PTG STUDIOS “Great Taste” to featureto feature Bellataire Diamonds

PTG Studios “Competitive Edge”to feature NuVim nutritional beverages

 --Public stock quickly rising for dietary aid--

May 29, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL – Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of NuVimÒnutritional beverages for its innovative educational television series, The Competitive Edge.  NuVim beverages are being featured in a segment on "Healthy Drinks for Active Individuals" as part of a series on Innovative Health Products.  The series is currently airing on Fox Sports Network, ESPN2, Woman's Entertainment Network, and many other sports and lifestyle networks around the country.

NuVim dietary supplement beverages help to build the immune system, muscle flexibility and sturdy joints.  These consumer benefits are what makes NuVim different and nutritionally better than most other ready-to-drink beverages on the market today.  As the NuVim spokesperson, model Ashleigh Howard says,"I am excited to discover this new drink for myself. Because of my concern about health, I am very selective of the products I use and represent.”

Scientists have agreed that inflammation may underlie many chronic diseases that come with aging, including arteriosclerosis, diabetes, Alzheimer's diseases, osteoporosis and many other conditions.  Of course, maintaining a properly functioning immune system is key to long-term health.  A healthy immune system is your body's way of defending itself against disease.

An 8-ounce serving of the drink has just 70 calories, 10 grams of sugar and 12 grams of carbohydrates.  It contains 100% of the recommended daily requirement of zinc, and vitamins E, C and B12.  It is a good source of the daily allowance of calcium (10%), protein (6%), vitamin A (30%) and contains nine essential amino acids.  NuVim is lactose free, caffeine free, fat free, cholesterol free and has no artificial flavors.  

NuVim is also running a series of television commercials that will be informative, motivating people to try the product and feel for themselves the difference NuVim® makes in how they feel all day long. The commercials will be produced by PTG Studios in Deerfield Beach, FL. There will be separate commercials for the refrigerated beverage and the powder version.  Both will highlight the promise of helping to improve long-term high quality of life at every age. 

CEO Rick Kundrat said, “We believe that NuVim® fits with the health-conscious consumer who realizes that proper diet and exercise is the only way to help maintain a strong healthy body, not only for themselves, but their children as well.  NuVim® is a product that, when consumed daily, can play a role in helping to make people feel the difference.  This is especially true when you compare NuVim® as a substitute for many of the other beverages on the market.  We remain committed to product improvement, delivering even higher consumer benefits as we move forward.  In addition, we will continue to work with the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and other charitable organizations whose mission is also to improve the quality of people’s lives.”

NuVim® is a one of a kind beverage that is sold in the refrigerated juice section in half-gallon juice cartons in 2,100 supermarkets including over 300 Wal-Mart supercenters on the East Coast.  And it is available in three flavors: Strawberry Vanilla, Orange Tangerine and Fruit Symphony. 

NuVim is based on a $50,000,000 research and development project that spanned over 35 years, involving 150 biologist and 19 clinical trials. NuVim's two proprietary micronutrients MunePro® and AccuFlex® help build the immune system and work to help muscle flexibility and athletic performance. With only 70 calories per 8-ounce serving and its nutritional values, NuVim® could be considered the '"Best Thing You Can Drink.” 

So how did this product come to be?   In 1958, Ralph Stolle began exploring the health benefits of nutrients found in cow's milk.  In 1961 Stolle formed a research company dedicated to enhancing the natural benefits of milk.  After 35 years and at a cost of over $50 million, scientists isolated the inherent wellness factors of milk, leading to the discovery of the patented micronutrients now used in NuVim beverages. 

According to a study, at least 57% of Americans believe that foods and beverages can replace some drugs, and shoppers try to lower their risk of getting an illness through their food and beverage purchases. 

The popularity of NuVim continues to grow, and the product has now sold over 23 million servings to date. The stock is now publicly traded under the symbol NUVMU. NuVim® in powder form for use with beverages and yogurt can be ordered from the NuVim® web-site at www.nuvim.com or by calling toll free: 1-877-850-8777.

