Lilly to acquire ARMO BioSciences
Eli Lilly and Company and ARMO BioSciences, Inc. announced a definitive agreement for Lilly to acquire ARMO for $50 per share, or approximately $1.6 billion, in an all-cash transaction.
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PANTHERx selected by Otsuka to distribute Jynarque
PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy has been selected by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. to distribute Jynarque (tolvaptan), the only FDA-approved therapy for patients diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).
L’Oréal Paris names Amber Heard new global spokesperson
PARIS –L’Oréal Paris announces Amber Heard as its new global spokesperson. The company describes her as fearless, witty and smart, defying definition, rejecting convention as well as a committed woman who is making her voice heard.
Pepsi Generations summer campaign notes brand’s rich musicial history
Pepsi announced its summer plans as part of this year’s global creative campaign, Pepsi Generations, celebrating the brand’s iconic role in music history.
Sentara RMH Medical Center partners with Omnicell to enhance efficiency
Omnicell announced that Sentara RMH Medical Center, part of Sentara Healthcare in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, has chosen to enhance control, efficiency and safety of its medication management processes with Omnicell’s newest central pharmacy automation, part of the company’s industry-
Fujifilm unveils global partnership with Taylor Swift
VALHALLA, N.Y.– Fujifilm Corp. has announced a global partnership and a global tour sponsorship with singer, songwriter, musician, producer and 10-time Grammy award-winner Taylor Swift for its instax series of instant cameras.
Renew Life releases organic supplement line
Renew Life Ultimate Flora Probiotics, a leading manufacturer of digestive health solutions, has introduced its first product line of clinically formulated, non-GMO probiotics + organic prebiotics to support digestive and immune health plus other specific needs.
Utz teams up with Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball and Utz Quality Foods LLC announced a new multi-faceted sponsorship agreement that extends across television, digital media and retail locations and makes Utz the Official Salty Snack of MLB.
New Poland Spring commercial airing this week
This week Poland Spring is launching its new TV spot, “Just What’s Refreshingly Real” takes place in nature where it all begins, and focuses on what its fans in the Northeast are looking for. “Poland Spring has been around since 1845 and the brand has such a strong connection with our fans that we
Mondelez acquires Tate’s Bake Shop
Food giant Mondelez International has agreed to acquire cookie maker Tate’s Bake Shop for about $500 million, looking to address changing consumer tastes. Tate’s is best known for its chocolate chip cookies with a green-and-white label on the bag. The Southampton, N.Y.
Schwarzkopf rolls out “Bliss of GLISS”
GLISS, Schwarzkopf’s award-winning global haircare franchise, is encouraging women to wash away hair damage and feel the “Bliss of GLISS”.
Hallmark named greeting card brand of the year in 2018 Harris Poll study
Hallmark Cards has once again named Greeting Card Brand of the Year in Harris Poll’s 30th annual EquiTrend Study for the eighth year in a row.
Coppertone launches new skin cancer program
Coppertone is launching its Protect What Matters Most campaign in partnership with 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, to educate kids on the importance of protecting their skin every day — rain or shine For decades, Coppertone has made it their number one priority to ensure pe
Energizer unveils Energizer Bunny stickers for iMessage
The Energizer Bunny, the pop culture icon known for his unstoppable power and knack for showing up in unexpected ways, will soon illustrate the current #mood of millions of smartphone users as he makes his way into their text conversations. Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Amneal and Impax create diversified pharmaceutical company
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC and Impax Laboratories, Inc. announced that they have completed their business combination to form Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Praxbind, specific reversal agent for Pradaxa, available nationwide
Boehringer Ingelheim announced that Praxbind (idarucizumab), a specific reversal agent for Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate), is now stocked in 3,200 hospitals in all 50 states.