{"id":47821,"date":"2016-09-15T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-15T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo2016.hispanicprwire.com\/english-brisk-iced-tea-launches-briskmode-accelerator-program-in-celebration-of-hispanic-heritage-month\/"},"modified":"2016-09-15T18:59:45","modified_gmt":"2016-09-15T22:59:45","slug":"brisk-iced-tea-lanza-briskmode-accelerator-program-para-celebrar-el-mes-de-la-herencia-hispana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/brisk-iced-tea-lanza-briskmode-accelerator-program-para-celebrar-el-mes-de-la-herencia-hispana\/","title":{"rendered":"Brisk\u00ae Iced Tea Launches #BriskMode Accelerator Program in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">PURCHASE, N.Y.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 15, 2016<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Brisk\u00ae, the iced tea brand known for its bold flavors, launched the #BriskMode Accelerator Program today, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. #BriskMode empowers aspiring artists to creatively express what their own heritage means to them through art, music and fashion design. The program also provides an engaging online platform with virtual inspiration from influencers in the art, music and fashion fields, and resources that stimulate creative self-expression and provide opportunities for amplified exposure of their artistic passions. <\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg3281left\" style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: left; WIDTH: 100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg3281left\" title=\"Brisk Logo\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Brisk Logo\" align=\"middle\" src=\"http:\/\/photos.prnewswire.com\/prnvar\/20160914\/407855LOGO \"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;We are excited to bring the #BriskMode program to life and provide this level of access to up-and-coming creatives,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Mandy Mazzeo<\/span>, Marketing Manager, Brisk. &#8220;We hope that this program will help aspiring cultural artists reach new audiences and hone their craft.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>#BRISKMODE CONTEST<br \/><\/b>The #BriskMode contest entry period opens today, <span class=\"xn-chron\">September 15<\/span>, and runs through <span class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, October 7<\/span>. During this time, budding creatives can visit the #BriskMode website, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.briskmode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.BriskMode.com<\/a>, to submit art, music and fashion designs to enter for a chance to win a trip to <span class=\"xn-location\">Long Beach, California<\/span> for unprecedented access at the first-ever ComplexCon, an expertly curated festival and exhibition <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 5<\/span> \u2013\u00a06. The #BriskMode contest is open to U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older (19 in <span class=\"xn-location\">Alabama<\/span> or <span class=\"xn-location\">Nebraska<\/span>).<\/p>\n<p>The contest will produce five winners, all of which will have unprecedented access on the ground at the festival, including backstage passes to the headlining performance on the ComplexCon main stage; access to cultural heavy hitters, creatives and influencers; and admission to roundtable discussions, listening sessions and musical performances throughout the weekend. One winner will be chosen from each of the creative categories of art, music and fashion. One winner will be selected by highest consumer votes across all categories from the voting period <span class=\"xn-chron\">between October 10 and 20<\/span>. The last winner will be randomly selected from the voting pool. Participants can enter only once per category and voters can vote once per day on individual submissions. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.briskmode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.BriskMode.com<\/a> for full rules and regulations. <\/p>\n<p><b>#BRISKMODE PROVIDING ACCESS<br \/><\/b>The #BriskMode website provides a platform for participants to interact with like-minded creative individuals, while augmenting exposure of their artistic passions.\u00a0Additionally, throughout the contest submission period, participants and consumers can visit the #BriskMode website for tips from professionals in the art, music and fashion fields. These include: Coco &amp; Breezy, eyewear designers; <span class=\"xn-person\">Lenny Santiago<\/span>, music producer and Roc Nation executive; <span class=\"xn-person\">Rob Garcia<\/span>, menswear designer at En Noir; and Aerosyn Lex, calligrapher and creative director. These mentors will provide virtual inspiration to participants via the website during the competition and select mentors will join the contest winners at ComplexCon in November where they will conduct one-on-one mentorship sessions. <\/p>\n<p><b>CELEBRATING #BRISKMODE<br \/><\/b>In addition to being a #BriskMode mentor and judge, Creative Director Aerosyn Lex will design a limited-edition T-shirt inspired by his own heritage to commemorate the #BriskMode program. These limited T-shirts will not be available for sale, but distributed to select Brisk fans attending the #BriskMode celebratory event in <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span> during Hispanic Heritage Month. <\/p>\n<p>This celebration of the #BriskMode program will be hosted by Late Night Laggers + Subsuelo, the duo known for creating cross-cultural events highlighting Hispanic culture and influence, and Powered by Brisk. The 21-and-over event will feature a special DJ and musical performance. Brisk fans can RSVP to the event at <a href=\"http:\/\/briskmode.party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/briskmode.party\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Brisk Iced Tea, and Brisk&#8217;s many low-calorie products, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pepsicobeveragefacts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.pepsicobeveragefacts.com<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.briskmode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.briskmode.com<\/a>, follow @Brisk on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Brisk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brisk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>, and @BriskSnaps on Snapchat.<\/p>\n<p><b>About PepsiCo<br \/><\/b>PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$63 billion<\/span> in net revenue in 2015, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo&#8217;s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$1 billion<\/span> each in estimated annual retail sales.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose\u2014our goal to deliver top-tier financial performance while creating sustainable growth and shareholder value. In practice, Performance with Purpose means providing a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; finding innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment and reduce our operating costs; providing a safe and inclusive workplace for our employees globally; and respecting, supporting and investing in the local communities where we operate. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pepsico.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.pepsico.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Pepsi Lipton Tea Partnership <br \/><\/b>The Pepsi Lipton Tea partnership is a joint venture between PepsiCo and Unilever. The partnership includes a complete portfolio of ready- to-drink iced teas for every occasion, including Lipton Iced Tea, Pure Leaf Iced Tea and Brisk Iced Tea.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Unilever United States, Inc. <br \/><\/b>Unilever is one of the world&#8217;s leading suppliers of Food, Refreshments, Home and Personal Care products with sales in more than 190 countries. In <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Ben &amp; Jerry&#8217;s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp &amp; Hair Therapy, Consort For Men, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Fruttare, Good Humor, Hellmann&#8217;s, I Can&#8217;t Believe It&#8217;s Not Butter!, Just for Me!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Motions, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond&#8217;s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato &amp; Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&amp;GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe, TRESemm\u00e9 and Vaseline.\u00a0 All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.<\/p>\n<p>Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States\u2014generating approximately <span class=\"xn-money\">$8.5 billion<\/span> in sales in 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Unilever&#8217;s Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) aims to double the size of its business, while reducing its overall environmental footprint and increasing positive social impact. The USLP is Unilever&#8217;s strategic response to the challenges businesses face operating in an uncertain and volatile world. See more on the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unileverusa.com\/sustainable-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.unileverusa.com\/sustainable-living\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Unilever ranked number one in its sector on the 2014 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. 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