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Nielsen And Roku Form Industry-First Strategic Agreement To Advance Over-The-Top Audience Measurement

Nielsen And Roku Form Industry-First Strategic Agreement To Advance Over-The-Top Audience Measurement

Furthers Industry's Ability to Measure & Monetize OTT Viewing

NEW YORK, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- NewFronts - Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) and Roku, Inc., today announced a strategic agreement that will enable Nielsen to measure video advertising delivered to Roku(®) streaming players and Roku TV(TM) models. Approximately half of the 250 most watched channels on the Roku platform are already delivering a large amount of advertising-supported content to consumers. This new measurement is an industry first for over-the-top (OTT) devices and will enable marketers to buy video advertising on the Roku(®) platform with the same kind of audience guarantees available with traditional television.

As a first step, Nielsen and Roku will enable OTT measurement through Nielsen Digital Ad Ratings. Publishers who choose to participate will have the ability to measure their audience according to Nielsen demographics, as well as access the full suite of Digital Ad Ratings to measure, guarantee and report campaign audience delivery through the Roku platform. These new capabilities build on Nielsen's goal of delivering Total Audience measurement of all content and advertising, and are part of Roku's broader offerings for publishers and advertisers known as Roku Audience Solutions. More information can be found at www.roku.com/advertising.

"Cross-platform audience measurement is critical for advertisers looking to leverage the trend of increasing over-the-top video consumption," said Megan Clarken, EVP of Global Watch Product Leadership at Nielsen. "By working with Roku to measure live streaming and on-demand advertising on its platform, we can gain great insights into OTT viewing and expand the measurement and delivery of Total Audience Campaign and Content insights for all of our clients."

"We believe all TV will be streamed, and with it all TV advertising," said Scott Rosenberg, vice president of advertising at Roku. "We're excited to join forces with Nielsen to significantly advance the measurement and value of OTT advertising. With Nielsen, we're integrating these capabilities directly into the Roku OS, enabling Roku's channel publishers and advertisers to measure and transact on the industry's leading metrics."

About Roku Inc.
Roku is the creator of a popular streaming platform for delivering entertainment to the TV. Roku streaming players and the Roku Streaming Stick(®) are made by Roku and sold through major retailers in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland. Roku licenses a reference design and operating system to TV manufacturers to create Roku TV models co-branded with Haier, Hisense, Insignia, and TCL. Under the Roku Powered(TM) program, Roku licenses its streaming platform to Pay TV providers around the world who want to use the Internet to deliver entertainment. Roku was founded by Anthony Wood, inventor of the DVR. Roku is privately held and headquartered in Saratoga, Calif., U.S.

Roku and Streaming Stick are registered trademarks and Roku TV and Roku Powered are trademarks of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.

About Nielsen
Nielsen N.V. (NYSE: NLSN) is a global performance management company that provides a comprehensive understanding of what consumers Watch and Buy. Nielsen's Watch segment provides media and advertising clients with Total Audience measurement services across all devices where content -- video, audio and text -- is consumed. The Buy segment offers consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers the industry's only global view of retail performance measurement. By integrating information from its Watch and Buy segments and other data sources, Nielsen provides its clients with both world-class measurement as well as analytics that help improve performance. Nielsen, an S&P 500 company, has operations in over 100 countries that cover more than 90 percent of the world's population. For more information, visit www.nielsen.com.

SOURCE Nielsen

Nielsen

CONTACT: Nielsen, Alana Johnson, (646) 654-8391, alana.johnson@nielsen.com; Roku, Tricia Arana Mifsud, (408) 898-4452, tmifsud@roku.com

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Fidenza Village Presents 'The Embassy of Made in Italy' for Expo Milano 2015

Fidenza Village Presents 'The Embassy of Made in Italy' for Expo Milano 2015

MILAN, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Fidenza Village will host exclusive events across fashion, art, design, cuisine and music giving guests a true Italian experience; high-profile ambassadors and partners to take part  

At the new Terrazza Triennale of the Contemporary Museum in Milan, Fidenza Village unveiled the exclusive programme of events it will hold over the next six months to accompany Expo 2015. Fidenza Village, one of the Collection of Villages by Value Retail, is located just 60 minutes from bothMilan and Bologna, and offersItaly's leading luxury outlet shopping experience.

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During Expo, the Village will showcase of the best of Made in Italy across art, food, fashion, design and music.  The events, created especially for Fidenza Village and starting on 1 May, were presented by Desirée Bollier -Chief Executive, Value Retail Management - to ambassadors and partners.

Over the next six months, Fidenza Village will become a grand theatre for events inspired by three themes centred on the cornerstones of Italian culture: Romantic Opera, La Dolce Vita and Italian Passion.

* From 1 May to 30 June Fidenza Village is celebrating Romantic Opera. With superb direction, set designs and costumes, Fidenza Village will present the quintessential style of Italian romanticism. * In July and August the focus will be on La Dolce Vita and the Italian lifestyle that is envied around the world. * Finally, the last few months will be dedicated to Italian Passion. Guests will be able to enjoy unforgettable multisensory experiences encompassing everything that is Made inItaly. "It is an honour to present this project that Fidenza Village will feature during Expo in such a beautiful setting. The whole essence of the initiative 'The Embassy of Made inItaly' is to celebrate the patrimony characterizing the surrounding territory of Fidenza Village, the bedrock of the best of 'Made inItaly'," said Desirée Bollier, CEO of Value Retail. "Value Retail prides itself in promoting its surrounding communities, embracing the territories' heritage and elevating it to the international consumer through creative collaborations. Expo is the perfect platform for such an opportunity."

The ambassadors of The Embassy of Made in Italy: 

Fashion 

The ambassador of the fashion world is Mario Boselli, the Honorary President of the Chamber of Italian Fashion, and a figurehead of the Italian fashion industry.

"I am pleased and honoured to take part in Value Retail's great project to turn Fidenza Village into 'The Embassy of Made inItaly' for Expo 2015, which will host a variety of innovative events related to the different areas of Italian excellence," said Boselli. "As for fashion, it is with great pride that I can say again that the industry is in excellent health, boasting some of the best production in the world, and it has recorded a net trade surplus of overEUR18 billion, with 570,000 employees in approximately 60,000 companies."

Drawing inspiration from their own heritage, some of the most important brands in Italian fashion will be in Fidenza Village during the six months of the Expo, breathing life into the three themes of Romantic Opera, La Dolce Vita and Italian Passion.

Food 

From fashion to another pillar of Italian excellence: food. The Michelin-starred chef and Ambassador of Expo 2015,Davide Oldani, will represent the best of Italian gastronomy. During Expo, Oldani will be in the Village hosting events and presenting an entertaining show with another Michelin-starred chef, Massimo Spigaroli. Massimo represents the best of local products through his restaurant Antica Corte Pallavicina.

"The development of the region has always guided my work. This is why I've accepted, with great pleasure, Fidenza Village's invitation to work together to create an original experience which is a synergy of the best local and global elements," saidDavide Oldani.

Additional partners include the Academia Barilla, which will perform cooking demonstrations spanning the three themes of Romantic Opera, La Dolce Vita and Italian Passion for both adults and children. Vinitaly, the world's top exhibition in the wine sector, will provide tastings of carefully selected wines.

Art 

Patrick Tuttofuoco, one of the most interesting names on the Italian cultural scene has collaborated with curatorDavide Quadrio to create installations for the Village, celebrating its role as The Embassy of Made inItaly and to explore the three themes. Using the medium of sculpture, his installations complement Fidenza Village to create a 'commentary' that amplifies the theatrical quality of the Village and symbolises the 'sensory' experience in which guests will be invited to participate.

"I'm very happy to be part of this project. I share all the values of Fidenza Village and its passion for the best of Made inItaly," said the artist. "I've tried to translate these concepts visually into bespoke works to celebrate and interpret the idea of Italian uniqueness."

Music 

Music is a cornerstone of Made in Italy and conveys, on an emotional level, the culture and values of its heritage. Fidenza Village is in the land of the romantic composer Verdi. The ambassador and partner,Fondazione Arena di Verona, will surprise guests at Fidenza Village with performances that will be interpreted in a contemporary style, bringing guests even closer to the opera.

About Fidenza Village 

Fidenza Village is one of the Collection of Villages in Europe and China created and operated by Value Retail, which include the UK's celebrated Bicester Village. Fidenza Village is located just 60 minutes from bothMilan and Bologna, and offersItaly's leading luxury outlet shopping experience. At Fidenza Village you can find the world finest luxury boutiques of fashion and homewear all in one place with a unique selection of Italian and international brands, offering savings of up to 70% on the recommended retail price, seven days a week and all year round. Missoni, ClassRoberto Cavalli and Vivienne Westwood are just a few of the international brands present, as well as boutiques of Italian designers including Furla, Simonetta and Diesel. Services offered by the Village include the Shopping Express® coach service from Milan, a Tourist Information Centre, hands free shopping, left luggage, luxury transfer and personal shopper on reservation. With a selection of restaurants, delicatessen and café, the Village has become a destination for visitors seeking a superior shopping experience and an enjoyable day out. To find out more, please visit FidenzaVillage.com



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Common, Jennifer Hudson, Selena Gomez, Magic Johnson and The Band Perry Inspire Young People to Change the World at We Day Illinois on April 30

Common, Jennifer Hudson, Selena Gomez, Magic Johnson and The Band Perry Inspire Young People to Change the World at We Day Illinois on April 30

CHICAGO, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Through Allstate's support, the world's largest youth empowerment event of its kind, We Day, comes to Illinois for the first time today. The event brings together renowned talent Jennifer Hudson (We Day national co-chair), Common (We Day Illinois co-chair), Selena Gomez, Tyrese Gibson, The Band Perry, Colbie Caillat, Martin Sheen and others to inspire 15,000 students across the state to become leaders and global citizens. The all-day event will be hosted at the Allstate Arena.

