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Gaynel Hodge to Perform Solo at Skye Restaurant February 18th Grammy-nominated Gaynel Hodge, co-writer of the platinum 1950s doo-wop hits “Earth Angel” and “Goodnight, My Love,” will perform a one-man concert, including narrative, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at Skye Restaurant, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, 623-334-0010, www.LiveAtSkye.com. Admission is $10 (also $40 for booths seating up to five people); discount to JiA members with password GAYNEL at www.liveatskye.com/gaynelhodge Hodge, born in 1937 in Los Angeles, Calif., was involved in doo-wop, rhythm and blues and jazz from his earliest years. He began writing songs and playing piano professionally at age 13, starting with all-vocal groups on street corners in L.A. By age 15, Gaynel was a regular session musician in recording studios throughout L.A. and had co-written the multi-platinum hit “Earth Angel” with Jesse Belvin and Curtis Williams. He then formed The Platters with his brother, Alex, and sang and played piano on their first 16 recordings. He also performed with The Turks and The Hollywood Flames, and toured from 1969-1974 with The World Famous Ink Spots as pianist-vocalist and musical director. The Platters were inducted into the national Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hodge was inducted into the United in Group Harmony Hall of Fame (1996, New York), Arizona Blues Hall of Fame (1999) and Arizona Songwriters Association Hall of Fame. A Phoenix resident until 10 years ago, he tours several months of the year throughout Europe, the Middle East and the United States. In July 2007, he performed a live concert with Dr. John at the Paradiso in Amsterdam. When not touring, he performs weekly in Amsterdam and other venues throughout the Netherlands, where he and his wife, Ilona, reside. Published on behalf of Gaynel Hodge Gaynel Hodge tours several months of the year throughout Europe, the Middle East and the United States. When not touring he performs weekly in Amsterdam and other venues throughout the Netherlands. For more information, visit www.gaynelhodge.com/.  Read More →

(Phoenix, AZ) – In fourth quarter 2009 Derma Health Institute saw a significant increase in injectables like Botox and Dysport as well as facial fillers like Juvederm and Perlane. A recent survey* conducted by MEDACorp uncovered similar results, reporting these procedures had increased nationwide for the first time since the economic downturn began in 2007. Findings like this may indicate consumers are beginning to feel a sense of economic optimism. “Last year our Botox and Dysport business increased by 115% and our Juvederm and Perlane business increased 89%,” said Trish Gulbranson, Derma Health Institute owner. “This is a positive sign that patients feel like the market is starting to turn around.” In this economic climate companies like Allergan, the maker of Botox, have also increased their customer service programs. They recently started a promotion called Brilliant Distinctions, which encourages customers to sign up for an email list and get up to $50 in credit towards their first Botox visit at Derma Health Institute. Patients then receive emails every 4-6 months reminding them to make their next Botox appointment. According to Gulbranson customers absolutely love this VIP service. “The nice thing about Botox and Juvederm is that they’re a quick fix, minimally invasive and provide instant results. We’ve seen a decrease in the cost of both these products in the last few years. An average woman can get Botox for about $250 and get rid of that ‘angry line’ between their eyes. Juvederm treatments have also decreased in cost to from $600 a syringe to $399. With these, patients come out looking years younger, rejuvenated and relaxed.” Derma Health Institute has earned the highest certification level awarded by Allergan, Black Diamond. As one of the largest providers of Botox and Juvederm in the nation, they have an immense amount of experience and results with these procedures. For more information on Botox, Juvederm or other filler options, contact Derma Health Institute in Mesa/Gilbert at (480) 539-0777, Chandler/Tempe at (480) 730-9000, Ahwatukee/Phoenix at (480) 460-1505 or Paradise Valley/Scottsdale at (480) 991-7900, or visit www.dhiskin.com.  Read More →

(Tempe, AZ) – Fulton Homes aired its new Super Bowl ad to the biggest TV audience in the world as sports fans, consumers and advertisers alike enjoyed the prime event of the year on network TV, Super Bowl XLIV in Miami on February 7, 2010, broadcast on CBS. Arizona’s largest privately owned homebuilder aired one 30-second spot during the big game, and it has a second spot slated for broadcast during the 82nd Academy Awards presentations on Sunday, March 7. The spots represent a very new look and feel in regard to the brand image that the company has worked so hard to build since 1975. “Fulton Homes considers the Super Bowl an important part of our marketing strategy and we have always come from the approach that marketing is muscle not fat,” said Fulton Homes CEO Douglas Fulton. “Fulton Homes is going into 2010 with a strong offense and we will win.” knoodle, a Phoenix-based advertising and public relations agency, created the spots for Fulton Homes using nine actors and one professional voice talent representing a diverse cross-section of some of the Valley’s most talented individuals. Pre-production and concepting began in September of 2009 in conjunction with a local film company, along with an Emmy-nominated Hollywood effects house. The spots were filmed locally on location at McClintock High School in Tempe and at Glendale High School. “The spots employ a lot of humor – a little tongue-in-cheek – while still retaining the brand essence of Fulton Homes that we’ve helped to build for so many years,” relates Matthew Wilson, Vice President of Creative for knoodle. “Doug Fulton is always open to exploring new ideas and innovative ways of marketing and he allows us in the creative field to present original thoughts and viewpoints – no matter how far out-of-the-box they may be.” As reported on CNNMoney.com, John Bugusz, Executive Vice President of Sports Sales for CBS, relates that the network has sold 95% of its 30-second spots and is cutting deals for the rest. Advertising Age is estimating that CBS is charging between $2.5 million and $3 million for the spots. CBS executives said they’ve already sold out the first half as advertisers continue to recognize that the Super Bowl is an effective way to reach consumers. According to the Nielsen Company, last year was a record high for viewer volume as 98.7 million people tuned in to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeat the Arizona Cardinals. Fulton Homes was founded in 1975 and grew to be one of the top homebuilders and family owned businesses in Arizona. During the past year, in the face of one of the worst housing markets in US history, Fulton Homes soldiered on in a market devastated by foreclosures and short sales. Fulton Homes, which offers many homes in the $116,500- $140,000 range, was the first homebuilder to highlight the downside of foreclosures in an informational advertising campaign. The online tool ForeclosureCostCalculator.com can be customized to fit the parameters of any foreclosed property, and analyze such factors as exterior paint, cabinets, and termites. Published on behalf of Fulton Homes Founded in 1975, Fulton Homes is one of Arizona’s largest privately owned homebuilders. Headquartered at 9140 S. Kyrene Rd. in Tempe, Fulton Homes builds affordable, high-quality single-family homes. Builder Magazine recently recognized Fulton Homes as having one of the 10 best-selling communities in America. The publication honored the Paradise at Ironwood Crossing community in the San Tan Valley where new homes are selling at a rate of 21.5 per month despite unemployment rates in Arizona hovering around 9.1% and economic conditions still shaky nationwide. To learn more about Fulton Homes, visit www.fultonhomes.com.  Read More →