The Far Side

Andrews McMeel Universal Names Kirsty Melville Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) board of directors has named Kirsty Melville chief executive officer of AMU effective February 6, 2024.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) board of directors has named Kirsty Melville chief executive officer of AMU effective February 6, 2024.
  • Melville is the third person to assume the role of CEO of the company and will oversee all AMU operations.
  • She will continue as president and publisher of Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP).
  • I am honored to build upon the outstanding legacy established by the Andrews and McMeel families and AMU's boundless potential.

Front Unveils 'Human Touch,' a New Brand Campaign to Inspire Businesses to Bring More Humanity to Customer Relationships

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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Front, a communication hub for building strong customer relationships on digital channels, today revealed a new global integrated brand advertising campaign.

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  • Front, a communication hub for building strong customer relationships on digital channels, today revealed a new global integrated brand advertising campaign.
  • And, as the campaign shows, when a company loses the human touch, customers can feel the difference.
  • Fronts Human Touch campaign highlights the need for humanity in customer relationships.
  • More than 7,500 businesses, including Shopify, Airbnb, Hulu, Lyft, and Mailchimp, use Front to build better customer relationships, one conversation at a time.

The Far Side® Comic Art Prints Available Now

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --To delight The Far Sidefans everywhere, comic art prints featuring Gary Larson's peerless creation are now available.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --To delight The Far Sidefans everywhere, comic art prints featuring Gary Larson's peerless creation are now available.
  • From "Midvale School for the Gifted" to "Cat Fud,"and "Crisis Clinic" to "Bummer of a Birthmark," these comic art prints will be welcome additions to the walls of offices, homes, and science labs everywhere.
  • The introduction of the comic art prints continues the momentum of recent excitement surrounding The Far Side.
  • The comic art prints provide an exciting new format for enthusiasts to enjoy Larson's award-winning mastery.

Former Andrews McMeel Universal Vice Chairman and Andrews McMeel Publishing CEO Kathleen Andrews Dies

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Sunday, April 18, 2021
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b'KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kathleen Whalen Andrews, former vice chairman of Kansas City-based media company Andrews McMeel Universal and chief executive officer of Andrews McMeel Publishing, and founding director of The Andrews Family Foundation, passed away April 16, 2021, announced Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) Chairman Emeritus John McMeel and AMU Chief Executive Officer Andy Sareyan.

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  • b'KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kathleen Whalen Andrews, former vice chairman of Kansas City-based media company Andrews McMeel Universal and chief executive officer of Andrews McMeel Publishing, and founding director of The Andrews Family Foundation, passed away April 16, 2021, announced Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) Chairman Emeritus John McMeel and AMU Chief Executive Officer Andy Sareyan.
  • "She has been integral to many of its most successful ventures from Ziggy and Doonesbury to The Far Side and Calvin and Hobbes.
  • "\n"Kathy was the indispensable Mom in the Mom-and-Pop basement operation that drew young creators to Leawood, Kansas," said Garry Trudeau, creator of Doonesbury.
  • She met her future husband, James (Jim) Andrews, as a graduate student.\nWith Jim, Kathleen founded Universal Press Syndicate (now AMU) in 1970 with John and Susan McMeel.

Nature's Way® Launches Five Products In New KiDS Line

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Monday, October 19, 2020
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The line includes a kids multivitamin plus immune support ( Nature's Way Happy & Healthy Multi ), a supplement for bone and muscle support ( Nature's Way Growing Bones & Muscles ), a supplement for calm mood support ( Nature's Way Cool, Calm & Collected ), a supplement for healthy eye function ( Nature's Way Healthy Eyes ), and support for occasional acid indigestion ( Nature's Way Tummy Soothe ).

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  • The line includes a kids multivitamin plus immune support ( Nature's Way Happy & Healthy Multi ), a supplement for bone and muscle support ( Nature's Way Growing Bones & Muscles ), a supplement for calm mood support ( Nature's Way Cool, Calm & Collected ), a supplement for healthy eye function ( Nature's Way Healthy Eyes ), and support for occasional acid indigestion ( Nature's Way Tummy Soothe ).
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    The new Nature's Way KiDS line features four delicious gummies and one chewable tablet to satisfy the often hard-to-please palates of children.
  • This is where the Nature's Way KiDS line comes in," says Nature's Way Brand Manager Peter Olson.
  • The Nature's Way KiDS Line is available at many of your favorite online retailers and natural grocers across the US.

New Artwork by Gary Larson Debuts on TheFarSide.com

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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The site, featuring a "daily dose" of The Far Side cartoons and previously unseen sketches by creator Gary Larson, also tempted fans with a promise of Larson "slipping in some new things every so often."

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  • The site, featuring a "daily dose" of The Far Side cartoons and previously unseen sketches by creator Gary Larson, also tempted fans with a promise of Larson "slipping in some new things every so often."
  • And there's more news from The Far Side, as Larson provides a much-needed reason to look forward to 2021.
  • Adding to the excitement: The new The Far Side After Hours 2021 Wall Calendar will grace the world's vertical surfaces with new Larson art and includes some never-before-seen images by Larson.
  • Andrews McMeel Universal is thrilled to continue to share the remarkable talent of Gary Larson in a whole new way in our brave new world.

Back to The Far Side® -- Online -- with TheFarSide.com

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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The iconic comic panel has never been authorized to be available online.

Key Points: 
  • The iconic comic panel has never been authorized to be available online.
  • An unparalleled comic masterpiece, The Far Siderevolutionized conventional considerations of humor in general, and of comics in particular.
  • The Far Sideis without peer no need for a reboot, remake, or sequel just a new way to discover and enjoy.
  • The Far Side has been a cross-generational and cross-demographic favorite since its origin, and TheFarSide.com will fuel its appeal to an even broader enthusiastic audience.