DENISE LEWIS JOINS MERLIN

Olympic Gold Medallist Denise Lewis OBE has signed to Merlin Elite for full management .Commercial & Broadcast enquiries are being handled by Sarah King with Charlotte Walker looking after all corporate enquiries. Denise joins Merlin's roster of stars including Freddie Flintoff, Jamie and Louise Redknapp, Jodie Kidd, Matt Dawson, Jay Kay, Jamie Theakston and Sue Barker. Please call 0208 834 8900 for any enquiries.

SHEREE MURPHY AND HARRY KEWELL WELCOME BABY DOLLY

Merlin Elite want to congratulate Sheree and Harry on the birth of baby Dolly in January 2012. Mother and baby are in good health and Dolly is the fourth child for the happy couple.

LOUISE REDKNAPP IS THE FACE OF SCHWARZKOPF’S LIVE SALON STYLE

Louise Redknapp is currently promoting a new hair colour by leading brand Schwarzkopf. The TV presenter shows how to achieve salon-savvy style at home. As the new face and hair of the brand’s home hair colour range, LIVE Salon Style, Louise commented: “I know just how much hair colour can affect how we look and feel – the right colour can make a difference to your whole look”.  Affordable and quick and easy to apply, LIVE Salon Style offers professional results in vibrant, lush shades that gives 100 per cent coverage. The hair colour range is available nationwide from leading pharmacies including Superdrug and Boots.  For more information visit www.livesalonstyle.com

JODIE JOINS “THE BIG SPLASH” FOR SWIMATHON

The Swimathon Weekend officially launched on January the 5^th with ambassadors Duncan Goodhew and Jodie Kidd who posed for cameras and talked to the press at The Oasis Sports Centre in Camden, whilst promoting what is expected to be the world's biggest swim to date! The aim of the Swimathon Weekend is to raise money for the 'Big Splash Mile for Sport Relief' and participants can take part individually or as part of a team to complete a Mile with all money raised going to two important charities Marie Curie Cancer Care and Sport Relief. Jodie Kidd said: "I'm delighted to help launch the 25th Swimathon and in such a special sporting year for this country. With all the talk of being inspired to take up exercise in 2012, it's

events like this that give us all that (sometimes necessary) goal to aim for”.

FREDDIE JACAMO COLLECTION

Following the success of his ambassador role with Jacamo Freddie Flintoff has collaborated on an exclusive collection for SS12. The ‘Flintoff by Jacamo’ range reflects the tastes and personality of both Freddie and of ‘real men’ around the UK. 

FREDDIE FLINTOFF’S “HIDDEN SIDE OF SPORT”

Former England Cricket Captain Andrew Flintoff talked to sporting professionals about the serious effects of depression. During the in depth interviews, Freddie confronts his own issues which faced him whilst Captain of England; under pressure and under fire at the top of his game. Freddie also reveals the stigma attached to talking about depression in the face of an often unforgiving public. He also discovers that many suffer in silence or hide behind irresponsible behavior, until it becomes all too much. The film includes moving interviews with Steve Harrison, Vinnie Jones, Ricky Hatton and a host of sporting heros. We hear form journalist Piers Morgan, coaches and managers about his hidden side of sport. The documentary aired on BBC1 on Wednesday the 11^th of January at 22.45  and can be viewed on the BBC Iplayer.

JODIE KIDD PROMOTES PIZZA EXPRESS’S NEW LEGGERA 500 CALORIE WONDER

Pizza Express is launching its new style Leggera pizzas with the help of famous face Jodie Kidd is taking part in a promotional campaign, including print, online and point-of-sale activity. The new pizzas offer classic flavours including the American Leggera, the American Hot Leggera and the Padana Leggera, all containing just 500 calories. Jodie says, 'I love the classic Padana pizza - I adore goats cheese and with the spinach and caramelised red onions it's a winning combination. How Pizza Express has managed to put all that flavour onto a pizza with just 500 calories amazes me!'

MERLIN ELITE SIGN MARTIN BAYFIELD

Martin Bayfield has joined the Merlin family. He is renowned on the corporate circuit  as one of the most sought after hosts, in addition to his TV & Film credentials, which include body doubling for Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, hosting Channel Five's NFL coverage,  The World's Strongest Man and as a permanent  feature of the ITV Aviva Rugby premiership. For all TV & Commercial enquiries please contact Sarah King and for all corporate enquiries please contact Charlotte Walker at Merlin Elite 0208 834 8900.

JODIE KIDD’S OBJECT OF DESIRE

January 2012 sees Jodie Kidd feature in an episode of a new 6-part series on Sky Arts, presented by Mariella Frostrup called “Objects of Desire”. The idea behind the series is to illustrate the most impressive objects on the planet; whether it is a car, a chair, a musical instrument or a bracelet. The programme aims to attempt to work out what makes the featured item so special. Jodie is seen racing an Aston Martin DB5 as her selected object of desire at Goodwood.

MATT DAWSON – FULLER FLAVOURED SAUSAGE LAUNCH

Matt Dawson, the former winner of Masterchef and all round foodie, has teamed up with the “The Fuller Flavoured Sausage Company” in the development of a new brand and the launch of a new product: a “fuller flavoured sausage.” This is the newest addition to Tulip’s family of brands, which offers consumers a premium sausage focusing first and foremost on taste. The product was developed following research which identified that there was room for a brand that makes taste its highest priority. Using British pork and freshly ground spices, The Fuller Flavoured Sausage Company offers succulent sausages with intense flavours. Currently there are five flavours available in store – Pork, Cumberland, Toulouse, Thai Spice and Sweet Chilli. To visit The Fuller Flavoured Sausage Company’s website, please click here:-  http://www.tulipltd.co.uk/