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Shark Tank Critic Visits The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

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Several lucky inventors may have their ideas marketed

 

January 27, 2010 – Ft. Lauderdale -- On January 26, Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Advertising instructor Marcia Fernandes hosted the college’s version of ABC's Shark Tank with Kevin Harrington, currently a critic on ABC's "Shark Tank," and CEO of TV Goods participating on the panel, along with Scott Swank and Laurie Braden of Global TV Concepts. Together they critiqued inventors’ products, giving them valuable insights into the new product industry and what would be necessary to succeed with their products. 


Eighteen inventors pitched their product ideas in hopes of making it to the next round of consideration for production by Global TV Concepts and a possible deal of producing their creation for sale in the marketplace. Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale alumni, students, and staff were among those who cajoled and tried to persuade the panel that their invention was the one they should choose for possible manufacturing and marketing.

 

·         Addison Sammet, student - Chair 2 Right

·         Gabriela Rodriguez, friend of chair - Recycle Bags

·         Melissa Boyce, student - Condiment Dispenser

·         Tina Doran Turner, student - Juicer    

·         Christy Denton, staff -  Jam Band

·         Tara Snodgrass, staff  - Easy Feet Shower Mat

·         Tas Salini, staff - Card Sanitizer

·         Nicole Mandowski, student - Mac Jacket

·         Richard White, staff  - Fruit Cup Bras

·         Tracy Theise-Hover, friend of staff - Hula Boots

·         Jacki Tifford, student  - Quillo

·         Raquel Prymak, student  - Stippling Pen

·         Jiana Dominguez, student - Healthy Yogurt

·         Chriss David, staff  - Body Buddy

·         Andy Bing, staff  - Vectors 3 Checkers Game

·         Patricia Grullon, staff - O Towel

·         Mike Lewandowsky, student  - Exacto Kit

·         Brandegee Pierce, student - Rubiks-style  cube for Sight Impaired

 

Advancing to the next round to present in person at Global TV Concepts are: Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale’s Assistant Dean of Students Richard White, Industrial Design instructor Patricia Guillon, Assistant Director of Admissions Tara Snodgrass, and students Jacki Tifford and Raquel Prymak.

 

For more information, contact Marcia Fernandes at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

 

Global TV Concepts Launches New Website

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Global TV Concepts is pleased to announced the redesign of our consumer website to enhance communication with our vendors, clients, partners and the general public.

 

Big Top Cupcake(TM) Brand Awarded With Guinness World Record For World's Largest Cupcake

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Global TV Concepts' Big Top Cupcake(TM) Brand Supports Breast Cancer Awareness with Record-Breaking Dessert
By Global TV Concepts
http://www.miamiherald.com/business/press-releases/retail/story/1270960.html
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Global TV Concepts, manufacturer and creator of the Big Top Cupcake(TM) brand, today announced their official Guinness World Record title for the 'World's Largest Cupcake.' Weighing in at 1,316 pounds, and measuring four and one half feet tall and six feet wide, the massive cupcake was unveiled at the 2009 Think Pink Rocks event. Proceeds from slices of the confectionary masterpiece supported breast cancer charities.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091007/FL88734-a )
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091007/FL88734-b )
Accustomed to doing things in a big way, Laurie Braden, president of Global TV Concepts and creator of Big Top Cupcake(TM) brand which is known for its larger-than-life take on the average dessert, has raised the bar with its 'largest cupcake ever made' title, beating the current record of 1,224 pounds. Braden's idea: to create this record-breaking cupcake - call attention to - and raise money for - breast cancer research, screening and treatment by selling pieces of the "World's Largest Cupcake". This mega-confection was made of delicious chocolate cake topped with pink icing with sprinkle toppings, each measuring five inches in length.
"This was a Giant Effort, Enormous Job and a Colossal amount of work. But with the BIG TOP world's largest cupcake team... it was a piece of cake. In all seriousness - Breast Cancer is a disease that we need to eradicate and we can only do that through awareness, research and funding. We thought that with a Guinness World Attempt we could bring a new awareness to Think Pink Rocks, a breast cancer awareness charity. I needed to attempt this (without knowing that 97% of attempts fail) for my friends and my young daughters so that this will not be a topic of conversation when they get older," said Laurie Braden, president of Global TV Concepts and creator of Big Top Cupcake(TM) brand.
The world's largest cupcake was showcased at the 2009 Think Pink Rocks charity concert on Saturday, October 3 Boca Raton, Florida which featured artists such as AKON, Shontelle and DJ Webstar to raise awareness for breast cancer. Attendees were also able to consume a piece of history of the world-record-holding colossal treat served in honor of donations to breast cancer charities.
Big Top Cupcake(TM) Silicone Bakeware is a fast, easy way to create show-stopping sweet treats that are 25 times larger than the typical cupcake. Armed with the two-piece mold set, families can create desserts fit for a gourmet bakery in their very own kitchens. Just fill the non-stick silicone molds with cake mix, bake and decorate.
Big Top Cupcake(TM) is available for $19.95 at retailers nationwide. "A portion of the proceeds for the sales in the month of October with be donated to The National Breast Cancer Foundation, on behalf of Big Top Cupcake(TM) and the Global TV Concepts Family," said Braden. For more information or to purchase Big Top Cupcake(TM) Silicone Bakeware online, www.BigTopCupcake.com.
SOURCE Global TV Concepts

Read GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ post on the World's Largest Cupcake
 

Featured in the Discovery Channel

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Global TV Concepts, in conjunction with Omni Response Inc., is proud to announce that our newest product, DUAL SAW™, will be featured this Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at 10pm on the Discovery Channel's show PitchMen.

PitchMen follows the adventures of infomercial kings Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan, as they search the world for great invention ideas - one of them is the DUAL SAW™.

DUAL SAW™ is the ultimate combination of precision engineering and blade technology. It’s the only saw with 2 blades that simultaneously rotate in opposite directions: forward, backward, top and bottom, allowing users to cut through virtually any material without changing blades.

Make sure you tune in to see the amazing DUAL SAW™ in action.

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/pitchmen/pitchmen.html

 

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