PTG Studios (Platinum Television Group) Features NuVim

PTG Studios “Today’s Family” to feature Junior Blind of America

PTG Studios “Today’s Family” to feature

Junior Blind of America™


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January 29, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL – Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Junior Blind of America™, for its innovative, educational television series, Today’s Family.  The non-profit organization will be featured in a segment on “Getting America Involved,” as part of the show’s “Touching Hearts and Changing Lives Series.”

Serving the needs of the blind and visually impaired through its nationally recognized programs, Junior Blind of America™ has been touching the hearts and changing the lives of countless individuals and their families for over a half a century.

“We are committed to helping blind and visually-impaired people and their families attain their highest level of independence and self-esteem – ultimately helping them achieve their own goals and optimizing life’s opportunities,” says Junior Blind of America™ President & CEO, Miki Jordan.

The segment will feature the organization’s programs, which are designed to assist and empower people of all ages, from birth throughout adulthood.  It will also introduce viewers to dedicated staff members, as well as a 73-year old volunteer, and a young program participant and his mother.

The Infant-Family Program, Special Education School, Children’s Residential Program, and Davidson Program for Independence, are among the many successful programs offered by Junior Blind of America™.

For more information, please log on to www.juniorblind.org or call 888-400-4JBA.

PTG Studios Features Junior Blind

PTG Studios “Today’s Family” show to feature American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc.

PTG Studios “Today’s Family” show to feature

American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc.

-- Funding research, patient support and education --

May 16, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL – Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. for its innovative, educational television series, Today’s Family. The company will be featured in a segment on “Touching Hearts and Changing Lives” as part of a series on Getting America Involved.

“To ease the burden, to find the cure,” is the mission of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), founded in 1961.  They do this by getting families and individuals involved and raising awareness about the disease. APDA, the largest grass roots organization serving this community in the U.S., has given more than $60 million to support projects and programs dedicated to the disease, such as research, patient support, and free educational materials. Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.5 million Americans, and 15 per cent are under the age of 50.

The group understands the variety of needs involved as well. “The whole family gets the disease,” explains Kathryn Whitford, the communications director, in discussing how APDA does not only treat the patient, but also the family involved as well because everyone is affected.

Many volunteer and donation opportunities exist and APDA is eager for help! APDA is encouraging volunteers to contact Congressional representatives and encourage support for funding a five-year plan for Parkinson’s research. APDA also encourages volunteers to assist with special events such as Walk-a-Thons.


Donations can either be made by check or credit card or in the form of gift annuities or a bequest.  The charitable gift annuity is a contract between a donor and a charity, such as APDA, of a specified amount of annual payments, paid in equal quarterly installments, to one or two beneficiaries. A deferred gift annuity allows a person to make a current gift, delay receipt of the payments until some pre-selected future date, and still qualify for an income tax charitable deduction now.

Bequests, regardless of size, are appreciated and everything helps. Headquartered in New York, the organization focuses its energies on research, patient support, education and raising public awareness of the disease.  There are 58 chapters with volunteers, and 59 centers that are professionally staffed, offering research and patient support, as well as respite programs for caregivers and other support groups. For more information, see www.apdaparkinson.org.

PTG Studios Features: American Parkinsons Disease Association

PTG Studios “Pulse on America” to feature Wine Racks America

PTG Studios “Pulse on America” to feature

Wine Racks America

--Newest Innovations in Affordable Wine Storage --

May 16, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL – Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Wine Racks America for its innovative, educational television series, Pulse on America. The company will be featured in a segment on Accents to Finer Living as part of the Collection Series.

The show will be aired once on The Travel Channel, and 19 times before and after CNN Headline News in selected cable television markets.


