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Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Align Probiotic and Alison Sweeney Transform Classic NYC Streetscapes Into Unmissable Messages About Gut Health
Shining a spotlight on gut health, Align's new campaign reimagines everyday city signs to be unmissable and offers one lucky winner the chance to visit a national landmark sign NEW YORK, June 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Occasional bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort are all signs that your gut needs attention. Yet, too often, we ignore the signs our bodies send us. Today, Align Probiotic — the #1 doctor and gastroenterologist recommended probiotic brand‡ — is teaming up with award-winning actress and health advocate Alison Sweeney to make gut health impossible to overlook by creatively altering everyday New York City sights into powerful reminders to listen to your body. This unique activation will take place at the Oculus Plaza, where Align Probiotic will transform common NYC street elements into bold, attention-grabbing displays about digestive health. Visitors will encounter classic city fixtures strikingly reimagined as signs that it's time to pay more attention to your gut health: a street sign named "Bloating Ave," a park bench and a newspaper box vandalized with graffiti messages like "Gas" and "Bloating." The immersive installation will also feature local taxi cabs and a souvenir pop-up shop filled with items cleverly designed with messages your gut has been trying to tell you. This can't-miss experience serves as a powerful reminder that gut health deserves just as much attention as the signs we see every day. Alison Sweeney will be present at the Oculus Plaza to engage with the public, share her own experiences, and encourage everyone to tune into their gut health. "Like most people, I'm constantly juggling family and work obligations, often tuning out the little signs my body occasionally gives me," said Alison Sweeney. "Together with Align Probiotic, our goal is to ensure people don't dismiss occasional feelings of bloating or discomfort but instead learn to listen to and trust their gut." Align Probiotic features a unique strain, B. longum 35624™, which naturally helps maintain digestive balance and relieve occasional bloating and gas.* With this campaign, Align wants to emphasize the importance of taking care of one's gut and encourage consumers to listen to the subtle signals their bodies send every day. "Occasional digestive issues can hold us back and make us feel uncomfortable. And with busy lifestyles, it's easy to overlook the signs our body is giving us, but there is a point when we realize we might be ignoring an important issue," said Ryan Parker, Brand Director, Align Probiotic. "That's why we're here – to help reframe the signs of digestive issues as your inner voice to be trusted. We want to help people see the signs, listen to their body, and take action. If you're experiencing and frustrated by occasional bloating and gas, this is your gut giving you a message. It's a sign that it's time to try Align." Iconic signs are everywhere, not just in your gut! Align Probiotic is extending the message nationwide by hosting a sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip for two to visit an iconic American 'sign' (Hollywood, Welcome to Las Vegas, or Radio City). To enter, consumers can follow, like and tag a friend in the campaign post on Align Probiotic's Instagram page @AlignProbiotic. The sweepstakes encourages everyone to tune into their gut health, ensuring that this critical wellness priority receives the attention it deserves. To learn more about Align Probiotic, please visit ABOUT ALIGN PROBIOTIC Align Probiotic has a variety of daily probiotic supplements for everyone in the family to help support a healthy digestive system.* The digestive benefits in our Align 24/7 Digestive Support *§ capsules come from a unique strain of bacteria only found in Align. In the 1990s, a group of gastroenterologists and microbiologists began researching probiotic strains, and they discovered Bifidobacterium 35624™ – which helps relieve occasional bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort* and is backed by 20+ years of research. Along with Align 24/7 Digestive Support *§, some of our other most popular products are: Bloating Relief + Food Digestion, which has a probiotic to relieve occasional bloating* and Vitamin B12 to help break down food into cellular energy*; Women's Dual Action, which has probiotics to help support vaginal health and a botanical to help support monthly mood balance*; and DualBiotic gummies which has a prebiotic to help nourish good bacteria and a probiotic to add more good bacteria to the gut* Even medical experts prefer Align, as it is recommended over 2 times more often than any other probiotic brand by gastroenterologists. ‡ ABOUT PROCTER & GAMBLE P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. ‡Among doctors and gastroenterologists who recommended a brand of probiotic in a ProVoice 2024 survey. View source version on Contacts Amara Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
