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TVMan Houston Office Edges Out New York Office in Company Wide Blood Drive

Monday, April 11th, 2011

HOUSTON, TX- For the 9th year in a row the Houston office of TVMan, Inc. reigned supreme in the annual company wide blood drive besting the New York office by a single pint with only thirty seconds left on the clock.

Each year the World Headquarters of TVMan, Inc. sponsors the blood drive competition between the company’s three offices, Houston, New York and Paris.

“Its for a great cause and the employees really like the competition, ” said Armand Mathiew, team captain for the Paris office.

Employees say this year was by far the closest and most exciting of all the blood drives in the company’s history.

“We were all huddled around Facebook watching the other branches post their totals,” said Sheila Williams, captain of the TVMan, Inc. Houston team.

“With about an hour to go we saw that the Paris office was way behind and out of it, but we were in second place behind New York,” said Williams.  “It was time to start our Secret Plan.”

The “Secret Plan” centered around star donor Larry A. Clayton, a 95-year-old security guard in the Houston office.

“Larry usually takes a nap around 4pm”, said Williams.  “When he dozed off we went in and hooked him up.”

Employees gathered about cheering. “GO! GO!” as the last drops from Clayton’s arm filled the bags needed to victory.  Just before the clock went off he was able to give the 6 pints needed to beat the New York office.

“Well played Houston,” said Angelica Pinto a designer in the New York office.  “They had a plan and we didn’t, wait until next year.”

When Clayton woke up and was told of his role in the victory he was very humble and had little to say.

“Where am I?” Clayton joked as his fellow employees cheered.

For his heroic efforts the long time employee received a tee-shirt that says, “I Gave”, and a bottle of scotch.

Unfortunately he used the bottle of scotch to rehydrate and will be out for a few days.

“Brave man”, said Charles Hastings the first paramedic to arrive on the scene.

Employees are already planning next years competition.

 

 

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End of the year message from TVMan, Inc. CEO

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

Season’s Greetings TVMan Employees!

Its been another wonderful year hasn’t it!

I can’t believe all the accomplishments we’ve made over the past 12 months.

First off I’m happy to report that by fixing that sticky cable in the elevator we’ve managed to cut on the job injuries by 85%.  Our goal next year is get it down to zero by fixing the safety guard on the paper cutter.

A big hats off to the gals in the cafeteria for finding out what was causing the excessive gas and painful bloating experienced by those who were eating the three-bean salad off the salad bar on Tuesdays.  Nice work.

I hope by now you have all received your gift bags from corporate.  I know you all got Crocs last year, but this year by getting the left one you should all have a nice comfy pair.  Wear them with pride on your day off.  Or at the beach this summer during furlough.  Just kidding.

I encourage all of you to send Helen at corporate an email telling them how grateful you all are for the gifts and for having your jobs.

As some of you have already noticed there was no end of the year bonus this time around.  I’ll address that when I get back from my Mediterranean cruise in March.

Sincerely,

August Buskens
Chairmen and CEO
TVMan, Inc.

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"Jersey Shore" Seeks Marketing Help From Houston TV Production Company TVMan, Inc.

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

MTV, producer’s of the popular reality show Jersey Shore, has tapped Houston Tv Production Company, TVMan, Inc. for help in marketing its number one show.

The show moves its production from Seaside Beach, New Jersey to Miami, Florida next season.  The move is the least of producers’ worries.

“Why do we need help?,” said MTV business development executive Antoniett Udinese , “have you seen this show? Sure its a money maker for us but these kids could self destruct at any minute.  We need to soak every penny from them while we have time. That’s why we hired TVMan, Inc.”

“We’ve come up with a plan for MTV that will bring in millions very quickly”, said TVman, Inc. marketing director Renato Sicciliano.  ”We want MTV to adopt a NASCAR strategy with these kids,” said Sicciliano.

The plan calls for selling the kids’ nicknames to major sponsors.  For example, show favorite Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, will now be known strictly as “The Home Depot”.