Having a wine cellar has always been a sign of culture, sophistication and excellent taste.  In Europe, wine cellars were frequently a separate area of the home, often literally in a basement.  However, in modern-day America, where space is frequently at a premium but the personal taste of a new generation dictates having wine choices, storage becomes a different matter.

Enter Wine Racks America—a pioneering company determined to close the gap and fill the need.  They offer an attractive, durable product selection tailored to the tastes of nearly any wine enthusiast.

“We feel very privileged to work with such a varied and interesting clientele – and we go to great lengths to provide individual attention to each customer that comes our way.  As with wine, our customers know and respect a quality product, and that is why we guarantee satisfaction for the life of each wine rack we build,” says Jeff Ogzewalla, the company’s president.

Storage solutions range from wine racks for the “first timer” who may only need storage for a few bottles all the way to comprehensive cellaring solutions for serious collectors, wineries, and large scale commercial applications.  The company offers design services as well as wood racks, modular cellar systems, cellar cooling units, metal racking and accessories.

Wine Racks America not only manufactures its own products, it employs a full time staff of wine storage experts available to accommodate each client and their unique requests.

For more information, see www.WineRacksAmerica.com.

PTG Studios Features: Wine Racks America

PTG Studios “Pulse on America” to feature Solid Source Realty

PTG Studios “Pulse on America” to feature Solid Source Realty

--Woman starts & runs top Atlanta real estate firm,

based on philosophy of faith & appreciation --

May 15, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL – Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Solid Source Realty for its innovative, educational television series, Pulse on America. The company will be featured in the “Model of Excellence Series: Innovative Real Estate Solutions.” This segment will air nationally on the Travel Channel and ABC Family Channel as well as on regional CNN Headline News broadcasts at the top and bottom of the hour.

When Michele Shoda moved back to her hometown, Atlanta, GA, four years ago, she had management, investment, and sales experience, but needed a flexible work environment because she also had a new baby.  She decided to start her own firm, based on her vision “from God”, her skills with people, her belief in family values and her God-given talent.  She researched information on other major firms which led to seeing the available opportunity to introduce a new trend.

That’s how Solid Source Realty began, and now it is the largest real estate office in Georgia, with over 1200 agents, six offices, and franchises being offered nationwide.

In such a competitive field, Shoda decided to focus on her Realtors, giving them the benefit of affiliation with a large company but encouraging their independence.  She did this by creating technology to lessen their dependence on a main office for transaction records.  Transaction paperwork is online, creating “the first paperless real estate firm in the country,” according to Shoda.  She also rewards Realtors a higher commission than usual, based on a transaction fee to the agency rather than a percentage of the commission based on sales price.  In order to avoid a competitive environment, Solid Source does not post the rankings of its agents.  Continuing Education classes are offered monthly free of charge.  Her rationale: “If you focus on the individual agent’s success, the company’s success will follow.” This business model is certainly the trendsetter for the future of real estate brokerage not only in Georgia, but across the U.S.

Shoda also understands “the true value of strategic partnerships” (and teaches a course by that name), helping consumers and Realtors learn to optimize available resources.  For example, if a client is interested in purchasing investment property, Solid Source will give the client access to free advice from top-notch attorneys and property management firms.

Shoda prefers to work with people with “similar values” to her high standards: “The level of service your clients receive should be viewed as an extension of yourself.”  Her founding philosophy is to make sure everyone feels valued and appreciated. She concludes: “We know that our incredible growth is attributed to God’s blessing and our corporate commitment of excellent service to our agents, staff, partners and clients.”

For more information, see www.solidsourcerealty.com.

PTG Studios Features: Solid Source Realty

PTG Studios “Pulse on America” to feature Body Mechanics

PTG Studios “Pulse on America” to feature Body MechanicsÔ

--Fighting children’s obesity with new superheroes --

Dec. 12, 2006, Deerfield Beach, FL – Platinum Television Group
is pleased to announce the selection of Body MechanicsÔ for its innovative, educational television series, Pulse on America. The company will be featured in a segment on “Touching Hearts, Changing Lives” as part of a series on Our Children Today & Tomorrow. The show will be aired on the Learning Channel, the ABC Family Channel, and before and after news headlines on CNN in regional cable markets.

