TV CRITICS Awards Goodie Bag Worth Over $10,000

Excitement in Hollywood created buzz around "Buzz Bags". It took only 4 days to bring in over $10,000 worth of swag for tv critics award nominees and presenters.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 21, 2004 -- Goodie bag company Buzz Bags and television production company/product placement specialist Monkeys in Pants, are pleased to participate in this years 20th Annual Television Critics Association Awards which were held at the Westin Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Saturday evening, July 17th. The Television Critics Association represents more than 200 journalists writing about television for print and online outlets in the United States and Canada. This years presenters and nominees who received the goodies include the casts of Sex and the City, Friends, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Angels in America, Arrested Development, 24, 60 Minutes, The Sopranos, Donald Trump of the The Apprentice" and host, Bill Maher plus many more.

The fabulous bags (there were two) donated by JanSport and Hadley Pollet, were filled with products valued at more than $10,000!

Jane Ubell-Meyer, co-founder of Buzz Bags, says, The amazing part about this goodie bag is that there was such an organic buzz about it. We were proud to be able to help Monkeys in Pants deliver over $10,000 worth of products and gift certificates in only four days! It just reinforces the prestige of the Television Critics Awards and its recipients." Beth Beasley, of Monkeys in Pants, says The TCA Awards were unbelievable and the goodie bags were the biggest hit of the night. The stars were going absolutely crazy for these bags."

Products and gift certificates in the bag included handbags, beauty products, luxury hotel gift certificates, jewelry and so much more.

Companies with Product in the Bags:

Amy Schwab Designs, Angelic Gourmet, Anna Moi, Balance Bars, Benev, Boca Bons, Calvin Klein Eternity Moment, Crest Whitening Expressions Toothpaste, Dittie, Godeva, Hadley Pollet, Hooilo House, Ike Behar, JanSport, Just Kittyng, Kookoon, Lori Bonn, Metromint, My Flat in London, Patina, Perla Jewels, Pez, Playboy, ProCyte, PuchiBag, Skin Alison Raffaele, St. Tropez, Sue Devitt, Tara Yoga Center, Timeless Message, Vita K, W Hotel, Winerd ®, Xvala Denim

Bags:

JanSport

When life schedules you an away game, the 30" Sport Duffel features an assortment of pockets, a padded and adjustable shoulder strap, and padded Velcro© carry handles. Retail Value: $50 (www.jansport.com)

Hadley Pollet

Hadley Pollet makes funky eye-popping belts, handbags and headbands featuring ribbons with custom-designed patterns. The light blue zinnia belt is reversible with a faux tortoise shell buckle. The medium pink tote is made with matching zinnia ribbon, has an inside zipper pocket, and a full top zip. Retail Value: $168 tote, $98 belt (www.hadleypollet.com)

Bag Contents:

Amy Schwab Designs

Amy Schwab's trend-settings belts: bold, beautiful and festive. Amys belts up the ante on any outfit. Retail Value: $42 (www.amyschwabdesigns.com)

Angelic Gourmet

Chocolate covered pretzels taken to new heights! Their famous, handmade Decadent Dippers are available in 16 mouthwatering flavors, as well as a "mini" version: Decadent Drumstix. Retail Value: $3.99 (www.angelicgourmet.com)

Anna Moï

Anna Moï lingerie bags with exquisite embroidery are a must have for travel and tidy lingerie drawers: beautiful, functional and necessary in keeping lingerie clean and organized while traveling and at home. Retail Value: $25 (www.annamoi.com)

Balance Bars

A delicious way to help meet your body's need for energy. Plus, they have 23 essential vitamins and minerals. Now, who wouldn't love that? Retail Value: $2 (www.balance.com)

Benev    

DermaLift is a water-based protein complex with Argireline®, a complex of amino acids that are known to inhibit muscle contractions, thereby smoothing and tightening the skin. Within 10 seconds of application, the water evaporates and the proteins bind to themselves and to each other, creating a dramatic tightening effect.Retail Value: $135 (www.benev.com)

Boca Bons

An irresistible handmade combination of truffles, fudge and brownies all rolled into one. Box included charming leather bracelet encrusted with Swarovski crystals spelling out XOXO. Retail Value: $30 (www.bocabons.com)

Calvin Klein Eternity Moment

The newest fragrance from one of the worlds leading designers. Fresh, light and romantic. Retail value: $60 www.calvinklein.com

Crest Whitening Expressions Toothpaste        

Crest Whitening Expressions for whitening power in three surprisingly refreshing new flavors. Retail Value: $2.99 (www.crest.com)

Dittie

The first brand of feminine protection to give women superior quality, ultimate reliability and diva-worthy style. Nominees received the full line of feminine protection (tampons, pantiliners, thong liners) and Dittie Travel Packs and the Dittie Diary. With packaging inspired by the cosmetic counter. Retail Value: $40 (www.dittie.com)

Godeva

Godeva loungewear fuses Parisian elegance and sex appeal with the intricacy and introspection of Indian art. Retail value: $89 www.shopgodeva.com

Hooilo House

A dream Hawaiian vacation awaits at this Bali-inspired luxury 5-room Bed & Breakfast on the peaceful island of Maui. Nominees and presenters will enjoy a three night stay and 25% off an extended stay. Retail Value: $1163.75 (www.hooilohouse.com)

