Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Geoff Ficke
859-567-1609
gficke@msn.com

Tops It All™ Multi-Featured Bib/Smock “Long Sleeve Bibs for Active Kids” Will Be Presented for Retail and Institutional Sales

Florence, KY Geoff Ficke, President of Duquesa Marketing announced today that his marketing and consumer product development firm will launch the line of Tops It All infant, toddler and juveniles bibs and smocks at the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas, October 2010. ABC Kids Expo is the premiere trade show for the juvenile product industry.

“Our clients, Kris and Mike Gabrielson brought us the clever concept that has evolved into the multi-featured Tops It All line”, said Mr. Ficke. The products have been embellished with a useful “oops pocket”, are made from recycled materials, are hand re-washable, with long sleeves and very sweet, whimsical art touches. The little ones love wearing them and parents appreciate the functionality”.

“Every parent with little ones knows that messes happen, whether while eating, drinking or playing with crafts”, said Nancy Ficke, General Manager of Duquesa Marketing. “The Tops It All minimizes the messiness, keeping children and their clothes spic and span in all settings. Test markets have confirmed that Tops It All is an important addition for infants, toddlers and juveniles”.

Duquesa Marketing has developed, marketed and launched products in over 40 consumer product categories. The Company has over 40 years of experience in the United States and International markets, and has worked in all sales channels. Duquesa Marketing offers clients a one-stop, turn key product development service.

Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Geoff Ficke
859-567-1609
gficke@msn.com

The Multi-Purpose “Long Sleeve Bib for Active Kids”
Available in Retail and Institutional Sales Programs

Clive, IA Kris Gabrielson, Vice President of Tops It All, LLC today announced that her Company would introduce the range of Tops It All bibs and smocks at the upcoming ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas. ABC Kids Expo is the premiere trade show for products targeting infants, toddlers and juvenile children.

“We have spent over a year designing, testing and perfecting the manufacturing process of Tops It All Bibs”, said Mrs. Gabrielson. “The product offers unique features and benefits that exceed any mess protection products on the market and the response from parents, caregivers and pre-school managers has more than confirmed our expectations for the products”.

“When Kris and Mike Gabrielson approached us with the Tops It All concept we were impressed at the utility, features and strong performance benefits of the product”, said Geoff Ficke, President of Florence, KY based Duquesa Marketing, managing consultants for the product development and retail launch. “The clever “oops pocket”, long sleeves, re-usability, green recyclable construction and fun, colorful design present retailers and pre-schools with a great new product”.

Tops It All will offer the products in two package assortments. The first package will be for individual sales for retail stores and the second package will be in bulk quantities for institutional sales to schools and day care facilities. Pricing and sales promotion will be announced at the ABC Kids Expo.

Press Release
For Immediate Release
August 5, 2010
Contact: Geoff Ficke
859-567-1609
gficke@msn.com

Multi-Use K-9 Koozie® Dog Comfort Product to Be Based on
Revolutionary HydroCoolix Polymer Technology

Florence, KY Geoff Ficke, President of Duquesa Marketing, announced today that its consumer product development and marketing consulting firm will introduce the K-9 Koozie dog comfort and cooling system at October’s H.H. Backer Pet Expo in Rosemont, IL. The H.H. Backer Pet Expo is the largest pet industry trade show in the United States.

“We have been involved in the evolution of this multi-use, multi-featured product since its inception and are anxious to show the pet industry and retailers K-9 Koozie’s amazing style and functionality”, said Mr. Ficke. “The K-9 Koozie has proven to perform sensationally in field tests, dogs of all sizes love it and their owners are enamored with the comfort features this product finally offers”.

“The HydroCoolix Polymer Technology is a wonderful conveyor of the cooling comfort that pets need and appreciate when at the beach, poolside, on picnics or just lounging on a hot summer’s day”, said Nancy Ficke, General Manager of Duquesa Marketing. “Our client, Brian McClish, has been wonderful to work with as this advanced system has been developed”.

Duquesa Marketing has over 40 years experience in sales, marketing, branding and consumer product development. The Company has worked extensively in the United States and Internationally, as well as with every channel of sales and product distribution.

Press Release
For Immediate Release
August 5, 2010
Contact: Geoff Ficke
859-567-1609
gficke@msn.com

Multi-Use K-9 Koozie™ to Unveil Proprietary HydroCoolix™
Polymer Technology to Pet Industry for First Time

Tampa, FL Brian McClish, President of B. Anthony Core Group, announced today that his firm will unveil the K-9 Koozie at the October H.H. Backer Pet Expo in Rosemont, IL. K-9 Koozie is a revolutionary comfort system specifically designed for dogs of all sizes. The unit employs a novel proprietary HydroCoolix Polymer technology.

“We have spent a great deal of our time and investment in perfecting a one of a kind comfort product that will satisfy dogs and thrill owners”, said Mr. McClish. “The unit features a completely new, refreshing technology and a number of convenience features that as a whole provide fantastic form and function for use at home, at the pool, the beach or in the park”.

