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That is a great Article and I agree incredible exposure for POW!
And this great more information about another Movie, Stan Lee - "We also have another movie in the works called “The Prodigal”. Again, it’s different than most superhero movies, although there is a lot of super stuff involved, but it is a story about a family – a family like none you have ever known. That’s all I can say about that."
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Absolutely! Fantastic stuff with so many great Projects underway and great days ahead! IMO.
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T.Jay Thompson@ShannonIhrke Aloha Shannon! @RoseePosie and I dug your shorts choice at expo! 
. Word on the street is you'll be hearing from us soon!
ShannonIhrke@TJMMA @RoseePosie I hope to hear from ya'll soon!! I miss everyone! and boy to I miss Hawaii too -- LUCKY
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ShannonIhrke@TJMMA @RoseePosie I ALWAYS have Proelite in mind -- you guys are the ones that started this for me! gotta ?#represent? !! :)
@ShannonIhrke Aloha Shannon! @RoseePosie and I dug your shorts choice at expo! :-). Word on the street is you'll be hearing from us soon!
— T.JAY THOMPSON (@TJMMA) July 10, 2012
I'm not so sure how meaningful, if at all the information provided by Internet Retailers is. I am unclear on how or where they get their data and again how relevant it might be, as far as the conclusion made, IMO I find it fundamentally flawed.
Whether your talking about Revenues or WebSite access in my view BodyBuilding.com appears to be doing very well.
Below is documented revenues for BodyBuilding.com over 3 years from 2007 to 2010 showing a growth of 117%
BodyBuilding.com
Statistics
3-year growth:117%
2010 Revenue:$195.7 million
2007 Revenue:$90 million
http://www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/bodybuildingcom
Not bad at all in my books, there are more company's selling on the Internet as well as more products than ever being sold over the Internet. It would appear that Bodybuilding.com has been not only been able to maintain but grow dramatically with well over doubling it's Revenues based on the data provided, even with intensifying competition in all sectors much less it's own. If you want to talk about Revenues since 2006 in which it's Revenues amounted to $65,006,008, the growth would be over 300% at $195,700,000.
And the Website does appear to get some traffic with Daily Unique Visitors somewhere in about 171,654 by current counts, I would say they appear to have some interest in the site and Products sold on the Site.
IMO it's all good for Muscle Pharm in any case as a big player on the Bodybulding.com site and other many sites, the more the better.
Peace!
CB
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This is looking very good and will be great for Pro moving forward!
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I definitely agree and it looks like he has a wealth of great experience and knowledge that will be a huge benefit to both Pro and Status, including Senior Management, Ownership and Operation within some major corporations, Major Live Event and Product Promotion with some serious business ties within the Entertainment Industry and this all on top of being a Lawyer and Certified Accountant, which I am sure will all be great skills to have on board and leading the charge for both companies.
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Agree all the way! Let's hope things get moving and maybe things will align with the Launch of AXS TV on Monday! Pro was originally saying that the hope was that the second half of 2012 would be the big push to take things to the next level!
HDNet relaunches Monday as AXS TV, promises continued MMA programming
http://mmajunkie.com/news/29448/hdnet-relaunches-monday-as-axs-tv-promises-continued-mma-programming.mma
http://www.facebook.com/AXSTV
Thanks! Lots of great pictures!
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I agree! It is awesome News! Having some major backing with China's National Film Capital, the state-run fund-management company serious money, a 100 to a 150 Million Dollar Budget!
On top of our own Stan Lee who created the Character and it being a POW! Entertainment owned and managed property with backing for the Movie from and by Magic Storm Entertainment, the other information about the Movie just blows expectations threw the roof and are looking to take things to next level with a full on full 3D Movie Production with major special effects, serious Writing Talent with the likes of Dan Gilroy at the helm of Writing the Script, who's most recent International box office success includes Disney's Real Steel, which had grossed over $295 million in domestic and international box office sales along with a string of other major hits. "Stan's created a ground-breaking superhero for our globalized world. The story spans cultures and continents in thrilling, character-driven style. Stan is straight-up at the top of his game and it's a joy to have a hand in bringing this to the screen," said Gilroy.
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China is All-in with Stan Lee’s The Annihilator
June 19, 2012
Looks like Stan Lee’s latest comic book venture, the Chinese superhero “The Annihilator” has landed some pretty big guns — China. Yes, the whole country of China , apparently.
In a story about Stan Lee’s many hits and misses (or misses, anyway; remember that ill-conceived “The Governator” idea?), the LA Times reports that Lee’s Chinese superhero has just gotten some huge financial backing from the Asian country.