Photos from the event will be available at http://www.weday.com/illinois-electronic-press-kit by 4 p.m. CST today.

This year alone, 200,000 young people will come together at We Day events in 14 cities across North America and the UK to take part in this unprecedented educational initiative. You can't buy a ticket to We Day. Young people earn them by taking action on one local cause and one global cause of their choice. More than a one-day event, We Day is connected to the year-long We Act program, which provides educational resources to help young people turn the day's inspiration into sustained action. Together, We Day and We Act form a blueprint for building the next generation of global citizens.

We Day Illinois is free to all the students and educators in attendance through the support of sponsors led by Allstate. Students across Illinois have spent months volunteering on issues ranging from bullying, homelessness and the environment to inner-city violence, which earned them their tickets to this event. We Day provides a platform for youth to learn more about today's most pressing social issues and to be inspired to take further action on causes they care about.

Joining the star-studded lineup will be motivational speakers and performers including international activitists and We Day co-founders, Craig and Marc Kielburger. We Day Illinois event co-chairs Allstate chairman and CEO Tom Wilson, and award-winning hip-hop artist, actor and founder of the Common Ground Foundation, Common, will also take the stage.

"We support empowering our youth to do good things in their communities," said Tom Wilson, chairman and CEO of Allstate. "Not only do they see the direct benefit of their work, they build the character, confidence and leadership skills necessary to achieve greater success in life. We brought We Day to Illinois to celebrate those who are a Force For Good. Our goal is to help these kids believe in themselves and feel the power of their collective voices," concluded Wilson.

"We Day is about inspiring and motivating youth to become leaders, in their local communities and in their global communities - by celebrating their work and encouraging them to take action," said Common, award-winning hip-hop artist, actor, founder of the Common Ground Foundation and co-chair of We Day Illinois. "I'm proud to be part of an event that makes a difference in the lives of others and honored that I get to support this movement in my hometown of Chicago."

"All of the students here have spent the last year earning their tickets," said We Day co-founder Craig Kielburger. "We Day is a celebration of service but the real work starts when these young people go back to their classrooms and communities, empowered to make a difference. Over 2,000 schools and groups across the United States are involved in our We Act program and these youth have been able to achieve remarkable change. Last year, over 31,000 students went silent for a total of over 198,000 hours to stand up for children in developing communities who are silenced by poverty and exploitation and over 460 schools collected over 440,670 pounds of food for local food banks."

The full lineup of acts taking the stage at We Day Illinois include: Common, Jennifer Hudson, Selena Gomez, Martin Sheen, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, The Band Perry, Colbie Caillat, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Rico and Raini Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Hannah Simone, Marlee Matlin, Lt. Colonel Eileen Collins, Kweku Mandela, Dennis Haysbert, Tom Wilson, Craig and Marc Kielburger and Spencer West. Hi-res photos and bios are available here for download.

Joining them will be Ashley Rose Murphy, a 17-year-old HIV positive youth activist and motivational speaker, Mustafa The Poet, an 18-year-old poet, writer, actor and emcee, Ezra Frech, a nine-year-old athlete and motivational speaker and Ally Del Monte, a 16-year-old singer, songwriter, blogger and activist.

We Day is the movement of our time - a movement of young people leading local and global change. We Day celebrates and inspires this generation's shift from me to we - towards acting with intention, leading with compassion, and belief in the power of community. We Day and We Act are cause inclusive, empowering young people to find their passion and to create the change they want to see.

Moments from We Day Illinois will be captured in the first-ever U.S. national broadcast airing commercial free on Aug. 21, 2015 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Stay connected to We Day through the following social networking channels:


-- Facebook: www.facebook.com/weday
-- Twitter: @weday @craigkielburger
-- #WeDay
-- Visit: www.weday.com
About We Day
www.weday.com

For more information, please contact:

Alison Clarke

Associate Director

PR & Publicity

416-706-3652
alison.clarke@freethechildren.com



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BARC India: World's Largest and Future Ready Television Audience Measurement Service Now launched in India

BARC India: World's Largest and Future Ready Television Audience Measurement Service Now launched in India

MUMBAI, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

The wait is over.

It's a momentous day in the history of Indian television that will change how content consumption will be monitored and measured. The wait for the Industry is over, as BARC India rolls out its first set of data.

Today, is indeed a day to celebrate for the shareholder apex bodies - IBF, AAAI and ISA - to launch in 2 years what countries across the world would have taken at least 5-6 years.

Initially, BARC India will be releasing data for 1 lakh+ C&S markets with a sample size of 10,760 households. BARC India will actually monitor 12,000 sample households, using a stratified random sampling technique. This will go up to 20,000 reporting homes, with addition of the less than 1 lakh markets to represent "What India Watches".

With over 300 Channels being watermarked with this world's leading technology for measurement, BARC India relies heavily on the technology backbone.

NCCS or the new SEC system will now be the new standard, to enable smarter decision making processes. Both content planners and advertisers will find the new NCCS to be more objective as it captures the affluence parameters of a household.

Security and Vigilance is another priority for BARC India. BARC India uses as many as 28 partners across key processes within the larger framework of meter management, panel management, DQA, IT security, playout monitoring etc. Information integrity is ensured through 'the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing' principle.

For BARC India, the journey has just started as we usher in a whole new era of intelligence and analytics.

Highlights as Follows: 

* Star Plus is leading Hindi GEC channel of the country (HSM)  * Zee emerges strong in Regional channels like Telugu and Marathi  * Aaj Tak is the leader in Hindi news (HSM)  * Times Now leads in English news category (All India)  * IPL days put Sony Max in strong position  * Sun TV is a dominant leader in Tamil Nadu market  * ETV Kannada is the market leader in Kannada market  * Nick is the market leader in Kids category (All India)  * Zee TV HD has the highest Time Spent followed by Sony Six HD & Colors HD across HSM.  * Discovery is the leader in the infotainment category (All India)  About BARC India 

Visit: http://www.barcindia.co.in <http://www.barcindia.co.in/>

Twitter:@BARCIndia <https://twitter.com/barcindia>

Media Contacts:partho.dasgupta@barcindia.co.in <mailto:partho.dasgupta@barcindia.co.in>jagdeep.dighe@barcindia.co.in <mailto:jagdeep.dighe@barcindia.co.in>



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ZERO Partners with Nashville Recording Artist to Raise Prostate Cancer Awareness

ZERO Partners with Nashville Recording Artist to Raise Prostate Cancer Awareness

Former American Idol Contestant to Perform at ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walks Across the Nation

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer is joining forces with Nashville recording artist and former American Idol contestant Jimmy Charles to raise awareness about prostate cancer, a disease that affects one in seven American men. Charles recently penned the hit Superman in honor of prostate cancer patients and survivors, and will perform the song at ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walks across the nation in 2015 in addition to serving as a spokesman for the organization.

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"We are honored to work with a talented rising country music star to elevate the cause and help make ending prostate cancer a national priority," said ZERO CEO Jamie Bearse. "Superman is the perfect anthem for men and families fighting prostate cancer and we're excited to share the song and Jimmy's talent with the Run/Walk community across the nation."

Charles, a Baltimore native, connected with a prostate cancer patient at Chesapeake Urology, one of ZERO's Run/Walk partners. After spending time together and learning about the struggles that men and families face when fighting cancer, Charles was inspired to pen the song Superman, which he performed at the 2014 ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk - Baltimore. During the time he was recording the song, Charles unexpectedly lost his own father.

"It feels good to be able to provide comfort to families facing cancer through my gift of music," said Charles. "Recording the song helped me deal with the loss of my dad, knowing that I could help other families that were suffering."

Charles will perform live at ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walks in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Cincinnati, San Antonio, and St. Louis. To learn more about Jimmy Charles, visit www.zerocancer.org/jimmy-charles. To find a ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk near you, visit www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org.

About ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer
ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer is a national nonprofit organization with the mission to end prostate cancer. As a leader in the fight against prostate cancer, ZERO advances research, encourages action, and provides education and support to men and their families. ZERO's premier programs include the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk, the largest men's health event series in America. We are a 501c3 charity recognized with four stars by Charity Navigator, a Better Business Bureau member, and 98 cents of every dollar donated goes to research and programs. For more information, visit www.zerocancer.org.

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Take A 'Selfie' At Krystal® For Chance To Win VIP Tickets To The BET Experience

Take A 'Selfie' At Krystal® For Chance To Win VIP Tickets To The BET Experience

Diners are encouraged to take a picture with a Krystal® Coke® Beverage

ATLANTA, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Krystal Company(®), famous for its iconic square burgers, is asking its diners to put their selfie taking skills to good use. This spring guests are encouraged to take a 'selfie' of themselves enjoying a Krystal Coca-Cola(®) beverage and they can enter to win a VIP trip to the BET Experience!

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"The BET Experience is such an amazing intersection of music and entertainment featuring some of the best acts in the country," said Alice Crowder, Vice President, Marketing, The Krystal Company®. "Krystal is thrilled to partner with BET and Coke(®) for this impressive weekend-long event."

To enter the contest, Krystal diners are asked to snap a 'selfie' holding a Krystal Coca-Cola(® )drink at a participating Krystal restaurant. Then, they are encouraged to share the image on Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter using #KrystalBETsweeps to be entered to win a trip to the BET Experience in Los Angeles.

The BET Experience is a three-day, jam-packed entertainment festival featuring some of music's best performers. Taking place over the weekend of June 25-28 in L.A., it will feature concerts, a comedy show, a celebrity basketball game, BET Grammy(®) museum and much more.

