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Alexander Kalchev and Paul Ducré appointed CEOs of DDB Paris

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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"To me, appointing Alexander and Paul as CEOs of DDB Paris is the natural choice. These two highly competitive team players embody the core values that define the strength of our agency--they're 'both Nice and Talented'. Having worked closely with Alexander and Paul for nearly 20 years, this transition is the next logical step," says Jean-Luc Bravi.

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  • PARIS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Paris announces the elevation of globally acclaimed CCO Alexander Kalchev and Paul Ducré as new CEOs, together assuming the role of current CEO Jean-Luc Bravi who will become Chairman, DDB France.
  • "To me, appointing Alexander and Paul as CEOs of DDB Paris is the natural choice.
  • Educated at the Miami Ad School in Hamburg, Alexander Kalchev joined DDB Paris in 2007 right out of school.
  • A Breton by adoption and a graduate of INSEEC Paris, Paul Ducré began his career in 2005 as an account executive at DDB Paris.

Royal Canin Celebrates National Love Your Pet Day, Announces 2023 Donation Totals

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ROYAL CANIN® U.S., a division of Mars, Incorporated and leader in pet health nutrition, has announced its 2023 charitable product donation totals in honor of National Love Your Pet Day. At Royal Canin, we believe that every pet should have the opportunity to thrive through nutrition. One of the ways we aim to support pets is through charitable giving of our diets.

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  • ST. CHARLES, Mo., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ROYAL CANIN® U.S., a division of Mars, Incorporated and leader in pet health nutrition, has announced its 2023 charitable product donation totals in honor of National Love Your Pet Day.
  • At Royal Canin, we believe that every pet should have the opportunity to thrive through nutrition.
  • In 2023, Royal Canin North America fed more than 1.6 million pets through product donations, equivalent to more than 11.8 million meals and 5.3 million pounds of product.
  • "We know that pets make our lives better, which is why we are excited to celebrate National Love Your Pet Day with this impactful news," said Daryn Brown, President, Royal Canin North America.

Royal Canin ePublishes Results from American Association of Feline Practitioners' Cat Friendly Certificate Program

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ROYAL CANIN® U.S. a division of Mars, Incorporated and leader in pet health nutrition, has released results from a survey conducted in partnership with the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). The findings, published in the white paper Getting Cats Back to Your Practice with the AAFP Cat Friendly Certificate Program, collected data from 822 individuals who completed the AAFP Cat Friendly Certificate through Royal Canin-sponsored access.

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  • Since launching in 2020, the AAFP Cat Friendly Certificate Program has achieved significant success, with nearly 6,000 individuals completing the program through Royal Canin-sponsored access.
  • The findings, published in the white paper Getting Cats Back to Your Practice with the AAFP Cat Friendly Certificate Program, collected data from 822 individuals who completed the AAFP Cat Friendly Certificate through Royal Canin-sponsored access.
  • The AAFP developed the Cat Friendly Certificate Program for all veterinary team members, with the intention of improving individual knowledge, skills and best in-clinic practices for feline medicine.
  • For more information about Royal Canin-sponsored access to the AAFP Cat Friendly Certificate Program, ask your Royal Canin representative for a coupon code and then visit catvets.com/rc.

SHIH TZU "COMET" WINS BEST IN SHOW AT 23rd AKC® NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GCHP CH Hallmark Jolei Out Of This World, a Shih Tzu known as "Comet" triumphed over more than 5,700 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 16-17, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. "Comet," owned by Bonnie J Miller, Susan Carter, Luke & Diane Ehricht of Monclova, OH and bred by Luke & Diane Ehricht, was crowned "America's National Champion" by Best in Show judge Mr. Clay Coady after a weekend of intense canine competition. The winner is America's only National Champion.

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  • CH Von Hawes Forever Forward, a Rottweiler known as "Granger," owned and bred by Peter Hawes & Kathleen Hawes & Erin Maureen Foreman of New Castle, CA.
  • The 2023 AKC® Obedience Classic and the AKC® Agility Invitational presented by YuMOVE were held in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship.
  • Luke and Diane Ehricht were presented with the 2023 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for Hallmark Jolei Shih Tzu at the AKC National Championship on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
  • Click here to download images and video from the AKC National Championship.

TOP DOGS CROWNED AT 2023 AKC AGILITY INVITATIONAL

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th annual AKC® Agility Invitational Presented by YuMOVE® took place December 16-17, 2023 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th annual AKC® Agility Invitational Presented by YuMOVE® took place December 16-17, 2023 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler.
  • The top five dogs in each breed received an invitation to compete in this prestigious event.
  • Agility competition for junior handlers was held for the 13th consecutive year.
  • Five agility dogs and their owners – one dog/handler team in each of the five height categories – were crowned as the 2023 winners of the AKC Agility Invitational, which brought together 701 dogs from across the country.

AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN TO AIR ON ABC DECEMBER 31ST

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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NEW YORK and ST. CHARLES, Mo., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air as a three-hour special on the ABC television network on December 31st, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET. The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world competing for the coveted title of America's National Champion. 

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  • NEW YORK and ST. CHARLES, Mo., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin® will air as a three-hour special on the ABC television network on December 31st, 2023, at 2 p.m.
  • The show features thousands of dogs from around the country and the world competing for the coveted title of America's National Champion.
  • This year's AKC National Championship is the largest dog show in North America, with 5,762 dogs entered in Conformation from 50 states and Washington, DC, and all around the world.
  • It's a thrill to have our show return to ABC on December 31st to watch the crowning of America's champion."

ROTTWEILER "GRANGER" WINS AKC ROYAL CANIN NATIONAL ALL-BREED PUPPY AND JUNIOR STAKES

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Saturday, December 16, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CH Von Hawes Forever Forward, a Rottweiler known as "Granger," triumphed over 1,717 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla., in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CH Von Hawes Forever Forward, a Rottweiler known as "Granger," triumphed over 1,717 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla., in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin.
  • Working: CH Von Hawes Forever Forward, a Rottweiler known as "Granger," owned and bred by Peter Hawes & Kathleen Hawes & Erin Maureen Foreman of New Castle, CA.
  • Toy: Kimmilove Newberry Volcano, a Pomeranian known as "Berry," owned by M-Iae Kim Yong-Jae Lee of Yangpyeong-Gun GD and bred by Mi-ae Kim.
  • Non-Sporting: Dreamstar's Reigning Queen, a Xoloitzcuintli known as "Reina," owned and bred by Teresa Campbell, Jose Miguel Sanchez, Whitney Meeks of Avon, IN.

ROYAL CANIN NORTH AMERICA NAMES CHRIS MOSES SITE LEADER, PET HEALTH NUTRITION CENTER

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin North America, a division of Mars, Incorporated, is pleased to announce Chris Moses has been appointed Site Leader for the Royal Canin Pet Health Nutrition Center (PHNC) in Lewisburg, Ohio.

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  • ST. CHARLES, Mo., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin North America, a division of Mars, Incorporated, is pleased to announce Chris Moses has been appointed Site Leader for the Royal Canin Pet Health Nutrition Center (PHNC) in Lewisburg, Ohio.
  • Chris shared, "I was immediately enamored by what Royal Canin stands for – it truly is about the pets.
  • The PHNC is one of two Royal Canin pet centers globally for the business and the only U.S.-based location.
  • Prior to joining Royal Canin, Chris held various roles of increasing responsibilities across the pet industry, including research, customer service, animal facility management and more.

Royal Canin Partners with Celebrity Scott Eastwood to Highlight the Unique Abilities of Dogs

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ROYAL CANIN® U.S. a division of Mars, Incorporated and leader in pet health nutrition, is partnering with actor and dog lover Scott Eastwood leading up to the 2023 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. In honor of this year's show and its "Unique Abilities" theme, Royal Canin and Eastwood are encouraging fans and followers to share the unique abilities of their dogs for the chance to be featured during the AKC National Championship broadcast.

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  • In honor of this year's show and its "Unique Abilities" theme, Royal Canin and Eastwood are encouraging fans and followers to share the unique abilities of their dogs for the chance to be featured during the AKC National Championship broadcast.
  • Beginning today, Royal Canin invites individuals to share a video on Instagram spotlighting their dog's abilities, ranging from simple tricks to curious quirks.
  • Scott Eastwood kicked off the contest with a post on Instagram featuring his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Josey.
  • "As a life-long dog lover, I've seen first-hand how every dog is incredibly special in its own way and has a specific set of unique abilities," said Scott Eastwood.

AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS ENTRY OF MORE THAN 5,700 DOGS IN ITS 23rd YEAR

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry. A grand total of 5,762 dogs will compete for the title of America's National Champion on December 16 and 17, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the other weekend events, including the AKC®/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, the AKC® Agility Invitational presented by YuMOVE, the AKC® Obedience Classic, the AKC® National Owner-Handled Series Finals, the AKC® Fast CAT® Invitational and the Junior events, the overall show entry totals top a staggering 9,807 entries, remaining the largest dog show in North America.

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  • Canine Athletes from the 50 States, Washington D.C. and All Over the World Will Vie for Best in Show
    NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry.
  • "We are thrilled that the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin continues to maintain its status as one of the world's leading dog events, and that is in large part to the knowledgeable breeders, exhibitors and judges who are the heart and soul of America's National Championship," said Dennis B.
  • Best in Show: Judge Mr. Clay Coady of Paradise Valley, AZ will select the AKC National Championship Best in Show (BIS) winner.
  • AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals: The AKC NOHS Finals Best in Show competition will be judged by Mr. Dennis B.