…“ The Annihilator” tops the inaugural list of co-productions from National Film Capital, the state-run fund-management company that draws on $422 million raised by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and other partners.
Basically, “The Annihilator” has just gotten all the money it needs to make those series of comic books, movies, and what other properties Lee and his POW! Entertainment manage to come up with for the character. Right now, though, a 3D movie (with a $100-150 million dollar budget ) seems to be the priority, with “Real Steel” writer Dan Gilroy hired to bang out a script late last year. A TV series is also possible, along with, of course, a companion comic book series.
“The Annihilator” will “tell the story of a young Chinese man forced to leave his hometown in mainland China amid dramatic circumstances. After time in the United States, he returns home in the guise of the Annihilator, who uses his extraordinary powers to save the world and also explore his roots.”
http://www.beyondhollywood.com/china-is-all-i...nihilator/
Very Good NEWS! I think there will be alot more to come. IMO.
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I agree all the way! Multiple Movies, The POW!/Comikaze Expo, A Kids Series, A new Super Hero Series with Partner Archie Comics and POW Leading the way with the NHL and NBC and the NHL Guardian Project! Just to name a very few!
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This is awesome! Big things on the way for POW! and alot closer than some may think! IMO. One of many Projects of POW! with many many more to come.
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MMAPayout - Sponsorship Spotlight: RYU
May 24, 2012
Welcome to another edition of Sponsorship Spotlight. This time we are featuring MMA apparel company and UFC® sponsor RYU. MMA Payout had the opportunity get in touch with RYU CEO Christopher Martens for a quick Q&A regarding its recent involvement as a UFC® sponsor.
You will likely see a lot of RYU this weekend during UFC 146 as RYU will have its largest presence to date on-site and during the PPV.
MP: When was the company founded? How did you come up with the name?
RYU: The company was founded in the fall of 2008 and we recently launched our debut line of premium men’s performance apparel in February 2012.
RYU is an acronym for Respect Your Universe, but it’s also a term that is the embodiment of the principles and philosophy held by the company.
MP: Where are the headquarters? It appears that design and development is in Portland, whereas HQ is in Vegas. What’s the reason for the dual offices?
RYU: We were incorporated in Las Vegas and we have the Sports Marketing piece of the brand located there, but Portland is one of the centers in the country – or even the world – for outdoor and athletic apparel, as well as footwear creation, so the resources for us to create innovative products are all located here in Portland.
MP: What influences does the company have from Nike?
RYU: RYU has the influence of experience.
We have four executives who came from Nike, and our executive team as a whole comes from leadership positions at multiple major sports apparel brands.
MP: How is the company structured?
RYU: As typical of most consumer product companies, we are structured with a marketing arm, product creation arm and sales arm, as well as operations and finance, though a lot of our positions are virtual, contracting out elements that make sense.
MP: What is your target demographic? What do you do to reach out to this demographic?
RYU: Our target demographic is a person that athletics are important to their life on a daily basis, and we reach out to them in a variety of communication channels – digitally, through our partnership with the UFC®, Sports Marketing, or, on a grassroots level, through the RYU Ambassador Program.
MP: When did you decide to be a UFC® sponsor? What was the process for sponsorship (i.e. did you have any input on where, when and how the RYU brand would be utilized during UFC® broadcasts?)
RYU: Working with and sponsoring the UFC® has always been a part of our plan, as the brand was founded on insights from fighters to create great product.
We work in partnership with them to maximize the placement of the brand to best connect with our consumers.
MP: How many UFC® athletes does RYU sponsor? Does RYU sponsor any other athletes?
RYU: We actively sponsor UFC® welterweight Jon Fitch, and have had worked with several talented athletes in the UFC, such as TJ Dillashaw, John Hathaway, Mike Massenzio, Danny Castillo, Marcus LeVesseur and Alex Soto.
We’re also excited to be represented by Jamie Varner and Darren Elkins at UFC 146 on May 26th.
Outside of the UFC®, we actively sponsor 2011 Mr. Olympia Phil Heath, Boston Red Sox Outfielder Darnell McDonald, and endurance athlete Christian Isakson and have worked with Strikeforce fighter Josh Thomson, Bellator Fighting Championship Welterweight Champion Ben Askren and Bellator Middleweight Champion Hector Lombard, who recently signed with the UFC®.
MP: How does RYU use Jon Fitch as an ambassador for the brand?
RYU: Jon is an Ambassador on multiple levels. We utilize him for product feedback through his training, in social media, digital and ad campaigns, as well as at the grassroots gym level.