“Each time he lifts his shirt viewers will not only see his sculpted abs,” said  Ilaria Pugliesi an account rep at TVMan, inc, “but you’ll also see a tool belt you can purchase at The Home Depot.  Its pure genius.”

TVMan, Inc. has locked in deals with almost all the cast including Jenni “J-WOWW” Farley.

“Jenni will now be known as Jenni ‘Walmart’ Farley,”, said Margherita Sabbatini, a creative director for TVMan, Inc who has also designed  sponsor tattoos for the kids.  ”We’ll have these kids looking like cars at Daytona,” chuckled Sabbatini.

The only Jersey Shore kid to not have a sponsorship locked down is Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi.

“She’s been the toughest sell,” said  Anna Napolitano,TVMan Director of Research and Planning.  ”Some sponsors find her behavior a risk to their product’s image,” said Napolitano.

So far the only company that has shown the slightest interest in sponsoring “Snooki’ has been Novartis, makers of the laxative  Ex Lax.

“This is the best deal we could negotiate for her,” said Eric Feerrari, business attorney for TVMan, Inc.

However Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has refused the offer.

“I’ve been Snooki all my life,” yelled Polizzi. “Now they want me to change my name to “Smooth Move”, no ‘freakin way, they can wipe my a@#.”

Learn more about TVMan, inc. at: http://www.tvmanonline.com

TVMan, Inc. is a full service Houston TV Commercial production company


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Houston Production Company TVMan, Inc. Selected to Shoot Fireworks Safety Video Featuring Lady Gaga

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Houston Production Company TVMan, Inc. will begin shooting a series of firework safety PSAs featuring explosive singer Lady Gaga.

“We’re very excited to have both TVMan, Inc. and Lady Gaga on board for this,” said William Miller a spokesman for the National Council on Fireworks Safety.

Ms. Gaga was selected to star in the safety videos because of her experience using fireworks onstage during her performance.

“People think that you just strap on a bra loaded with sparklers, roman candles, cherry bombs and m-80s, light it and you’re ready to go,” said Ms. Gaga from a hospital bed in Los Angeles where she is recovering from 3rd degree burns she suffered in a show last night.  ”Or at least that’s what I thought,” she said,

“The staff can’t wait to work with her,” said TVMan, Inc. facility saftey inspector Todd Farnham.  ”We all sent her a signed get well card today.”

Production will begin when Ms. Gaga is fully recovered and the spots will start airing towards the end of June.

“I love my Little Monsters,” said Ms. Gaga, “but we all need to pay attention when it comes to fireworks.”

Learn more about TVMan, inc. at: http://www.tvmanonline.com/

TVMan, Inc. is a full service Houston TV Commercial production company



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TVMan, Inc. Hires "Creepy Six Flags Guy" For Employee CPR Seminar

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

mr-sixEmployee reactions were mixed at Houston TV Commercial Production Company, TVMan, Inc., after management hired that “Creepy Six Flags Guy” to lead the staff’s annual CPR training class.

“It was just down right weird,” said Danielle Perkins, who works in the cafeteria at TVMan, Inc.

“All the loud music and dancing made it difficult to learn anything,” said Perkins.

“I was a bit annoyed that he didn’t bring one of those dummy’s to practice on like you had in health class,” said HR Secretary Loretta Stukel.  ”To get certified we had to give him mouth-to-mouth.”

Ever since Six Flags Theme Parks announced it was filing for Chapter 11 last month the “Creepy Six Flags Guy” has had to look for other work.

“I saw him on CSPAN answering questions about the economy,” said Greg  Wiggins, a clerk in the TVMan,Inc. mailroom. “He didn’t make a lot of sense but it was entertaining.”

Management at TVMan, Inc. has taken CPR training seriously since the death of employee Paul Goldsmith  at a company Christmas Party.

“We were in the middle playing charades when Paul gripped his chest and fell to the floor”, said TVMan, Inc. company nurse Betty Carillo.

“His partner  yelled out ‘Heart Attack’ and we looked at the card in his hand and sure enough she was right.  We got frustrated when Paul wouldn’t get up so we all left,” said Carillo.

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