Three Proactiv Social Media Campaigns Named Finalists for PR News' Social Media Icon Awards

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Three of Guthy-Renker's social media campaigns for Proactiv Solution were named finalists for the 2013 PR News Social Media Icon Awards.

In the category "Twitter: Best Use of Hashtags," Proactiv was named a finalist for the #ProactivWorks campaign. #ProactivWorks was created to encourage followers to share their experience with and love for Proactiv products to be entered to have their Tweet appear in a Proactiv commercial.  The campaign was developed with the dual goals of encouraging positive, authentic Tweets and other social content while creating an easy mechanism for consumers to opt-in to have their social content considered to support the brand, possibly as part of one of their favorite celebrity's national television commercials. The #ProactivWorks project has generated hundreds of positive fan Tweets to date.  

Two Proactiv YouTube campaigns were also named finalists in the categories of "YouTube: Individual Video or Channel" and "YouTube: Marketing Campaign," respectively. The brand's enhanced YouTube channel and "Celebrity Swag" YouTube marketing campaign are up for consideration to win these categories.

"The new Proactiv YouTube channel reflects the integrated social media strategy across digital marketing and social media platforms. It's designed to combine popular and entertaining content with product and how-to information," said Corrie Murphy, Vice President of Public Relations and Social Media at Guthy-Renker, LLC. "The channel leverages the three important voices of the brand: the celebrity, the authoritative professional and the customer testimonial to create a destination where the brand's YouTube following can learn, shop and engage."

The Proactiv "Celebrity Swag" YouTube marketing campaign was created to engage consumers in behind-the-scenes access to the brand's popular celebrity customers turned spokespersons. The campaigns goal is to increase subscribers to the new Proactiv YouTube channel by offering first access to celebrity content and autographed memorabilia giveaways.

The Social Media Icon Awards recognizes brands that took chances, made incredible strides and understand the power of social media in public relations. The Guthy-Renker Social Media Team is honored to join the other prestigious finalists at the Social Media Icon Awards Luncheon on April 17, 2013 in New York City. For more information on the Social Media Icon Awards, visit http://www.prnewsonline.com/SMIA_Luncheon2013/.

For more information on Proactiv, please visit the brand's social media channels:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Proactiv

Twitter: www.twitter.com/proactiv (@Proactiv)

Google+: plus.google.com/+proactiv

Youtube: www.youtube.com/proactiv

About Proactiv^®

For more than 16 years, Proactiv^® Solution, America's No. 1 acne system, has been a leader in acne prevention and treatment.  With exclusive micro-crystal benzoyl peroxide, Proactiv directly targets acne-causing bacteria and other impurities like oil and dirt, to clear existing acne blemishes and help prevent new acne blemishes from forming. Proactiv has a complete line of products, beyond the iconic 3-Step System, formulated specifically for acne prone skin including moisturizers, sunscreens, spot treatments and body washes.  

Proactiv was developed by leading dermatologists, Katie Rodan, M.D. and Kathy Fields, M.D.  It has been used by millions of women, men and teens around the world and has been recognized with 30 awards and honors from the beauty and health industry. 

Proactiv Solution is distributed by Guthy-Renker and can be purchased by calling (888) 819-2019 or online at www.proactiv.com.

About Guthy-Renker, LLC

Guthy-Renker is one of the world's largest and most respected direct marketing companies, with distribution in more than 68 countries.  Since 1988, Guthy-Renker has discovered and developed dozens of well-loved, high quality consumer products in the beauty, skincare, entertainment and wellness categories.  Known for moving, award-winning productions and marketing campaigns featuring some of today's leading celebrities, the Company has been credited with transforming the broadcast direct marketing industry.  

Co-Founders and Co-Chairmen Bill Guthy and Greg Renker have set industry standards for trust, integrity and best practices and along the way, have helped shape industry governing policies. Greg Renker is a founding member of leading industry trade organization, the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA).  He was elected the first chairman of the ERA's Executive Committee /Board of Directors and now serves as Chairman Emeritus.  

More than sixteen years ago, Guthy-Renker introduced Proactiv Solution leveraging its unique style of marketing to bring a revolutionary new approach to acne treatment direct to consumers. Proactiv has become the world's best selling acne treatment product, helping millions to achieve the goal of clear skin.

Guthy-Renker has a superior track record of customer satisfaction.  Its direct to consumer model allows consumers to purchase products at a guaranteed low monthly price with generous extended return policies.

Guthy-Renker is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA with offices in Palm Desert, CA; San Francisco, CA; London, England; Malmo, Sweden; Wiesbaden, Germany; Helsinki, Finland; Shanghai, China; Tokyo, Japan; Sydney, Australia; and New Delhi, India.

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