Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka Endorses The Missing Clock

Prof. Wole Soyinka endorsing "The Missing Clock" with the author Adeleke "Mai Nasara" Adeyemi and others standing beside him.

The first African Nobel Prize winner for Literature, Prof. Wole Soyinka has endorsed The Missing Clock, the children’s book of Adeleke “Mai Nasara” Adeyemi, the winner of the 2011 Nigeria Prize for Literature sponsored by the Nigeria LNG Limited.

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IMAX Corporation Appoints Andrew Cripps as President, Europe, Middle East and Africa

IMAX Corporation Names International Studio Executive Andrew Cripps President of IMAX EMEA. (PRNewsFoto/IMAX Corporation)

22 Feb 2012 16:00 Africa/Lagos

IMAX Corporation Names International Studio Executive Andrew Cripps President of IMAX EMEA

Cripps to Lead Company's Network Growth and Film Development Efforts in EMEA

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) today announced the appointment of Andrew Cripps as President, Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA"). In this role, Cripps will be responsible for the expansion of IMAX's theatre network in these regions and will work closely with the Company's Filmed Entertainment division to identify international local-language IMAX DMR® and distribution opportunities. Cripps was also named Executive Vice President of IMAX Corp.

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Cripps joins IMAX from London-based Paramount Pictures International, where he had been President since January 2007. Previously, Cripps was President and COO of UIP, a joint venture distribution company between Paramount and Universal. He joined UIP in 1986 as Executive Assistant to the General Manager, Japan, and was later promoted to the roles of Vice-President Sales, South East Asia and Senior Vice-President, International Sales. Cripps spent 19 years in Japan and speaks fluent Japanese.

"Given Andrew's leadership, vast industry experience and strong relationships with exhibitors and studios, we believe he is well-equipped to help us maximize the growth opportunities that exist in the underpenetrated markets of EMEA," said Gelfond. "Our goals for 2012 include igniting our expansion efforts in Latin America, India and Europe, and bringing someone of Andrew's caliber on board further demonstrates our commitment to achieving these objectives. I am confident that Andrew's international expertise will benefit our organization beyond EMEA and we welcome him to the IMAX family."

"I am delighted to join IMAX, a company I know and respect and a name that is synonymous with quality entertainment," said Cripps. "I hope to leverage my more than 20 years in Europe, as well as my relationships with exhibitors, to expand the IMAX network and grow the brand."

"I have known and worked with Andrew for many years and hold him in the highest regard both personally and professionally," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President, IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "He is one of the most well-respected and creative entertainment executives in Europe, and his strategic knowledge and relationships within the international exhibition and film industry are a perfect fit for accelerating our growth efforts in EMEA. I look forward to continuing to partner with him to expand and build new studio relationships and bring international audiences more local-language films in the immersive IMAX format."

IMAX currently has 96 IMAX® theatres open in EMEA (76 commercial multiplex, 8 commercial destination and 12 institutional), and another 33 IMAX theatres in backlog scheduled to open throughout the region by 2014. The Company's current analysis of the market suggests that 350 theatres could exist in the region over time.

A British citizen born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Andrew Cripps holds a BSc in Industrial Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, and an MBA in International Business from Georgia State University, Atlanta.

About IMAX Corporation

IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment and technology companies, specializing in the creation and delivery of premium, awe-inspiring entertainment experiences. With a growing suite of cutting-edge motion picture and sound technologies, and a globally recognized entertainment brand, IMAX is singularly situated at the convergence of the entertainment industry, innovation and the digital media world. The industry's top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and as such, the IMAX network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. The Company's new digital projection and sound systems - combined with a growing blockbuster film slate - are fueling the rapid expansion of the IMAX network in established markets such as North America, Western Europe, and Japan, as well as emerging markets such as China and Russia. IMAX theaters deliver the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, and IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-Mastering) technologies. IMAX DMR enables virtually any motion picture to be transformed into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience®.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of September 30, 2011, there were 583 IMAX theatres (441 commercial multiplex, 23 commercial destination and 119 institutional) operating in 48 countries.

IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience® and The IMAX Experience® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on IMAX management's assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Important factors that could affect these statements include, but are not limited to, general economic, market or business conditions, including the length and severity of the current economic downturn, the opportunities that may be presented to and pursued by IMAX, the performance of IMAX DMR films, conditions in the in-home and out-of home entertainment industries, the signing of theatre system agreements, changes and developments in the commercial exhibition industry, the failure to convert theatre system backlog into revenue, new business initiatives , investments and operations in foreign jurisdictions, foreign currency fluctuations and IMAX's prior restatements and the related litigation. These factors and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.


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Hiring Managers Share the Most Memorable Interview Mistakes

22 Feb 2012 12:00 Africa/Lagos

Hiring Managers Share the Most Memorable Interview Mistakes in Annual CareerBuilder Survey

CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a labor market where a single open position can receive resumes from dozens, even hundreds of hopeful applicants, just getting to the interview stage is an accomplishment for many job seekers. But once one lands the elusive interview, what are the sure-fire ways to make the wrong impression?

In a nationwide CareerBuilder survey conducted by Harris Interactive© among more than 3,000 employers, hiring and human resource managers were asked to rate the biggest mistakes candidates make during interviews and share their most unusual interview memories.

Most Harmful Common Mistakes

Hiring managers say the following are the mistakes most detrimental to your interview performance:

Answering cell phone or texting: 77 percent
Appearing disinterested: 75 percent
Dressing inappropriately: 72 percent
Appearing arrogant: 72 percent
Talking negatively about current or previous employers: 67 percent
Chewing gum: 63 percent

Most Unusual Interviews

Several thousand hiring managers shared their most memorable or unusual interview experiences. Here are some of the highlights:

Candidate brought a "how to interview book" with him to the interview.
Candidate asked, "What company is this again?"
Candidate put the interviewer on hold during a phone interview. When she came back on the line, she told the interviewer that she had a date set up for Friday.
When a candidate interviewing for a security position wasn't hired on the spot, he painted graffiti on the building.
Candidate wore a Boy Scout uniform and never told interviewers why.
Candidate was arrested by federal authorities during the interview when the background check revealed the person had an outstanding warrant.
Candidate talked about promptness as one of her strengths after showing up ten minutes late.
On the way to the interview, the candidate passed, cut-off, and flipped his middle finger at the driver who happened to be the interviewer.
Candidate referred to himself in the third person.
Candidate took off his shoes during the interview.
Candidate asked for a sip of the interviewer's coffee.
Candidate told the interviewer she wasn't sure if the job offered was worth "starting the car for."



"It may seem unlikely that candidates would ever answer a cell phone during an interview, or wear shorts, but when we talk to hiring managers, we remarkably hear these stories all of the time," said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources for CareerBuilder. "However, for most job seekers avoiding a big mistake isn't the issue – it's standing out from the crowd. A successful interview is a presentation that marries one's personality and professional experience to the needs of the hiring manager and the company. Knowing how to do that successfully can be difficult, but with preparation and practice, candidates can greatly improve their interview skills."

Haefner recommends the following interview tips:

Do your research: Before the interview, research the company online by looking at their press room for recent company news, the 'About Us' section for information about the company culture, and the list of products and services so you are familiar with all they do. Having this knowledge will allow you to easily answer and ask questions during the interview.

Keep it upbeat: Many job seekers may be experiencing tougher than usual job searches in this economy. During the interview, stay positive, emphasize what you learned from the situation and stay away from bad mouthing previous employers.

Prepare examples and ideas: Bring your resume to life by practicing specific anecdotes that highlight your accomplishments and how you dealt with challenges in your past roles. Be prepared to share ideas of what you would bring differently to the position. Doing so shows the hiring manager that you are already thinking strategically.

Survey Methodology

This survey was conducted online within the U.S. by Harris Interactive© on behalf of CareerBuilder among 3,023 hiring managers and human resource professionals (employed full-time, not self-employed, non-government) between November 9 and December 5, 2011 (percentages for some questions are based on a subset, based on their responses to certain questions). With a pure probability sample of 3,023, one could say with a 95 percent probability that the overall results have a sampling error of +/- 1.78 percentage points. Sampling error for data from sub-samples is higher and varies.

