CLIO Awards Announces Juries for 2012

-- Entries deadline extended to Friday, February 3rd; enter today at www.CLIOAwards.com --

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2012 -- The CLIO Awards, one of the world's most recognized international advertising, design and communications competitions, today announced the juries for 2012.

"The CLIO Awards has forged its reputation as the world's most influential advertising competition thanks in large part to the caliber of our jurors and the integrity our judging process," said Richard Beckman, CEO of Prometheus Global Media, parent company of the CLIOs. "These jurors represent the very top talent in their respective fields and will bring the highest standards of excellence to the CLIOs."

In 2011, CLIO simplified the entry system by reducing the number of categories from over 360 to just 64. In 2012, CLIO is making it even easier for entrants by eliminating the need to provide credits until work has been shortlisted. To celebrate these changes, CLIO tapped Euro RSCG New York to create a campaign to reflect the new streamlined approach. For more information on mediums and categories, go to www.clioawards.com/entries/mediums_and_categories.cfm. The 53rd Annual CLIO Awards will be held Tuesday, May 15th in New York City at the American Museum of Natural History. Registration is now open (www.clioawards.com/awards/). Tickets are $399.

The 2012 CLIO Awards Content & Contact/Integrated Campaign Jury is as follows:

Singer Debbie Gibson to Appear on "Celebrity Apprentice" to Help Poor Children

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 4, 2012 -- Singer songwriter Debbie Gibson will appear on season five of Celebrity Apprentice, and has announced she will play for the charity Children International.

Celebrity Apprentice is a reality television show where celebrities compete in weekly challenges and donate any winnings to their personal charities. Every week, the celebrity contestants will work in two teams, each under the guidance of a designated project manager, to compete in business-driven tasks around New York City, using their fame, along with their proven business acumen, to win challenges.

Contestants are subjected to long hours, grueling deadlines, intellectual challenges, personality clashes, and intense scrutiny under the careful watch of Donald Trump and his advisors. The last person standing will be chosen as the Celebrity Apprentice and have the honor of delivering a $250,000 bonus check to their designated charity.

Gibson will compete to help provide 5,000 poor children in India with medical and dental care and educational support.

Children International president and CEO Jim Cook said, "Children International is fortunate to have such a dedicated supporter as Debbie Gibson. She has proven she is an ardent advocate for children living in the most extreme poverty."

Gibson, who is the youngest performer ever to write and record a number one song, has been a supporter of the U.S.-based humanitarian organization since 1991. Currently, she helps support 7-year-old Helen, her mother and five siblings living in a cemetery in Manila, Philippines. Helen and her family guard a cemetery crypt, and live on less than $11 a month. With Gibson's help, Helen and her siblings now receive medical and dental care and attend school.

Children International's programs provide poor children like Helen with medical and dental care, educational support and health education to children and youth, some whose families live on less than $1.25 a day.

About Children International:

Established in 1936, Children International is an award-winning humanitarian organization with its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. The organization has been recognized by the Philippine and Colombian governments for its humanitarian and disaster relief work. Children International's programs help more than 340,000 children and their families in 11 countries around the world including Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Zambia, Honduras, India, the Philippines and the United States. For more information about Children International or to sponsor a child, visit http://www.children.org/. Follow Children International on Facebook and Twitter.

Denise Richards Invites One Lucky Fan to Join Her for Lunch to Benefit the Kidney Cancer Association

100% of profits from sales of her new shoe to benefit the Kidney Cancer Association

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 27, 2011  -- Kick off 2012 in style with ShoeDazzle and the newest member of the fast-growing "Celebrity Shoe Design Program for Charity," actress, model and mother of three – Denise Richards. Joining forces with ShoeDazzle designers, Richards has created a light pink and gold embellished peep-toe sling back pump, with a gold metallic pin heel in honor of her mom, who passed away from kidney cancer. The shoe will be available in ShoeDazzle showrooms on January 16th. 100% of the profits from sales of her shoe will be donated to the Kidney Cancer Association (KCA), a charitable organization which helps fund, promote and collaborate with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Urological Association (AUA), and other institutions, on research projects.

In addition, one lucky fan will have lunch with Denise Richards. Four runners-up in this special contest will receive an iPod Shuffle. To be eligible to win the luncheon, contestants must upload a short video explaining why they want to win and must join the new KidneyCancer.me (http://kidneycancer.me/) website. Contest details are available online at LunchWithDenise.com.

"Fashion has always been a passion of mine and I especially love shoes. What woman doesn't love a feminine, yet sexy pump in her collection? Teaming up with ShoeDazzle to help a charity I admire and a cause that is particularly dear to me because of my mother provided an amazing opportunity to combine my passions," said Richards. "I decided to name the shoe after my baby Eloise because she has been such a blessing in my life."

"It has been such a pleasure working with Denise as she helps to create awareness of kidney cancer and the need for a cure," commented the Kidney Cancer Association vice president, Carrie Konosky. "Despite being busy with her role on Spike TV's hit series, 'Blue Mountain State,' while taking care of three children, Denise has always been incredibly generous about making time to help us."

Prior to Denise's shoe release, ShoeDazzle partnered with Perez Hilton, Carson Kressley, LaLa Anthony, Jenny McCarthy, Carmen Electra, singer Mel B and actresses Kristin Cavallari, Kristen Bell and Kristin Chenoweth for the "Celebrity Shoe Design Program for Charity."

The Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) is a global charity made up of patients, family members, physicians, researchers, and other health professionals. We fund, promote, and collaborate with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Urological Association (AUA), and other institutions on research projects. We educate families and physicians, and serve as an advocate on behalf of patients at the state and federal levels. For more information, please visit www.kidneycancer.org.