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In 1998, Governor [[Ben Cayetano]] of Hawaii proclaimed June 4th of that year "Al and April Masini Day" for their help with the [[Miss Universe 1998|1998 Miss Universe Pageant]].<ref> {{cite news | title = Governor Cayetano Honors Al and April Masini | date = 1998-06-02 | publisher = State of Hawaii Office of teh Governor | work = Press Release | accessdate = 2012-03-25 | quote = "Governor Ben Cayetano is proclaiming June 4th Al and April Masini Day at a mahalo reception for the volunteers of the Miss Universe Pageant at Washington Place on Thursday, June 4 1998 from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Al and Appril Masini proved their immense love for Hawaii and the people of the state by devoting close to a year of their time and energy to make the 1998 Miss Universe Pageant widly successful," said Governor Cayetano."}}</ref> |
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In the early 2000's Masini was asked by an acquaintance to teach a dating class in [[Los Angeles]] about dating for men. Masini found success in the class and would publish her first book, ''Date Out of Your League,'' for men. She released her second book ''Think and Date Like a Man,'' in 2005.<ref name="GCBR"/> She was featured on the [[Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)|The O'Reilly Factor]] upon it's release.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,199804,00.html| title=Are Bachelorette Parties Wilder Than Ever?| work=[[Fox News]]| date=June 16, 2006}}</ref> In 2007, Masini became [[Old Spice]]'s "Dating and Relationship Editor" for its Voice of Experience campaign.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.sys-con.com/node/334549| title=Old Spice Unveils "Voice of Experience" Online Destination Featuring Blogs, Topics and Advice for the "Guy's Guy"| work=Sys.Con Media|date=February 8, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing-advertising/branding-brand-development/4676424-1.html| title=P&G Spice Up The Web With New SIte For Men| work| All Business|date=February 12, 2007}}</ref> That year, she also started two politically themed dating websites: DatingDemocrats.com and DatingRepublicans.com, which serve 8,500 users, combined.<ref name="GCBR"/> Today, Masini authors and moderates an online dating question and answer forum called ''Ask April.'' Masini provides free advice to readers, alongside guest experts and the forum's community members.<ref name="GCBR"/> Masini's advice and columns have been featured in ''USA Today''<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2006-04-23-cant-say-no_x.htm| title= Saying No Can Be a Positive| work= USA Today}}</ref>, ''New York Times'', the ''Chicago Tribune'', and ''Men's Health''. Masini has also made appearances on Univision, Telemundo and ABC News. |
In the early 2000's Masini was asked by an acquaintance to teach a dating class in [[Los Angeles]] about dating for men. Masini found success in the class and would publish her first book, ''Date Out of Your League,'' for men. She released her second book ''Think and Date Like a Man,'' in 2005.<ref name="GCBR"/> She was featured on the [[Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)|The O'Reilly Factor]] upon it's release.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,199804,00.html| title=Are Bachelorette Parties Wilder Than Ever?| work=[[Fox News]]| date=June 16, 2006}}</ref> In 2007, Masini became [[Old Spice]]'s "Dating and Relationship Editor" for its Voice of Experience campaign.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.sys-con.com/node/334549| title=Old Spice Unveils "Voice of Experience" Online Destination Featuring Blogs, Topics and Advice for the "Guy's Guy"| work=Sys.Con Media|date=February 8, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing-advertising/branding-brand-development/4676424-1.html| title=P&G Spice Up The Web With New SIte For Men| work| All Business|date=February 12, 2007}}</ref> That year, she also started two politically themed dating websites: DatingDemocrats.com and DatingRepublicans.com, which serve 8,500 users, combined.<ref name="GCBR"/> Today, Masini authors and moderates an online dating question and answer forum called ''Ask April.'' Masini provides free advice to readers, alongside guest experts and the forum's community members.<ref name="GCBR"/> Masini's advice and columns have been featured in ''USA Today''<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2006-04-23-cant-say-no_x.htm| title= Saying No Can Be a Positive| work= USA Today}}</ref>, ''New York Times'', the ''Chicago Tribune'', and ''Men's Health''. Masini has also made appearances on Univision, Telemundo and ABC News. |
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April Masini (b. 1964) is an American author, advice columnist[1], entertainment executive, and political activist.[2][3][4][5] Masini moderates and answers advice seekers' questions on her advice forum "Ask April."[6] She writes columns for Florida Weekly[7] and Match.com[8]. She has also published four books on dating and relationships and has been called the "Dear Abby of dating."[9]
Leben
Masini was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.[6] She is the daughter of author June Stride[10] and Robert Barry, director of Vietnam Veterans of America.[11] She grew up in Clarksville, Georgia.[6]
She moved to New York City where she waited tables[6] and briefly attended Hofstra University to study business. She withdrew from the university to pursue a career in television acting and modeling.[12] Masini acted in off-Broadway plays, television pilots, commercials and soap operas.[6] She would then meet Al Masini, whom she would marry and work with [6] from 1995 until 1999. Today, she is married to consultant Philip Spencer. Politically, Masini is a conservative. [6].
