A Pacific Islanders in Communications Funded Local Film ONE VOICE to Hit Theatres Internationally and in Hawaii.

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HONOLULU, HI (July 5, 2011) ­ Multi-award winning documentary One Voice is set to make its worldwide theatrical release in Japan on August 6th and will open in Hawaii at Consolidated Theaters on August 26th.

“Hawaii is a Mecca for talented producers, directors, writers and actors and we hope One Voice’s worldwide distribution brings much needed attention to the accomplished artists working today in the film industry here in Hawaii,” said Ruth Bolan, President of Pacific Islanders in Communications.

The locally produced film about ten Kamehameha Schools student song leaders on their journey to Song Contest won the Audience Choice Award last year at the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF). Fully funded by Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC), One Voice also won the 2011 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature and the 2010 San Diego Asian Film Festival Overall Audience Award.

The story One Voice tells is unique to the islands of Hawaii. Every year, Kamehameha Schools holds a Song Contest where 2,000 high school students compete and young leaders direct their peers in singing Hawaiian music in four-part harmony. One Voice shares the thrill of the competition via the
personal stories of the student song directors as they experience the trials and tribulations of competition in this high school event.

“The Kamehameha Schools Song Contest is a unique tradition of cultural celebration. The film gives viewers a front row seat into Hawaii’s heritage, demonstrating our love for community, passion for Hawaiian music, and the story of a people who nearly lost their language and culture,” said Bolan.

Following the elected student song directors, the audience sees how the tradition creates an unforgettable experience that builds class unity, instills cultural pride, and builds character. The film also explores their world outside of school by meeting their families, or ohana, and revealing their hopes and dreams for the future. Through the stories and lives of these contemporary high school students, the audience experiences Hawaiian culture as it has survived, flourished, and grown through the universal power of music and song.

About Pacific Islanders in Communications:

The mission of Pacific Islanders in Communications is to support, advance, and develop Pacific Island media content and talent that results in a deeper understanding of Pacific Island history, culture, and contemporary challenges. Established in Honolulu in 1991 as a national nonprofit media arts corporation, PIC is a member of the National Minority Consortia, which collectively addresses the need for programming that reflects America’s growing ethnic and cultural diversity. Primary funding for PIC and the Consortia is provided through an annual grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Visit www.piccom.org for additional information.

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Speaking Channel TV Launches a New Internet TV Show – Inside Communications

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(Free-Press-Release.com) July 19, 2011 --
Speaking Channel TV Launches a New Internet TV Show – Inside Communications
Top PR Pros Reveal the strategies and tactics used to develop award-winning campaigns
New York City, July 12, 2011 -- Discussing the strategic brilliance of PR campaigns is one of the main focuses of The Speaking Channel's new show -- Inside Communications. As guests, industry pros take viewers “inside” the strategies and tactics used to develop campaigns that both meet their client’s objectives and exceed their expectations.

See the first show here: Inside Communications with Mike Bako: Don Middleberg

To interview Mike Bako about this new Internet TV show please contact producer@speakingchannel.tv or call 212 764 4955.

“Connecting to target audiences is often challenging for businesses,” explains the host, Mike Bako. “Helping our viewers understand who to target and the key ingredients in a successful plan is our main goal.” Viewers of the show include Fortune 500 company executives, communication executives and politicians – which is an audience who greatly benefits from the knowledge and techniques highlighted they can learn from each guest. “With a built-in audience from our company’s 15,000 weekly newsletter subscribers, it is clear that our reach is broad and our messages impactful” adds Bako.
Although the show focuses mainly on campaign development and execution, other guests come on to share general knowledge of relevant topics to the PR industry. In a recent interview, Don Middleberg, owner of Middleberg Communications, spoke about his 10-year survey on how journalists use social media.
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“Not only was Don able to share his expertise on how to best work with journalists in a digital world, he also had an outlet to promote his corresponding book, Winning PR In The Wired World,” said Executive Producer, Kate Forster.
Other guests on the show include:

Sarah Evans of J Public Relations discussing being a specialized firm in today's marketing world.
Please follow this link to see the interview: http://vimeo.com/26337174
Amy Binder of RF Binder discussing their PR campaign on nuclear fuel recycling for Areva
Please follow this link to see the interview: http://vimeo.com/26175042
“There is a lot more knowledge out there to be shared and we are always seeking guests to add intrinsic value to our viewers' professional lives,” Bako said.

About Speaking Channel TV

The Speaking Channel is the home for all things speaking. There are communities where people can learn about and participate in every aspect of speaking, spoken communication and public speaking. For more information, visit: www.speakingchannel.tv

About Mike Bako
Mike Bako currently serves as the host of Newsmakers on Speaking Channel TV as well as Inside Communications on Speaking Channel TV and is a Senior Trainer and Vice President of Media Training Worldwide. He is the Director and Producer of the internationally seen documentaries “Secret to Speaking Like Obama” and “The Epic Disasters of BP.” His work has been profiled on CNN, CBS Sunday Morning, RTL TV and quoted on SLATE.com and FoxNews.com. Bako has served as a featured host on LockerBlogger.com,

TJ Walker Interactive and moderator/host of live broadcasts for PRSA, Bulldog Reporter, FLVS and CommPro.Biz. To learn more about Mike, please visit: www.mikebako.com

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