NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with holidays and is appropriate for special sections and for general use.
For each story included in this package, you will find the first paragraph of the feature release below, as well as its headline linked to the full text.
This is the latest in a series of topical feature packages PRN will carry as part of its regular Feature News Service. Coming up in 2014 are features on:
| Package Name |
Slug |
Distribution Date |
| Personal Finance, Year-End Tax Preparation |
Finance |
Nov. 20 |
| Health & Wellness |
Health |
Nov. 24 |
| Holiday (Last Minute) |
Holiday |
Dec. 4 |
| Fitness, Diet & Nutrition |
Fitness |
Dec. 8 |
| Home & Garden |
Home |
Dec. 10 |
Holiday Feature Package
1. #DropTheBeat! It's time to Dance and Party With ELEKTROKIDZ™ by WowWee
LA JOLLA, Calif., Oct. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- WowWee, the company behind this year's hottest gadget, the MIP ™robot, has introduced ELEKTROKIDZ™, the first ever music-inspired characters whose hair "dance" to the beat of the music you are listening to! To celebrate that we are all #UnitedByTheBeat, Elektrokidz recently launched an outrageous, full-length music video on YouTube featuring their theme #DropTheBeat!, a high-energy EDM (Electronic Dance Music) inspired song, now available on iTunes®. Now with over 500,000 views, the excitement of Elektrokidz with today's kids and people of all ages is just beginning!
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Art.com, the world's leading online destination for discovering and purchasing art, is expanding its product assortment with the launch of revolutionary SwitchArt™ Magnetic Frames and Prints and the introduction of complete Home Accessories collection.
3. There S'mores To Celebrate At Fairmont Scottsdale's 'Christmas At The Princess' Festival
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- All is merry, bright and full of delight at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, as this AAA Five Diamond resort transforms into a winter wonderland in the desert during its annual "Christmas at the Princess" festival, November 20, 2014 – January 4, 2015. The enchanting hotel glistens with holiday splendor featuring a four-story musical tree, the Desert Ice Rink, Princess Express Train, magical snowfalls, Lagoon Lights, a new Christmas Carousel – and of course – jolly ol' St. Nick.
NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahlua®, the classic rum and coffee liqueur, has joined forces with Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman of "A Beautiful Mess" to outfit consumers with the tricks and treats they need to be hostess with the mostest this season. From party decor and invitations to cocktails and garnish, Elsie and Emma will be offering Kahlua fans exclusive entertaining tips and recipes throughout the season at www.KahluaHoliday.com.
CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- G/O Digital, the leader in local, integrated digital marketing solutions, announced today the results of its two-part holiday shopping research. The resulting directive – to both national brands/retailers and small businesses – is that 2014 holiday planning is equal parts about digital connectivity and equal parts about physical stores.
DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For anyone who has ever wanted to throw their hat in the political ring, this holiday season, they'll have the chance…right in their own living room with the launch of The Agenda Game.
CARBONDALE, Colo., Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter's arrival is the perfect time to showcase Colby June's newest collection of natural inspired designs, the Pinecone Collection. Pinecones have long been embraced around the holidays as a symbol of rebirth, renewal and looking inward for growth and harmony. The Pinecone Collection embraces this beauty, with splashes of color hinting at new life in the winter landscape. What better time for a reminder to stop and look inward for tranquility during the hustle and bustle all around us this holiday season?
8. Chocolate Shop Red Wine Sweetens the Holiday Season
SEATTLE, Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to winemaking innovation, there's a wave of decadent chocolate aromas beckoning from what looks like an ordinary glass of red wine. Chocolate Shop Wine, known as "the chocolate lover's wine," is a perennial party-starter and the ideal holiday host gift, available nationally.
9. Austin, Texas-based Customized Notebook Company Named One of Oprah's Favorite Things for 2014
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- May Designs has been named one of Oprah's Favorite Things for 2014. The Austin, Texas-based paper design company specializes in customizable May Books, which are a featured product in the annual O Magazine: December Gift Guide.
10. Host a Farm-Fresh Holiday Feast with Recipes and Wines from Bonterra
HOPLAND, Calif., Nov. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's get into the organic spirit this holiday season! Bonterra wines, paired with these delicious recipes, will bring California's farm-fresh flavors to your holiday feast.