The selfie contest runs from April 27 to May 27. For more information and official rules visit www.krystal.com

About The Krystal Company(®)

Founded in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1932, The Krystal Company(®) is the oldest quick service restaurant chain in the South. More than 80 years later, its hamburgers are still served fresh, hot off the grill on the iconic square bun at more than 350 restaurants in 11 states. Krystal's Atlanta-based Restaurant Support Center serves a team of 6,000 employees. For more information, visit http://www.Krystal.com or http://www.facebook.com/Krystal or follow the brand on Twitter and Instagram @Krystal.

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Leading Cable, Satco and Telco Operators deploy Allant Advanced TV Advertising solutions

Leading Cable, Satco and Telco Operators deploy Allant Advanced TV Advertising solutions

Advanced Advertising pioneer enables cross-platform audience segmentation solutions with the industry's leading Pay TV providers

CHICAGO, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading MVPDs partner with advanced TV advertising pioneer Allant to enable independent cross-platform audience management, segmentation and measurement. Allant's Audience Interconnect(®) platform opens the door for top-tier cable, satellite and telco operators and others to a world of more granular data that puts brands directly in front of their target audiences.

These partnerships are instrumental in moving the industry to audience-based ad standards, which can be applied universally across linear, VOD and online, including national, local and household addressable executions.

"Cross-platform audience segments are the new currency," said Allant's Eric Schmitt, executive vice president of TV and media. "The Audience Interconnect makes it seamless for TV ad sellers and buyers to transact against precise audience segments while delivering precise post-campaign measurement. Allant's standard audience segments enable scalable media buys against a true target audience and reinforce the value of premium TV advertising."

The Allant Audience Interconnect is a cloud-based software-as-a-service data and analytics platform for audience segment definition, campaign planning, addressable execution, and post-campaign measurement. The Audience Interconnect is privacy-safe and designed from the ground up for cross-platform audience-based advertising.

Allant's MVPD customers have used the Audience Interconnect platform to execute targeted and measurable cross-platform campaigns for leading advertisers in categories including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, theatrical, tune-in, telecommunications and political.

The Audience Interconnect is built on privacy-safe data processing, scales to manage audiences of 100MM+ households, and process petabytes of set-top-box, VOD and online ad impression data. Allant technology powers the largest clickstream repositories in the industry.

Additional data points


-- Allant is the only advanced TV provider offering unified sell- and
buy-side audience-based solutions for audience-based, premium video
advertising.
-- Allant's unique independent third-party approach to segmentation and
measurement leverages a best-of-breed library of third-party data
sources.
-- Allant's solutions are built cross-platform from the ground up to enable
linear, VOD and online premium ad campaigns across MVPDs.
Connect with us on Twitter:@theallantgroup

Connect with us on LinkedIn:The Allant Group

Media Contact:

Kevin Sisler

563-513-1410
kevin.sisler@kemperlesnik.com



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Dunkin' Donuts Sweepstakes Offers Chance to Win New York Trip for Exclusive Mana Performance

Dunkin' Donuts Sweepstakes Offers Chance to Win New York Trip for Exclusive Mana Performance

One winner will attend La Musica En Privado concert with Spanish language music legends Mana

CANTON, Mass., April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- America Runs - and rocks - on Dunkin', as Dunkin' Donuts announces a special sweepstakes offering the chance to win an all-expense paid trip for two to New York to attend an exclusive performance by Mana, one of the most successful Spanish-language rock bands of all time. Mana's performance, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on May 11, is part of the La Musica En Privado concert series, for which Dunkin' Donuts is the presenting sponsor.

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To enter the sweepstakes, fans can visit http://lamusicaenprivado.com now to May 1. The grand prize includes airfare for the winner and a guest, hotel and transportation accommodations. No purchase necessary, must be 21+ to enter. Void where prohibited.

Dunkin' Donuts has partnered with AIRE Radio Networks, a division of Spanish Broadcasting System (Nasdaq: SBSA) to present La Musica En Privado, a unique concert series featuring captivating performances from some of the world's most renowned Latino music stars in private and intimate settings. The series includes four exclusive concerts throughout 2015, featuring some of today's most popular Spanish language artists. The first La Musica En Privado concert was held in March in Miami, headlined by Luis Fonsi and Jencarlos Canela. Fans across the world can enjoy the shows across the AIRE Radio Network, online and via the AIRE La Musica mobile app.

Additionally, Dunkin' Donuts is partnering with Universal Music and Juan Luis Guerra to license Ojala Que Lluva Cafe. This song will be integrated into a Dunkin' Donuts radio commercial that will run on the SBS/AIRE Radio Networks, supporting the music program and Dunkin' Donuts' coffee leadership.

"We are proud to partner with AIRE Radio Networks and Spanish Broadcasting System to present La Musica En Privado. The first event in this series was a great success, and we are thrilled to offer our sweepstakes to give one lucky fan a special chance to attend the next concert with Spanish language music legends Mana," said Xavier Turpin, Director of Multicultural Marketing for Dunkin' Donuts. "As we continue to increase our focus on serving and marketing to the growing and important Hispanic community, this partnership is a wonderful example of our commitment to develop fun and unique ways to celebrate our fans and thank them for their loyalty."

To learn more about Dunkin' Donuts, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DunkinDonuts) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/DunkinDonuts).

About Dunkin' Donuts

Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin' Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for nine years running. The company has more than 11,300 restaurants in 36 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts is part of the Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

Contact:
Heather McIntyre
Dunkin' Brands
781-737-5200
Heather.McIntyre@dunkinbrands.com

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Volvo Cars and Artist & Producer Avicii Feeling Good About the Future

Volvo Cars and Artist & Producer Avicii Feeling Good About the Future

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --



Collaboration sees the Swedish partners embark on 'A New Beginning'




- New Volvo Cars Brand Campaign features Swedish artist & producer Avicii
- Rework of classic Nina Simone song Feeling Good
- Campaign celebrates the rebirth and renewal of the Volvo Cars brand


Volvo Cars and Swedish artist & producer Avicii announce a creative cooperation to
celebrate their Swedish roots with a new recording and music video, due for global release
on May 8th. The collaboration will form the basis for a global brand campaign entitled 'A
New Beginning'.



To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:



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Stockholm-born Avicii, 25, has made a huge impact in the world of music in recent
years, and is renowned for being one of the world's top DJs, remixers and record
producers. With a shared Swedish heritage, Volvo Cars and Avicii are now both entering a
new phase in their existence.



"The Volvo Cars brand is on the ascendant, just as Avicii is, with a growing global
audience. We thought there would be no better way to celebrate our heritage and passion
for life than to work together to produce something special that reflects who we are and
what matters to us," said Alain Visser, Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing & Customer
Service at Volvo Car Group.



The song chosen for the collaboration, Feeling Good, a classic track recorded by Nina
Simone 50 years ago, has been given new life with Avicii's production. He has added new
vocals, infectious beats and the catchy melodic treatment that has thrilled millions of
jubilant fans at festivals and clubs around the world.



"I've loved the song for a long time. It's one of the best songs ever written. It's
just timeless to me. I've been a big fan of Nina Simone, Etta James and that kind of sound
for a very long time. So when I found out that was the song that Volvo Cars wanted in the
music video I was really excited and happy to do something with it. I wanted to create
something new, and at the same time stay true to the original," said Avicii.



The beautifully shot video for Feeling Good was filmed in Stockholm and locations
personal to Avicii such as Osterlen in Sweden, where he and his family spent their summer
vacations. Avicii and his team had full creative sign off on the final video and created
and approved the storyline together with Volvo.



"It was important to me that if we did something together it would be new and unique,
that it was a longer term global cooperation from both sides and that it would completely
align with our brands in both a credible and creative way. Everything you see in the video
is true to the Avicii brand. Volvo Cars' lead tagline is 'A New Beginning' and that is a
theme we share with Volvo," said Ash Pournouri, founder of At Night Management, whose
vision and creative guidance brought Avicii to worldwide acclaim.



The Volvo Cars brand has earned a well-deserved reputation for safety, environmental
care and quality since the company was founded in 1927. In recent years the company has
begun an important brand transformation process building on these important values. The
result is a fresh look at what a luxury car maker can offer its customers: a uniquely
tailored car experience that actively enhances life as well as protecting it.



"As we embark on the most exciting product launch plan in the history of our company,
we thought this is the perfect moment to launch a brand campaign focussing on the essence
and uniqueness of the brand. This initiative forms part of our new Volvo Way marketing
strategy which we announced recently.



This is why the campaign is called 'A New Beginning'. It's about celebrating who we
are and who we aspire to be. It's about people making the most of their lives," added
Alain Visser.



The new campaign will be closely followed by focused PR and marketing campaign around
the Volvo XC90.



Volvo Car Group in 2014



For the 2014 financial year, Volvo Car Group recorded an operating profit of 2,252
MSEK (1,919 MSEK in 2013). Revenue over the period amounted to 129,959 MSEK (122,245
MSEK). For the full year 2014, global sales reached a record 465,866 cars, an increase of
8.9 per cent versus 2013. The record sales and operating profit cleared the way for Volvo
Car Group to continue investing in its global transformation plan.



About Volvo Car Group



Volvo has been in operation since 1927. Today, Volvo Cars is one of the most
well-known and respected car brands in the world with sales of 465,866 in 2014 in about
100 countries. Volvo Cars has been under the ownership of the Zhejiang Geely Holding
(Geely Holding) of China since 2010. It formed part of the Swedish Volvo Group until 1999,
when the company was bought by Ford Motor Company of the US. In 2010, Volvo Cars was
acquired by Geely Holding.As of December 2014, Volvo Cars had over 25,000 employees
worldwide. Volvo Cars head office, product development, marketing and administration
functions are mainly located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Cars head office for China is
located in Shanghai. The company's main car production plants are located in Gothenburg
(Sweden), Ghent (Belgium) and Chengdu (China), while engines are manufactured in Skovde
(Sweden) and Zhangjiakou (China) and body components in Olofstrom (Sweden).



