Case-Mate Partners with Coca-Cola and will.i.am. to Launch EKOCYCLE™

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Collection of iPhone Cases Made from Recycled Materials

ATLANTA, October 30, 2012 – Case-Mate®, the international design company known for creating fashion-forward accessories for mobile technology, has partnered with global music artist will.i.am and The Coca-Cola Company™ to launch the EKOCYCLE™ collection – a new line of smartphone cases made from recycled plastic.

EKOCYCLE, a new stand-alone lifestyle brand, was developed to work with iconic brands to create fun and fashionable products from recycled materials. The movement strives to go beyond simply educating consumers about the importance of recycling – to create a generation of consumers that demand sustainable products.

“Case-Mate has a team of engineers and fashion designers that work with artists and companies around the world to design stylish and innovative cases,” said Case-Mate’s CEO and Founder Shashi Reddy. “We’re excited to align with Coca-Cola and will.i.am to support this forward-thinking initiative by giving smartphone owners a stylish way to show their support for sustainability by wearing an EKOCYCLE case.”

Case-Mate’s EKOCYCLE Collection extends the life of plastic beyond the landfill, featuring a Barely There® iPhone 5 case molded from 100% recycled PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate.) The cases are available in clear and platinum for $35 at Best Buy.

Case-Mate recently launched its Right Case. Right Occasion.™ campaign to inspire millennials to express their unique style with mobile cases that accessorize their attire at work, at play, and out at night. The EKOCYCLE collection intends to help millennials make an eco-conscious fashion statement.

To learn more about the EKOCYCLE brand initiative visit: www.EKOCYCLE.com.

About The Coca-Cola Company: The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, the world’s most valuable brand, the Company’s portfolio features 15 billion dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia and Del Valle. Globally, they are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy their beverages at a rate of 1.8 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, the Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. With their bottling partners, they rank among the world’s top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system employees. For more information, please visit www.thecoca-colacompany.com or follow @CocaColaCo on Twitter.

About will.i.am: A multi-faceted entertainer, creative innovator and philanthropist, will.i.am is best known for his work with The Black Eyed Peas, who have sold 31 million albums and 58 million singles worldwide. will.i.am recently released two songs from his upcoming solo cd, #willpower on Interscope Records. The first two singles from the cd released in 2012 are: “T.H.E (The Hardest Ever),” featuring Mick Jagger and Jennifer Lopez, and number one hit song in the UK, “This is Love” featuring Eva Simons. As a producer, will.i.am has also worked with some of the music industry’s biggest names including Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears, David Guetta, and film composer Hans Zimmer. Recognized and honored by numerous industry organizations, will.i.am is the recipient of multiple Grammy Awards, a Latin Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, two NAACP Image Awards, the BMI President’s Award and a 2008 Webby Award. will.i.am’s i.am angel foundation (www.iamangelfoundation.org) supports young people through programs focused on education, after-school tutoring and activities that build STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and financial literacy skills.

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Tweets of the Week

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Once again our followers came through with these awesome tweets that made our week! Check them out below and be sure to follow us at @CaseMate if you aren’t already!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Designer Spotlight: iomoi

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Fashionable phone cases have become one of the key accessories needed to complete your outfit — and Case-Mate has partnered with a number of award-winning designers and brands to create a unique line of print cases for different occasions.

One of our most popular collections is from the luxury lifestyle brand iomoi. Founded by couple Irene Chen and Matthew Grenby, iomoi is defined by “a timeless aesthetic with a modern twist and a wink.” Its offerings, which include stationery, desk accessories, handbags, and decor accents — are elegantly bold, charmingly bright, and above all, fabulously fun. Their incorporation of animals and bright hues work together to form bright, eye-catching designs that allow your case to stand out as one of a kind.

The iomoi Twitter Giveaway! 

Tell us which of these two (2) cases is your favorite and you could win them both!  

We will randomly select one of you to win both the iomoi Zebra Heart Case & the iomoi Cheetah Stripe Case for the iPhone 5! Contest begins 10/24/2012 @ 3pm EST and ends 10/26/2012 @ 3pm EST! 