Career
In 1998, Governor Ben Cayetano of Hawaii proclaimed June 4th of that year "Al and April Masini Day" for their help with the 1998 Miss Universe Pageant.[13]
In the early 2000's Masini was asked by an acquaintance to teach a dating class in Los Angeles about dating for men. Masini found success in the class and would publish her first book, Date Out of Your League, for men. She released her second book Think and Date Like a Man, in 2005.[6] She was featured on the The O'Reilly Factor upon it's release.[14] In 2007, Masini became Old Spice's "Dating and Relationship Editor" for its Voice of Experience campaign.[15][16] That year, she also started two politically themed dating websites: DatingDemocrats.com and DatingRepublicans.com, which serve 8,500 users, combined.[6] Today, Masini authors and moderates an online dating question and answer forum called Ask April. Masini provides free advice to readers, alongside guest experts and the forum's community members.[6] Masini's advice and columns have been featured in USA Today[17], New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, and Men's Health. Masini has also made appearances on Univision, Telemundo and ABC News.
Masini also worked in television, and while married to television producer Al Masini, she was the producer that was able to get Baywatch to move the television show to Hawaii for three years, instead of the proposed move to Australia.[18] She did this by reaching out to the governor and legislators of Hawaii, who advocated for the move.[6][9][19] She also helped produce the feature film Blue Crush[20] and the television show Miss Universe.[21]
Works
- Date Out Of Your League, Dating Tips, Dating Advice, 2003, ISBN 9780974676302
- Think & Date Like A Man, Dating Tips, Dating Advice, 2005, ISBN 9780595374663
- Ideas for A Fun Date
- Romantic Date Ideas
References
- ^ Chad Gillis (December 2, 2007). "My life so far: If you ask me a question, I'm going to tell you what I think". NaplesNews.com.
- ^ Rotolo, Candace (2008). "Beauty, Brains, Business Savvy". e Bella: 37–38.
{{cite journal}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ "The state may create a special fund to attract productions promoting Hawaii". Honolulu Sar Bulletin.
{{cite news}}: line feed character in|title=at position 31 (help) - ^ "Hawaii landing the crown jewel of pageants was like 'winning the right to host the Olympics'". Honolulu Star Bulletin.
{{cite news}}: line feed character in|title=at position 31 (help) - ^ "Letters to the Editor". Honolulu Star Bulletin.
{{cite news}}: line feed character in|title=at position 8 (help) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Jean Gruss (November 16, 2007). "Dating Problems? Just Ask April". Gulf Coast Business Review.
- ^ "Cupid costs money, Can you afford to date?". Florida Weekly.
- ^ Mandell, Judy. "7 nicer ways to say no". Match.com.
- ^ a b Heckathorn, John (March 2004). "April Would Know". Honolulu Magazine.
- ^ Galabinski, Andrea (May 2008). "Two of a Kind". Naples Illustrated: 24.
- ^ "Officer Robert Barry".
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|date retrieved=ignored (help) - ^ Becker, Kathy. "Person to Watch: The Queen of Hearts". Naples Illustrated.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|date retrieved=ignored (help) - ^ "Governor Cayetano Honors Al and April Masini". Press Release. State of Hawaii Office of teh Governor. 1998-06-02.
Governor Ben Cayetano is proclaiming June 4th Al and April Masini Day at a mahalo reception for the volunteers of the Miss Universe Pageant at Washington Place on Thursday, June 4 1998 from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Al and Appril Masini proved their immense love for Hawaii and the people of the state by devoting close to a year of their time and energy to make the 1998 Miss Universe Pageant widly successful," said Governor Cayetano.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Are Bachelorette Parties Wilder Than Ever?". Fox News. June 16, 2006.
- ^ "Old Spice Unveils "Voice of Experience" Online Destination Featuring Blogs, Topics and Advice for the "Guy's Guy"". Sys.Con Media. February 8, 2007.
- ^ "P&G Spice Up The Web With New SIte For Men". February 12, 2007.
{{cite news}}: Text "All Business" ignored (help); Text "work" ignored (help) - ^ "Saying No Can Be a Positive". USA Today.
- ^ Rotolo, Candace (2008). "Beauty, Brains, Business Savvy". e Bella: 37–38.
{{cite journal}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Ryan, Tim (March 4, 1999). "'Baywatch' may relocate to Hawaii". Star Bulletin.
- ^ Sing, Terrence (March 10, 2002). "Studio trades credit for promos". Pacific Business News.
- ^ Ryan, Tim (April 6, 1998). "Center of the Universe: Hawaii landing the crown jewel of pageants was like 'winning the right to host the Olympics'". Honolulu Star-Bulletin.