“Dogs love every aspect of the K-9 Koozie”, said Geoff Ficke, President of Duquesa Marketing, managing consultants for the project. “Brian McClish is a passionate dog owner and a committed entrepreneur possessing a real vision to provide pets and owners with a truly unique, fresh experience and HydroCoolix Polymer Technology will prove a fantastic hit with the pet trade”.

B. Anthony Core Group is a design and product development atelier that specializes in highly stylized pet product development. The Company will announce pricing and retail distribution plans for K-9 Koozie at the H.H. Backer Pet Expo.

Press Release
For Immediate Release
June 5, 2010
Contact: Geoff Ficke
gficke@msn.com

Retains Services of International Consulting Firm Duquesa
Marketing to Manage Fall-2010 Introduction

Louisville, KY Tom Scanlan, President of Estate Products, Inc. announced today that his specialty home product manufacturing Company, Baron International, Inc., has engaged the services of Duquesa Marketing to manage the fall -2010 national retail store launch of AirStone™, a patent pending, green, novel faux stone technology.

“We field tested AirStone at the recent Louisville Home and Garden show”, said Mr. Scanlan. “Our expertise is in the manufacture and distribution of building supply products, not retail. We were blown away by the response from the attendees at the show, even though we realized that we needed retail marketing expertise to exponentially expand AirStone’s reach. We spoke to a number of possible consulting candidates and Duquesa Marketing was a perfect fit”.

“AirStone is a rarity in todays clutter of look-alike products”, said Geoff Ficke, President of Florence, KY based Duquesa Marketing. “This item really offers DIY’ers something to latch onto. Only a fraction of the weight of stone, made from largely recycled materials, AirStone can be installed by a novice and the product adds warmth and beauty to any wall. The product and installation system are a model of elegant simplicity and much more affordable than messy masonry stone work”.

Baron International, Inc. will announce pricing, launch dates and retail distribution later this summer. The Company is currently exploring international distribution opportunities. A full package of point of sale materials and display is being developed to support the rollout.

Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Geoff Ficke
859-567-1609
gficke@msn.com

La Scentsationals™ Pillows to Debut in Exclusive Retail
Distribution in North American Market in Fall 2010

Florence, KY Geoff Ficke, President of award winning international marketing and product development firm Duquesa Marketing announced today that his Company has been retained by Moraga, CA based La Scentsationals™ Pillows to act as managing consultants for the fall 2010 retail launch of that design houses line or artisan crafted wellness pillows.

“Until we met Lisa Gillett I thought we had seen all there was to see in the aromatherapy and sensual wellness product category”, said Geoff Ficke, President of Duquesa Marketing.”Her La Scentsationals pillows are stunning examples of assembling a luxury product utilizing the finest, rarest components and assembling with old fashioned artisan craftsmanship and care”.

“I looked for a firm that could provide strength, creativity and experience across a range of competencies”, said Lisa Gillett, President and Creator of La Scentsational Pillows”. “Until I met Geoff and Nancy Ficke I was beginning to think my goal was too broad. But I kept at it and finally I was able to meet Duquesa Marketing and I knew I had found the best possible fit for me and my products”.

“We look forward to managing the sales, product development and packaging process and finally marketing the product to the higher end of the retail gift and specialty store trade”, said Nancy Ficke, General Manager of Duquesa Marketing. “Lisa is very creative and her passion is apparent in the workmanship and unique product benefits of La Scentsational pillows”.

Duquesa Marketing has been creating and marketing a wide range of consumer products for 40 years. The Company has extensive experience in all channels of distribution and international product placement.

Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Geoff Ficke
859-567-1609
gficke@msn.com

Artisan Crafted Wellness Pillows to Be Sold in Exclusive Limited Distribution Rollout

Moraga, CA Lisa Gillett, President of La Scentsationals Pillows announced today that her design firm has contracted with Dallas, TX based Kaston Group to create and produce store point of purchase display and fixtures for the fall 2010 retail launch of her firm’s products.

“My consulting partners, Duquesa Marketing and I reviewed a number of display houses work product”, said Ms. Gillett. “I was most impressed with Kaston Group and their vast experience in creating fixtures for fine department stores and high fashion product lines. They will be an excellent fit for La Scentsationals”.

“We have used Kaston Group many times before for fine quality luxury goods display programs”, said Nancy Ficke, General Manager of Duquesa Marketing. “They are an excellent vendor for a stunning, artisan crafted line like La Scentsationals that will be sold in limited distribution to only the finest retail stores”.

“Owing to the hand crafting and exotic materials and organics that make La Scentsationals so unique, we are excited to be able to craft a display that fits the character of these beautiful pillows”, said John Steger, President of Kaston Group. “Initial design renderings are themed on mating natural materials and visuals that reflect old world style and pride of work, the type we rarely see today”.

