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Disneyland Diamond Celebration Will Light Up Resort Starting in May with a 24 Hour Party

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ANAHEIM, CA, USA – A dynamic 24-hour party will kick off the summer and launch the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, May 22-23, as guests enjoy the premieres of three, new nighttime spectaculars: the glittering “Paint the Night” parade and the groundbreaking “Disneyland Forever” fireworks show at Disneyland Park, plus the new presentation, “World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney,” at Disney California Adventure Park.

AIGA Executive Director Richard Grefé To Step Down at End of 2015

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New York, NY, USA – Richard Grefé, executive director of AIGA, the professional association for design, announced today that he will step down from his post at the end of 2015, following two decades in the role, culminating in 2014’s celebration of AIGA’s centennial.

Adobe Launches Slate, High-Impact Visual Storytelling App for iPad

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SAN JOSE, CA, USA – Adobe today launched Slate, a new free iPad app that makes it easier than ever to turn words and images into a story that can be published as beautifully laid-out Web content, in minutes. Bringing Adobe’s creative software expertise across digital imagery, page-layout, typography, and Web design to a mass audience, Slate is made for anyone who wants to communicate with impact.

Apple Watch Available in 9 Countries April 24

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA – Apple® today announced that Apple Watch™, its most personal device yet and the newest innovative addition to Apple’s ecosystem, will be available on Friday, April 24 to customers in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the US.

Amazon Studios Developing Sigmund and the Sea Monsters Remake with Sid and Marty Krofft

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SEATTLE, WA, USA - Amazon Studios today announced it has signed a development deal with iconic television producers Sid and Marty Krofft to develop a reimagined pilot of classic ‘70s children live action series Sigmund and the Sea Monsters.

Adobe Completes Acquisition of Fotolia

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SAN JOSE, CA, USA — Adobe has completed its acquisition of privately held Fotolia, a leading marketplace for stock content. Adobe announced its intent to purchase Fotolia in December 2014 and the acquisition adds Creative Cloud’s role as an expanding market for creatives to buy and sell assets and services as well as showcase their talent to a worldwide audience.

Company Vibe: Amazon.com

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Amazon.com, Inc. opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 with the goal of being the “Earth’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online”. Since that time the company has expanded beyond online sales and has become a leading player in tablet devices and providing media content to the world.

Apple Unveils Apple Watch

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CUPERTINO, CA – Apple® today unveiled Apple Watch™—its most personal device ever—featuring revolutionary new technologies and a pioneering user interface with a beautiful design that honors the rich tradition of precision watchmaking.

The Walt Disney Company and 7 Individuals to be Inducted into Advertising Hall of Fame®

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WASHINGTON, DC – The 65th Advertising Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies & Gala Dinner will be held the evening of Monday, April 7, 2014, in the Grand Ballroom of New York’s historic Waldorf-Astoria hotel. This year’s corporate inductee is The Walt Disney Company, one of the world’s most beloved companies, imbued by its legendary founder with a unique sense of optimism, creativity and innovation. Disney is the largest media and entertainment conglomerate in the world, with an unprecedented collection of amazing brands including Disney, ESPN, ABC, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm. It is one of only five storied companies ever inducted into the Hall of Fame.