The descriptions and data contained in this press material (release) apply to the
international model range of Volvo Car Corporation. Specifications may vary from country
to country and change without notice.




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Media Relations Manager
Corporate Communications
Volvo Car Corporation
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Goteborg
Sweden

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Golden Globe winner Bruce Davison set by director Kenneth Mader for "Displacement"

Golden Globe winner Bruce Davison set by director Kenneth Mader for "Displacement"

Reteams with fellow Golden Globe winner Susan Blakely

LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Golden Globe winner actor Bruce Davison has been signed by director-writer Kenneth Mader to star opposite fellow Golden Globe winner Susan Blakely, in the time-travel-thriller, "Displacement," an independent feature also starring Sarah Douglas ("Superman" 1 & 2), Christopher Backus ("Deliverance Creek") and Courtney Hope ("Prowl"). Davison and Blakely last appeared together in the critically acclaimed film, "Hate Crime."

Davison, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the film, "Longtime Companion," portrays a physics professor who tries to correct a deadly quantum time anomaly before disaster strikes. Mader, who is also producing the film under his own company Maderfilms, will resume shooting on location in May. For more information visit http://www.displacementthemovie.com.

Maderfilms (818)632-3462

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Spouse of Veteran Directs Military Family Documentary While Time Stands Still On Sale May 8th in Celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Spouse of Veteran Directs Military Family Documentary While Time Stands Still On Sale May 8th in Celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Honors Sacrifice and Resilience of Military Families

LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --For the past eight years, Iraq War Veteran Spouse and filmmaker Elena Miliaresis has had one mission: to tell the story of America's military families. On May 8(th), in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Smiling Sun Productions will release her documentary While Time Stands Still on DVD via MilitaryFamilyDocumentary.com. A film about love, courage, and sacrifice, While Time Stands Still reveals the untold perspective of what it is like to be a family during wartime, and what it takes to recover and reintegrate afterwards.

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With the honesty and intimacy of a home movie, Miliaresis shares her own experience as she follows Brandi Albritton and Denneny Cochran, two military wives before, during, and after their husbands' combat deployments. Miliaresis turns the camera on families showing what it takes to survive on the home front while the bullets fly in the warzone.

"I felt broken. I could barely get the baby her bottle. The boys were being loud, and I just wanted them to stop. I started thinking horrible thoughts that I don't normally think of like hurting my children and hurting myself," confesses Brandi returning from the crisis center during her third deployment.

The mental health issues of family Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Postpartum Depression, and increased suicidal tendencies are so rarely publicly discussed that family members fail to recognize their condition and fall victim to their circumstance.

With nearly one hundred interviews, While Time Stands Still tracks the effect of war on Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, National Guard, and Reserve spouses, mothers, fathers, and children over the course of five years. This unprecedented investigation not only exposes the trauma inflicted on families, but also shows the grit and perseverance it takes to heal from these wounds of war.

The journey to healing can be a long one, yet, as the families in While Time Stands Still demonstrate, the power of the human spirit can transform in the darkest of times into hope and light.

About Elena Miliaresis

Prior to creating the documentary While Time Stands Still, Elena Miliaresis was a producer at ABC News, and E! Entertainment TV. She is the spouse of an Iraq War Veteran who deployed with the Marine Corps out of Los Angeles, CA. For more information and to buy DVDs, visit www.MilitaryFamilyDocumentary.com.

About Smiling Sun Productions

Smiling Sun Productions is a production company dedicated to creating media that inspires healing and positive change.

Contact:
Elena Miliaresis
Smiling Sun Productions
12450 Magnolia Blvd; #4831
Los Angeles, CA 91607
Phone: 323-815-7771
Email
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Live Nation Announces May 5, 2015 As First-Ever National Concert Day

Live Nation Announces May 5, 2015 As First-Ever National Concert Day

CELEBRATES THE SUMMER CONCERT SEASON WITH 2015 SUMMER SPOTLIGHT EVENT PRESENTED BY HILTON

SPECIAL LIVE CONCERT & MEDIA EVENT TO BE HELD IN NEW YORK CITY ON MAY 5, 2015 FEATURING KID ROCK, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, BILLY CORGAN OF THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, WIZ KHALIFA, BRANDON BOYD & MIKE EINZIGER OF INCUBUS, RAE SREMMURD, TINASHE, KIP MOORE, MICK JONES OF FOREIGNER, METRIC, JASON WADE & BRYCE SODERBERG OF LIFEHOUSE AND HOSTED BY HODA KOTB OF THE TODAY SHOW

#SUMMERTOURS15

NEW YORK, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2015 summer concert season is here and some of your favorite music artists are hitting the road to perform their biggest hits for you... LIVE! To celebrate the greatest summer of live music ever, Live Nation announced today that May 5, 2015 will be the first ever National Concert Day - a day to recognize not only fans but also music artists, live music industry leaders, tour managers and their teams as well as all the hard working employees at venues across the country that work tirelessly to produce the incredible music experiences that will be seen this summer. As part of the celebration, Live Nation will host the 2015 Summer Spotlightpresented by Hilton - a massive live concert and media event on May 5 at New York City's famed concert hall, Irving Plaza, featuring performances by Kid Rock and Florida Georgia Line and special appearances by some of this summer's hottest touring artists including Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, Brandon Boyd & Mike Einziger of Incubus, Jason Wade & Bryce Soderberg of Lifehouse, Kip Moore, Metric, Mick Jones of Foreigner, Rae Sremmurd, Tinashe and Wiz Khalifa along with host of the event, Hoda Kotb of The TODAY Show.

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A global leader in entertainment, Live Nation will bring fans worldwide yet another epic summer packed with incredible music from nearly 60 of the biggest stars including U2, Madonna, Foo Fighters, Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, The Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn Manson, Slipknot, Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire, Imagine Dragons, Ariana Grande, One Direction, Meghan Trainor, Kelly Clarkson, Idina Menzel, Josh Groban, Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj, J. Cole and Bette Midler to name just a few. Fans will be able to experience even more artists at one of Live Nation's nearly 30 summer festivals including EDC Vegas (Insomniac), HARD Summer (HARD Events), Sasquatch! Festival, Squamish Valley Music Festival, Big Guava, the first-ever FarmBorough, the Budweiser Made In America Festival and more.

Official sponsors of Live Nation's 2015 Summer Spotlight include Hilton, Malibu Rum, Citi and Pepsi. Hilton has teamed up with Live Nation to offer its guests once-in-a-lifetime experiences with some of the biggest names in music through Hilton@Play - a movement designed to inspire guests to stop, take a hard-earned vacation and reclaim playtime. Malibu is ensuring the Best Summer Ever by bringing a custom-built Malibu Rum Beach House to select festivals and concerts where fans will enjoy live music and specialty cocktails; additional details can be found at www.malibubestsummerever.com. Citi is the official credit card of Live Nation, offering Citi cardmembers access to preferred tickets for select tours throughout the summer through Citi's Private Pass Program; details at www.citiprivatepass.com. Pepsi's "Out of the Blue" platform delivers on uniting fans around unbelievable, once-in-a-lifetime music experiences that they can only get from Pepsi; bringing them closer to the artists they love at the biggest Live Nation music events across the country this summer.

Live Nation operates leading live music venues across the country including Nikon at Jones Beach Theater (New York), Gexa Energy Pavilion (Dallas), The Gorge Amphitheatre (Seattle) as well as the brand new Ascend Amphitheater (Nashville) opening this summer and the recently re-opened Bayfront Park Amphitheater (Miami). These venues offer the best amenities in live entertainment. Now, 34 Live Nation venues across the country will not only be known for offering the hottest entertainment in the coolest outdoor venues in the country, but they will have amazing food and beverage to elevate the music lovers experience in 2015. This year's menu reflects the unparalleled variety of culinary choices and includes specialty dishes crafted by celebrity chef Guy Fieri, along with our own chef rock stars. Dishes you have to make sure to taste are: the new Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Gourmet Chicken Sausages, Black Bean Vegetable Burger and the Vegetarian Nachos. The in-seat menus now feature hand-crafted sandwiches and wraps, roasted vegetable quesadillas and more to name a few. Our commitment to serving Humanely Raised proteins and locally harvested produce is unprecedented in the sports and entertainment industry, as fans will be able to experience the freshest food possible in general concessions and all VIP areas.

Summertime is what music memories are made of. From experiencing live music under the stars at an outdoor amphitheater with the family, taking your best friends to see world class artists perform at arenas around the country or heading out on a road trip to one of the many music festivals featuring dozens of artists on the line-up, summer 2015 will bring millions of music fans together. From Country, Indie & Alternative Music, Classic Rock, Rock, Metal, Hip-Hop, Electronic Music, Comedy and Pop - there will be something for everyone.

LIVE NATION'S 2015 SUMMER TOURS AND FESTIVALS

For tickets and more information, visit www.livenation.com

2015 SUMMER TOURS


5 Seconds of Summer

atl-J

Ariana Grande

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Bette Midler

Boys of Zummer: Fall Out Boy & Wiz Khalifa

Brad Paisley

Bryan Adams

Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire

Counting Crows

Darius Rucker

Dave Matthews Band

Def Leppard

Dierks Bentley

Drake

Fifth Harmony

Flogging Molly and Gogol Bordello

Florida Georgia Line

Foo Fighters

G.E.M.

