DHHS Educates Consumers About High Cholesterol in the Store Aisles

According to research, one of the first steps in controlling cholesterol is to eat a balanced diet. To promote this advice and other tips to consumers, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is sponsoring a PSN In-Store campaign from February 3 – March 2. Campaign audio messaging, produced by MediaForce PR, will reach consumers during visits to nine grocery and retail chains, including Albertsons Market, Brookshire’s, Food Lion, Harveys Supermarket, Kmart, Kroger, Safeway, Sweetbay Supermarket and Tops. Consumers will receive healthful information and have access to free health guides, in English and Spanish, at each store’s pharmacy. Campaign messaging may be heard any time via http://bit.ly/WVzBjJ and http://bit.ly/ThzuRx. To follow the latest news and updates surrounding this campaign, use hashtag #PSNmedia on Twitter.

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Federal PSA Delivery Now Available in 32,000+ Grocery, Drug and Retail Stores

Our exclusive distribution partner, PSN (The Public Service Network), recently expanded the reach of its in-store channel from 13,000 to more than 32,000 stores. New store chains include CVS, Rite Aid, A&P, Food Lion, Wegmans and Kmart. This increase will enable our clients to thoroughly penetrate local and regional target markets or quickly generate national attention for their campaigns. To learn more, visit this link.

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American Red Cross Launches PSN In-Store Campaign

Every nine minutes, the American Red Cross (ARC) responds to an emergency in communities across the country. In order to perform its vital mission, the organization relies on volunteers and the generosity of individuals. To increase disaster relief support this holiday season, the American Red Cross is conducting a three-week PSN In-Store campaign. Beginning December 24th, audio PSAs will air in 2,000 grocery and drug stores throughout the United States. MediaForce PR produced the PSAs and coordinated the distribution through its exclusive partnership with PSN (The Public Service Network) on behalf of the American Red Cross. Listen for an ARC PSA while you visit your local pharmacy and grocery store to learn how you can help. Click to hear one of the PSAs or visit www.redcross.org for more information.

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Divas, MPH Selects MediaForce PR to Promote Wellness Event

On Saturday, November 3rd, Divas, Making our People Healthier (MPH) hosted an event called I <3 My Community: Health and Wellness Block Party that aimed to educate, empower and mobilize women to create healthy communities. In support of the event, MediaForce PR introduced various media and community outlets to the event and Divas, MPH. MediaForce PR was able to secure coverage through event calendar postings, grassroots marketing, social media, and a live broadcast radio call-in during the event with DJ Flava, an on-air personality for WKYS 93.9 FM. To learn more about Divas, MPH, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, visit www.divasmph.org.

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MediaForce PR Chosen by AANMA to Document Marathon Journey

MediaForce PR documented the Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics’ (AANMA) 2012 Marine Corps Marathon journey. A MediaForce PR production crew filmed pre-race interviews with Team AANMA members prior to the marathon and captured footage during race-day at various locations along the course. With more than three hours of footage provided by MediaForce PR, AANMA plans to create a compelling and uplifting video. To learn more about AANMA, visit www.aanma.org.

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DEA Airs Fourth PSN In-Store Campaign

To drive consumers to safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is airing a 30-second PSA over the PSN In-Store network. The PSA will air September 23 – September 29 in grocery and drug stores nationwide to direct consumers to participate in the September 29 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. On April 28th, a previous Take-Back Day supported by MediaForce PR, citizens turned in a record-breaking 276 tons of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal. To hear the PSA, visit http://mediaforcepr.com/mfpr_samples/psnrxtakeback.mp3 and to learn more about the initiative, visit http://www.justice.gov/dea/index.shtml. The DEA is part of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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MediaForce PR Wins Telly Award for ‘Aprende a Vivir'

Members of the Silver Telly Council selected MediaForce PR’s production, Aprende a Vivir, to receive a 2012 Telly Award. Produced for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Aprende a Vivir is a three-part Telenovela series that raises awareness for diabetes. The series was ‘Shot on Red’ using a RED EPIC digital cinema camera. With six times the resolution of HD video, the RED EPIC is changing the world of motion picture production. The Telly Awards honors outstanding local, regional and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions created for the web. AHRQ is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To watch ‘Aprende a Vivir’, visit http://www.healthcare411.org/aprendeavivir.aspx (Spanish) or http://www.healthcare411.org/videonovela.aspx (English captions).