11. Petco Helps Pet Parents Spread the Joy to Pets with Gifts that "WOW"
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In preparation for the holiday shopping season, Petco provides recommendations for selecting gifts that reflect the unique personalities of pets everywhere. According to PetFinder.com, more than half of all pet parents will buy their pet a gift this holiday season. This year, Petco has unique products to fit everyone's holiday gift giving needs.
BOSTON, Nov. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: It's that time of year again! Black Friday is three weeks away and holiday season shoppers are raring to go—and they are using mobile devices like never before.
13. Berkeys Announces Toy Drive and Collection to Benefit GRACE Grapevines' 2014 Christmas Cottage
DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas and SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Nov. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Monday, November 3, 2014, Berkeys Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical, headquartered in Southlake, Texas, announced it has begun asking customers to help donate toys for the 2014 GRACE Christmas Cottage, a program that provides local area families in need with Christmas gifts for their family at no cost to them.
14. Petco and Unleashed by Petco Stores Host Holiday Events
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- To help customers get in the festive spirit, Petco will be hosting fun and informative holiday-themed events at Petco and Unleashed by Petco stores nationwide throughout November and December. Events range from Pet Services Calming Solutions Seminars to Photos with Santa and opportunities for pet parents to give back– everything pet parents need to prepare for a successful holiday season with their pets.
15. Cyber Monday Deals Rank #2 to Black Friday as Year's Best
BELOIT, Wis., Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- FatWallet.com, where savvy online deal hunters share coupons and get cash back, today announced results from its 2014 Cyber Monday Shopping Survey and Infographic (*TNS Global). Of those surveyed, only Black Friday ranks higher than Cyber Monday as offering the best deals and savings of the year. More than half (54%) surveyed plan to buy holiday gifts on Cyber Monday (or during Cyber Week), while 22% will shop for themselves and 12% for home needs, 6% for business or other needs.
16. Animoto Reveals 78 Percent of Consumers Plan to Mark This Holiday Season with Video
NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Animoto, the leading online video maker that makes it easy for anyone to create and share professional-quality video, reported additional findings from its Video Creation Study that show video is the preferred method for consumers to commemorate their most important life events throughout the year and during the holiday season. The Animoto Video Creation Study surveyed 1,031 U.S. consumers who had recorded or created a personal video in the past six months, and found three quarters of consumers use video to commemorate milestone events, with 78 percent planning to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with a video greeting.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- This Black Friday, Old Navy will give one lucky shopper the chance to go to bed a dreamer and wake up a $1 million winner. Old Navy announced today that the brand is bringing back its "Overnight Millionaire" giveaway, with almost five times better odds of winning than last year. The first 100 shoppers at every Old Navy store in North America, when it opens for Black Friday shopping, will be given a chance to win the $1 million jackpot during the brand's biggest sale of the year.
FAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkGeek (NASDAQ: GKNT) is proud to launch the newest product from its GeekLabs Division – The SuperNova Light Cube LED Bluetooth® Speaker. The SuperNova combines a powerful Bluetooth speaker with a brilliant LED light show that features 36 different patterns.
19. Specialty Food Association Unveils Picks for Holiday Gifts for Food Fans
NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association kicks off the 2014 holiday shopping season with a tempting selection of sweet and savory treats for the food lover on your list.
20. Taunina Teddy Bear Auctions For $5,500
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- A hand-embroidered Taunina teddy bear sold for $5,500 (55,000 Rand) at Opulent Living's "Chefs who Share – the ART of Giving" September black tie gala in Cape Town, South Africa.
21. At Home Gets In The Holiday Spirit With Christmas Decor Collection
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- At Home™, the home decor superstore, is the holiday headquarters this Christmas season with an expansive assortment of holiday home decor products.
22. The gift of good health: the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer
CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Give the gift of good health this holiday season with the Whole Slow Juicer from Kuvings, a vertical low-speed masticating juicer with a three-inch feeding tube to accommodate whole fruits and vegetables, reducing prep time and maximizing taste and nutrition.
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