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Week of May 12, 1997


Surge To Give Away Authentic Checker Cabs

Surge, the "fully loaded citrus soda" has announced a "Fully Loaded Summer" promotion which includes a multiple-market sweepstakes and a 25-city cab tour. The Grand Prize will give a lucky sweepstakes winner a chance to head out in a Surge-branded checker cab for a 25-city tour, Additional cabs will be awarded through local promotions in 25 cities across the U.S.

Frank Bifulco, Vice President, Marketing, Coca-Cola USA, said: "Fully Loaded Summer taps into Surge’s brand positioning as the soft drink for people who have a blast experiencing life the fullest. We felt Checker Cabs were a great way to represent the sociable quality of Surge." To enter the sweepstake consumers mail in entry forms found on Fully Loaded Summer point-of-sale display at participating retailers and fountain outlets.


Minolta Introduces Xtreem All-Terrain Cameras

Minolta has introduced a new line of all-terrain cameras targeting young, active lifestyles.

The Xtreem GX-Series is available in four unique models: The GX-1 features aggressive, rugged styling; the GX-2 boasts a comfortable fit; the cool look of the GX-3 fits into any beach or travel wardrobe; the shark-styled GX-4 is the perfect companion when swimming at depths down to 16.5 feet. All four models feature a double-thick external cover with comfortable rubber grips, and large camera controls that can easily be operated with a gloved hand. The cameras’ large viewfinder and high-eyepoint allow the user to look through the viewfinder when wearing goggles or sunglasses. The GX-1, GX-2 and GX-3 are splashproof, which allows them to be used in light rain or snow.

"Minolta understands the key to successfully targeting the younger, trend-setting generation is gearing the product to match the lifestyle," said Robert T. Lathrop, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Minolta Corporation’s Consumer Products Group. "The Minolta Xtreem GX-Series combines a cool look, affordable price and the versatility to withstand their extreme way of living."

Xtreem accessories, most of which can be used on all four cameras, include a belt/arm band, a holster, a mini tripod and a variety of straps.


Sutter Home Debuts "White Soleo"

Sutter Home is introducing White Soleo to accompany Red Soleo introduced in 1992. With its Soleo wines, Sutter Home is reaching out to consumers with little or no wine experience.

The national release of White Soleo marks a change in packaging and marketing emphasis for the Soleo brand. Both wines are now packaged in clear bottles with Sutter Home’s proprietary VinLoc twistoff closure and pressure-sensitive labels featuring a large sun icon and a Mediterranean-style Soleo logo.

Sutter Home’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, Michael Jaeger, said these changes are part of Sutter Home’s effort to position Soleo as a "wine beverage" that can be enjoyed by novice wine consumers or in non-traditional wine settings.

Colorful new Soleo point-of-sale materials feature a 3-D image of mixed fruits in the shape of a grape bunch emerging from a tumbler rather than a wine glass. Spanish language versions of these materials are available because Soleo has sold well in cities with large Hispanic populations.

Sutter Home is also doing extensive in-store product tastings of Soleo, where legal, and where not, is offering consumers tastes of non-alcoholic White Soleo in chocolates. To encourage grocery store displays of the two wines, forthcoming promotions, such as "Soleo & Salsa," will feature Soleo snack recipe ideas developed by renowned cookbook author James McNair.


Chem Lab Names T. Kincaid, V.P. Mktg.

Chem Lab Productions, Inc., Reno, NV, announced the appointment of Tom Kincaid as its new Vice President of Marketing.

Mr. Kincaid brings a wealth of experience in all aspects of marketing, product development, operations and advertising. Chem Lab manufactures and markets a variety of swimming pool, household and automotive chemical products.


Phoenix Display Promotes D. Steinbrink To V.P.

Phoenix Display and Packaging Corp., West Deptford, NJ, a leading manufacturer of temporary and permanent point of purchase displays, has promoted David M. Steinbrink to Vice President of Business Development.

Mr. Steinbrink joined Phoenix Display in 1992. The announcement was made by Andrew Edelman, President of Phoenix Display.


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