Go HARD Tour

Idina Menzel

Imagine Dragons

Incubus and Deftones

J Cole

Jason Aldean

Joe Bonamassa

Josh Groban

Kelly Clarkson with Pentatonix

Kevin Hart

Kid Rock with Foreigner

Lady Antebellum

Lana Del Rey

Lewis Black

Luke Bryan

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival

Meghan Trainor

Motley Crue with Alice Cooper

Neil Diamond

Nickelback with Lifehouse

Nicki Minaj special guests Meek Mill, Rae Sremmurd, Tinashe & Dej Loaf

New Kids on the Block with TLC & Nelly

One Direction

OneRepublic

Outcry Tour

Paramore

Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions

Rascal Flatts

Ricky Martin

Rise Against

Slipknot

Sublime with Rome

The Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson

Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional

Tim McGraw

Toby Keith

Train

Van Halen

Vans Warped Tour

Zac Brown Band
SUMMER 2015 FESTIVALS


Austin City Limits

Beyond Wonderland Southern California

Big Guava Music Festival

Blaze N Glory

Budweiser Made In America

Delaware Junction Festival

Digital Dreams

Downtown Hoedown

EDC Las Vegas

EDC New York

FarmBorough Festival

Faster Horses Festival

Field Trip

Fvded In The Park

HARD Summer

Jamboree In The Hills

Knotfest

Music Midtown

Nocturnal Wonderland

Paradiso Festival

Peach Music Festival

Route 91 Harvest Festival

Sasquatch! Festival

Squamish Valley Music Festival

Watershed Festival

Windy City LakeShake Festival
About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

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Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart and More to Appear on "Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited"

Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart and More to Appear on "Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited"

Country music royalty team up on album release on May 12 to honor "Big Bang of Country Music" in Bristol, VA/TN

BRISTOL, VA/Tenn., April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Birthplace of Country Music is pleased to announce that the "Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited"album will be released on Tuesday, May 12, 2015.

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Celebrating the impact that the 1927 Bristol Sessions had on the country music industry, "Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited" features re-creations of the original Bristol Sessions recordings by country music stars including, Ashley & Shannon Campbell, Ashley Monroe, Brad Paisley, Carl Jackson, Corbin Hayslett, Dolly Parton, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Emmylou Harris, Jesse McReynolds, Keb´ Mo´, Larry Cordle & The Virginia Luthiers, Marty Stuart, Sheryl Crow, Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers, The Chuck Wagon Gang, The Church Sisters, The Shotgun Rubies, and Vince Gill. The recording project also includes narration of the 1927 Bristol Sessions history by famed Opry host Eddie Stubbs.

Also known as the "Big Bang of Country Music," the legendary recordings by Ralph Peer took country music to a new level and produced pioneers of the genre, such as Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family. Johnny Cash referred to this event as "the single most important event in the history of country music."

The idea to recreate the 1927 Bristol Sessions had been discussed within the Birthplace of Country Music organization for years, but the serendipitous connection between board member John Rainero, veteran songwriter Rusty Morrell and Grammy-winning producer Carl Jackson helped bring "Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited" to life. With support from the Virginia Tourism Corporation, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Bristol Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Birthplace of Country Music, the album was created and produced throughout 2014 and early 2015.

"My friend Rusty Morrell approached me to produce a project honoring the original 1927 Bristol Sessions," Jackson said. "He was aware and fond of a couple of other multi-artist 'tribute' projects I had produced and felt I was the guy who could bring his vision to life. In my opinion, the importance of those 1927 recordings cannot be overstated, and I am truly honored that Rusty asked me to shine a new light on some of those classic works."

The Smithsonian Institution-affiliated Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, Virginia is dedicated to preserve the legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and their lasting influence on American popular music. The museum is part of The Crooked Road, the tie that binds Southwest Virginia's music heritage to a rich history. The Crooked Road spans more than 300 miles, showcasing the land and its people inspired legends like the Carter family, the Stoneman family, Dr. Ralph Stanley and Johnny Cash. Its authentic culture continues to inspire musicians today.

"Orthophonic Joy" is a modern take on the authentic, legendary music birthed in the foothills of the majestic mountains across Southwest Virginia and Tennessee. Three key partners on this project include the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Virginia Tourism Corporation, and the Bristol Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The album is currently available for pre-orders through Amazon and iTunes. The album will also be available for purchase at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum on May 12, 2015.

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Helen Hunt Stands with Surfrider for Clean Water

Helen Hunt Stands with Surfrider for Clean Water

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Surfrider Foundation, the largest non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the world's ocean, waves and beaches, unveils a new public service announcement today with Academy Award winning actress, screenwriter and director, Helen Hunt (view PSA here).

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Hunt has a very personal connection to the ocean and our coasts. This is what inspired her to write, produce and star in her newest film, "Ride," where she is thrust into a sea of change and self-discovery, finding solace in surfing. She aims to increase awareness about the importance of protecting the nation's waters in a new public service announcement for the Surfrider Foundation. The film premieres in theaters and will be available for download on May 1. A portion of ticket sales from "Ride" will go to the Foundation. View the movie trailer, purchase tickets or download the movie at Surfrider.org/RIDE.

"My father has been surfing in Santa Monica all of his life. I grew up playing in that ocean and now my daughter plays in that same water," says Helen Hunt. "I count on the Surfrider Foundation to make sure that the water is clean and safe for her and future generations.

Every year, there are more than 20,000 beach closures and swim advisories issued to protect public health at the beach. Exposure to polluted water can cause skin rashes and infections, flu-like symptoms, and gastro-intestinal illnesses such as diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

With the impacts and threats are very real, Surfrider identifies water quality issues and the sources of ocean pollution in order to address, advocate and prevent pollution. Right now, Surfrider is asking the public to support the Environmental Protection Agency in their efforts to restore Clean Water Act protections for small streams and wetlands, because clean water at the beach starts with healthy waters upstream. Learn more about Surfrider's Clean Water Initiative at Surfrider.org.

View the 60-second spot and request a copy to air locally and nationally at Surfrider.org/PSA.

About Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world's ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains more than 250,000 supporters, activists and members worldwide. For more information on the Surfrider Foundation, visit Surfrider.org.

Global Headquarters
P.O. Box 6010
San Clemente, CA
USA 92674-6010
Phone: (949) 492 8170
Fax: (949) 492 8142
Email: info@surfrider.org
www.surfrider.org

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Mystery Writers of America Announces the 2015 Edgar Award Winners

Mystery Writers of America Announces the 2015 Edgar Award Winners

NEW YORK, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mystery Writers of America is proud to announce the winners of the 2015 Edgar Allan Poe Awards, honoring the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and television published or produced in 2014. The Edgar® Awards were presented to the winners at our 69(th) Gala Banquet, April 29, 2015 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York City.

BEST NOVEL

Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King (Simon & Schuster - Scribner)

BEST FIRST NOVEL BY AN AMERICAN AUTHOR

Dry Bones in the Valley by Tom Bouman (W.W. Norton)

BEST PAPERBACK ORIGINAL

The Secret History of Las Vegas by Chris Abani (Penguin Random House - Penguin Books)

BEST FACT CRIME

Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood
by William J. Mann (HarperCollins Publishers - Harper)

BEST CRITICAL/BIOGRAPHICAL

Poe-Land: The Hallowed Haunts of Edgar Allan Poe
by J.W. Ocker (W.W. Norton - Countryman Press)

BEST SHORT STORY

"What Do You Do?" - Rogues by Gillian Flynn
(Penguin Random House Publishing - Bantam Books)


BEST JUVENILE

Greenglass House by Kate Milford
(Clarion Books - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers)

BEST YOUNG ADULT

The Art of Secrets by James Klise (Algonquin Young Readers)

BEST TELEVISION EPISODE TELEPLAY

"Episode 1" - Happy Valley, Teleplay by Sally Wainwright (Netflix)

ROBERT L. FISH MEMORIAL AWARD

"Getaway Girl" - Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine By Zoë Z. Dean (Dell Magazines)

GRAND MASTER

Lois Duncan
James Ellroy

RAVEN AWARDS

Ruth & Jon Jordan, Crimespree Magazine
Kathryn Kennison, Magna Cum Murder

ELLERY QUEEN AWARD

Charles Ardai, Editor & Founder, Hard Case Crime

THE SIMON & SCHUSTER - MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD
(Presented at MWA's Agents & Editors Party on Tuesday, April 28, 2015)

The Stranger You Know by Jane Casey (Minotaur Books)

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Vevo Announces Erik Huggers As President And CEO

Vevo Announces Erik Huggers As President And CEO







NEW YORK, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Vevo, the world's leading music video entertainment platform, announced today that Erik Huggers has been named president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Huggers, a leading digital media executive who has led the creation of digital video platforms and services at Verizon, Intel and BBC, will build upon Vevo's global footprint as the most visited destination for music videos. He will focus on innovating across product, programming and branding and further developing relationships with audiences and brand partners.

In a statement, Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, on behalf of the Vevo ownership group, said, "We are enormously excited about the future of Vevo under Erik's leadership. We are committed to continued support and investment in the long term success of the company. Vevo has developed into the world's music video leader that reaches music fans on all devices. With a proven track record of innovation, Erik has the perfect skillset to grow the Vevo business."

Erik Huggers said, "I am truly grateful to Vevo's owners for this incredible opportunity. The Vevo team has built the leading video service that has been embraced by passionate music fans around the world. I believe there is great potential in accelerating innovation to delight audiences with new product features and premium content. This is an exciting new chapter for myself and Vevo."

Most recently, Huggers was a Senior Vice President at Verizon Communications Inc., where he was also President of the company's recently acquired OnCue business. Huggers developed OnCue at Intel, where he was President of the company's media division from 2011 to 2014. Prior to joining Intel, Huggers was an executive board member responsible for the BBC's Future Media & Technology division, where he launched BBC iPlayer, one of the first premium online video services. Before the BBC, Huggers held senior roles at Microsoft Corp. and at Endemol Entertainment.

