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For millennia, fresh olive oil has been one of
life's necessities-not just as food but also as medicine, a
beauty aid, and a vital element of religious ritual. But what if
this symbol of purity has become deeply corrupt?
Tom Mueller
has become the world's expert on olive oil and olive oil fraud.
Extra Virginity
is an inspiring account of the artisanal producers, chefs, and
food activists who are defending the extraordinary oils that
truly deserve the name "extra-virgin." |
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The
plethora of smart communication devices on the market
and in our pockets today represent a seismic shift in
the way information is consumed.
The critical component in Marketing is about more than
creating compelling content but also about distributing
it through a variety of online channels.
Content
marketers and business owners should be looking at all
available channels to engage with customers – in print,
in-person, and online (including mobile.) Cathy Gubin
reports on App guru Mike Hardaker's recent presentation at a
Riviera Business Club business seminar. |
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Taylor of Old Bond Street,
London’s long-established provider of luxury male grooming
products, has chosen Monaco, Nice & Cannes as the locations for its first outlets
outside of the UK. Franchise rights for Taylor of Old Bond
Street are now being made available for the first time in Europe
- and Monte Carlo, Nice & Cannes is where this exciting and lucrative new
initiative begins. Find out more about this unique business
opportunity in a special advertorial feature. |
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The 4th annual
CleanEquity Monaco
event for Cleantech innovators and investors was set against a
difficult economic climate. This invite only event
introduces Cleantech entrepreneurs to venture capital
investors. In this report we hear from
Prince
Albert II of Monaco,
George Frampton (a former
advisor to President Obama),
Stelios
Haji-Ioannou
and
RivieraLife.tv's Mark
Dezzani
interviews delegates on the chances for change versus the
inertia of big business. |
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Founded by Richard Branson,
Carbon War Room is a Washington DC-based global non-profit, harnessing
the power of entrepreneurs to implement market-driven solutions to
climate change. Carbon War Room is a partner at CleanEquity Monaco 03-04
March 11 at the Sporting d'Hiver, Monte Carlo. Jigar Shah, CEO of the
Carbon War Room was keynote speaker at CleanEquity Monaco 2010 where he
was interviewed by RivieraLife.tv’s Andrew Burroughs. |
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The 5th annual
Monaco Media Forum took
place at the Grimaldi Forum 10-12 Nov 10.
The overarching theme of the event was the "mobilization" of digital media.
There was a remarkable line-up of media executives, financiers
and international journalists. The invitation-only event
accommodates just 300 attendees and was hosted by
Prince Albert of Monaco, who is deeply interested in
digital media. Check out all of the news and video
highlights here. |
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MIPCOM took place
in Cannes 4-8 Oct 10. Buyers and sellers of video content from
around the world gathered to trade TV content, and more and more
content for Internet based TV. To support programme sales stars
from many of the programmes attended including Mad Men's Jon Hamm and
Elisabeth Moss (pictured), Robert Redford, Oliver Stone, Sarah Jessica
Parker, Stephen Fry, Matt Lucas, David Walliams and many more. Check out
news & video from the event here. |
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After the failure
of the
Copenhagen Summit
to reach a definitive diplomatic agreement on cutting CO2
emissions,
CleanEquity Monaco 2010
proposed a market based solution by putting cleantech
entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and environmental lobbyists
together in the Principality's Sporting d'Hiver venue. In the
ultimate Dragon's Den, with the future of the planet at stake,
green dreamers were confronted with the reality of the market-place.
RivieraLife.tv's
Andrew Burroughs
reports on the search for investment in the future of the planet. |
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In a difficult
year for business, the
BCC Riviera
Business Person of the Year 2009
was awarded to a business designed to help small businesses get on top of challenging times. The
winner
Karen Marsh
founded the Sophia Antipolis based business services company
VBA International
in 2005 as an independent operator and has developed the
operation into a fully fledged business. Check our video report on this years event
presented by former Miss Great Britain
Liz Fuller. |
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Now
in its fourth year, the Monaco Media Forum (11-12 Nov 09) brought together leaders of new and old
media for two and a half days of high-level discussions about the
future of online, broadcast and print communications. Hosted by
HSH Prince Albert II, the invitation-only event focuses on
emerging opportunities in technology, distribution and content,
along with related developments in marketing and finance. Check
out the coverage from this years event. |
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The Riviera branch of the
British Chamber of Commerce has seen a year of change. The appointment
of a Dutch president,
Ab Kuijer,
to replace the outgoing president Mike
Lorimer
is a sign of the recent internationalisation of the
BCC Riviera. Check out our
video report on how the BCC Riviera has changed over the past year
and highlights of last years (2008) Riviera Business Person of the Year event. |
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The 25th
anniversary
MIPCOM,
Cannes 5-9 Oct 09, was a star studded event. Content
producers pulled out the big guns to sell their programmes
in a reviving but transforming market. The Simpsons creator
Matt Groening
and Producer
Al Jean,
Jerry Seinfeld, Lisa
Kudrow
(Phoebe from
Friends),
John Nettles
star of UK drama
Midsomer
Murders and Joan Rivers
were in town. Watch our celeb
packed video report on the world's major TV market. |
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Its a wrap! The 2009
56th Cannes Lions Ad Fest ended with a web movie beating the usual TV
commercial for the Grand Prix prize. Check out the winning vid for
Philips Carousel and all the news that matters in our Cannes Lions News
Archive. The Obama For America campaign won the Titanium & Integrated
Grand Prix prize picked up by campaign manager David Plouffe, who was
one of many significant keynote speakers at this years ad bash. |
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Television
executives from around the world gathered in Cannes 30 March
- 3 April 09 for one of the major markets for buying and
selling programmes, MIP
TV.
The content being traded however is no longer destined just
for 'the box.' Increasingly content is being shared, and
created exclusively, for the Internet and mobile devices
such as i-phones. RivieraLife.tv's
Susan
Hickey
reports from this years MIP-TV. |
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The
world's largest property market MIPIM
took place in Cannes March 10-13. With the crash in
the property market at the centre of the global credit
crunch, attendance was down by one third this year.
However it was billed as one of the most important MIPIM ever as global leaders in the property market
met to size up their options for the future.
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Monaco based
beauty products company Daniele de Winter was launched in 2003.
With the launch of the 'deW InsideOut' beauty product range in
2006, the company enjoyed rapid growth from local niche skincare
company to a global beauty phenomenon. The company founder
InsideOut is a range of luxury beauty products based on solid
scientific research. In this
video clip
Daniele de Winter explains her life mission to turn science into
pleasure.
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Monaco based
investment company Codima are launching a new global fast food
brand from the Principality. Zen Zen opened its first store in
Fontvieille two years ago, and recently opened a second branch
in Marseille. It is quality Asian fast food with natural
ingredients and no artificial flavourings, and it is delicious!
Discover Zen Zen's unique quality fast food recipe here. |
