Newstream.com Digest: National Auto Insurance Study and New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study Results, Analysis of Seasonal TV Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Home Readiness is Increasingly
Important Among New-Homes Buyers
Owners of new homes are placing increasing importance on a builder's ability to complete a home when promised, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study(SM).
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Amica Mutual Leads Auto Insurance Industry in Customer Satisfaction,
Followed Closely by Erie Insurance Group and State Farm
Amica Mutual ranks highest in overall customer satisfaction for the second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 National Auto Insurance Study(SM) announced September 18. Erie Insurance Group and State Farm closely follow Amica Mutual in customer satisfaction, ranking significantly higher than the industry average.
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adidas and FC Bayern Munich Agree on a Unique Strategic Partnership
adidas, the world's leading soccer brand, will remain official sponsor, official supplier and licensee of FC Bayern Munich until 2010. adidas and FC Bayern Munich signed and announced a corresponding agreement 15 September in Munich. At the same time, adidas is placing its more than 35 years of working together as partners with the current winner of the UEFA Champions League and German Champion on a new, innovative basis. adidas-Salomon AG intends to acquire a 10% share of the, yet to be founded, FC Bayern Munich AG. Video clip now available
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Interep Analysis Shows Radio's Year Round Ratings Consistency Still
Key Asset in Media Mix
Interep on September 19 released an analysis of seasonal ratings differences for various television programming genres. While the buzz surrounding fall television premieres generally produces ratings bumps, the study confirms that ratings for top rated comedies, dramas and news/interviews shows decline as much as 50% during the summer months.
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Clarke American Spreads 'Pride in America' Check Designs
In response to America's recent tragedy, Clarke American, one of the nation's largest providers of checks and innovative products and services, will donate $1 for every check order and 50 cents from every label order of the Pride in America(R) design to The September 11th Fund that was established by The United Way and The New York Community Trust.
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Disney Forms New Business Unit, Buena Vista Game Entertainment
Studio, Appoints Jan Smith as President
The Walt Disney Company has formed a new business unit, the "Buena Vista Game Entertainment Studio," with Jan E. Smith installed as its president, it was announced by Robert A. Iger, Disney's president and chief operating officer.
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Staples Inc. Names Basil L. Anderson Vice Chairman
Basil L. Anderson, 56, the former chief financial officer and treasurer who helped reshape Campbell Soup Co., has joined Staples Inc. as vice chairman. Anderson, who has served on the Staples board of directors since 1997 and is chair of the audit committee, will be responsible for overseeing the company's strategic, business development and financial initiatives.
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Through America's Toughest Times, the Kit-Cat Klock Has
Brightened Our Days
For 70 Years, through World War II, The Great Depression, the Vietnam War, Korean War, Desert Storm and several recessions, the lovable black, classic Kit-Cat Klock, with its rolling eyes and wagging tail, has given Americans something to smile about. In response to last week's tragic events, The California Clock Company, the creator of the American-made Kit-Cat Klock, has announced the return of the Limited Edition red, white and blue Kit-Cat Klocks due to an overwhelming response from retailers and customers to make the patriotic clock available for purchase.
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Seasoned Entrepreneur to Head Siemens' $2 Billion U.S. Telecom
Networks Operations
Siemens Information and Communication Networks Inc. (Siemens ICN) announced that Mark A. Floyd was elected president and CEO of Siemens ICN U.S., effective October 1, 2001, and will also serve on the board of directors of that company.
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SC2001 Producers Reassure Participants November Conference in Denver
Will Exceed Expectations
Charlie Slocomb, volunteer chairman of the SC2001 Executive Committee, reassured conference registrants, exhibitors, sponsors and other interested parties that SC2001 will yield all the rewards originally envisioned--and more.
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The Jeffersons Couple Returns to Promote Denny's Triple Play(TM)
Breakfast
Building on the success of its most recent creative efforts, Denny's welcomes the return of the actors Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford, known for their portrayal of George and Weezy on the popular 70s and 80s television show The Jeffersons. The latest spot for the nation's largest family restaurant chain breaks on Sept. 24 and touts Denny's new promotion of the Triple Play(TM) breakfast entree.
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Boeing Delivers Final Designs of Powerful Next-Generation Integrated
Circuits for Spaceway Satellite Payloads
Boeing Satellite Systems (BSS), a unit of The Boeing Company , has completed design of nine unique types of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for the Spaceway broadband satellite system. IBM will use BSS designs to build multimillion-gate ASICs that consume half as much power per function while delivering four times the processing capability of current-generation chips.
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