Ike Behar

The Ike Behar C.E.O. Collection is the perfect present for the hard-to-please man. A gift certificate for a custom handmade shirt. Recipients choose style and fabrics. Retail Value: $175 (www.ikebehar.com)

Just Kittyng

Just Kittyng Bikini Art is the most innovative method in the marketplace for creating your own personal shape in your most personal place. Retail Value: $14.95 (www.justkittyng.com)

Kookoon

From the makers of silk-filled comforters and bedding, manufactured from finest silk available, come these exquisite hand-beaded and embroidered silk charmeuse evening bags. Retail Value: $50 (www.kookoon.com)

Lori Bonn

Lori Bonns jewelry is handcrafted from the finest semi-precious gemstones and silver, with great attention to detail. Every piece of jewelry is touched by hundreds of hands from around the globe. Retail Value: $148 (www.loribonn.com)

Metromint

Metromint is mintwater, pure and simple, made with water from the Northern Rockies infused with peppermint from Oregon and Washington. Retail Value: $1.99 (www.mintwater.com)

My Flat in London

The Lexi Tote" features embroidered doggies and bows on the highest quality satin, and is detailed with black leather handles and bottom reinforcement embossed with the My Flat in London logo. Retail Value: $250 (www.myflatinlondon.com)

Patina

Each recipient received a universal PDA holder from Patinas Venetian collection. Made from the finest Italian leather, these colorful PDA holders come in a range of bright, modern colors and feature multi-color zippers. Retail Value: $80 (www.patinaweb.com)

Perla Jewels    

Perla Jewels 2004-2005 Private Collection features exclusive designs handcrafted from exquisite gems. The Private Collection debuts in August. Each nominee/presenter received a certificate for a free custom Modern Positivity Bracelet worth $195, as well as $1000 towards any purchase from the private collection. (www.perlajewels.com)

PEZ        

PEZ says congratulations to all TCA Award Nominees with its 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition Golden Glow Dispenser, packaged in a navy blue velvet collector bag embossed with a metallic silver PEZ logo. Also included are PEZ Cola flavored candy rolls. Retail Value: $50 (www.pez.com)

Playboy

Playboy has created a collection of colorful flip flops that are fun, playful and sure to be a hot item for the summer! Retail Value: $18 (www.playboystore.com)

ProCyte    

Neova® Therapy Crème De La Copper indulges aging skin with an innovative combination of powerful GHK Copper Peptide Complex technology, marine minerals, vitamins and bioflavonoids to nourish deep within the skins surface. Retail Value: $84 (www.procyte.com)

PuchiBag    

PuchiBags are functional, fashionable and fabulous bags designed to give the fashion conscious pet owner a viable alternative to the pet carrier of yore. Retail Value: $195 (www.puchibag.com)

Skin Alison Raffaele

Alison Raffaeles new summer 2004 line including soft glow lip gloss and inner glow gel blush feature sheer saturated colors that radiate personality.

Retail Value: $110 ($25 gel blush, lip gloss $19.50) (www.alisonraffaele.com)

St. Tropez Self Tanning System

All of the tanning essentials needed for a great-looking tan. Included in this selftanning kit are Auto-Bronzant, Body Moisturizer and Body Polisher. Retail Value: $40 (www.sttropeztan.com)

Sue Devitt    

Liquid gold coast bronzing glow is a virtual beach-in-a-bottle, scented with    Frangipani flowers and speckled with gold and bronze shimmer, guaranteed to give     you a tropical glow. Retail Value: $36 (www.suedevittstudio.com)

Tara Yoga Center

Find paradise and peaceful seclusion on the Big Island at the Tara Yoga Center, Hawaii's premier destination for private retreats, rejuvenation, and spiritual practice. Seven day retreat includes swimming with the dolphins. Retail Value: $5000 (www.tarayogacenter.com)

Timeless Message

Special congratulations from timeless message: a parchment style scroll slipped into an elegant Donosa bottle and packaged in a wooden crate. A gift certificate allows nominees to send their own personalized message of love, encouragement, appreciation, or well wishes. Retail Value: $39.95 (www.timelessmessage.com)    

Vita K    

Vita-K At Home Microdermabrasion Resurfacing Cream contains a powerful Vitamin K and C Complex that works together with the Vita-K Derma Brush to gently resurface the skin. Retail Value: $19.99 (www.vitaksolution.com)

W Hotels

W Hotels® are situated in some of the most interesting neighborhoods in major cities across the country--close to business districts, convention centers, shopping, dining and nightlife. Enjoy one nights free stay at the W Hotel of your choice. Retail Value: $450 (www.whotels.com)

Winerd ® Game

The Wine Tasting Game that Crushes Grape Fears for players to effortlessly learn about wine while laughing with their friends. Winerd ® "pairs" wine trivia questions with an innovative spin on blind tasting. Retail Value: $40 (www.winerdgame.com)

Xvala Denim

Each recipient received an Xvala vintage t-shirt. Retail Value: $48 (www.xvala.com)

Media Contacts:

www.buzzbags.com Jane Ubell-Meyer, 212.579.5650

Monkeys in Pants: Beth Beasley, 404.658.9324

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