Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. Announces Launch of 2012 "Reach for the Stars" American Music Awards Contest for Small Businesses


LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - Aug 7, 2012) - Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp., the leading provider of credit building and credibility solutions for businesses, today announced their 'Reach for the Stars' contest which will send one lucky small business owner and a guest to the 2012 American Music Awards® (AMAs). Recognizing that small businesses make up more than 90% of all businesses in the United States, the company is inviting eligible small businesses to submit their own story of how they are reaching for the stars. The winner and a guest will be treated to a VIP weekend that includes two tickets to the star-studded awards ceremony in Los Angeles held on November 18, 2012.

"We wanted to take the opportunity to recognize a small business that is really striving for success by rewarding them with a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience," said Judy Hackett, Chief Marketing Officer of Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. "This country has millions of small businesses that are achieving their success in unique ways and can serve as examples for other businesses during these challenging economic times."

The package includes: round-trip coach class air travel for two to Los Angeles, CA; a three-night hotel stay at the beachfront JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot; orchestra seating for two at the main event; VIP access for two to the American Music Awards rehearsals; access for two to the official American Music Awards pre-party at LA Live's Lucky Strike; and private coach transfer to and from the airport and all scheduled events.

Companies can enter the contest by submitting their entry to www.Dandb.com/Reachforthestars  between August 1 and October 6th, 2012. Only one entry will be accepted per business. See official rules at www.DandB.com/Reachforthestars for personal and business eligibility requirements, essay judging criteria and full details.  

About the American Music Awards

In 1973 Dick Clark created the American Music Awards to pay tribute to popular musicians from various genres of music and to put audiences in touch with the latest phenomena in American music. Since its founding, the AMAs have honored and showcased the talents of some of the biggest names in the music industry. The 2012 awards will take place on November 18, 2012 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.

About Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp.

Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. is the leading provider of credit building and credibility solutions for businesses. The company helps businesses establish their credit with a D&B D-U-N-S Number and provides the only business credit solution available to companies looking to build, monitor, and impact their business credit and credibility. The company's headquarters are in Los Angeles, CA with offices throughout the United States. For more information on the company, please visit www.DandB.com or follow the company on Twitter via @DandB.

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