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CHOICE MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO LIFESTYLE AND ENTERTAINMENT ROSTER

CHOICE SIGNS PREMIER STAR SADIE ROBERTSON GLORY HAUS PRODUCT LINE AND “PICKLES WITH A PURPOSE” FUNDRAISING MOVEMENT

AUTHORS JOINING CHOICE INCLUDE DUCK DYNASTY MATRIARCH KORIE ROBERTSON, CHICK-FIL-A CHIEF TALENT OFFICER DEE ANN TURNER, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER JOHN O’LEARY AND CANADIAN PSYCHOLOGIST DR. VANESSA LAPOINTE

Nashville, Tenn. – July 9, 2015 – Choice Media & Communications proudly announces today the addition of several new clients to their ever-expanding entertainment and lifestyle portfolio. Atlanta-based home and gift retailer Glory Haus signed on with two projects − A&E’s Duck Dynasty and Dancing With the Stars’ Sadie Robertson’s new “Live Original” Line and fundraising project, Pickles With A Purpose. Additionally, Choice will partner with Duck Dynasty’s publicity agency of record, EB Media, and W Publishing Group on the publicity for the forthcoming book, STRONG & KIND: And Other Important Character Traits Your Child Needs to Succeed, written by Korie Robertson. Choice will also spearhead the publicity for Elevate Publishing’s forthcoming book, IT’S MY PLEASURE: The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture, written by Chick-fil-A’s Vice President of Corporate Talent Dee Ann Turner; LifeTree Media’s forthcoming book DISCIPLINE WITHOUT DAMAGE: How to Get Your Kids to Behave Without Messing Them Up, written by Dr. Vanessa Lapointe; and, Simon & Schuster’s forthcoming book ON FIRE: The Seven Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, written by John O’Leary. Industry veterans Heather Adams and Beth Gebhard founded Choice Media & Communications in June 2014.

“We are so honored and excited for the opportunity to work with such a wide array of original, creative, and inspiring clients,” said Co-Founder Beth Gebhard. “Each one of these remarkable talents and projects embodies the kind of work we love at Choice, and we look forward to sharing their message with the public.”

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Glory Haus, an Atlanta-based retailer and manufacturer of signature, beloved home decor and gift items, chose Choice to lead the launch of The Sadie Robertson Collection. Featuring a mix of home products and jewelry, the line was intentionally designed to encourage, inspire and uplift teens and adults alike to “Live Original.” They also signed Pickles With A Purpose, a creative and heartfelt social movement conceived by Glory Haus’ Chief Creative Officer and Owner Molly Holm nine year- old son. Already garnering nearly $25,000 for the cause, Pickles With A Purpose funds will go towards purchasing homes for the homeless.

Of the deal, Holm said: “Choice is much more than a PR company, they take the time to know and understand a client.” She added, “Under the leadership of Heather Adams, I am convinced she and her team can bring my 9-year-old son’s dream and mission to the world in an awe inspiring and meaningful way. An extraordinary story and an extraordinary communication team is a winning combination. I am thrilled to begin a partnership with Choice.”

Coincidentally, Choice has also been tapped to partner in the publicity effort for Sadie Robertson’s mother and A&E’s Duck Dynasty’s matriarch Korie Robertson’s new parenting book, STRONG & KIND: And Other Important Character Traits Your Child Needs to Succeed. Publishing October 2015 and based on popular demand, Robertson will reveal the secrets to raising honest, loving, strong children.

A Choice favorite eatery, partnering with Elevate publishing on the publication of Chick-fil-A’s Vice President of Corporate Talent Dee Ann Turner’s upcoming book IT'S MY PLEASURE: The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture, was a no-brainer. Publishing November 2015, in it Turner shares the long- held secret to their “secret sauce” which is their extraordinary customer service. Recently achieving the distinguished choice as top customer service restaurant chain in the fast food industry, Chick-fil-A’s corporate culture and investment in their employees and talent cultivation is evident by their less than 10% overturn each year.

"When preparing for the launch of ‘It’s My Pleasure,’ we knew we wanted world class publicists working with us,” said Elevate Publishing Founder Mark Russell. “Choice Media & Communications, with their unique background, experience and expertise is the perfect match for our purpose-focused, values-based philosophy. Their partnership with us is exciting in and of itself but not as exciting as the success the partnership will bring us both."

Additionally, acclaimed motivational speaker and coach John O’Leary, selected Choice to orchestrate the publicity campaign for his much-anticipated book, ON FIRE: The Seven Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, publishing March

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2016 with Simon & Schuster’s North Star Way imprint. Having survived 100% of his body being badly burned at the tender age of nine, O’Leary’s story is one of survival and inspiration. He speaks about his journey around the world, partnering with more than 850 organizations in 46 states and nine countries.

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, founder of The Wishing Star LaPointe Development Clinic and favored consultant to British Columbia’s Ministry of Children and Family Development, selected Choice to manage the national publicity campaign for her upcoming book with LifeTree Media, DISCIPLINE WITHOUT DAMAGE: How to Get Your Kids to Behave Without Messing Them Up, publishing January 2016. Based on years of research and practice, in her new book Dr. LaPointe shares a different, more compassionate approach to discipline that is destined to be the next must-have parenting manual.

Choice Media & Communications has led the successful media campaigns for clients including America’s Favorite Bachelor Sean Lowe and his tell-all “For the Right Reasons” – a New York Times bestseller; wrestling icon Shawn Michaels’ “Wrestling for My Life” – also a New York Times bestseller; country music legend, and passionate health advocate Naomi Judd; Southern Weddings Magazine Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Lara Casey; Patricia and Alana Raybon, co-authors of the powerful memoir “Undivided;” New York Times bestselling author and popular HandsFreeMama.com blogger Rachel Macy Stafford; renown investigative journalist and 5 time bestselling author Alexandra Robbins; New York Times bestselling author and MoneySavingMom.com Founder Crystal Paine; and, HGTV star and bestselling author Jen Hatmaker, whose book, “For the Love: Fighting For Grace in a World of Impossible Standards,” will publish August 2015.

About Choice Media & Communications: Founded in 2014, Choice is a boutique media and communications business dedicated to providing clients in the entertainment and lifestyle space with quality public relations. To learn more, please visit http://www.choicepublicity.com or follow Choice Media on Facebook and Twitter @ChoicePublicity.

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