While it has been acknowledged worldwide as a major problem, childhood obesity has not had many creative approaches to dealing with the issue.  But out of Australia comes an exciting concept: Tony Findlay, of the company Big Red Frog, who has worked in the fitness industry for more than 25 years, and who had co-created & hosted a children’s health television show in the past, combined his interests to come up with a Body Mechanics Toolkit which teaches children how to be their own superheroes to fight the “enemy.”  There is a movie and DVD game called “Escape from Obeez City” with a storyline involving keeping a body running properly (the Body Mechanics) and fighting the Coalition of Harm and Disease.

His main goal is to inspire children to learn about how their bodies work, and to inspire action to get them to want to move their bodies and exercise.  Ultimately, he hopes to save lives.  “I try to come up with ways to reach kids without fighting their interests in media.  I use those interests (interactive games, animated movies and superheroes) to provide entertainment and learning.”  He believes that if you show children how to eat in a meaningful way that they can relate to, they will see its importance.  “What we do is explain things from a kid’s perspective, in a way that is understandable and interesting.”

There will also be more animations, comic books and an extensive licensing program, including toys, games, publishing, home entertainment and packaged goods.  The program will be launched in the U.S. in New York City in February, including a Healthy Schools Initiative program planned for 2007 for elementary schools in New York City.

Findlay’s enthusiasm for the project cannot be contained.  His keys to success are Awareness, Knowledge and Action.  The purpose of Body MechanicsÔ is to simplify concepts like diabetes, cholesterol, obesity, proper nutrition and more for those from age 5 on up. The movie/DVD game recently won awards in several categories at the Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Awards ceremony, and have been nominated for the Top 100 children’s products of all time.  For more information, see www.bodymechanics.tv.

PTG Studios Features: Body Mechanics

PTG Studios “Great Taste” show to feature Windmill Development Group

PTG Studios “Great Taste” show to feature Windmill Development Group

--Sustaining ecosystems, building “green” housing --

March 12, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL – PTG Studios is pleased to announce the selection of Windmill Development Group for its innovative, educational television series, Great Taste.  The company will be featured in a segment on Sustainable Development as part of the “Greening America Series.” The show will air on cable networks in both the U.S. and Canada.

Improvements in land use, water, air, energy, design, waste management, and smart building technologies have changed methods of development and building design. Based on the notion that developers have the responsibility to be positive engineers of change, Windmill Development Group, based in Ontario, Canada, is seeking to revolutionize the current development paradigm. Their method is based on a triple bottom line approach: They pay attention to ecological, social, and financial goals.

Windmill is currently working in partnership with VanCity to develop Dockside Green, located in the heart of the city of Victoria, between the Johnson and Bay Street Bridges. Planned to be a total of 1.3 million square feet comprised of residential, office, retail, and industrial space, Dockside Green is the biggest development of city land in Victoria's history.  It is also targeted to be North America’s first LEED Platinum community and is designed to be GHG neutral with the potential of being GHG negative, while treating all its sewage on site and using treated water to flush toilets and for irrigation needs. The first phase of the new development has received strong market support, selling out 85% of the units on the first official day of sales.

Green building increases the efficiency with which buildings use energy, water, and materials. These are the premises upon which the Windmill Development Group is based. All their developments are designed to protect and enhance the local community and its ecosystems. Windmill has LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited professionals on their team to help realize LEED certification goals. Windmill’s founding partners are the Westeinde Group, Quantum Environmental Group and Build green Developments.