Here’s how to play:

  1. Tweet us which case is your favorite at @CaseMate. 
  2. We will tweet the winner on 10/26 at 3 pm EST. You will then need to direct message us your email address and we will contact you with details.
  3. If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can also leave your answer in the comments below.
  4. Lastly, before you participate, read over our Social Terms & Conditions. This contest is open worldwide.
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Tweets of the Week

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Check out these amazing tweets from our followers – they definitely made our week! We love hearing your feedback, so be sure to follow us at @CaseMate if you aren’t already!

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Trendspotting: Wine Shades

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Wine shades returned to intoxicate the 2012 runway this fall season with hues ranging from bold red to deep burgundy. Merlot, Bordeaux, Cabernet and more were just some of the colors that came uncorked and found themselves in the collections of many designers including Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs, and Gucci.

Like fine wine, these rich garnet reds are not only complimentary, pairing perfectly with camel and charcoal grey, but they also stand well on their own, being able to be worn as a monochromatic look. You can find these tones in virtually any piece from outerwear and dresses to shoes and accessories and it is even seen in one of the other popular fall trends – the red lip.

So fill your closet (and glass) with some vino this fall and stand out with this classic color trend!

The Red Glam Case Giveaway!

Tell us you favorite red wine shade (burgundy, merlot, garnet, bordeaux, etc.)! 

We will then randomly select three of you to win a Flame Red Glam Case for the iPhone 5! Contest begins 10/17/2012 @ 3:00 pm EST and ends 10/19/2012 @ 3:00 pm EST! 

Here’s how to play: 

  1. Tweet us your favorite wine shade at @CaseMate.
  2. We will tweet the winners on 10/19 at 3:00 pm EST. You will then need to direct message us your email address and we will contact you with details.
  3. If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can also leave your answer in the comments below.
  4. Lastly, before you participate, read over our Social Terms & Conditions. This contest is open worldwide.
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Tweets of the Week

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We love hearing feedback from our amazing followers! Check out some of the tweets that made our week and be sure to follow us at @CaseMate if you aren’t already!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Throwback Thursday: Slap Bracelets

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From jelly shoes and butterfly clips to Tamagotchis and Pogs, the 90’s produced some very memorable trends but none of those were quite as entertaining (and potentially dangerous) as the slap bracelet. Also called the snap bracelet, these plastic bracelets were a popular fad among children and teens of the late 80’s and early 90’s.

What was not to love? Not only did they come in just about every color and design you could imagine, they were also a great distraction in class and a perfect way to annoy your friends. It was a sad, sad day when teachers started banning slap bracelets claiming they were dangerous after one student removed the bracelets covering and ended up with a nasty cut on her wrist. Let’s be honest – they really just got tired of us all snapping and re-snapping them over and over in class. The irony? The slap bracelet was actually invented by a teacher. Wooppss!

Here at Case-Mate we miss the slap bracelet so we are here to bring it back in our own way. Check out our Snap Case for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4/4S and reminisce about one of our childhood’s most awesome pop culture trends.

The Snap Case Giveaway!

When you think of the 90′s, you think of _____? Tell us! 

We will then randomly select three of you to win a Snap Case for the iPhone 5! Contest begins 10/11/2012 @ 12:30 pm EST and ends 10/12/2012 @ 4:00 pm EST!  

Here’s how to play: 

  1. Tweet us what comes to mind when you think of the 90′s at @CaseMate.
  2. We will tweet the winners on 10/12 at 4:00 pm EST. You will then need to direct message us your email address and we will contact you with details.
  3. If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can also leave your answer in the comments below.
  4. Lastly, before you participate, read over our Social Terms & Conditions. This contest is open worldwide.

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Case-Mate Selected as a 2012 Candidate Experience Award Winner

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 ATLANTA, October 10, 2012 – Case-Mate, the international design company known for creating fashion-forward accessories for mobile technology and tablets, today announced they were awarded a Candidate Experience (CandE) Award with Distinction at the 15th Annual Human Resources Technology Conference & Exposition in Chicago.

Each year the Talent Board, a non-profit research organization dedicated to improving candidate experience, hosts the CandE Awards in order to recognize companies delivering an above average industry standard experience to candidates during the hiring and on-boarding process. Case-Mate was among seven companies selected to be awarded a With Distinction designation. Check out the complete list of 2012 Candidate Experience Winners.