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MediaForce PR Distributes Boating Safety PSA on Behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard

MediaForce PR is distributing a boating safety PSA on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard through the PSN In-Store channel. MediaForce PR is the exclusive source of PSN In-Store to the federal government and nonprofits. The 30-second PSA featuring Al Roker serves to remind recreational boaters of essential boating safety measures. The campaign aired in grocery stores and pharmacies in MD, NY, KY, MI and OR and generated millions of impressions. Click to hear the PSA or visit www.uscgboating.org for more information.

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DEA turns to MediaForce PR to Promote National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

On April 28, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) held the fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at sites nationwide. To support the event, MediaForce PR distributed a PSA in grocery stores and pharmacies across the country. The PSA campaign ran for one week in six store chains yielding more than 19 million impressions. The DEA is part of the U.S. Department of Justice. To hear the PSA, visit http://mediaforcepr.com/mfpr_samples/psnrxtakeback.mp3.

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Raising the Bar for Federal PSA Production

MediaForce PR is one of the first communication and marketing firms to use a RED EPIC digital cinema camera for Federal PSA production. Based on the concept of DSMC (Digital Still & Motion Camera) the RED EPIC provides a camera with a 14MP sensor capable of shooting up to 120 frames per second. With six times the resolution of HD video, the RED EPIC is changing the world of motion picture production. We used the RED EPIC to shoot ‘Aprende a vivir’ (Learn to Live), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) three-part Telenovela series that raises awareness for diabetes. According to Robert Gaudian, President of MediaForce PR, “the motion picture quality of ‘Aprende a vivir’ rivals any PSA in circulation. We are thrilled to provide such an innovative and high caliber product to our HHS clients.” MediaForce PR conducted the casting auditions and produced and edited the series using its in-office green screen studio and edit suite. In addition, we worked with AHRQ/HHS to develop the Spanish and English Web landing pages. To view ‘Aprende a vivir’, visit http://www.healthcare411.org/aprendeavivir.aspx (Spanish) or http://www.healthcare411.org/videonovela.aspx (English). To learn more about RED EPIC, visit http://www.red.com.

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Numerous Upcoming HHS PSN In-Store Campaigns

MediaForce PR, in partnership with PSN (The Public Service Network), is currently running the first of four Department of Health and Human Services PSN In-Store campaigns. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) contracted with MediaForce PR to produce and distribute the audio PSA campaigns and health guides via the PSN In-Store channel during January, February and March 2012. The PSAs, which raise awareness on the topics of high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and being more involved in your healthcare, will air in grocery and drug stores nationwide.

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The Shield Wins 13th Communication Award

The League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) has recognized the second issue of The Shield with a Platinum Spotlight Award in the category 'Print: Magazine/Newsletter - Quarterly & Nearly Quarterly’. The publication was one of more than 1,500 products from a dozen countries entered into the competition and it was judged among the "Top 100", placing 41st among the top 100 entries of the competition. Each entry is judged and awarded points based on six areas including first impression, overall narrative, overall visual design, creativity, message clarity and perceived relevance. The Shield received 99 out of 100 possible points. According to one of the judges, "The production values of this entry are world-class. Outstanding job creating an ideal communications product." MediaForce PR provides writing/editing and graphic design support to create The Shield. The publication is the product of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and U.S. STRATCOM Center for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (DTRA/SCC-WMD). Earlier this year, The Shield was honored with 11 Communicator awards and one Apex award. To view the winning edition, visit http://bit.ly/s2UTha.