Another of Windmill Developments latest projects is The Acqua & Vento, a target LEED Gold green building that offers 22 luxury spaces ranging from one-bedroom suites to two-bedroom town homes. Located in the Bridges section of Calgary, this space is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the nearby picnic areas and walkways. Units range from the mid-$200,000s to $330,000, and it is completely sold out.

The new home of the Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) in downtown Ottawa will also be the ground floor to The Currents, an environmentally friendly building targeting LEED Gold featuring 43 luxury condominiums. The Ottawa skyline, Ottawa River, and Gatineau Hills are all visible from homes at The Currents.

“(What we do) provides people with positive and achievable examples of how development can, and should, be happening,” said Jonathan Westeinde, Managing Partner of Windmill Developments. “We also are deeply committed to building the green development movement. Windmill team members spend a great deal of time hosting training seminars and workshops, being active on various boards and committees, and actively contributing to their local communities. Windmill aims to have all of our projects be positive reflections of the needs, ethic, and nature of the communities in which they are located. We are leaving a green legacy for future generations.”

For more information, see www.windmilldevelopments.com

PTG Studios Features Windmill Developments

PTG Studios “Great Taste” to feature sophisticated urban living in Seattle at Olive 8

PTG Studios “Great Taste” to feature sophisticated urban living in Seattle at Olive 8

May 16, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL – Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Olive 8, in Seattle, WA for its innovative, educational television series, “Great Taste.”  The exclusive residences will be featured in a segment on “Residential Developments of Distinctions” as part of an Ultimate in Luxury and Design series.

Rising above the vibrant neighborhood of downtown Seattle, Olive 8 includes a 346-room luxurious full-service hotel and spa – the Hyatt at Olive 8 – as well as 231 sophisticated urban homes.  Designed by renowned New York architect Richard Gluckman of Gluckman Mayner Architects, Olive 8 compliments the city’s skyline with translucent, fritted and blue-tinted glass encasing the 39-story tower.

“Many Seattleites are ready for this type of live-work-play urban living, and until now, have not had many options – especially when seeking the added benefits of living atop a full-service luxury hotel,” said David Thyer, president of R.C. Hedreen Co., the developer of Olive 8 and the Hyatt at Olive 8.

Offering the ultimate in luxury living, residents at Olive 8 have full access to the amenities provided by the Hyatt at Olive 8, including 24-hour room service, a concierge, restaurant, cocktail lounge and bar. Additional hotel features include a 20,000 square-foot health club, spa and pool, and 15,000 square feet of meeting space and event catering.

The residences at Olive 8 include one and two-bedrooms, as well as penthouse homes, each with a spacious private balcony.  Boasting combinations of hardwood floors and stone flooring with carpet accents, Olive 8 epitomizes classic style.  The interior design of each home features Italian-crafted Pedini cabinets and European appliances including Liebherr refrigerators, Kohler sinks and stone slab countertops.  An array of exquisite finish materials allows buyers to customize their home according to individual taste.  Owners have exclusive access to common areas, which include a game room, lounge, expansive terrace and a pet exercise area. 

Living at Olive 8 includes all the dynamic activities offered by downtown Seattle.  Residents are nestled among a myriad of high-end retail stores, fine dining, theaters and other exciting nightlife.

For more information on Olive 8 or the Hyatt at Olive 8, go to www.olive8.com

PTG Studios Features Williams Marketing

PTG Studios “Business and Beyond” to feature Eco Concepts, Inc.

PTG Studios “Business and Beyond” to feature Eco Concepts, Inc.

-- Environmentally friendly & humanly safe cleaning products --

May 16, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL – Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Eco Concepts, Inc. for its innovative, educational television series, Business and Beyond. The company will be featured in a segment on “Innovative Solutions Using Environmentally Responsible Cleaning Products” as part of the Clean Green Series. The show will air on the Discovery Channel on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 6 am Eastern Standard and Pacific Standard Time.  The program will also air on Fox News Channel.  Air dates and times will be announced at a later date.

