ADVISORY, Dec. 31, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What: Microsoft Corporation, (Nasdaq: MSFT ) Microsoft Band and Microsoft Health will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. Microsoft Band is the first device powered by Microsoft Health that helps achieve wellness goals by tracking heart rate, steps, calorie burn, and sleep quality. The visit will kick off Nasdaq’s 5th annual “Fit Week” – from January 4 th to January 8 th , 2016 – featuring companies that help individuals lead healthier lifestyles during bell ceremonies.
In honor of the occasion, Zulfi Alam, General Manager, Personal Devices, Microsoft will ring the Opening Bell.
In addition to ringing the Opening or Closing Bell during "Fit Week", participating companies will be featured on Nasdaq's Facebook , Twitter and Instagram pages where they will provide customized tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in 2016.
To find photos from Nasdaq "Fit Week" 2015 and for upcoming photos from "Fit Week" 2016, please visit: http://www.nasdaq.com/marketsite/fitweek1102/...k2016.html
Where: Nasdaq MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43 rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio
When: Monday, January 4, 2016 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET
Microsoft Corporation Media Contact: Marisa Lalli (212) 551-4832 mlalli@we-worldwide.com
Nasdaq MarketSite: Emily Pan (646) 441-5120 emily.pan@nasdaq.com
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Webcast: A webcast of the Nasdaq Opening Bell will be available at: https://new.livestream.com/nasdaq/live or http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx
Photos: To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Open, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market open of your choice.
About Microsoft Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) is the leading platform and productivity company for the mobile-first, cloud-first world, and its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Microsoft refers to Microsoft Corp. and its affiliates, including Microsoft Mobile Oy, a subsidiary of Microsoft. Microsoft Mobile Oy develops, manufactures and distributes Lumia and Asha and Nokia X mobile phones and other devices.
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