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MediaForce PR Signs 2,000th Healthcare 411 Radio Station Participant

Monthly, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) 60-second news series, Healthcare 411, is delivered to more than 2,000 participating English and Spanish radio stations nationwide. MediaForce PR supports AHRQ to produce the series and distribute the content. During the past 6 years, MediaForce PR has steadily grown the number of participants to 2,000 stations. To achieve this, MediaForce PR’s marketing team reaches out on a daily basis to new stations to introduce the series and sign-on new participants. Once a station subscribes to the series, MediaForce PR provides Healthcare 411 to the station to incorporate into their weekly programming. Radio stations air the series to help their audiences make more informed decisions about their healthcare. To learn more about Healthcare 411, visit http://www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov.

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IAVA and APEX Recognize MediaForce PR's Projects with 17 Communication Awards

MediaForce PR communication projects produced for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and U.S. STRATCOM Center for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (DTRA/SCC-WMD) were awarded 17 total communication awards recently. The International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA) awarded two Communicator Awards for the company's print and integrated campaign work developed for CBP as well as 11 Communicator Awards to DTRA/SCC-WMD's quarterly publication, The Shield. The company provides writing/editing and graphic design support to create The Shield. Additionally, The Shield was honored with one APEX award in the category of ‘Most Improved Magazines and Journals'. The DTRA/SCC-WMD 2011 Strategic Plan, designed by MediaForce PR's graphic design team, was also honored with two Communicator awards and one APEX award. The Communicator Awards, receiving over 9,000 entries, is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professional. The APEX Awards, receiving more than 3,300 entries, are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence.

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Fairfax Innovation Center Retains MediaForce PR to Promote its Business Accelerator Program

The Fairfax Innovation Center (FIC) retained MediaForce PR's services to promote opportunities for growing small businesses in the Fairfax region through its Business Accelerator Program. Specifically, the FIC turned to MediaForce PR to publicize its June 2011 Business Accelerator graduation event among local media outlets. To support the FIC, MediaForce PR developed messaging and shared a press release with local publications announcing the event and introducing the FIC's available services. MediaForce PR's marketing and public relations support resulted in prominent local publications covering the event and developing interest in the FIC's programs and potential impact on the community. The FIC, a joint initiative of the City of Fairfax Economic Development Authority and George Mason University, hosts a series of programs to serve start-up small businesses in the local region. To learn more about the FIC, visit http://www.fairfaxinnovationcenter.org/.

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City of Fairfax Economic Development Authority Celebrates MediaForce PR's Successful Growth and Expansion

In an event held June 23, 2011, the City of Fairfax Economic Development Authority (EDA) presented MediaForce PR with a certificate of achievement. Honoring the company's past participation in the Fairfax Innovation Center (FIC) and subsequent expansion and growth, the award of the certificate marks an epic point in MediaForce PR's history. Soon, the company will be relocating to new office space in downtown Fairfax. Michael DeMarco, Chairman of the EDA, speaking at the event summarized the occasion nicely: “With the support of George Mason University and the City of Fairfax, small businesses like MediaForce PR…have achieved great success in their fields. They…serve as a perfect example of the FIC and EDA achieving their mission to advance small business.” The City of Fairfax EDA works to foster and promote economic development within the region. The FIC is a business accelerator program designed to help start-up businesses grow and achieve maximum success.

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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Messages Distributed by PSN

The National Prescription Take-Back Day public service announcement campaign, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was distributed via MediaForce PR's federal partner program, PSN (The Public Service Network). The second annual campaign for DEA was launched to urge the public to safely dispose of expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs and reduce the risk of pill abuse and theft. The PSN In-Store channel distributed the messages to more than 2,700 pharmacies and grocery stores nationwide. An estimated 32,900,000 impressions were generated for the campaign. Listen to the PSA: http://www.publicservicenetwork.org/PSN/Audio/PSNIn-StoreDEATakeBack.mp3.

