all about fun, but the best ads point consumers to products that enrich their lives. That’s what we’ve done with the Green Police.”

Discover more:

CBS News: Super Bowl XLIV Ads: A Sneak Peek

Forbes.com: Audi Aims for a Super Bowl Touchdown

NY Post: Super Bowl advertisers in big gamble for buzz

Green Car Journal: Green Police Audi Super Bowl Ad Touts Green Car of the Year

Extra TV

USA TODAY: Automaker ads make Super Bowl Comeback

The Daily Tell:  Audi and the Green Police will unleash a game plan for environmentally friendly behavior at the Super Bowl

The great Roll debate is currently underway and Cottonelle is taking a poll to reveal America’s answer. Do you Roll Over or do you Roll Under?

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HOW DOES AMERICA ROLL?
Cottonelle Brand Teams With Tori and Dean to End the Age-Old Debate: Over or Under?

Dallas, January 27, 2010 – Time spent in the bathroom offers plenty of opportunity to ponder life’s great questions:  Why am I here? Was Rome built in a day? If a tree falls in the woods …? While the answers to these questions will likely be endlessly debated, the Cottonelle brand aims to solve one of life’s great puzzles once and for all — namely, should the toilet paper be hung so that it rolls over or under?

The brand is teaming with actors and real-life married couple Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott today, Thomas Crapper Day , to determine how America rolls so that it can put an end to the “Great Debate” for good. Tori and Dean are encouraging couples, roommates, siblings and co-workers to select their preference by voting either over or under at www.CottonelleRollPoll.com through March 6.

Tori is a firm believer in rolling over. “Over is just more chic,” says Tori.  “Dean and I agreed to hang our toilet paper at home whichever way America rolls – so please vote at CottonelleRollPoll.com!”

Dean, on the other hand, is an under kind of guy. “Under just says Zen to me. When it rolls over, the toilet paper seems so aggressive. Calmly rolled under, it’s symmetrical and orderly and there when I need it.”

And the Survey Says …

To get the conversation started, the Cottonelle brand surveyed 1,000 American adults ages 18-65+ on their toilet paper hanging habits. Among the surprising survey findings:

•    Half of those surveyed pay attention to which way the toilet paper is hanging, and 1 in 5 gets annoyed when it’s hanging the wrong way.
•    Men are more likely to notice and be annoyed if it’s not to their liking.
•    One in five queried (19%) confessed to changing the way the toilet paper is hung even when in someone else’s home. Overs are more likely to go that far, with more than a quarter (27%) admitting to doing so.
•    Ease of grabbing and habit are the main reasons why those surveyed hang their toilet paper a certain way.

“With the results of our survey in, it’s clear that we have hit a nerve with the American public,” says Cherie Kamin, Cottonelle brand Associate Manager. “We’ve found that this is one of those topics that people feel strongly about – they often don’t express it until they’re asked. This campaign is all about people choosing how they want to roll.”

So, What Does How You Roll Say About You?

Are there certain character traits associated more closely with people who roll over as opposed to under?  And what about those who are indifferent to how their paper rolls?  To find out, the Cottonelle brand consulted Dr. Gilda Carle, psychotherapist and internationally-renowned relationship expert, for her observations on basic character traits associated with how people roll. According to Dr. Gilda,

•    If you roll over, you like taking charge, crave organization and are likely to over-achieve
•    If you roll under, you’re laid-back, dependable and seek relationships with strong foundations
•    If you don’t care as long as it’s there, you aim to minimize conflict, value flexibility and like putting yourself in new situations

Whichever way it rolls, one thing everyone can agree on is that the best toilet paper is one that is strong, soft and there when you need it. To learn more about Cottonelle brand products and the Cottonelle Great Debate campaign, please visit www.Cottonelle.com. To vote, visit www.CottonelleRollPoll.com.

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