Delivering nearly 100 billion streams across its distribution platform annually, Vevo has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, growing its business at a rate of over 50% year-over-year since 2010. It also has invested more than half a billion dollars in music video programming through royalties paid to rights owners, artists and songwriters. Since Vevo's launch, 468 music videos from more the 170 artists have generated over 100 million views each. In addition, Vevo has built strong relationships with sponsors and brand marketers, working closely with over 900 global advertisers representing 50% of the world's top 100 marketers who spend across Vevo to reach the largest audience of passionate music fans.

About Vevo

Vevo is the world's leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform with over 11 billion monthly views globally. Vevo brings a library of 140,000 HD music videos, exclusive original programming and live concert performances to everyone on the planet who loves music. Viewers can watch on-demand through Vevo.com, the mobile web and apps for mobile/tablets and TVs, or through Vevo TV, the always-on broadcast-style linear music channels built by expert human programmers. Additionally, Vevo syndicates its catalogue to hundreds of sites across the web giving music fans the option to view their favorite programming anywhere, anytime. It is Vevo's massive scale and reach that has attracted more than 900 brand marketers around the globe since its launch in 2009.



SOURCE Vevo

Vevo

CONTACT: Anthi Pantelidis, Vevo, Anthi.Pantelidis@vevo.com, 646.780.7497


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HBO And THE GEORGIA FILM OFFICE To Host The Atlanta Premiere Of "BESSIE" On Monday, May 4 At The Rialto Center for the Arts

HBO And THE GEORGIA FILM OFFICE To Host The Atlanta Premiere Of "BESSIE" On Monday, May 4 At The Rialto Center for the Arts

Producer Shelby Stone and Actor Tory Kittles scheduled to attend

Shot almost entirely on location in Georgia, film project pumped more than $16 million into the economy




Monday, May 4, 2015 - Red Carpet


6:00 --6:45 PM: Red carpet photo and
interview opportunities with Shelby Stone and
Tory Kittles (BESSIE); and local celebrities
Michael Beasley (Bloodline), Jasmine Burke
(Drumline: A New Beat), Karen Ceesay
(Resurrection), Kendrick Cross (Secrets and
Lies), Maria Howell (The Hunger Games:
Catching Fire), Brad James (For Better or
Worse), Mary Honey B Morrison (NY Times
Bestselling Author), Rodney Perry (comedian),
Stepp Stewart (Dr. Oz Show), Bobby V (R&B
Platinum Singer), Tony Vaughn (Clairvoyance
the Ellis Files), among others


WHAT: The invitation-only, Atlanta premiere of HBO
Films' BESSIE presented by HBO and THE
GEORGIA FILM OFFICE
---------------------------------------------


Oscar(R)-nominee Queen Latifah ("Chicago")
stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith
in a poignant portrayal. The film is directed
by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees ("Pariah")
from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher
Cleveland & Bettina Gilois. With a story by
Dee Rees and Horton Foote, the film focuses
on Smith's transformation from a struggling
young singer into the "Empress of the Blues,"
one of the most successful recording artists
of the 1920s and an enduring icon today.


Twenty-two years in the making, BESSIE offers
an intimate look at the determined woman
whose immense talent and love for music took
her from anonymity in the rough-and-tumble
world of vaudeville to the 1920s blues scene
and international fame. Capturing Bessie's
professional highs and personal lows, the
film paints a portrait of a tenacious spirit
who, despite her own demons, became a
celebrated legend. Throughout the years,
Bessie Smith has served as an inspiration for
such illustrious singers as Billie Holiday,
Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Nina
Simone, among others.


WHERE: The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia
State University

80 Forsyth St, NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30303


WHEN: Monday, May 4, 2015

6:15 p.m. Doors Open

7:00 p.m. Screening


DETAILS: BESSIE debuts Saturday, May 16 (8:00-10:00
p.m. ET/PT) exclusively on HBO. It is
executive produced by Richard D. Zanuck, Lili
Fini Zanuck, Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere,
Shelby Stone and Randi Michel. Ron Schmidt
produces. For more on the film, visit
Facebook.com/HBO or Twitter: @HBO #Bessie


ABOUT "BESSIE" FILMING IN GEORGIA
Not only was Atlanta a featured city in BESSIE, the movie was filmed almost entirely in Georgia including Covington, Conyers, Marietta, Woodstock and Duluth. The production generated more than $16 million into the state economy, employed nearly 1,700 local cast and crew, and filmed in more than 27 locations.

Advance telephone and onsite interviews available
Media requests should be directed to: Valerie Harris, HBO,
404-966-2445 or valerie@kinseygrouppr.com

Clip reels available for broadcast media

/PRNewswire -- April 30, 2015/

SOURCE HBO

HBO


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DreamWorks Animation Reports First Quarter 2015 Financial Results

DreamWorks Animation Reports First Quarter 2015 Financial Results







GLENDALE, Calif., April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today reported revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 of $166.5 million, representing an increase of 13.1% from the same period in 2014. In addition, DWA reported an adjusted((1)) operating loss of ($3.4) million and adjusted((1)) net loss attributable to DWA of ($21.5) million or an adjusted((1)) loss of ($0.25) per share. Adjusted financial results exclude a $31.9 million pre-tax charge associated with Company's restructuring plan announced on January 22, 2015.

Including the impact of the restructuring plan, DWA reported an operating loss of ($35.3) million and reported net loss attributable to DWA of ($54.8) million, or ($0.64) per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. Of the restructuring-related charges totaling $31.9 million or a loss of ($0.37) per share, $6.1 million was due to employee termination and other employee-related costs, $9.3 million was related to accelerated depreciation and amortization charges associated with the closure of our Redwood City facility, and $16.5 million was primarily related to excess staffing and other costs associated with the previously announced changes in the feature film slate.

"While 2015 is a transitional year for us, the worldwide box office performance of Home serves as early evidence that the changes we're making in the core feature animation business are working," said Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chief Executive Officer of DreamWorks Animation. "In addition, last Friday, our television series All Hail King Julien won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program." Katzenberg added, "This recognition highlights the extraordinary talent and high quality of their work being done at the studio today and we couldn't be prouder."

Home released theatrically on March 27, 2015 and has reached $154 million at the domestic box office and nearly $154 million at the international box office to date.







First Quarter Review:







DWA's first quarter revenues of $166.5 million increased 13.1% versus the prior year period due to increases across each of the Company's operating segments.

Revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 from the Feature Film Segment increased to $128.0 million, up from $110.1 million in the prior year period. Segment gross profit also increased to $41.0 million compared to a loss of $25.4 million in the same period last year. In the first quarter of 2014, DWA recorded an impairment charge of $57.1 million for the theatrical release of Mr. Peabody and Sherman.



Home, which was released theatrically on March 27, 2015, contributed feature film revenue of $2.9 million in the current quarter, primarily from ancillary revenues. As a result of the film's performance in the worldwide theatrical markets, DWA currently anticipates that Fox will recoup their marketing and distribution costs and begin reporting revenue to DWA in the second quarter of 2015.



The Penguins of Madagascar contributed feature film revenue of $2.0 million in the current quarter, primarily from distribution outside of Fox territories. The film was released into the domestic home entertainment market on March 17, 2015 and through the end of the first quarter reached an estimated 2.2 million home entertainment units sold worldwide, net of actual and estimated future returns. Fox did not report any revenue to DWA in the quarter for the film as they had not yet recouped their marketing and distribution costs. DWA currently anticipates that Fox will recoup their marketing and distribution costs and begin reporting revenue to DWA in the second quarter of 2015.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 contributed feature film revenue of $41.4 million in the quarter, primarily from the domestic and international pay television windows as well as home entertainment. The film reached an estimated 8.4 million home entertainment units sold worldwide through the end of the first quarter, net of actual and estimated future returns.

Mr. Peabody and Sherman contributed feature film revenue of $31.5 million in the quarter, primarily from the domestic and international pay television windows as well as home entertainment. The film reached an estimated 3.8 million home entertainment units sold worldwide at the end of the first quarter, net of actual and estimated future returns.

Turbo contributed feature film revenue of $12.3 million in the quarter, primarily from international home entertainment. The film reached an estimated 7.1 million home entertainment units sold worldwide at the end of the first quarter, net of actual and estimated future returns.

Library titles contributed feature film revenue of $37.9 million to the quarter. Library revenues in the current quarter were driven by Rise of the Guardians, primarily from worldwide television markets, along with revenues generated in the home entertainment market by How to Train Your Dragon, which benefited from the home entertainment release of the sequel, How to Train Your Dragon 2, in November 2014. In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2015, our Library benefitted from recoveries of $6.3 million from previously established home entertainment reserves related to sales through DWA's former primary theatrical distributor.

Revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 from the Television Series and Specials Segment were relatively in line with the prior year period at $18.0 million and were comprised of revenues generated from the delivery of episodic series. Segment gross profit declined to $3.5 million in the current period from $5.8 million in the same period of the prior year, primarily due to higher up-front marketing costs attributable to the initial launch of new series.

Revenues from the Consumer Products Segment increased to $15.1 million in the first quarter, compared to $12.1 million in the same period last year. The increase was primarily driven by revenues generated in location-based entertainment initiatives as well as from increased merchandise sales. Segment gross profit increased to $6.5 million from $6.0 million in the prior year period as higher revenues were partially offset by the timing of creative development expenses and investments in new initiatives.

Revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 from the Company's New Media Segment were $4.6 million compared to $4.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014, an increase of approximately 12% compared with the prior year period. This increase was primarily attributable to revenues generated by channels and Big Frame, which was acquired in April 2014. Beginning in the quarter ended December 31, 2014, the Company began reporting certain advertising revenues in this segment on a "net" basis rather than on a "gross" basis. For comparative purposes, if the New Media Segment's revenues had been reported on a "net" basis during the quarter ended March 31, 2014, revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 would reflect an increase of approximately 72% compared with the prior year period. Segment gross profit, which is not affected by this item, increased to $2.1 million from ($0.1) million in the prior-year period primarily attributable to the incremental contribution from channels, Big Frame and the successful release of Expelled.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, DWA posted an adjusted((1)) operating loss of ($3.4) million. The increase in revenues and segment gross profit were partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses largely driven by costs associated with the expansion and growth of the AwesomenessTV business and higher up-front marketing costs related to the launch of new television series. The reported operating loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, inclusive of restructuring-related charges was ($35.3) million.