About CareerBuilder®

CareerBuilder is the global leader in human capital solutions, helping companies target and attract their most important asset - their people. Its online career site, CareerBuilder.com®, is the largest in the United States with more than 24 million unique visitors, 1 million jobs and 45 million resumes. CareerBuilder works with the world's top employers, providing resources for everything from employment branding and data analysis to recruitment support. More than 10,000 websites, including 140 newspapers and broadband portals such as MSN and AOL, feature CareerBuilder's proprietary job search technology on their career sites. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI), Tribune Company and The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI), CareerBuilder and its subsidiaries operate in the United States, Europe, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit www.careerbuilder.com.


Media Contact:
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Ryan Hunt
773-527-6923
ryan.hunt@careerbuilder.com
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SOURCE CareerBuilder

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The Coffee Shop Millionaire Revealed: The Next Dot-Com Boom

22 Feb 2012 12:00 Africa/Lagos

The Coffee Shop Millionaire Revealed: The Next Dot-Com Boom
As Business Insider reports more and more ways in which big companies like Facebook are making profits online, a program called The Coffee Shop Millionaire puts the same power into the hands of aspiring entrepreneurs.

SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The World Wide Web is like a river of money. There is no question that profits are to be made online; the only question faced by entrepreneurs is exactly how to make them. For social media giants like Facebook and Twitter, opportunities for generating online revenues seem endless. Business Insider recently reported that the mobile transactions market, a fledgling industry just now taking root on various social networks, is expected to generate more than a trillion dollars by 2015, while advertising revenues continue to increase at exponential rates. But you don't have be Mark Zuckerburg to make millions of dollars on the Internet, something The Coffee Shop Millionaire makes perfectly clear.

A brand new online program that gives users the opportunity to make money outside the conventions of the traditional 9 to 5 job, The Coffee Shop Millionaire has already made a splash with online entrepreneurs. According to a representative of The Coffee Shop Millionaire, "More and more Americans are watching our online video and discovering how they, too, can make millions, all from the comfort of their favorite coffee shop."

Hailing the program as the next big dot-com boom, the representative of The Coffee Shop Millionaire says the program has proven successful in tearing down the walls that have long separated consumers from the amazing money-making opportunities afforded by the Internet.

The program gets its name from the idea that anyone armed with a laptop or tablet can take a seat in a favorite coffee shop and begin generating online revenues, possibly totaling into the millions of dollars.

Users can find out more about how the program works by viewing the instructional video posted at thecoffeeshopmillionaire.com. The video features company founder Anthony Trister explaining how he used the basic mechanics of the Web to make millions, and how he's now offering users across the country the chance to do the same. He also makes it plain that The Coffee Shop Millionaire is a program that enables the user to provide a helpful online service, which is integral to what makes the program a true opportunity and not just another make-money-from-home offer.

"This is the new trend for 2012," continues the Coffee Shop Millionaire spokesperson. "People are realizing that there are plenty of honest but unconventional ways to make money on the Internet, and The Coffee Shop Millionaire is showing them how it's done. By learning more about this program, Internet users can discover some truly amazing methods for generating major money on the Web."

ABOUT:

The Coffee Shop Millionaire is an online program that provides aspiring entrepreneurs with effective and legitimate strategies for generating revenues on the Internet. The company, founded by Anthony Trister, gets its name from the idea that anyone can become a millionaire simply by working via laptop from a favorite coffee shop. More information about the program can be found at http://thecoffeeshopmillionaire.com.

SOURCE The Coffee Shop Millionaire

CONTACT: Michael McGarety of PR Authority, 800-475-2390, media@prauthority.com

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Google, Yahoo!, O2 Media, Microsoft, Dave Chaffey and eBay Advertising To Speak at TFM&A 2012

LONDON, 22 February /PRNewswire/ Technology for Marketing & Advertising (TFM&A) 2012 is the UK’s largest and longest-running exhibition for marketing, advertising and business professionals and is highly recognized in the industry for consistently delivering an unrivalled programme of Keynotes from the world’s biggest brands for the past 11 years.





Now in its 12th year, TFM&A 2012 will be no different; with Keynote sessions already confirmed from Google, Dave Chaffey, eBay Advertising, Yahoo, Microsoft, O2 Media and Experian.