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MediaForce PR is Awarded 2011 Telly Award

MediaForce PR has just won a bronze Telly Award for the Patient's Perspective - Doctor's Office Visit public service announcement, produced for AHRQ, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. This is a tremendous honor as the Telly Awards competition receives over 13,000 entries annually from the finest ad agencies, production companies, TV stations, cable companies, interactive agencies and corporations in the world! AHRQ is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To view, visit http://www.healthcare411.org/videocast.aspx?id=691.

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MediaForce PR Moving to a New Facility

The last seven years have been exciting and formative for MediaForce PR. We're pleased to announce that to keep up with our growth, we're expanding and moving to a new facility. We're not moving far, only a few blocks to North St. in the heart of the City of Fairfax, VA. We hope to be operational in the new space by June 1, 2011.

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FDA Launches PSN WaitingRoom Campaign

In connection with the Food and Drug Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, MediaForce PR and its PSN partner, Healthy Advice Networks, released a PSA on Prescription Medication Safety via the PSN Waiting Room channel. The PSA includes details on storing and disposing of medication and provides resources to learn more. The PSN WaitingRoom channel, part of the Public Service Network, rotates health-related PSAs, health information and physician information using LCD flat-screens situated in the waiting rooms of up to 17,000 primary care physicians and up to 5,400 clinical specialists. To see the PSA, visit http://bit.ly/dISrYv. To learn more about PSN WaitingRoom visit www.thepublicservicenetwork.org.

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CBP Starts PSN ScanNet Campaign to Complement Global Entry Diorama Advertising

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with MediaForce PR, has launched a PSN ScanNet campaign to link people directly to their Global Entry program web site (www.globalentry.gov). The PSN ScanNet channel provides customized 2-D barcodes that, when scanned with a smartphone, link a person to a web site that is tailored to their issues and concerns. The ScanNet 2-D barcodes are found on Global Entry dioramas at the Verizon Center in Washington DC and in international terminals of major U.S. airports. You can see and scan the ScanNet 2-D codes by visiting http://bit.ly/gTi8mu. For more information about PSN ScanNet visit www.thepublicservicenetwork.org.

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AHRQ Produces Six Spanish Advice Column Videos

MediaForce PR assisted the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in producing a series of Spanish-language video PSAs entitled "Video Consejos". The six one-minute messages are narrated by Dr. Ileana Ponce-Gonzalez and provide health tips on a variety of topics. The videos are available on AHRQ's Healthcare 411 Web site: www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reaches 100,000 Global Entry Members

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a division of the U.S Department of Homeland Security, worked with MediaForce PR to create an integrated marketing and brand campaign to promote their Global Entry program. The program allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. By December 2010, CBP announced registration had reached 100,000 members.

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AHRQ Healthcare 411 News Series Aired by 1,500+ Radio Stations

Healthcare 411 is a news series produced by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In support of AHRQ's mission to improve the quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare for all Americans, the news series is produced weekly in English and biweekly in Spanish. With outreach support from MediaForce PR, the series is aired by more than 1,500 stations with an audience reach of more than 30 million.

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MediaForce PR and The Public Service Network (PSN) Form Federal Marketing Agreement

The Public Service Network (PSN) provides nonprofits and government agencies with a new national media pipeline for public service messaging. The network offers clients an integrated mix of traditional, social and location-based media channels to reach the consumer with measurable impact. Commencing on January 1, 2011, MediaForce PR will serve as the federal marketing agent for PSN's growing list of PSA distribution networks.

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MediaForce PR and AHRQ Launch Patient Safety In-Store Campaign

Working in conjunction with The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), MediaForce PR launched a patient safety campaign utilizing The Public Service Network, PSN In-Store channel. The campaign entitled, "Taking Care of Myself", provided tips when leaving the hospital after surgery or treatment and was aired in more than 12,000 stores nationwide.

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MediaForce PR Launches Website Equipped with Twitter Feed for Quatrini Law PLC

MediaForce PR has created and developed a website for the entrepreneurial law firm, Quatrini Law PLC. Launched October 20, the website is a resource for companies seeking to meet their growth objectives through mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and strategic alliances. The site, equipped with a Twitter Feed, enables Quatrini Law PLC to share breaking news and information with clients and stakeholders. For more information on Quatrini Law PLC visit www.qlplc.com.

