A&K in the News
Please contact media@annaandkristina.com for interview requests and other information.
We’ve appeared in countless media outlets including The Vancouver Province, National Post, The Globe and Mail, Vancouver Sun, Q with Jian Gomeshi, The New Yorker, Good Morning America and The New York Times.
We’ve also been nominees and recipients of over 25 Gemini and Leo awards including, best lifestyle/practical information series, best hosts of a lifestyle/practical information program or series, and best direction of a lifestyle/practical information program or series.
~ 2013 ~
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For the Love of Pets (pdf) |
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Think Timeless vs. Trendy
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2013 Leo Award Nominees
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Anna & Kristina interview (mp3) with John & Liz, 104.7 HEART FM, Woodstock, ON www.1047.ca
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Motivated Magazine, Spring 2013 Anna Wallner & Kristina Matisic on breaking the rules. (View article – pdf) |
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Interview with Jordan Hipson (At Home with Jordan Hipson) Seaside FM, Halifax | February 26, 2013 |
~ 2012 ~
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Dynamic Duo Anna & Kristina re-vamp online brand The Province | Dec. 3, 2012 Dana Gee “After 10 years of TV and media exposure the dynamic duo of Anna and Kristina need no last names (but for the record they are Wallner and Matisic respectively). Read more… |
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The Rush with Mike and Fiona Shaw TV | Oct. 16, 2012 |
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Back to Campus: Interview with Anna & Kristina of The Shopping Bags UBC Events | September 9, 2012 Sarah Chow |
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Vancouver Daze Vol. 85: Anna & Kristina’s Grocery Bag Launch Party at Catch 122 |
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Besties in business and in life The Vancouver Province | July 29, 2012 Dana Gee |
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TV’s The Shopping Bags are wise to the three Rs BC Hydro News | April 30, 2012 |
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W Network’s 10th Anniversary More Magazine | April 26, 2012 |
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| South Delta Leader | TV’s Shopping Bags among Project Bloom speakers March 8 in Tsawwassen, BC The South Delta Leader | March 2, 2012 |
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An Online Shopping Primer with Marilyn Denis The Marilyn Denis Show on CTV | Jan. 13, 2012 |
~ 2011 ~
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A Boxing Day Shopping Primer with Marilyn Denis The Marilyn Denis Show on CTV | Dec. 23, 2011 |
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Quick Q&A with TV’s The Shopping Bags Where.ca | Vancouver Dec. 14, 2011 |
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Glam Tidings: Stylish girls from across the country divulge their New Year’s Outfits Fashion Magazine | Winter 2011 |
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PRESS RELEASE: November 18, 2011 – Vancouver, BC: Worldwide Bag Media Inc. and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada) Begin Production on Buy.o.logic A new television series from the producers of the highly successful series, The Shopping Bags, Anna & Kristina’s Grocery Bag, and Anna & Kristina’s Beauty Call is going into production and is scheduled to debut this spring on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada). More… (PDF) |
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Academy Member Spotlight: Anna Wallner & Kristina Matisic Nov. 7, 2011, Academy.ca |
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Vixens of Vancouver National Post | Oct. 29, 2011 by Shinan Govani and Brittany Mahaney |
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PRESS RELEASE: August 15, 2011- Vancouver, BC: You should be on TV. Here’s your opportunity (pdf) Worldwide Bag Media seeks two people with larger than life personalities for new adventure docu-series. More (pdf) |
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2011 Gemini Award Nominees in three categories
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PRESS RELEASE: May 2, 2011 – Vancouver, BC: Worldwide Bag Media adds head of development Heather Hawthorn-Doyle becomes head of development and executive producer |
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Anna Wallner & Kristina Matisic on Studio 4 with Fanny Kiefer (parts 1 & 2) April 4, 2011 |
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‘Anna & Kristina’s Grocery Bag’ earns a berth on Oprah’s Network |
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Oprah’s OWN bags Vancouver TV Twosome Anna & Kristina |
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| The Lewiston Tribune | Finally, a cooking show for regular people (subscription required) The Lewiston Tribune | February 10, 2011 Susan Engle |
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Q interview with Jian Gomeshi (starts around the 53-minute mark)
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OWNING IT: Oprah’s new TV channel
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Hosts look to OWN airwaves |
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Oprah’s OWN gets a perky taste of Canada
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Canadian women’s cooking show debuts on Oprah Winfrey channel The Toronto Star | Dec. 30, 2010 Ashante Infantry |
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OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Launches Premiere Week Launch Schedule OWN Press Release Nov. 1, 2010 |
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A third helping of “Grocery Bag” TVGuide.ca | Sept. 22, 2010 Jessica Russell |
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2010 Gemini Award Nominees
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| Wet Coast Women | Up Close & Personal Wet Coast Women (Kerry Sauriol) August 31, 2010 |
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Culinary Capers |
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2010 Leo Award Winners
Anna & Kristina’s Grocery Bag picked up three awards June 3-4, 2010.
