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This Week on FUEL TV’s ‘The Daily Habit’

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Fabrizio Santos and Willy Santos – Monday 9.01.08
Today Chris Cote is filling in for Pat Parnell, and we’ve invited one of the most respected guys in the skate industry – pro skater Willy Santos.  Plus, pro skater and co-owner of Forest board company, Fabrizio Santos aka “The Breeze” stops by the studio – No, they are not related…Also, correspondent Cheyenne trades moves with the cast of America’s Best Dance Crew.  Fabrizio Santos’ sponsors include: Forest, Etnies, Sambazon and Oakley.   Willy Santos’ sponsors include: Birdhouse, Willy’s Workshop, Arnette, Venture, Satori, Ninja, Iron Horse Griptape and Tiki Hut Island Grille.

Jonny Craft and musical guest, The Airborne Toxic Event – Tuesday 9.02.08
Chris Cote continues to show off his hosting skills with today’s guest, pro surfer and Channel Islands team rider, Jonny Craft.  Also, check out Chris Cote’s interesting interviews at the premiere of “Between the Lines”.   Plus, Los Angeles anthemic rockers, The Airborne Toxic Event, are here to perform live on the Habit stage.  Jonny Craft’s sponsors include: Billabong, Channel Island Surfboards, Von Zipper and Dakine.

Sofia Mulanovich and Tommy Carroll – Wednesday 9.03.08
The Habit is switching things up today with guest host Cameron Steele.  Cameron catches up with Roxy team rider and pro surfer, Sofia Mulanovich who is back on The Habit to talk about her win at the Roxy Pro and so much more.  Plus, 15 year old Tommy Carroll is here with a story that is completely inspiring.  Also, we sent pro surfer Keala Kennelly to check out the women’s US Open surfing finals in Huntington Beach.  Sofia Mulanovich’s sponsors include:   Roxy, Reef, Channel Islands/ Al Merrick, Red Bull, Telefonica Movistar, Lan, and Dakine.  Tommy Carroll’s sponsors include: Agent Skateboards.

Lauren Perkins and Laurie Currier – Thursday 9.04.08
Today, Pat Parnell is back on the habit with pro skater Lauren Perkins.  Plus, if you miss the snow, then our visit with pro snowboarder Laurie Currier should hold you over until winter. Also, we check out all the action from the S3 Supergirl Jam at the US Open of Surfing. Lauren Perkins’ sponsors include: Etnies, World Industries, Oakley, Nixon, Kicker and Skullcandy. Laurie Currier’s sponsors include: Mission Six, Ride Snowboards, Oakley eyewear, Vestal watches, Mountain High Ski Resort and Pharmacy Boardshop.

Kris Markovich and musical guest Liars – Friday 9.05.08
Given Skateboards founder, fine artist, and pro skater Kris Markovich hits the Habit stage.  Plus, known for their danceable punk rhythms, musical guest Liars is here to perform.  Also, NYC’s skateboarding community comes together to honor legend Harold Hunter.  Kris Markovich’s sponsors include: The Allyance, Given Skateboards and Teenage Runaway Urethane.

Press Release

DC Shoes Commercial: Progression

Fuel TV Receives Numerous BDA And Telly Awards


Action sports lifestyle network recognized for outstanding creative campaigns.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: FUEL TV, the only network dedicated to the lifestyle of action sports, is pleased to announce that it has won ten BDA Awards and five Telly Awards. With these awards, FUEL TV has been recognized for its outstanding creative campaigns that come from its On-Air Promotions department.

“We’re honored to have our work awarded by both of these groups,” says Todd Dever, FUEL TV’s Creative Director. “This is a testament to all the hard work our creative staff, both internally and our external partners, puts in on these promos and spots.”

The Promax|BDA Awards, which are presented in each region and include more than 600 categories, are regarded as the most prestigious for creative endeavors in this field. FUEL TV received ten BDA Awards including four Gold Awards.

FUEL TV’s ‘Show Me Your ID’ won Gold in the Art Direction & Design Campaign category, and FUEL TV dominated the individual ID Art Direction & Design category winning Gold, Silver and Bronze for ‘Buzz Kill,’ ‘Sackrifice’ and ‘Damn Gravity.’ The two other Gold winners were ‘Signature Series Roy Gonzales’ in the Consumer Image Publication Advertising category and ‘Peep Show Limited Edition’ in the DVD Packaging category.

BDA is the world’s leading association of broadcast and multimedia design professionals.

FUEL TV was also recognized by another awards program, and received two Silver Telly Awards in the Use of Graphics category for its ‘Snow Pack’ and ‘Sackrifice’ promos. Bronze Telly Awards were given to FUEL TV’s ‘Cardboard Robot Signature ID,’ ‘The Great Ride Open’ and ‘Pinto Red Handed’ promos.

The Telly Award is the premier recognition honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs. The Telly Awards annually showcase the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world. Entries for Telly awards do not compete against each other but compete against a high standard of excellence.

Total FUEL TV Awards:

2008 Promax|BDA Awards

Art Direction & Design: Image Campaign

FUEL TV: Show Me Your ID Campaign (Gold)

FUEL TV: Signature Series (Silver)

FUEL TV: Pinto (Finalist)

Art Direction & Design: ID

FUEL TV: Buzz Kill (Gold)

FUEL TV: Sackrifice (Silver)

FUEL TV: Damn Gravity (Bronze)

Consumer Image Publication Advertising

FUEL TV: Signature Series Roy Gonzalez (Gold)

DVD Packaging

FUEL TV: Peep Show Limited Edition (Gold)

T-Shirt Design

FUEL TV: I Snowboard FUEL TV (Finalist)

Art Direction & Design: Topical Campaign

FUEL TV: Swerve Campaign (Finalist)

2008 Telly Awards

Use of Graphics

FUEL TV: Snow Pack (Silver)

FUEL TV: Sackrifice (Silver)

FUEL TV: Cardboard Robot (Bronze)

Use of Animation

FUEL TV: Pinto (Bronze)

Sports

FUEL TV: The Great Ride Open (Bronze)

For program times and other information, visit fuel.tv.

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