He wears and talks about the product with other fighters and with trainers.
MP: How is RYU using social media to reach out to its target demographics? How does RYU measure social media success?
RYU: It’s important to us to be able to interact with and get to know our consumers, so we have a very active presence on both Facebook (www.facebook.com/RYUapparel) and Twitter (@RYUapparel).
As far as measuring our social media success, at this point, we are building brand awareness and relationships with consumers within the mixed martial arts and athletic apparel communities and markets – so every time someone sends us a tweet about our product, or posts a photo in RYU product, that is a small victory and success for the brand.
MP: What are the long-range goals for the company?
RYU: Our long-range goals are to continue to bring innovative product to the marketplace, as well as to continually grow as a premium performance brand within the space of Mixed Martial Arts and beyond it into a global athletic brand.
MP: We understand that the company is publicly traded. What are some of the challenges of having a publicly traded company? What do investors/shareholders think of the sport of Mixed Martial Arts and the business plan for RYU?
RYU: The cost. There are a lot of costs associated with being a publicly traded company, specifically as far as reporting and auditing. Also, aligning – making sure that the short term goals of all involved are in-line with the long term vision of the company.
We have a team of investors, shareholders and board members who are very supportive of both the sport and RYU’s goals.
A lot of the investors are either fans or participants in martial arts or mixed martial arts and they see the opportunity there and how that opportunity aligns with RYU’s long-term business plan.
http://mmapayout.com/2012/05/sponsorship-spotlight-ryu/
Very Cool! I have added them to the IBox / Intro Message. Big things ahead! IMO!
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Very good News!
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I hear you and agree entirely! I think that was a great article with lots of great information. I think at this point there may be something bigger happening than we may know!
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It is awesome to see MSLP with so much already on the go and so much more potential! This can only mean great things for the Stock in the short term and even more so into the future!
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Great to see Sara stay busy and Invicta FC is a good choice as it will only raise her Profile for her and Pro. It would be nice to see Pro fit her in for another Show before the Invicta Event. It also would be great to see Pro sign Marloes Coenen for some of the Pro Events as well!
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MusclePharm Provides Update on Corporate Initiatives
MusclePharm Corporation (OTCBB: MSLP), a nutritional supplement company focusing on active lifestyles, today provided an update regarding to its business and corporate activities.
The Company is finalizing agreements with two top U.S. retail chain stores to supply MusclePharm supplements and its MMA Elite branded product. These two chains have more than 9,000 stores combined nationwide. In addition to its recent entry into Canada, MusclePharm is utilizing capital to expand sales and distribution into international markets, initially focusing on the European Union, the United Kingdom, Brazil and the Middle East.
The Company's Board of Directors met on Tuesday April 17, 2012 at company headquarters in Denver. Jeremy Deluca, president and chief marketing officer, and John Bluher, executive vice president and chief operating officer, attended the meeting. The Board of Directors has resolved or adopted the following measures:
To establish a five member board, with three independent directors, by no later than May 31, 2012. Board invitation letters and directors and officers questionnaire forms were approved;
Charters for the Compensation Committee, Audit Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee;
A new stock trading policy for employees and contractors was adopted;
A hotline policy was adopted;
Corporate Governance guidelines and a Code of Ethics were adopted;
An audit pre-approval policy for the Audit Committee was established; and
A form for an Omnibus 2012 Employee Stock Incentive Plan and forms of performance-based awards were adopted.
The Board engaged Strategic Apex Group, LLC of Los Angeles, an executive and board compensation consulting firm, to review, analyze and compare MusclePharm's executive compensation policies and structure with competitors and industry peers. As part of the engagement, Strategic Apex Group has been tasked with devising a new plan that fairly compensates the Company's executives based on performance and provides long-term incentives, grows executive ownership and aligns compensation with growth of margins and net income.
The Company said that senior executives Brad Pyatt, Cory Gregory, and Jeremy Deluca have agreed to release their current compensation agreements, which were entered into last year, and execute new agreements effective May 1, 2012 for the current year. Strategic Apex Group will provide analysis on a market based compensation plan to implement for the Company's executives.
"We now have a business plan, capital plan and corporate plan in place for 2012 that reflect the Company's current stage of growth and development," said John Bluher, chief operating officer of MusclePharm. "We are not only focused on growing our business but also moving as effectively as possible to qualify for listing on a national stock exchange. The recently announced retirement of all of our convertible notes, combined with the addition of several new customers and the Board's recent actions have rapidly moved the Company toward achieving our goals."
https://research.tdwaterhouse.ca/research/public/Markets/NewsArticle/100-109p3261-1
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