Adjusted((1)) net loss attributable to DWA for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 was ($21.5) million, or an adjusted loss of ($0.25) per share. Adjusted net loss reflects interest expense associated with higher debt balances and a write-off of an equity method investment in the amount of $5.1 million in other expense (net). Reported net loss attributable to DWA for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 was ($54.8) million, or ($0.64) per share.

For the three months ended March 31, 2015, net cash provided by operating activities was $1.6 million, compared to net cash used in operating activities of ($12.5) million in the prior year period. The main sources of cash from operating activities were How to Train Your Dragon 2's worldwide home entertainment revenues, The Croods' worldwide home entertainment revenues, Madagascar 3's international television revenues, and the collection of worldwide television and home entertainment revenues from other films. Cash from operating activities was partially offset by production spending for films and television series, as well as participation and residual payments. Cash from operating activities in the quarter also included cash payments totaling $29.2 million related to the 2015 Restructuring Plan.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2015, DWA amended its $400 million revolving credit facility, increasing the size of the committed facility to $450 million and extending the term through February 2020. Also in the quarter, DWA entered into an agreement to sell its campus located in Glendale, California for $185.0 million and concurrently leased it back from the purchaser. Proceeds from the sale were used to repay outstanding borrowings on the Company's revolving credit facility. As of March 31, 2015, DWA had $370.0 million of availability on its revolving credit facility and $89.7 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents on hand, bringing the Company's total available liquidity to nearly $460 million.

Items related to the earnings press release for the first quarter of 2015 will be discussed in more detail on the Company's earnings conference call later today.



Conference Call Information
DreamWorks Animation will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Thursday, April 30, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. (ET). Investors can access the call by dialing (800) 230-1085 in the U.S. and (612) 288-0329 internationally and identifying "DreamWorks Animation Earnings" to the operator. The call will also be available via live webcast at ir.dreamworksanimation.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the call ends on Thursday, April 30, 2015. To access the replay, dial (800) 475-6701 in the U.S. and (320) 365-3844 internationally and enter 357034 as the conference ID number. Both the earnings release and archived webcast will be available on the Company's website at ir.dreamworksanimation.com.

About DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG-animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE® Magazine for five consecutive years. In 2013, DreamWorks Animation ranked #12 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 31 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots, and The Croods.







Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This document includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company's plans, prospects, strategies, proposals and our beliefs and expectations concerning performance of our current and future releases and anticipated talent, directors and storyline for our upcoming films and other projects, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry in which we operate and management's beliefs and assumptions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of the business of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. These risks and uncertainties include: audience acceptance of our films, our dependence on the success of a limited number of releases each year, the increasing cost of producing and marketing feature films, piracy of motion pictures, the effect of rapid technological change or alternative forms of entertainment and our need to protect our proprietary technology and enhance or develop new technology. In addition, due to the uncertainties and risks involved in the development and production of animated feature projects, the release dates for the projects described in this document may be delayed. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. DreamWorks Animation is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

((1))Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to reported results are included at the end of this earnings release





DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC.


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


(Unaudited)


March 31, December 31,

2015 2014
---- ----

(in thousands, except par value

and share amounts)

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $89,662 $34,227

Restricted cash 14,907 25,244

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance
for doubtful accounts 173,267 160,379

Receivables from distributors, net of
allowance for doubtful accounts 214,672 271,256

Film and other inventory costs, net 830,692 827,890

Prepaid expenses 33,478 17,555

Other assets 47,406 40,408

Investments in unconsolidated entities 26,695 35,330

Property, plant and equipment, net of
accumulated depreciation and amortization 164,171 180,607

Intangible assets, net of accumulated
amortization 180,534 186,141

Goodwill 190,668 190,668
------- -------

Total assets $1,966,152 $1,969,705
========== ==========


Liabilities and Equity

Liabilities:

Accounts payable $9,781 $9,031

Accrued liabilities 164,093 190,217

Payable to former stockholder 3,128 10,455

Deferred revenue and other advances 51,052 33,895

Revolving credit facility 80,000 215,000

Lease financing obligation 183,816 -

Senior unsecured notes 300,000 300,000

Deferred taxes, net 17,388 16,709
------ ------

Total liabilities 809,258 775,307

Commitments and contingencies

Equity:

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:

Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per
share, 350,000,000 shares authorized,
105,915,146 and 105,718,014 shares issued,
as of March 31, 2015 and December 31,
2014, respectively 1,059 1,057

Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per
share, 150,000,000 shares authorized,
7,838,731 shares issued and outstanding,
as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 78 78

Additional paid-in capital 1,179,584 1,172,806

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,637) (1,827)

Retained earnings 708,007 762,784

Less: Class A Treasury common stock, at
cost, 28,019,254 and 27,884,524 shares, as
of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014,
respectively (780,554) (778,541)
-------- --------

Total DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.
stockholders' equity 1,105,537 1,156,357

Non-controlling interests 51,357 38,041
------ ------

Total equity 1,156,894 1,194,398
--------- ---------

Total liabilities and equity $1,966,152 $1,969,705
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DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC.


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended

March 31,
---------

2015 2014
---- ----

(in thousands, except
per share amounts)

Revenues $166,530 $147,241


Operating expenses (income):

Costs of revenues 106,165 156,398

Selling and
marketing 8,475 6,262

General and
administrative 89,142 47,708

Product development 332 540

Other operating
income (2,281) (1,672)
------ ------

Operating loss (35,303) (61,995)


Non-operating income (expense):

Interest expense,
net (6,334) (1,773)

Other (expense)
income, net (5,466) 1,218

(Increase) decrease
in income tax
benefit payable to
former stockholder (25) 927
--- ---

Loss before loss
from equity method
investees and
income (47,128) (61,623)
taxes


Loss from equity
method investees 6,362 3,260
----- -----

Loss before income
taxes (53,490) (64,883)

Provision (benefit)
for income taxes 2,400 (22,467)
----- -------

Net loss (55,890) (42,416)

Less: Net (loss)
income attributable
to non-controlling
interests (1,113) 520
------ ---

Net loss
attributable to
DreamWorks
Animation SKG, Inc. $(54,777) $(42,936)
======== ========


Net loss per share of common stock
attributable to
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.

Basic and diluted
net loss per share $(0.64) $(0.51)

Shares used in computing net loss per share

Basic and diluted 85,615 84,484





DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC.


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended

March 31,
---------

2015 2014
---- ----

(in thousands)

Operating activities

Net loss $(55,890) $(42,416)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:

Amortization and write-off of film and other
inventory costs 93,352 145,412

Other impairments and write-offs 5,064 -

Amortization of intangible assets 3,977 3,154

Depreciation and amortization 13,374 1,081

Amortization of deferred financing costs 571 242

Stock-based compensation expense 4,399 5,309

Revenue earned against deferred revenue and other
advances (16,469) (16,188)

Income related to investment contributions (2,281) (1,672)

Loss from equity method investees 6,362 3,260

Deferred taxes, net 679 (22,314)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Restricted cash 10,337 -

Trade accounts receivable (16,704) (19,091)

Receivables from distributors 54,648 79,267

Film and other inventory costs (89,192) (122,837)

Prepaid expenses and other assets (20,387) (4,870)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (25,015) (48,594)

Payable to former stockholder (7,328) 1,080

Income taxes payable/receivable, net 305 (658)

Deferred revenue and other advances 41,760 27,348
------ ------

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 1,562 (12,487)
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Investing activities

Investments in unconsolidated entities (510) (7,000)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1,845) (5,711)

Net cash used in investing activities (2,355) (12,711)
------ -------


Financing activities

Proceeds from stock option exercises - 261

Deferred financing costs (5,729) -

Purchase of treasury stock (2,013) (1,278)

Contingent consideration payment (335) -

Borrowings from revolving credit facility 340,405 -

Repayments of borrowings from revolving credit
facility (475,405) -

Proceeds from lease financing obligation 185,000 -

Repayments of lease financing obligation (1,184) -

Capital contribution from non-controlling interest
holder 15,000 -

Distributions to non-controlling interest holder (571) -

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 55,168 (1,017)
------ ------

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents 1,060 396
----- ---

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 55,435 (25,819)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 34,227 95,467
------ ------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $89,662 $69,648
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Non-cash investing activities:

Intellectual property and technology licenses
granted in exchange for equity interest $2,225 $1,294

Services provided in exchange for equity interest 55 383

Total non-cash investing activities $2,280 $1,677
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net of
amounts refunded $1,441 $503
====== ====

Cash paid during the period for interest, net of
amounts capitalized $12,132 $7,515
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Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to the financial results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we have provided the following non-GAAP measures: Adjusted Income/Loss and Adjusted EBITDA (collectively, "non-GAAP measures"). Adjusted Income/Loss and Adjusted EBITDA are not prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe the use of these non-GAAP measures on a consolidated basis assists investors in comparing our ongoing operating performance between periods. Adjusted Income/Loss and Adjusted EBITDA provide a supplemental presentation of our operating performance and generally reflect adjustments for unusual or non-operational activities. We may not calculate Adjusted Income/Loss or Adjusted EBITDA in a manner consistent with the methodologies used by other companies. Adjusted Income/Loss and Adjusted EBITDA (a) do not represent our operating income or cash flows from operating activities as defined by U.S. GAAP; (b) in the case of Adjusted EBITDA, does not include all of the adjustments used to compute consolidated cash flow for purposes of the covenants applicable to the Notes; (c) are not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund our cash flow needs; and (d) should not be considered alternatives to net income, operating income, cash provided by operating activities or our other financial information as determined under U.S. GAAP. Our presentation of Adjusted Income/Loss and Adjusted EBITDA measures should not be construed as an implication that our future results will be unaffected by unusual items.

