ROGAINE® Brand Names Top Entrepreneur and TV Host Bill Rancic as Its Official "Growth Coach®"

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Rancic*, an American entrepreneur, motivational speaker and star of the hit reality show, Giuliana & Bill, has teamed up with ROGAINE® to serve as the brand's first-ever "Growth Coach®." In this new role, Rancic, an avid user of Men's ROGAINE® Unscented Foam, the #1 dermatologist recommended brand for hair regrowth, will share his personal story to help empower men to take control of their hair loss and build confidence from the board room to the bedroom.

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Rancic, who first came onto the national scene when he was hired by Donald Trump as the winner of the first season of The Apprentice, will lend his credibility to inspire men facing real issues to "Grow Their Game" and stand up to whatever life throws their way. Specifically, he will share his own ROGAINE® success story and offer advice through Facebook, Twitter, an upcoming contest and various other online channels. Rancic will also be featured in ROGAINE® advertorials and print advertising in top men's publications.

"I look forward to sharing my own story, along with tips that men can use to gain confidence in their everyday lives," says Rancic. "One in four men are affected by hereditary hair loss, so I took control of the situation and started using Men's ROGAINE® Unscented Foam. There's definitely been a positive change in my hair since I started using the product, so I'll let you be the judge," he says. "There's no reason to be embarrassed about hair loss; face it and then grab ROGAINE®."

"Bill's perseverance in business and his personal life, coupled with his confidence and intelligence, makes him the perfect role model for men who might be reluctant to try a hair growth product like ROGAINE®," says Hugh Dineen, Vice President, Marketing, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. "We are confident that creating an official "Growth Coach®" with Bill, will give men the tools they need to take the next step in growing their game."  

About ROGAINE®: ROGAINE®, one of the brands of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. is the #1 dermatologist recommended brand for hair regrowth. ROGAINE® pioneered the hair regrowth category in 1986 when it was initially launched as an Rx product and has been the sole driver of innovation ever since. ROGAINE® contains minoxidil, the ONLY ingredient FDA-approved to regrow hair in both men and women. Men's ROGAINE® Topical Solution and Men's ROGAINE® Unscented Foam contain five percent minoxidil and Women's ROGAINE® Topical Solution contains two percent minoxidil. Join millions of satisfied men for as little as $17 a month. Visit http://www.RogaineFoam.com.

About Bill Rancic: American entrepreneur Bill Rancic was the first winner of Donald Trump's hit show, The Apprentice. He is a motivational speaker, real estate developer, restaurant owner and author of a New York Times best-selling book on business. Rancic's life is documented on the hit reality show Giuliana & Bill, in which he stars with his wife, E! News Anchor, Giuliana Rancic. The couple will soon host the upcoming NBC primetime show Ready for Love, set to premiere in winter 2012/2013. Bill also co-hosts the nationally syndicated TV show America Now with Leeza Gibbons.

*Paid ROGAINE® spokesperson

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