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HOT TOPIC: Winter Olympics 2014
[February 21, 2014]

HOT TOPIC: Winter Olympics 2014


NEW YORK --(Business Wire)--

The following releases focus on Winter Olympics 2014:

Canadian Olympians and P&G Sponsored Athletes Maëlle Ricker and Tessa Virtue Drop in to the P&G Family Home in Sochi for a COVERGIRL Manicure Source: P&G

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Two-Man Chicken Bobsled Team Goes for Gold - Golden KFC Crispy Strips, That Is Source: KFC Corporation

RALEIGH, N.C. & LONDON--Telit 3G Terminals Connect Video Surveillance System in Buses for Sochi's Winter Olympic Games 2014 Source: Telit Wireless Solutions

FITCHBURG, Mass.--Research Results Selected by NBCUniversal to Provide Data Collection and Analytical Services for Sochi Olympics Source: Research Results

ATLANTA--PolyVision CeramicSteel Panels Provide Gateway to Vital New Infrastructure for 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Source: PolyVision

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--TERRORISM EXPERT: Are We Prepared to Prevent the Next Terrorist Attack? Source: Birmingham-Southern College

CINCINNATI--Bounty Surprises Lucky Fan with Ultimate Olympic Games Viewing Party Source: P&G

CINCINNATI--Procter & Gamble Shines Spotlight on U.S. Paralympians with Debut of "Tough Love," the Latest Chapter in the Thank You, Mom Campaign Source: P&G

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--P&G Leads the Ad Race for Most Effective Winter Olympic Sponsors, According to Ace Metrix Source: Ace Metrix

OSLO--Oslo2022 launches Applicant City logo Source: City of Oslo

OSLO--Oslo´s Application for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Source: City of Oslo

DENVER--Frontier Airlines Says "We Win. You Win." Source: Frontier

BOSTON--As the World Sets its Eyes on the Olympic Winter Games, Gillette Narrows in on the "By a Hair" Moments That Matter Most Source: P&G

CINCINNATI--Braun °CoolTec Shaver Keeps Gold Medal Hopeful, J.R. Celski, "Cool Under Pressure" at Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Source: P&G

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--SOASTA Global Test Platform Awarded 10-Year Contract for the Olympic Games Source: SOASTA

MINNEAPOLIS--Ameriprise Financial To Debut New "Real Questions, Real Answers" Ads During Sochi Olympics Source: Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

OMAHA, Neb.--Surprise! TD Ameritrade Sends Seven 2018 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hopefuls to Sochi to Cheer on Team USA and Experience the Games Firsthand Source: TD Ameritrade

Photo from the 1,500m Medal Ceremony for Olympic Gold Medallist, Charles Hamelin Source: P&G

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah--For Winter Games, Control4 Picks Gold, Silver and Bronze Ski Houses Source: Control4

Canadian Olympians' Family and Friends Visit the P&G Family Home at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Source: P&G

MELVILLE, N.Y.--NBC Olympics' Production of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi to Utilize More Than 70 HDTV Field, Portable, and Studio Lenses from Canon

LOS ANGELES--Spoiler Shield's Updated App Blocks Results from Sochi on Social Media Source: Spoiler Shield

TORONTO--Procter & Gamble Brands Open Global Family Home to Serve Moms and Families of Olympians from Canada at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Source: P&G

SAN JOSE, Calif.--Soliton Now Renting Smart-Telecaster HD High Quality Live Broadcast Systems for Sochi Olympics Source: Soliton Systems K.K.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--SOASTA Olympics Survey: 34% of Smartphone/Tablet Owners Plan to Use Mobile Apps While Watching the Sochi Winter Olympics

SOCHI, Russia--Procter & Gamble Brands Open Family Home to Serve Moms and Families of U.S. Olympians at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Source: Procter & Gamble

NEW YORK--Time Warner Cable Brings Customers NBCUniversal's Coverage of 2014 Olympic Winter Games from Sochi, Russia, February 6 - 23 Source: Time Warner Cable

COLUMBUS, Ga.--Carmike Cinemas Supporting Team USA with its 'Go For the Gold' Concessions Promotion Exclusively for Carmike Rewards Members Source: Carmike Cinemas, Inc.

SOCHI, Russia--Dow Solutions Take Center Stage to Enable More Sustainable, Higher-Performing Olympic Winter Games in SochiSource: Dow Chemical

LUXEMBOURG & NEW YORK--SES: NBC Olympics' Production of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi to Utilize SES Satellite Capacity Source: SES

NEW YORK--NBC Olympics' Production of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi to Utilize IDS For Results/Timing InterfacesSource: SMT

NEWARK, Calif.--Sochi Olympics at Higher Terror Risk than any Sporting Event, per Terrorism Risk Experts Source: RMS

SOCHI, Russia.--Sochi 2014's Direct Carbon Footprint Mitigated before Opening Ceremony Source: The Dow Chemical Company

SAN FRANCISCO--U.S. Bobsled & Skeleton Federation (USBSF) Teams Find Competitive Edge with AERO Advanced Paint Technology Source: entrotech, Inc.