“We are honored to be recognized with distinction for our global recruiting efforts,” said Nancy Geraghty, Case-Mate’s VP of Human Resources. “We know the employment process is very stressful for job seekers – so it is a primary focus for our Talent Acquisition Team to make our recruitment process as effective, efficient and enjoyable as possible.”

In Georgia, where the unemployment rate is above the national average, Case-Mate has hired more than 108 people in 2012 with nearly 140 full-time employees and contractors based out of their Atlanta headquarters. Case-Mate also employs dozens of international employees at its offices in Ireland, Brazil, India and China.

“Case-Mate is known for its laid back and playful atmosphere”, said Alex Putman, Global Director of Talent Acquisition.  “We rely on a creative and innovative recruitment process including social media and video strategies to engage potential talent.”

“The Candidate Experience Awards and benchmarking program is designed to elevate candidate experience and recognize those companies that implement innovative recruiting and hiring strategies that clearly keep the job seeker in mind,” said Gerry Crispin, Talent Board co-founder and principal and chief navigator of CareerXroads. “We’re proud to honor and congratulate Case-Mate and the 2012 winners for leading by example and showing candidates that the time and interest they invest is valuable.”

Case-Mate boasts a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture; which is embraced by their talent acquisition process.  Hiring managers discuss their needs on the careers YouTube channel and the recruiting team answers questions quickly on a variety of social media forums.

Case-Mate has received several awards for its sustained business growth including: the Georgia Fast 40 Award (2010), and three Atlanta Business Chronicle Pacesetter Awards.

About the Talent Board: The Talent Board is a non-profit organization focused on the elevation and promotion of a quality candidate experience. The organization, awards program and its sponsors are dedicated to recognizing the candidate experience offered by companies throughout the entire recruitment cycle and to forever changing the manner in which job candidates are treated. More information can be accessed at www.thecandidateexperienceawards.org.

 

About Case-Mate: Case-Mate, a privately held company based just outside Atlanta, is the leader in design of fashion-forward accessories for mobile technology and tablets. Since 2006, the company has helped consumers in more than 90 countries express their individual style with products that protect, adorn and enhance their mobile devices. Working with top international designers and using cutting-edge materials, Case-Mate’s technology and design teams have created an extensive portfolio of mobile and tablet cases right for any style and every occasion. Visit Case-Mate online at www.case-mate.com and Case-Mate Careers — or follow @CaseMate on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Trendspotting: Minimalism

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There is something undeniably chic about the clean lines and simplicity of design that defines the minimalist trend that has been circling fashion and home decor for the last couple of years. While some may consider the neutral color pallets and streamlined tailoring a bit boring in concept, when worn right the look has been said to make you appear more intelligent and elegant.

While the trend is both versatile and timeless, one of its most appealing characteristics is the way it calls attention to the element of design itself. Many clothing and furniture pieces stand beautifully on their own, and more and more we are seeing people opt for minimalism to allow that aesthetic to take center stage.

This is increasing popular when it comes to technology. With the sleek and sharp designs of smartphones and tablets, people are choosing to highlight the phone itself and wear it without a case. The downside of this is that the phone is left without any protection from drops or scratches. Enter Case-Mate! We have created cases such as the Barely There Case and the Naked Case for the iPhone 5 to help you showcase your phones design while still protecting it from everyday wear and tear.

The Naked Case Giveaway!

When you think of minimalism, you think of _____? Tell us!

We will then randomly select three of you to win a Naked Case for the iPhone 5! Contest  begins 10/3/2012 @ 2:30 pm EST and ends 10/5/2012 @ 2:30 pm EST! 

Here’s how to play:

  1. Tweet us what comes to mind when you think of “minimalism” at @CaseMate.
  2. We will tweet the winners on 10/5 at 2:30 pm EST. You will then need to direct message us your email address and we will contact you with details.
  3. If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can also leave your answer in the comments below.
  4. Lastly, before you participate, read over our Social Terms & Conditions. This contest is open worldwide.
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Tweets That Made Our Week

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Check out these tweets from our amazing followers who never fail to make our week! As always, be sure to follow us at @CaseMate if you aren’t already!

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