MultiVu Video Feed: AVON LAUNCHES AVON VOICES, ITS FIRST-EVER GLOBAL ONLINE SINGING TALENT SEARCH AND SONGWRITING COMPETITION

MultiVu Video Feed: AVON LAUNCHES AVON VOICES, ITS FIRST-EVER GLOBAL ONLINE SINGING TALENT SEARCH AND SONGWRITING COMPETITION

NEW YORK, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Avon Products, Inc. has launched "Avon Voices," its first-ever global online singing talent search and songwriting competition in celebration of its 125th anniversary. Nearly two hundred chosen global contenders will receive professional coaching, Avon makeovers, and the opportunity to record their own professionally produced album.

The judging panel will be music industry leaders from around the world ? including Fergie, six-time Grammy award winner, Diane Warren, legendary songwriter, Natasha Bedingfield, Grammy nominated singer and songwriter, Lea Salonga, Filipina singer and actress; Russian sensation Valeriya.

Throughout the year, music will be available for digital download in certain markets, with a percentage of proceeds supporting the Avon Foundation for Women's Global Campaign to end violence against women and girls.

The online singing talent search is open to women who can participate by choosing a song from the website and submitting a video. The songwriting competition is open to both men and women by writing an original song. Everyone can be a part of the excitement by voting online for their favorite contenders and being a talent scout and recruiting those they know. For more information visit avonvoices.com.

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NEWS: Avon Launches Global Online Singing Talent Search and Songwriting Competition

FORMAT: B-roll and Soundbites

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Video, hard copy requests, downloadable MPEG2, contact information and more available at: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/broadcast/47472/press.html

SOUNDBITES:

* Andrea Jung, Chairman & CEO Avon Products Inc.

* Fergie, Avon Voices Judge and Spokesperson

* Diane Warren, Avon Voices Judge and Spokesperson

B-ROLL INCLUDES:

* Behind the Scenes of Press Announcement

VIDEO PROVIDED BY: Avon Products, Inc.

CONTACT:
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Video: Hard copy requests, downloadable MPEG2, contact information and more available at:
http://multivu.prnewswire.com/broadcast/47472/press.html

Web site:
http://www.avonvoices.com

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