Keynote Highlights Include:

“Developing a B2B marketing vision in the fast-moving digital world: an examination of the key pillars for building a successful B2B marketing strategy”
Richard Robinson, Industry Leader, Google
Tuesday 28th February – 10:00

“7 Steps for creating an integrated social media strategy”
Dave Chaffey, CEO and Co-Founder, Smart Insights
Tuesday 28th February – 14:00

“Innovations in Mobile Advertising; how brands can use market insight to drive personalised targeting”
Charlie Hunter-Schyff, Head of Planning, O2 Media
Tuesday 29th February – 12:30

“It’s getting personal. The role technology will play in the future of media consumption. Microsoft share their vision of the world tomorrow”
David Coplin, Director of Search, Microsoft UK
Tuesday 28th February – 16:30

“Make it sticky – using data and insight to drive ROI in a multi-channel arena”
Mark Zablan, Managing Director, Experian Marketing Services
Wednesday 29th February – 11:30

“Tomorrow’s digital today: current trends and Yahoo!’s predictions for the future”
Jon Myers, Director, Account Management for Yahoo!
Wednesday 29th February – 12:30

“The future of online retail media and the opportunities for advertisers, marketers and etailers”
Case Studies: Philips and BMW
Rob Bassett, Head of Strategic Accounts, eBay Advertising
Wednesday 29th February – 15:30

For the full keynote programme please visit www.t-f-m.co.uk/keynotes
All keynotes and seminar sessions are free when you register for TFM&A at www.t-f-m.co.uk/mnr

All of the TFM&A, OA&A and DMX educational content is free and always in hot demand, so to miss the queues and enjoy priority entrance to any seminars and keynotes you want to attend by signing up for a Fast Track Experience Pass for just £100 for a limited time only. This pass will also allow you entrance into the Premier Club Lounge, an exclusive area for our most senior visitors. Find out more information at www.t-f-m.co.uk/fasttrack.

Notes to Editor:

Photography

A selection of photographs from TFM&A 2011 are available. If you require any images to support this release please email maria.harper@ubm.com or visit our Press Area www.t-f-m.co.uk/press


About Technology for Marketing & Advertising

Technology for Marketing & Advertising is the UK’s largest and longest-running integrated marketing-solutions event delivering digital, direct, data and CRM solutions for marketing, media and advertising professionals. It takes place annually at Earls Court 2. Total attendance to TFM&A 2011 was 12,142 (ABC Audited) – an increase on 2010 with a total attendance of 10,568 (ABC Audited).

TFM&A offers visitors access to a full range of marketing & advertising solutions to implement and deliver successful strategies and campaigns. For more information please visit www.t-f-m.co.uk.

Online Advertising & Affiliate Expo launched in 2011 in order to bring together brand owners & agencies with publishers, affiliate networks, ad networks and ad-serving technology providers.


Direct Marketing Expo

Following the success of the Direct Marketing Zone at TFM&A 2011, Direct Marketing Expo (DMX) has been re-launched as a show in its own right, offering a host of direct marketing suppliers, education and focussed show features including the Direct Marketing Seminar Theatre, all in its own dedicated area on the show floor. This expansion will cement TFM&A, OA&A and DMX’s positioning as bringing visitors the full integrated marketing mix in one place.

About UBM

UBM is a leading international provider of integrated media solutions. Working throughout various market sectors including Air Traffic Control, Care, Customer Management, Digital Marketing, Energy, Facilities Management, Fire, Health & Safety, Interiors, Leisure, Security and Venues, UBM Live produces a wide range of exhibitions, awards & events, publications, conferences, digital products and directories. UBM’s brands also have international replication in China, India, South Africa and UAE. UBM Live is part of UBM plc, one of the world’s leading business media companies which employs more than 6,500 people in more than 35 countries. For more information go www.ubm.com.

Press Contact: Maria Harper, +44(0)207-7234-8712, maria.harper@ubm.com

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Expectations for Job Market Best They Have Been Since 2008

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Expectations for job market best they have been since 2008


NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The economy and jobs continue to be two of the more important issues driving the national political debate. But the general feeling about how things are going seems to be getting better according to a number of different indicators. First, looking at President Obama's handling of the economy, one-third of Americans (32%) give the President positive ratings while 68% give him negative ratings. This is up from just one-quarter of U.S. adults (25%) who gave him positive ratings in January and is the first time President Obama has had positive marks in the thirties since May of 2011.

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These are some of the results of The Harris Poll of 2,056 adults surveyed online between February 6 and 13, 2012 by Harris Interactive.