Based in Miami, Florida, Eco Concepts, Inc. is a manufacturing, research and development company that produces effective, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, non-caustic and safe cleaning products at a cost-effective price. Their Safe and Superior Green Concepts products are extremely versatile for use on a variety of surfaces at different strengths, which dramatically reduces the overall number of products needed.  Further, they offer a competitive advantage in that the products are provided in concentrate form, which reduces packaging waste and shipping costs, and increases overall productivity.  Their products include a graffiti remover as well as carpet, hard surface, restroom and glass cleaners, and they honor the environment, personal health and wellness and the natural ecological balance.

The segment of Business & Beyond featuring Eco Concepts will show how effective Green Concepts products are at the Monterey (CA) Aquarium, where they meet the challenge of not only being superior at cleaning, but also being safe for the aquatic life, the visitors, staff and the environment.

Notably, nine of the Green Concepts products have been developed in a partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, seven carry Green Seal certification, eight are registered with Canada’s Environmental Choice Program and their carpet products have Carpet & Rug Institute certification as well.

“Due to overwhelming demand, we will be launching our Green Concepts products into the consumer retail market on TV shopping network HSN in July of 2007.  It feels good to offer products that are professional grade and yet safer than traditional consumer products,” said Gil Oren, CEO.  “We are constantly working to find additional uses for our branded products and to improve our product capabilities and/or tailor our products to meet specific industry and home care demands.  We believe that our revolutionary new product technology produces the single most effective range of environmentally friendly and humanly safe products.” 

For more information, see www.ecoconceptsusa.com or call (888) 326-6278.

PTG Studios Features Eco Concepts

PTG Studios “Competitive Edge” show to feature Spyder Active Sports & Dick’s Sporting Goods

PTG Studios “Competitive Edge” show to feature

 Spyder Active Sports & Dick’s Sporting Goods

--Highlighting the Recluse Systems Jacket--

Aug. 7, 2006 – Deerfield Beach, FL. – New Line Media Solutions is pleased to announce that Spyder Active Sports and Dick’s Sporting Goods have teamed up for its  innovative, educational television series called Competitive Edge. The renowned ski apparel brand and the nation’s leading sporting goods retailer will be key players in an upcoming segment of Dress for Success – Ready for Action.

The partnership between Spyder and Dick’s Sporting Goods was chosen as a segment feature due to each brand’s historical relevance in the competitive sports world, as well as their continuing success in dominating the sporting goods industry. 

Based in Boulder, CO, Spyder was founded in 1978 by David Jacobs. Jacobs, a former alpine ski racer, realized there was only one company offering padded ski sweaters for racers.  He began the company out of his kitchen, selling sweaters to serious racers via a one-page catalog. Today, Spyder is the largest ski specialty brand in the world, selling over 600 styles into more than 50 countries. While Spyder still outfits the elite ski competitor, including the U.S., Austrian and Canadian alpine ski teams, its product offering has expanded to include a wide variety of performance and casual lifestyle apparel for any active consumer.

Similarly, Dick’s Sporting Goods was founded in 1948, when young entrepreneur Dick Stack recognized a void in the market and opened a modest bait and tackle shop in Binghamton, NY. A decade later, Stack expanded his store’s product line to include a variety of sports for enthusiasts and novices alike. Over 58 years later and now over 250 stores strong, Dick’s Sporting Goods still offers a vast assortment of well-recognized, top-quality brands at guaranteed low prices and is the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States.

The Competitive Edge show will focus on the Spyder Recluse Systems Jacket – a product available at Dick’s Sporting Goods. The Recluse is a 3-in-1 jacket that offers versatility and weather protection through a waterproof, breathable outer shell and a removable, brushed-fleece component. “Consumers opt for ‘system’ jackets because they provide the value and versatility of three jackets in one”, a company spokesperson explained.

For more information, visit www.spyder.com or www.DicksSportingGoods.com .

PTG Studios Features Spyder Active Sports