PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Tuesday, August 12, 2008

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Men's Fitness Magazine Body Survey 2008 - in Association With Adidas Action 3 Anti-Perspirant

Men are the new Women.

When it comes to being unhappy with body shape -- it seems men are the new women.

According to the results of the annual Men's Fitness Magazine Body Survey, 70 percent of men -- an all-time high -- are now unhappy with their bodies. This figure exactly matches the 70 percent of women who feel unsatisfied with their figure.

Another surprising stat reveals that one in three British men feel self-conscious about being naked in from of their girlfriends -- which means turning the lights out for sex is no longer a female preserve.

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More Americans Are Aware of the DTV Transition But Slow to Take Action

Consumer awareness of the digital television transition is at an all time high, but many over-the-air households are slow to take the steps necessary to continue to view television when analog signals cease, according to the latest digital transition awareness survey from the Association of Public Television Stations.

As of May 2008, 62 percent of over-the-air households said they would opt to buy a converter box or digital television, compared to 28 percent in November 2006.

But, the A-P-TS study found that the majority of the eight-point-eight million over-the-air households who said they would buy a set-top converter box to continue to receive free over-the-air television have not done so.

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Don Imus Unleashes The Imus Ranch Record

Don Imus has announced the September 16th release of The Imus Ranch Record, a 13-track album featuring eight Grammy Award winning performers. The C-D will benefit the Imus Ranch, a working cattle ranch run by Don and Deirdre Imus, which hosts children who are afflicted with cancer or other serious blood diseases.

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Madonna, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Pussycat Dolls, Taylor Swift, Tokio Hotel, Jordin Sparks, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry, Danity Kane and Miley Cyrus '2008 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS' Nominees For 'Best New Artist' and 'Best Dancing in a Video'

M-T-V once again asked viewers to help determine nominees for the "2008 M-T-V Video Music Awards" and they came through with flying colors and did not disappoint. This Friday on F-N-M-T-V the videos that made the cut for "Best New Artist" and "Best Dancing in a Video" were revealed and the diverse nominees range from German rockers Tokio Hotel to legendary superstar Madonna to teen sensations Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift. As previously announced, M-T-V's 25th annual Video Music Awards will be hosted by comedian/actor Russell Brand and will air live and only one time in its original incarnation, on Sunday, September seventh. Lil Wayne and the Jonas Brothers have already been confirmed to perform at this year's show. Presenters and additional performers for the "2008 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS" will be announced at a later date.

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