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BRAND NEWZ.COM LAUNCHES "WHAT’S GOOD WITH YOU?" VIDEO CONTEST

DURHAM, N.C.—Brand Newz, an upbeat broadcast and Internet news infotainment venue that focuses on a wide range of topics from education and law to finance and entertainment, is launching a nationwide "What’s Good With You?" video contest to give students on high school and college campuses across the nation an opportunity to share positive happenings in their communities. The show is hosted by hip-hop icon Christopher "Play" Martin of the rap duo Kid ‘n Play, and the contest is open to all currently enrolled high school, college or university students. All submissions will be debuted on the Brand Newz site and voted on by viewers. Video contest winners will receive $1,000 for first place; $500 for second place; and $250 for third place. The contest period is Spring 2008. There is no cost to enter, and contest details are available online at www.BrandNewz.com.
Brand Newz is a 24-hour "positive information network" and produced by Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions, a production company that provides service for digital motion picture projects. The goal of the "What’s Good With You?" contest is to increase awareness about positive encouraging news stories and achievements in communities nation-wide and to provide additional opportunities for students to showcase their talents in storytelling and broadcasting. Student entrants are asked to send in video shorts about positive activities occurring in their neighborhoods and communities. The "What’s Good With You?" video contest is sponsored by M&F Bank, one of the nation’s oldest African American-owned financial institutions—celebrating 100 years in business.

Brand Newz host Martin said, "There’s as much good news as there is bad news to air about our communities, but the present mass media infrastructure has skewed reporting to disproportionately highlight negative activity in certain sectors of society. I don’t knock negative news, because it’s part of life and information needed to survive; however, for the sake of balance, the human spirit needs good news and inspiration as well." The two-minute news briefs presented by Martin on Brand Newz.com also appear on the "My RDC" (formerly UPN) network in the Raleigh/Durham, N.C. market and getting ready for national syndication with it's 30 minute format.

Hp4 Digital Works and Solutions implemented and developed the "Brand Newz" blueprint to showcase talented individuals who might otherwise be overlooked. The Brand Newz slogan is "What’s Good With You?" reinforcing the program’s positive and informative scope. For more information about Brand Newz and the "What’s Good in Your Community?" contest, visit online at www.BrandNewz.com