NEW YORK - Friday, September 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The following is a media statement from Interbrand:

Our commitment to being a global organization is an important part of what makes us Interbrand and our network has been built both through wholly owned offices and key partnerships around the world. Our Africa presence, a license held by Intergroup Brand Consultancy, represents one of these partnerships. This affiliation has existed for slightly over 20 years, and we are very thankful for the collaboration, first with Jeremy Sampson, and over the past 10 years with Doug de Villiers and his extended team.

Based on our respective business priorities, we have mutually decided that the business in Africa moving forward will continue as an independent trading organization. As a result, we will no longer have a dedicated presence representing Interbrand in Africa. We will, however, continue to partner with the Intergroup team, as well as workin ... Read more »

Travelzoo Research Reveals Importance of Understanding International Consumer Preferences 

LONDON & NEW YORK & SHANGHAI - Friday, September 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global travel deals publisher Travelzoo (NASDAQ:TZOO) has conducted a survey* of 6,000 of its Asian, European and North American members to determine how consumers in different markets research and book holidays. While travel apps have been adopted by a vast majority of Chinese respondents – with over 85% of Chinese Travelzoo® members saying the use of travel apps as the easiest way to book a holiday, and over 70% saying they plan to book flights, cruises, package holidays and hotels via apps – among European respondents there is resistance to book travel on mobile.

Richard Singer, Travelzoo's European President, said, "What the research shows is the significant difference of opinion across various nations regarding the most trustworthy and re ... Read more »

Effort to Fight Nitrate Pollution in Romania Awarded a White Pencil at New Global Awards Show

NEW YORK - Friday, September 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AQUA Carpatica, the world’s only nitrate-free naturally sparkling mineral water, is pleased to announce that the brand was presented with a White Pencil award in the Communications & Interaction category at the first-ever D&AD Impact communications awards show in New York City. The top honor for AQUA Carpatica’s “Purity Test” campaign celebrates the brand’s use of creativity as a force for real-world good.

Romania has a devastating nitrate pollution problem, with more than 2,000 towns and villages with poisoned water sources and, as in all European countries, doesn’t require bottled-water producers to disclose nitrate content on their labels. Yet Romanians were unaware of the problem, with sometimes-disastrous health consequences, especially for children ... Read more »