The second positive indicator on the economy is on expectations. Over one-third of Americans (36%) say they expect the economy to improve in the coming year while two in five (40%) say it will remain the same and one-quarter (24%) believe it will get worse. Again, this is up from December when one-quarter of U.S. adults (23%) believed the economy would improve, almost half (47%) felt it would stay the same and three in ten (29%) thought it would get worse.

Perceptions of the job market are also improving, albeit a little more slowly. Three in five Americans (59%) rate the current job market of their region of the country as bad, 16% say it is good and one-quarter (25%) say it is neither good nor bad. In January, almost two-thirds of U.S. adults (65%) felt the job market in their region was bad and 14% felt it was good. This is the first time since July of 2008 that the percentage of those who think the job market in their region is bad is below 60%.

Looking ahead, there is also a sense of optimism on where the job market is heading. One-third of Americans (32%) believe the job market in their region of the nation will get better in the next six months, half (51%) say it will stay the same and 17% believe it will get worse. Last month, just one-quarter (27%) felt the job market would get better, over half (53%) felt it would remain the same and one in five (21%) felt it would get worse.

Finally, feelings about whether the country is still in a recession or not are also improving. In September, seven in ten Americans (69%) felt the country was still in a recession, while one in ten each felt that the U.S. came out of a recession but will now enter a new recession (11%) and the country has come out of the recession and the economy is growing (10%). A few months later and, while over half of Americans (56%) still think the country is in a recession, one-quarter (24%) believe the country has come out of the recession and the economy is growing and just 8% believe the U.S. has come out of a recession but will enter a new one.

So What?
People vote based on how things are for them economically, so if they do not have money or are struggling to keep their jobs, then it's probably time for a change in political leaders. But, if things are going well, people feel more secure in their jobs and have a little extra money to either save or spend, they are not as likely to want to make a change. If these positive feelings hold, that bodes well for President Obama.

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9 Rules To Choosing Employees With Confidence

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The Top Four Banks in Nigeria

The Top Four Banks in Nigeria

1. First Bank of Nigeria Plc


Brand Value: $170 million


2. Guaranty Trust Bank Plc


Brand Value: $169 million


3. Zenith Bank Plc



Brand Value: $147 million


4. United Bank for Africa Plc


Brand Value: $121 million

Source: 2012 Top 500 World Bank Brands of The Banker Magazine of the Financial Times Group.

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Small Businesses and Social Media: Is Facebook Right for Your Brand?

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Small Businesses and Social Media: Is Facebook Right for Your Brand?

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Social media has been a boon to many small business owners, however, anyone who has managed social media presences for businesses knows that the time commitment can be significant. Busy small business owners don't have time to waste, so determining whether or not a social network makes sense for the business – and taking a realistic look at what the maintenance of the social presence requires are important considerations for small business owners.

This week on Beyond PR, PR Newswire's vice president of social media, Sarah Skerik, tells the story of helping a friend with a niche business decide whether or not Facebook is a viable channel for her brand. The two part series discusses evaluating whether or not Facebook is right for a small business, outlines how Facebook works and sketches a basic plan for building a fan following and delivering business results.

Part 1: Is Facebook Right for Your Small Business?
http://blog.prnewswire.com/2012/01/31/is-facebook-right-for-your-small-business/

Part 2: Developing a Facebook Plan for a Busy Small Business Owner
(http://blog.prnewswire.com/2012/02/01/developing-a-facebook-plan-for-a-busy-small-business-owner/)

The Beyond PR blog highlights communications tactics and trends in public relations, investor relations, social media, SEO and content marketing.

PR Newswire (www.prnewswire.com) is the premier global provider of multimedia platforms that enable marketers, corporate communicators, sustainability officers, public affairs and investor relations officers to leverage content to engage with all their key audiences. Having pioneered the commercial news distribution industry 57 years ago, PR Newswire today provides end-to-end solutions to produce, optimize and target content — from rich media to online video to multimedia — and then distribute content and measure results across traditional, digital, mobile and social channels. Combining the world's largest multi-channel, multi-cultural content distribution and optimization network with comprehensive workflow tools and platforms, PR Newswire enables the world's enterprises to engage opportunity everywhere it exists. PR Newswire serves tens of thousands of clients from offices in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, and is a UBM plc company.

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