ATLANTA--America is Beautiful and Coca-Cola is for Everyone Source: Coca-Cola



MINNEAPOLIS--Thanks to Visa, Every Team USA Medal at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Can Mean More FlexPoints for New Cardmembers of the FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa® Card Issued by U.S. Bank Source: U.S. Bank

DAVIS, Calif.--Superior Farms Lamblympics Promotion Goes for the Gold Source: Superior Farms


SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Rovi Helps the World Enjoy Binge Watching the Olympics Source: Rovi.

CINCINNATI--Oral-B, Blend-a-Med and Crest Help Protect the Smiles of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Source: P&G

SAN JOSE, Calif.--NBC Olympics' Digital Broadcast of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games to Utilize Adobe Primetime Source: Adobe Systems Incorporated

NEW YORK--NBC Olympics' Production of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi to Utilize Brevity for Simultaneous Transport and Transcoding Technology Source: Brevity

LOS GATOS, Calif.--RockTape Continues Support for Elite Athletes; Announces Partnership with US Speedskating in Russia, and Beyond Source: RockTape

PARIS--Eutelsat Going for Gold at Sochi Winter Olympics Source: Eutelsta

SOCHI, Russia--Panasonic Signs Official Worldwide Olympic Partnership Agreement Source: Panasonic

SALT LAKE CITY--Utahns Overwhelmingly Support Future Olympic Bid Source: David Eccles School of Business

COLUMBUS, Ga.--Carmike Cinemas Supporting Team USA with its 'Go For the Gold' Concessions Promotion Exclusively for Carmike Rewards Members Source: Carmike Cinema

LONDON--New Campaign by Pure Sport Targets IOC Selection of Host City Sochi for Winter Olympics Source: Pure Sport

PROVO, Utah--Comcast's Free Community Party Helps Families Celebrate Winter Games, Feb. 7 Source: Comcast

SAN DIEGO--Dassault Systèmes' SOLIDWORKS Drives TEAM USA Bobsled to New Speeds in Sochi Source: Dassault

LOS ANGELES--Survey Reveals That Majority of Americans Believe Olympics Less Enjoyable Due to Doping Source: The Foundation for Global Sports Development

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--DeVry University Congratulates Its Student Athletes on Making Team USA Source: DeVry University

DALLAS--Hotel Rates Surge in Markets Hosting Major 2014 Global Sports Events, According to Pegasus Solutions Source: Pegasus Solutions

BOSTON--Gillette Honors Dads in New Raising an Olympian Short Film featuring Father & Son Olympic Ice Hockey Duo Ryan and Bob Suter Source: Procter & Gamble

PORTLAND, Ore.--Elemental Video Processing Selected by Channel One for Sochi 2014 Winter Games Source: Elemental Technologies

LOS ANGELES--Senior Executives Join 2015 Special Olympics World Games to Lead Sales and Development Activities Source: 2015 Special Olympics World Games

SAN FRANCISCO--Crowdtilt Accepts $30K Dogecoin Donation, Putting Jamaican Bobsled Team Over $100K Olympics Fundraising Goal Source: Crowdtil

ATLANTA--Citi Team USA Flag Tour Stops in Atlanta to Celebrate Citi's Team USA Sponsorship and the Every Step of the Way Program with U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Picabo Street Source: Citi

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--Pampers Partners with Olympic Skeleton Slider Noelle Pikus Pace to Celebrate Babies' Milestones Source: Procter & Gamble

CINCINNATI--Score and Save When Bounty Teams Up with Olympian Julie Chu for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Source: Procter & Gamble

NEW YORK--Citi Launches Advertising Campaign for Sponsorship of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams Ahead of the Sochi Olympic Winter Games Source: Citi

PHOENIX--International Paralympic Committee Selects Octoshape to Stream Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games Source: Octoshape

SEOUL, Korea--Samsung WOW App Connects Millions Worldwide to Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Source: Samsung

KUOPIO, Finland--Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics - Plus temperature snowmaking by the SnowGen system from Finnish SnowTekSource: SnowTek Ltd

TORONTO--Go Canada! Send Your Support to Our Athletes! Source: Procter & Gamble

PORTLAND, Ore.--Inspired by Greatness: Columbia Unveils 2014 Olympic Uniforms for U.S., Canadian, and Russian Freestyle Ski Teams Source: Columbia Sportswear Company