a day ago
- Health
- Business Wire
Align Probiotic and Alison Sweeney Transform Classic NYC Streetscapes Into Unmissable Messages About Gut Health
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Occasional bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort are all signs that your gut needs attention. Yet, too often, we ignore the signs our bodies send us. Today, Align Probiotic — the #1 doctor and gastroenterologist recommended probiotic brand ‡ — is teaming up with award-winning actress and health advocate Alison Sweeney to make gut health impossible to overlook by creatively altering everyday New York City sights into powerful reminders to listen to your body. This unique activation will take place at the Oculus Plaza, where Align Probiotic will transform common NYC street elements into bold, attention-grabbing displays about digestive health. Visitors will encounter classic city fixtures strikingly reimagined as signs that it's time to pay more attention to your gut health: a street sign named "Bloating Ave," a park bench and a newspaper box vandalized with graffiti messages like "Gas" and "Bloating." The immersive installation will also feature local taxi cabs and a souvenir pop-up shop filled with items cleverly designed with messages your gut has been trying to tell you. This can't-miss experience serves as a powerful reminder that gut health deserves just as much attention as the signs we see every day. Alison Sweeney will be present at the Oculus Plaza to engage with the public, share her own experiences, and encourage everyone to tune into their gut health. 'Like most people, I'm constantly juggling family and work obligations, often tuning out the little signs my body occasionally gives me,' said Alison Sweeney. 'Together with Align Probiotic, our goal is to ensure people don't dismiss occasional feelings of bloating or discomfort but instead learn to listen to and trust their gut.' Align Probiotic features a unique strain, B. longum 35624™, which naturally helps maintain digestive balance and relieve occasional bloating and gas.* With this campaign, Align wants to emphasize the importance of taking care of one's gut and encourage consumers to listen to the subtle signals their bodies send every day. 'Occasional digestive issues can hold us back and make us feel uncomfortable. And with busy lifestyles, it's easy to overlook the signs our body is giving us, but there is a point when we realize we might be ignoring an important issue,' said Ryan Parker, Brand Director, Align Probiotic. 'That's why we're here – to help reframe the signs of digestive issues as your inner voice to be trusted. We want to help people see the signs, listen to their body, and take action. If you're experiencing and frustrated by occasional bloating and gas, this is your gut giving you a message. It's a sign that it's time to try Align." Iconic signs are everywhere, not just in your gut! Align Probiotic is extending the message nationwide by hosting a sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip for two to visit an iconic American 'sign' (Hollywood, Welcome to Las Vegas, or Radio City). To enter, consumers can follow, like and tag a friend in the campaign post on Align Probiotic's Instagram page @AlignProbiotic. The sweepstakes encourages everyone to tune into their gut health, ensuring that this critical wellness priority receives the attention it deserves. To learn more about Align Probiotic, please visit ABOUT ALIGN PROBIOTIC Align Probiotic has a variety of daily probiotic supplements for everyone in the family to help support a healthy digestive system.* The digestive benefits in our Align 24/7 Digestive Support *§ capsules come from a unique strain of bacteria only found in Align. In the 1990s, a group of gastroenterologists and microbiologists began researching probiotic strains, and they discovered Bifidobacterium 35624™ – which helps relieve occasional bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort* and is backed by 20+ years of research. Along with Align 24/7 Digestive Support *§, some of our other most popular products are: Bloating Relief + Food Digestion, which has a probiotic to relieve occasional bloating* and Vitamin B12 to help break down food into cellular energy*; Women's Dual Action, which has probiotics to help support vaginal health and a botanical to help support monthly mood balance*; and DualBiotic gummies which has a prebiotic to help nourish good bacteria and a probiotic to add more good bacteria to the gut* Even medical experts prefer Align, as it is recommended over 2 times more often than any other probiotic brand by gastroenterologists. ‡ ABOUT PROCTER & GAMBLE P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. ‡Among doctors and gastroenterologists who recommended a brand of probiotic in a ProVoice 2024 survey.