La Scentsationals is a design and concept atelier that specializes in creating and enhancing products with exotic raw materials and organically grown herbs. The Company plans to launch the La Scentsationals line of wellness/aromatherapy pillows in fall 2010.

Press Release
For Immediate Release
May 18, 2010
Contact: Geoff Ficke
859-567-1609
gficke@msn.com

Unique Artisan Crafted Multi-Sensual Wellness Products to Be Launched in Fine Retail Stores in fall 2010

Cincinnati, OH Diana Puppin, President of award winning graphics art firm dP Design announced today that her Company has been contracted to create design elements for the packaging, sales collateral and web-site of Moraga, CA based La Scentsationals Wellness/Aromatherapy Pillows.

“Geoff and Nancy Ficke of Duquesa Marketing contacted me and they were very excited about a new client, La Scentsationals,” said Ms. Puppin. “They detailed the unique features and benefits, and the obvious craftsmanship that is built into each pillow and I was sold. I am very excited to be able to provide the graphic art elements for the product launch”.

“Diana Puppin’s firm is one of the vendors that we often use for fashion and luxury projects,” said Geoff Ficke, President of Florence, KY Duquesa Marketing. “Diana has the ability to take our guidance and design keys and turn them into novel, creative graphic designs for unit cartons, containers and sales collateral”.

“I was presented with a number of graphic arts design options by my managing project consultants, Duquesa Marketing”, said Lisa Gillett, Presidennt and creator of La Scentsationals. “It was an easy choice for me to contract with dP Design for creating the all important graphic arts visuals for the project”.

dP Design provides a wide range of clients, from start-ups to large businesses with a wide range of creative and graphic arts services. The firm has extensive experience in collaborating with marketers to create innovative solutions that deliver strong results for clients and consumers.

Press Release
For Immediate Release
May 16, 2010
Contact: Geoff Ficke
859-567-1609
gficke@msn.com

L’Espoir Product Utilizes Proprietary Herbal Blending Process To Stabilize and Enhance Performance of Rare, Exotic Ingredients

London, England Mr. M.M. Serhan, CEO of Beauty Wonders, Inc. announced today that his Company has contracted the laboratory and filling services of Dallas, TX based cosmetic industry leader CBI Laboratories to assemble the L’Espoir line of highly targeted skin care products.

“We currently are very successful in a number of international markets with a varietal of L’Espoir,” said Mr. Serhan. “However, because of the standards and requirements of the North American market, we felt it was imperative to contract the best lab we could find to produce the product locally. Our managing consultants, Duquesa Marketing, introduced us to CBI and we were more than pleased with their ability to meet our quality control standards. This is not a simple formula to perfect and CBI grasped our needs immediately”.

“We specialize in advanced, complex formulae development and filling logistics”, said Bill Basinski, E.V.P. Senior Chemist and partner in CBI Laboratories. “We work with many international firms and Beauty Wonders presented us with a product that is challenging and exciting. L’Espoir is a bit like a symphony, everything works together so beautifully, but when you simply read the notes they are mysterious”.

L’Espoir will be introduced to North American retailers later in 2010. Duquesa Marketing is coordinating and managing all launch elements including pricing, display, packaging, publicity and branding for Beauty Wonders.

Press Release
For Immediate Release
May 15, 2010
Contact: Geoff Ficke
859-567-1609
gficke@msn.com

Exotic Herbal Blended Products Scheduled for North American Retail Launch in Late 2010

Cincinnati, OH Diana Puppin, owner of dP Design, an award winning Cincinnati, OH based graphics arts design firm announced today that her Company has been retained to create the graphic arts elements essential to the North American introduction of Beauty Wonders, Inc. L’Espoir skin treatment products.

“ Geoff Ficke, of Duquesa Marketing, approached me about a new client of his, Beauty Wonders”, said Ms. Puppin. “He was very excited about this unique product and wanted to create fresh, exciting graphics for the North American launch of their L’Espoir. After experiencing the product, I became as excited as Geoff and Nancy Ficke about L’Espoir and am excited to be providing the creative elements for the redesign of the brand”.

“We were introduced to dP Design by our managing consulting firm, Duquesa Marketing”, said Mr. M.M. Serhan, CEO of London, England based Beauty Wonders, Inc. “We reviewed several portfolios from various creative agencies and chose dP Design based on the quality, creativity and their grasp of what we are trying to achieve in branding L’Espoir”.

Zack Ellebnawi, Beauty Wonders US President, will spearhead the North American launch and work closely with Ms. Puppin to achieve the right balance of mystique and creativity for the redesign of the L’Espoir brand.

dP Design is a graphic arts atelier specializing in crafting and coordinating all visual elements crucial to consumer product success in retail sales venues. The Company works with startups, inventors, entrepreneurs and small and large businesses to address their creative needs.