Adjusted Income / Loss Measures
On January 22, 2015, the Company announced its restructuring initiatives (the "2015 Restructuring Plan") that are intended to refocus the Company's core feature animation business. In connection with the 2015 Restructuring Plan, the Company made changes in its senior leadership team and also made changes based on its reevaluation of the Company's feature film slate. The Company evaluates operating performance to exclude the effects of the charges related to the execution of the 2015 Restructuring Plan as it believes the restructuring-related charges do not correlate with the ongoing operating results of the Company's business and were charges that resulted from significant decisions that were made in order to refocus the Company. As a result, the Company believes that presenting the Company's Adjusted Operating Income/Loss, Adjusted Net Income/Loss Attributable to DWA and Adjusted Diluted Income/Loss per share (collectively, "Adjusted Income/Loss Measures") will aid investors in evaluating the performance of the Company. The Company defines Adjusted Income/Loss Measures as net earnings (loss) adjusted to exclude the items within its Consolidated Statements of Operations that relate to its 2015 Restructuring Plan (as discussed further in the footnotes to the tables below).

The Company uses these Adjusted Income/Loss Measures to, among other things, evaluate the Company's operating performance. These measures are among the primary measures used by management for planning and forecasting of future periods, and they are important indicators of the Company's operational strength and business performance because they provide a link between profitability and operating cash flow. The Company believes these measures are relevant and useful for investors because they allow investors to view performance in a manner similar to the method used by the Company's management and help improve investors' understanding of the Company's operating performance. In addition, the Company believes that these are among the primary measures used externally by the Company's investors, analysts and industry peers for purposes of valuation and for the comparison of the Company's operating performance to other companies in its industry.

Adjusted Income/Loss Measures Reconciliation
The following is a reconciliation of each of the Company's GAAP measures (operating income/loss, net income/loss attributable to DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. and diluted earnings per share) to the non-GAAP adjusted amounts. In addition, following this table is an additional reconciliation for adjusted general and administrative, which is a component of the Adjusted Income/Loss Measures.




DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC.


ADJUSTED INCOME/LOSS RECONCILIATIONS


(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended

March 31, 2015
--------------

(in thousands,
except per share
amounts)


Operating loss -as
reported $(35,303)


Reverse 2015
Restructuring Plan
charges:

Employee-related
termination costs(1) 4,587

Relocation and other
employee-related
costs(2) 1,496

Accelerated
depreciation and
amortization
charges(3) 9,279

Additional labor and
other excess costs(4) 16,509

Total restructuring-
related charges 31,871


Adjusted operating loss $(3,432)
=======


Net loss attributable
to DreamWorks
Animation $(54,777)
SKG, Inc. -as reported


Reverse 2015
Restructuring Plan
charges:

Employee-related
termination costs(1) 4,587

Relocation and other
employee-related
costs(2) 1,496

Accelerated
depreciation and
amortization
charges(3) 9,279

Additional labor and
other excess costs(4) 16,509

Total restructuring-
related charges 31,871


Tax impact(5) 1,434


Adjusted net loss
attributable to
DreamWorks $(21,472)
Animation SKG, Inc.



Loss per share -as
reported $(0.64)


Reverse 2015
Restructuring Plan
charges:

Employee-related
termination costs(1) 0.05

Relocation and other
employee-related
costs(2) 0.02

Accelerated
depreciation and
amortization
charges(3) 0.11

Additional labor and
other excess costs(4) 0.19

Total restructuring-
related charges 0.37


Tax impact(5) 0.02


Adjusted loss per share $(0.25)
======





DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC.


ADJUSTED EXPENSE RECONCILIATION


(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended

March 31, 2015
--------------

(in thousands)


General and administrative -as
reported $89,142


Reverse 2015 Restructuring Plan
charges:

Employee-related termination
costs(1) (4,587)

Relocation and other employee-
related costs(2) (1,496)

Accelerated depreciation and
amortization charges(3) (9,279)

Additional labor and other
excess costs(4) (16,509)
-------

Total restructuring-related
charges (31,871)


Adjusted general and
administrative $57,271
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(1) Employee-related termination costs.
Employee-related termination
costs consist of severance and
benefits (including stock-based
compensation) attributable to
employees that were terminated in
connection with the 2015
Restructuring Plan.

(2) Relocation and other employee-
related costs. Relocation and
other employee-related costs
largely consist of costs to
relocate employees from our
Northern California facility to our
Southern California facility.

(3) Accelerated depreciation and
amortization charges.
Accelerated depreciation and
amortization charges consist of the
incremental charges we incurred as
a result of shortened estimated
useful lives of certain property,
plant and equipment due to the
decision to exit our Northern
California facility.

(4) Additional labor and other excess
costs. Additional labor consists
of costs related to excess staffing
in order to execute the
restructuring plans specifically
related to changes in the feature
film slate. These additional labor
costs are incremental to our normal
operating charges and are expensed
as incurred. Other excess costs are
those due to the closure of our
Northern California facility and
primarily relate to costs that we
incurred to continue to operate the
facility until we exit the
facility.

(5) Tax Impact. The tax impact of the
non-GAAP adjustments is calculated
at the Company's combined effective
tax rate of (4.5)% for the quarter
ended March 31, 2015.
Adjusted EBITDA
In connection with our issuance of the Notes on August 14, 2013, we began to use Adjusted EBITDA to provide investors with a measure of our ability to make our interest payments on the Notes. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income before provision for income taxes, loss from equity method investees, increase/decrease in income tax benefit payable to former stockholder, other income (net), interest income (net), other non-cash operating income, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, impairments and other charges and certain components of amortization of film and other inventory costs (refer to the reconciliation below). Although the indenture governing the Notes does not include covenants based on Adjusted EBITDA, we believe our investors and noteholders use Adjusted EBITDA as one indicator of our ability to comply with our debt covenants as it is similar to the consolidated cash flow measure described in the indenture (refer to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 14, 2013). Although consolidated cash flow is not a financial covenant under the indenture, it is a measure that is used to determine our ability to make certain restricted payments and incur additional indebtedness in accordance with the terms of the indenture.

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
We believe that net income is the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure to Adjusted EBITDA. Accordingly, the table below presents a reconciliation of net income (or loss) to Adjusted EBITDA. The reconciliation also includes a further reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to exclude the charges associated with the 2015 Restructuring Plan (as described above). Lastly, as Adjusted EBITDA is also used as a liquidity measure, the table also presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities.




DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC.


ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS


(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended

March 31,
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2015 2014
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(in thousands)

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA:


Net loss $(55,890) $(42,416)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes 2,400 (22,467)

Loss from equity method investees 6,362 3,260

Increase/decrease in income tax benefit
payable to former stockholder 25 (927)

Other expense/income, net 5,466 (1,218)

Interest expense, net 6,334 1,773
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Operating loss (35,303) (61,995)

Income related to investment
contributions (2,281) (1,672)

Amounts included in amortization of film
and other inventory costs(1) 12,478 8,821

Film impairments 933 57,074

Depreciation and amortization(2) 17,351 4,235

Stock-based compensation expense 4,399 5,309
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Adjusted EBITDA $(2,423) $11,772
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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to exclude 2015 Restructuring Plan:


Reverse 2015 Restructuring Plan charges(4):

Employee-related termination costs $4,587 $ -

Relocation and other employee-related
costs 1,496 -

Accelerated depreciation and amortization
charges 9,279 -

Additional labor and other excess costs 16,509 -

Total restructuring-related charges 31,871 -


Adjusted EBITDA (excluding 2015
Restructuring Plan) $29,448 $11,772
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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating
Activities:


Adjusted EBITDA $(2,423) $11,772

Amortization and write-off of film and
other inventory costs(3) 79,941 79,517

Revenue earned against deferred revenue
and other advances (16,469) (16,188)

Other expense/income, net (5,466) 1,218

Other impairments and write-offs 5,064 -

Interest expense, net (6,334) (1,773)

Net (payments of) refund from income
taxes and stockholder payable (8,793) 1,498

Changes in certain operating asset and
liability accounts (43,958) (88,531)
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Cash provided by (used in) operating
activities $1,562 $(12,487)
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(1) Amortization and write-offs of
film and other inventory costs in
any period include depreciation
and amortization, interest
expense and stock-based
compensation expense that were
capitalized as part of film and
other inventory costs in the
period that those charges were
incurred. For purposes of
Adjusted EBITDA, we add back the
portion of amortization and
write-offs of film and other
inventory costs that represents
amounts previously capitalized as
depreciation and amortization,
interest expense and stock-based
compensation expense.

(2) Includes those amounts
pertaining to the
amortization of intangible
assets that are classified
within costs of revenues.

(3) Represents the remaining portion
of amortization and write-off
of film and other inventory
costs not already included in
Adjusted EBITDA (refer to
reconciliation of net income
(or loss) to Adjusted EBITDA).

(4) Refer to footnotes in the Adjusted
Income/Loss Measures
Reconciliation section for a
description of these adjustments.






SOURCE DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.

CONTACT: Press: Matt Lifson, DreamWorks Animation Public Relations, (818) 695-6576, Matt.Lifson@dreamworks.com, or Investors: Jennifer DiGrazia, DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations, (818) 695-3384, Jennifer.Digrazia@dreamworks.com

Web Site: http://www.dreamworksanimation.com


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