{"id":13701,"date":"2011-06-29T08:33:35","date_gmt":"2011-06-29T14:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/broadcast.branson.com\/?p=13701"},"modified":"2011-06-29T08:33:35","modified_gmt":"2011-06-29T14:33:35","slug":"tony-orlando-joins-the-franklin-mint-as-a-partner-and-vice-chairman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/broadcast.branson.com\/2011\/06\/29\/tony-orlando-joins-the-franklin-mint-as-a-partner-and-vice-chairman\/","title":{"rendered":"TONY ORLANDO JOINS THE FRANKLIN MINT AS A PARTNER AND VICE CHAIRMAN"},"content":{"rendered":"

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THE FRANKLIN MINT AND TONY ORLANDO:
\nA UNIQUE MARRIAGE OF TWO ICONS<\/p>\n

TONY ORLANDO JOINS THE FRANKLIN MINT AS A PARTNER AND VICE CHAIRMAN <\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW YORK \u2013 June 16, 2011 \u2013 Tony Orlando, one of the most beloved and iconic American Entertainers for the past 50 years, has joined forces as a Partner and Vice Chairman with The Franklin Mint, the most trusted brand in the world for Gifts, Heirlooms and Personalized Collectibles. <\/p>\n

\u201cNo one speaks to America with more passion and credibility than Tony Orlando. He brings a product development and marketing sensibility crafted through his accomplishments. Tony will lead The Franklin Mint\u2019s vigorous efforts to embrace new branding in film, television and music, incorporating all digital and traditional platforms. We are honored to welcome Tony to The Franklin Mint as our Partner, and to our Leadership Team,\u201d said Mr. Robert H. Book, Chairman of the Franklin Mint. <\/p>\n

Orlando has also been set for a major role in the next Adam Sandler movie, I HATE YOU DAD!. The film is currently shooting in Cape Cod. <\/p>\n

Tony Orlando\u2019s career started at sixteen in 1961. Tony\u2019s commitment to America’s veterans began in 1973 when \u201cYellow Ribbon\u201d became the anthem for our military. For over three decades Tony was the Vice President of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and hosted the New York portion of the MDA Telethon for his friend,<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Franklin Mint empowers Americans to share in some of the country\u2019s most poignant moments. I have been a Franklin Mint collector since I was a child. The company has touched America\u2019s heart with its integrity, creativity and quality,\u201d said Tony Orlando. \u201cI am going to work very hard with my Franklin Mint partners, and I will continue to perform around the country and the world. I’m most excited about my newest journey with The Franklin Mint.\u201d <\/p>\n

Under Tony Orlando\u2019s leadership The Franklin Mint is planning to introduce the Yellow Ribbon Medal of Freedom, Wounded Warrior Sculpture, the Yellow Ribbon of Freedom Sculpture and several more products that honor the men and women of the United States military. <\/p>\n

About The Franklin Mint <\/strong> <\/p>\n

An American icon, The Franklin Mint was founded in 1964 and is known worldwide for its innovative design, meticulous attention to detail and creation of the highest-quality gifts, heirlooms, and collectibles in the world. The Franklin Mint\u2019s peerless archives contain over 12,000 products, including Limited Edition \ufb01ne art sculptures, heirloom dolls, \ufb01ne commemorative coins, designer jewelry, precision die-cast models and historic reproductions. <\/p>\n

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