Friday, May 29, 2009

HGTV's $250,000 Challenge - The New York Daily News


On behalf of the upcoming home improvement reality series, "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge," the The New York Daily News' TV editor, Richard Huff, ran a story on how Drew Lachey went from being an EMT with the Metropolitan Ambulance to a boy band member to the host of "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge."

Click here to enjoy this quirky story that ran on May 29.

HGTV's $250,000 Challenge - Los Angeles Times


We secured a review by Los Angeles Times television critic Robert Lloyd for the upcoming home improvement reality series "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge." Lloyd states that the new series "has been fitted as a series for the New Depression" because of how it's congruent to today's rough economic times.

Click here to read the full review that ran in the Los Angeles Time Entertainment section on May 29.

CBN's Pat Robertson - TIME.com


On behalf of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), TIME.com's Tim Morrison ran this Q&A with Pat Robertson, founder of CBN and host of its long-running show, The 700 Club. In the Q&A, Pat shares with readers his new personal-finance book "Money Monday" and tells the dramatic beginnings of CBN.

Click here to read the full TIME.com Q&A that ran on May 27.

HGTV's $250,000 Challenge - Life & Style Magazine


On behalf of HGTV's upcoming home improvement reality series, "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge," we secured this quarter-page season premiere mention in Life & Style Magazine showing hunky host Drew Lachey getting down and dirty.

Pick up a copy of Life & Style Magazine's June 1 issue to check it out!

HGTV's $250,000 Challenge - US Weekly


We secured this Q&A with "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge" host Drew Lachey in the television section of US Weekly's June 1 edition. Drew shares with readers how he's become quite the handyman in his own home and provides some interesting tidbits about the upcoming home improvement reality series.

Grab a copy of US Weekly's June 1 edition to check it out!

Monday, May 25, 2009

HGTV - The New York Times


On behalf of HGTV, we secured this story in the Arts & Leisure section of The New York Times. Writer Brian Stelter examined how HGTV's real estate programming is evolving with the economic times. The story included numerous HGTV real estate programming such as the upcoming "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge" and "Real Estate Intervention" and readers also enjoyed interviews from HGTV President Jim Samples and Vice President for Marketing Lori Asbury who discussed both new and old real estate programming.

Click here to read the full story that ran on May 21.

HGTV's Carter Oosterhouse - Mother Nature Network



When going green in your home, HGTV's Carter Oosterhouse is your resident eco-friendly enthusiast. We secured this superb story with Carter on the Mother Nature Network where he shares with readers numerous sustainability strategies he's done both in his home and the homes he's helped makeover for and outside of TV.

Click here to read the full story that ran on May 23 and watch the exclusive Mother Nature Network Celebrity Green Tips video featuring Carter.

HGTV's $250,000 Challenge - USA Weekend


If you're looking to renovate on a budget, we secured this story in USA Weekend's House Smart section. Readers are able to get fantastic tips and tricks from Genevieve Gorder, Kim Myles, David Bromstad and Carter Oosterhouse - the four judges starring on HGTV's new design competition series "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge."

To find out all the great design ideas for your kitchen, living room, bedroom and even outdoors, pick up a copy of USA Weekend's May 22nd issue.

Friday, May 22, 2009

HGTV's $250,000 Challenge - TIME Magazine



On behalf of HGTV's upcoming home improvement reality series "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge," we've secured coverage in James Poniewozik's "Tuned In" column in TIME Magazine. The story focuses on upcoming programming that reflects the current economy.

Click here to check out the full story that ran in the May 22 issue of TIME Magazine!

Friday, May 15, 2009

HGTV's $250,000 Challenge - Los Angeles Times



On behalf of HGTV's upcoming new reality series "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge," premiering on May 31, we secured this all-encompassing story as the cover of the Calendar section in The Los Angeles Times. The story gives a sneak peek into the show, introduces the diverse families competing for the life-changing cash prize of $250,000 and discusses how HGTV "saw an opportunity amid the rubble of a crumbling economy to lend a helping hand to the middle class."

Click here to read the full story!

HGTV's $250,000 Challenge - OnSat Magazine



OnSat Magazine ran this beautiful feature story on HGTV's upcoming home improvement reality series "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge." The story was mentioned on the magazine's cover and was also the main feature in the first page table of contents.

Pick up a copy of the June 2009 issue to read the full story!

HGTV's $250,000 Challenge - TMS Channel Guide



On behalf of HGTV's new home improvement reality series "HGTV's $250,000 Challenge", we secured this fantastic story with TMS Channel Guide. The story gave readers an overall idea of the show and included an interview with host Drew Lachey.

Check out the May 2009 issue to enjoy the full article!

Friday, May 8, 2009

Ted Dekker - CNN.com



CNN.com ran this incredibly interesting article on the life and works of Ted Dekker, featuring how being raised by cannibals in Indonesia helped shape who he is and the mind-boggling stories that fill his pages. The article also gave an inside peek of his new book "BoneMan's Daughters."

Click here to read the full story that ran on April 28.

By the way, we had also secured a half-hour interview segment for Ted on Laura Ingraham’s nationally syndicated radio show. His book debuted at #10 on New York Times’ Hardcover Fiction bestseller list for May 3.