Photos of Bounty Toasting Hockey Moms with Three-Time Medalist, Julie Chu Available on Business Wire's Website and AP PhotoExpress Source: Procter & Gamble

SALT LAKE CITY--2002 Figure Skating Gold Medalist Sarah Hughes Appearing at Free Public Skating Parties at Kearns Olympic Oval and Peaks Arena in Provo, Jan. 18 Source: Comcast

SEATTLE--NA Brings Fresh, Compelling Message to Golden 1 Credit Union with "Stronger Together" Campaign Source: DNA

TORONTO--Procter & Gamble Debuts "Pick Them Back Up," Sequel to Award-Winning "Best Job" Ad Campaign Source: Procter & Gamble

CINCINNATI--Procter & Gamble Debuts "Pick Them Back Up," Follow-up to Award-Winning "Best Job" Ad Campaign Source: Procter & Gamble

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.--BMW Slides into 2014 Winter Olympic Year with Announcement of U.S. Olympic Marketing Campaign, Bobsled Documentary Source: BMW of North America, LLC

CINCINNATI--Bounty Proudly Supports Team USA Hockey Moms on the Road to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Source: Procter & Gamble

BOSTON--Liberty Mutual Insurance Announces the Addition of Two Agencies as Agencies of Record Source: Liberty Mutual Insurance

SAN ANTONIO--Citi Team USA Flag Tour Stops in San Antonio to Celebrate $50,000 Donation Commitment to Operation Comfort through Citi's Every Step of the Way Program Source: Citigroup Inc.

SAN RAMON, Calif.--USA Bobsled & Skeleton Sharpens Competitive Edge With Sponsors' Support Source: 24 Hour Fitness

DUBLIN--Research and Markets: Travel and Tourism in Russia to 2017 Source: Research and Markets

OMAHA, Neb.--TD Ameritrade Wants Team USA Fans to "Add Up" Their Support for Today's - and Tomorrow's - U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams Source: TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. & HOOFDDORP, Netherlands--CEVA Logistics Named Official Sponsor and Logistics Provider for U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation Source: CEVA Logistics

TORONTO--ADDING MULTIMEDIA Hockey star John Tavares teams up with Gillette to help Canada put its 'Game Face' on for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Source: Procter & Gamble

HARTFORD, Conn.--On Board: World Champion Snowboarders Join The Hartford's Team Of U.S. Paralympic AmbassadorsSource: The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Blue Diamond® Named Official Snack Nut of U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding And U.S. Freeskiing Source: Blue Diamond Growers

REDMOND, Wash.--INSERTING and REPLACING Mario and Sonic Go for the Gold in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Source: Nintendo

CINCINNATI--Three-Time Olympian Julie Chu Teams up with Bounty to Celebrate Hockey Moms Across the Nation Source: Procter & Gamble

OSLO--Oslo, Norway to officially join the race for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Source: City of Oslo

OSLO, Norway--NOC: Norway and Oslo Enter the Race for the Winter Games in 2022 Source: Norwegian Olympic Committee

TORONTO & VANCOUVER, British Columbia--SendtoNews and Postmedia Network Team up to Deliver Sports Highlights Source: Postmedia Network Inc.

HOUSTON--GE Aeroderivative Gas Turbines Enter Commercial Operation in Krasnodar Region, Russia; Will Help Provide Power during Peak Times of the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games Source: GE

CHICAGO--Innovative Real Milk-Based Sports Recovery Drink is The Official Protein Drink of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Source: Core Power

SOCHI, Russia--Dow Enables Sochi 2014 to Be the First Games in Olympic History with Carbon Neutral Travel Footprint for Athletes, Media and Spectators Source: Dow

NOVOROSSIYSK, Russia--Russian Cement Factory Once Again Turns to GE's Gas Engine Technology to Boost Production Capacity for Construction Projects Source: GE

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--New App Brings Olympic Athletes Closer Together Source: International Olympic Committee

ADDING MULTIMEDIA Nintendo and Snowboarder Jamie Anderson Team Up for Road to Sochi 100 Day Countdown in Times Square Source: Nintendo

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. & FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.--U.S. Olympic Committee and Oakley Expand Team USA® CollectionSource:Oakley, Inc.

CINCINNATI--Procter & Gamble Brands Unite to Kick Off Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games 'Thank You Mom' Campaign by Launching a Series of 28 Raising an Olympian Films Source: Procter & Gamble

CINCINNATI--Procter & Gamble Announces Lindsey Vonn & Evan Lysacek Are among Olympic & Paralympic Hopefuls Joining Team P&G to Kick off The Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Thank You, Mom Campaign Source: P&G

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