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MFPR Announces PharmaNet

MediaForce PR has introduced PSN PharmaNet, a program offering organizations the unique ability to communicate health information directly to patients based on their diagnosis and prescriptions. PSN PharmaNet provides individualized patient information, printed in real time at the point of sale from pharmacy counters nationwide. Importantly, PSN PharmaNet is HIPAA compliant, ensuring that patient information remains private. PharmaNet joins several other networks that comprise PSN - The Public Service Network, including the PSN In-Store network that provides audio PSA distribution to 13,000+ retail outlets. For more information, contact MediaForce PR.

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MFPR Designs and Delivers CBP GE Website

MediaForce PR, in combination with branding efforts for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry Program, has delivered a website for the program. Launched on Aug 20, 2010, the site serves to inform visitors about the program which enables pre-screened Customs access to the United States program members. Global Entry is available at most major metropolitan airports. For more information on Global Entry visit www.globalentry.gov.

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MFPR Produces and Delivers CBP GE Meal Tray Card

In conjunction with branding and promotional efforts for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program, MediaForce PR has created and delivered a meal tray card to be used on international American Airline flights during the month of October, 2010. This unique advertising medium reaches flyers on meal service flights around the world. For more information on the Global Entry program, visit www.CBP.gov.

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MFPR Releases CBP Spanish Language PSA on 60 Mexican Radio Stations

In collaboration with the public awareness initiative MediaForce PR is executing for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's H2 Exit pilot program, MediaForce PR kicked off a PSA campaign. Delivered through Media Force PR's Radio Distribution network, the PSA airs on 60+ radios stations in Mexico. Running 4-6 times daily, the PSA informs H-2A/B Visa holders of the new final departure exit registration requirement. For more information, visit www.CBP.gov.

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MediaForce PR Kicks Off Global Entry Airline Advertising Campaign

In conjunction with branding and promotional efforts for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program, MediaForce PR has designed and released print and web advertisements for select airline publications. Full color, one-page advertisements will run over the course of 12 months in American Way, British Air Highlife, Continental Magazine, Delta Sky, Jet Set and United Hemispheres. Web banners can be seen in the online edition of each publication. For more information on Global Entry, visit www.CBP.gov.

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MediaForce PR Releases CBP H2 Exit In-store Campaign at 75+ Walgreens Stores

In support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's H2 Exit pilot program, MediaForce PR has created and launched an in-store broadcasting campaign. Heard at 75+ Walgreens stores based in Southern California and Southern Arizona, the broadcasting campaign messaging informs H-2A/B Visa holders of the new final departure exit registration requirement. MediaForce PR's extensive PSN In-Store Broadcasting Network utilizes digital audio systems that guarantee delivery and automatically increase the spot volume to ensure listener reception throughout each store. For more information on H2 Exit, visit www.CBP.gov.

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MediaForce PR Launches CBP H2 Exit Electronic Billboard Campaign

As part of the public awareness initiative MediaForce PR is enacting for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's H2 Exit pilot program, MediaForce PR has developed and launched an electronic billboard advertisement campaign. Aired on billboards at two points of entry in Sonora, Mexico, the advertisement is geared to H-2A/B Visa holders. Appearing over 100 times daily in each location, the advertisement explains the new final departure exit registration requirement. For more information visit www.CBP.gov.

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MediaForce PR Produces New 30-second Video PSAs for AHRQ

MediaForce PR and the Agency for Healthcare Research Quality (AHRQ) have developed a series of 30-second video PSAs to promote the importance of patients taking an active role in their healthcare. The series, entitled “Patient Perspective” focuses on three topics: knowing what medication you are taking, understanding discharge information after a hospital stay, and bringing a friend or family member with you to important medical appointments. The PSAs, which can be shown in a series or stand-alone, show the above scenarios from the patient's perspective.