Business Journals
21-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Greater Cincinnati wealth management firm AlphaMark Advisors acquired by California company
By submitting your information you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and User Agreement . A 26-year-old Greater Cincinnati wealth management firm has been acquired by a California-based firm that manages $31 billion in assets. Story Highlights EP Wealth Advisors acquired AlphaMark Advisors, expanding into Cincinnati. AlphaMark gains access to EP Wealth's financial services. The deal helps AlphaMark with succession planning and talent acquisition. A 26-year-old Greater Cincinnati wealth management firm has been acquired by a California company. Fort Wright-based AlphaMark Advisors is now part of EP Wealth Advisors, a fast-growing investment advisory firm that's building a national operation. Terms of the deal, completed April 11, were not disclosed. GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events AlphaMark managed $385 million in assets. EP Wealth manages $31 billion. The partnership gives EP Wealth, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Torrance, Calif., its first location in Greater Cincinnati and Ohio. Mike Simon, founder, president and chief investment officer of AlphaMark, said the firm hadn't been looking to sell until recently. 'Over the last five to 10 years, the increased amount of administration, regulations and compliance that took me and my partners away from doing what we enjoy the most – working with clients – was getting bogged down,' Simon told me. He also saw the market for advisory firms heating up, prompting AlphaMark to receive a lot of calls from firms interested in buying it. About a year ago, he decided to look at selling the firm. He contacted a lawyer who put him in touch with investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey, which helped line up candidates to acquire the firm. 'Having run through the other 13 firms we wanted to look at, there was no question EP was the one we wanted to work with,' Simon said. 'We thought we were doing a great job already, but they'll enhance it.' AlphaMark now can access EP Wealth's back-office service but also its financial planning expertise, estate planning, tax planning and more. 'We can compete with the family offices (that serve ultra-wealthy clients) now, with this type of firepower,' Simon said. 'Other firms say they do it, but it's not really part of their DNA. These were things that were part of their firm since they founded it.' EP Wealth now has 49 offices in 17 core markets, EP Wealth CEO Ryan Parker told me. But it doesn't target geographic areas as it finds firms to partner with. 'We say, 'Who are the best people running the best firms that are like-minded entrepreneurs, they want to continue to grow and they would be great additions to our culture?'' Parker told me. 'It really all starts with talent. 'We're not just trying to fill in the map," he said. "The map will still fill in by finding the right people.' expand Ryan Parker is CEO of EP Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors EP Wealth has been adding firms at a rapid pace. It has already completed four acquisitions – which it calls partnerships based on how it views the people it adds – this year after doing seven last year. More are coming. It has a 'strong pipeline' for the rest of the year, Parker said. AlphaMark's five client-facing employees – three advisers and two client support people – have come over to EP Wealth. Simon is now regional director and partner with EP Wealth. Kelly Owens, who was also a partner with AlphaMark, is also regional director and partner with EP Wealth. AlphaMark remains operating from its office at 810 Wright's Summit Parkway. Simon, 57, said the deal also will help with succession planning. He has no plans to retire anytime soon, but aligning with EP Wealth will create succession for the long term. 'I had to think about it,' Simon said. 'We do need to bring in some younger talent, and this partnership will help us do that.' AlphaMark views itself as a boutique firm with high service levels. 'I'm always happy to hear clients say they just emailed us and we called them back right away,' he said. It focuses on retirement planning, small business services and guiding clients through major transitions such as divorce. Owens launched its Women & Wealth initiative aimed at empowering women to handle financial decisions during major life changes. EP Wealth, which is owned and operated by its employees, offers a full range of services led by financial planning. Those services also include investment management, tax planning and estate planning. Largest Cincinnati Area Money Management Firms Locally managed assets as of 5/1/2024 Rank Prior Rank Business name (Prior rank) 1 1 Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. 2 2 Sycamore Capital 3 3 Johnson Investment Counsel View this list