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MediaForce PR Chosen to Redesign Website for The Biomedical Research Institute of New Mexico (BRINM)

The Biomedical Research Institute of New Mexico, a non-profit research center associated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has engaged MediaForce PR to redesign the organization's website. BRINM is one of more than 80 similar nonprofit organizations associated with VA medical centers nationwide. The purpose of BRINM is to advance the research mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs through the support of research-related activities at the New Mexico VA Healthcare System (NMVAHS). MediaForce PR will be redesigning BRINM's current site, and expanding its capabilities to include conference registration for CSP events, video functionality, educational tools and secure-access areas for the Board of Directors, investigators and staff. For more information on BRINM, visit www.BRINM.org.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Chooses MediaForce PR to Develop Branding for its Global Entry Program

MediaForce PR has been chosen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop branding for the Agency's Global Entry pilot program. Global Entry allows pre-screened Customs access to the United States for program members, and is available at most major metropolitan airports. With Global Entry, frequent international travelers can bypass the Customs line by providing biometric identification at a specialized kiosk in the Customs arrival area. MediaForce PR is developing a branding and promotional strategy for Global Entry, including logo development, marketing collateral, signage, advertising, and media placement. For more information on Global Entry visit www.CBP.gov.

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MediaForce PR to Develop Public Awareness Program for Pilot H2 Temporary Worker Exit Program

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched a pilot program for exiting H-2A/B temporary workers. The goal is to ensure that temporary workers comply with the requirement to leave the country when their work authorization expires. As part of the program, which will be tested at the San Luis and Douglas ports of entry in Arizona, CBP has contracted with MediaForce PR to develop a public awareness program. MediaForce PR will be producing signage, radio PSAs, and advertising, as well as initiating a grassroots promotional program. For more information visit www.CBP.gov.

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MediaForce PR and the City of Fairfax EDA Announce Business Awards and Networking Breakfast

The City of Fairfax Economic Development Authority (EDA), working in conjunction with MediaForce PR, is hosting its first economic forum and business appreciation breakfast. The event will be held at the Old Town Hall in the City of Fairfax on the morning of May 13, 2009 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EDA fosters and promotes economic development and redevelopment in the City of Fairfax, balancing commercial and residential enterprise in concert with the needs of the community. The EDA is also involved in a joint venture with George Mason University to operate a small business incubator known as the Fairfax Innovation Center, which houses private start-up businesses and several Mason programs promoting small business development. For more information on the EDA, visit www.fairfaxcityeda.org.

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MediaForce PR Obtains GSA Schedule

MediaForce PR announced today that they have been awarded a Federal Supply Schedule by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The schedule was awarded for items such as Public Relations, Advertising, Video/Film Production and Integrated Marketing Services. As a GSA schedule holder, MediaForce PR can better serve our government clients. For more information on GSA visit www.GSA.gov.

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PSA Campaigns Win Two Telly Awards

Television PSAs produced by MediaForce PR and featuring former Washington Redskins' Hall of Famer Darrell Green have earned two bronze awards in the 29th Annual Telly Awards. The first, produced in association with AHRQ, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, was a campaign of three Smoking Cessation PSAs featuring Green with DC-area schoolchildren. The second bronze award was awarded for “A Family Remembers,” a PSA produced for the American Lung Association of the District of Columbia. For more information on the Telly Awards visit www.tellyawards.com.

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Healthcare 411 on Radio Introduces 60 Second Format

MediaForce PR and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, have created a more concise 60 second radiocast format for Healthcare 411, the popular health care podcast series. These condensed programs are designed to reach the fast-paced demographics of major markets. To hear a radiocast visit www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov.

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MediaForce PR and AHRQ Launch Nationwide In-Store Broadcasting Campaign

Working in conjunction with The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and other agencies that are part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, MediaForce PR will be initiating PSN In-Store, a nationwide network consisting of thousands of grocery and drug stores that will carry audio and video public service announcements via their in-store broadcast systems.

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