(Best Information or Lifestyle Series Award went to David Suzuki’s The Nature of Things) |
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2010 Leo Award Nominees
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Drive ’til you drop |
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The Queens of Shop Talk
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Live Chat with W Network’s Anna & Kristina of Beauty Call |
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Anna & Kristina’s tips on revamping your wardrobe |
~ 2009 ~
Vancouver’s Beauty Call
November 10, 2009
The Vancouver SunAnna & Kristina have got a brand new bag
November 10, 2009
The Lindsay Post (Ontario)Ditch that hoodie and sweat pants — it’s time for a Beauty Call
November 10, 2009
Vancouver Sun (includes video!)Editor’s Pick of the Week: Get your body beautylicious
November 9, 2009
TVGuide.ca‘Call’ of duty: Beauty Mark: Staking out fashion and beauty’s territory in television
November 6, 2009
TVGuide.ca‘Anna & Kristina’s Beauty Call’ focuses on budget-conscious beauty, fashion
November 6, 2009
Metro NewsWatch Me | Anna Wallner
November 6, 2009
The Globe and MailBeauty on a Budget (Interview with Kristina Matisic)
November 6, 2009
Metro NewsBeauty hits the small screen
November 5, 2009
Flare Magazine Blog2009 Gemini Award Nominees
Nominated for “Best Host in a Lifestyle/Practical Information, or Performing Arts Program or Series”:Host(s): Kristina Matisic, Anna Wallner
Series: Anna and Kristina’s Grocery Bag
Episode: Mastering the Art of French Cooking2009 Leo Award Nominees
Nominated for:
- Best Information or Lifestyle Series
- Best Direction in an Information or Lifestyle Series: Michael Margolis (“Mangoes and Curry Leaves“)
- Best Cinematography in an Information or Lifestyle Series (2 nominations): Carl Alcock (“Mastering the Art of French Cooking” and “Mangoes & Curry Leaves“)
- Best Hosts in an Information or Lifestyle Series: Anna Wallner & Kristina Matisic (“Mangoes and Curry Leaves“)
On Mom’s special day, think about who mom really is
May 8, 2009
The Vancouver SunAnna and Kristina’s picks for Mother’s Day gifts
April 24, 2009
The Vancouver Sun
~ 2008 ~
It list: Holiday Shopping Strategies
December 11, 2008
The Vancouver Province NewspaperCanada AM interview (video clip)
October 2008
CTV NewsShopping Bags to Grocery Bags
October 22, 2008
Real ScreenAnna & Kristina at The Heart Truth Cocktail Party
Toronto’s Fashion Week Fall 2008
Fashion MagazineExtreme bargain shopping: Sharing the secrets
When times are tough, the frugal get going
Sept. 8, 2008
The Buffalo NewsDuo’s comedy is a bonus
Anna and Kristina do it all from beginning to end
Sept., 3, 2008
The Vancouver SunInterview with Anna Wallner and Kristina Matisic
September 2008
Food VancouverAnna & Kristina’s picks for Mother’s Day
May 5, 2008
The Vancouver ProvinceTaking posh cookbooks on a test drive
June 23, 2008
The Globe and Mail newspaperValentine Presents for Celebs!
Feb. 13, 2008
OK! Magazine
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2007 Leo Award Winners
Best Host(s) in an Information or Lifestyle Series
Anna Wallner, Kristina Matisic
The Shopping Bags – Exercise Balls, Vanilla, Towels, Tweezers
2007 Gemini Award Nominee
Best Lifestyle/Practical Information Segment
The Shopping Bags
Jackie Sidoni, Sean De Vries, Catherine Ateyo, Brian Beard, Mark Pitkethly
~ 2006 ~
Shop smart on Boxing Day
Dec. 26, 2006
The Vancouver ProvinceFind the Best Sleeping Bags and Backpacks
The ‘Shopping Bags’ Offer Tips for Summer and Back to School
July 31, 2006
Good Morning AmericaUBC Alumni: The Shopping Bags
Summer 2006
Trek Magazine, issue #152006 Leo Award Winners
Best Host(s) in an Information or Lifestyle Series
Anna Wallner, Kristina Matisic
The Shopping Bags2006 Gemini Award Nominee
Best Lifestyle/Practical Information Segment
The Shopping Bags
Tony Hrkac, Todd Serotiuk, Brian BeardFemale in Focus: Inspiring interviews with women in business
Anna Wallner and Kristina Matisic: The Shopping Bags
April 2006, vol. 2, issue 4
ThereSheGoes.ca
~ 2005 ~
Boxing Day Survival
Boxing Week 2005
24 Hours newspaper25 Ways to Save During the Holidays
December 2005
Real Simple MagazineHoliday shopping online: Point, click, wrap and relax
Dec. 17, 2005
The Globe and Mail newspaper10 Holiday Shortcuts
Dec. 7, 2005
Chicago TribuneShopping tips in the Bags
Key to controlling Christmas spending is in planning, say professional shoppers Dec. 2, 2005
The Ottawa SunA guide to navigating the malls the day after Thanksgiving
Nov. 20, 2005
Gwinnett Daily PostShop Smart
Fall 2005
In Style MagazineGetting What You Paid For
September 2005
Real Simple MagazineThe Shopping Bags pick their top 10 fall fashion trends
Sept. 19, 2005
The Vancouver Province2005 Leo Award Winners
Best Direction in an Information Series
Joanne Braithwaite
The Shopping Bags, Episode 91Best Host(s) in an Information Series
Anna Wallner, Kristina Matisic
The Shopping Bags, Episode 96
2005 Leo Award Nominees
Best Information Series
The Shopping Bags
Anna Wallner, Kristina Matisic – producers
~ 2004 ~
Shopping Bags stars confess eBay addiction
Dec. 16, 2004
The Toronto StarThe job of shopping
Journalists turned passion into successful venture
Dec. 12, 2004
Metro newspaperInternet shopping tips from The Shopping Bags
Dec., 10, 2004
The Toronto StarCyber-shops here to stay
INTERNET: And that’s just great, say television’s Shopping Bags
Dec. 5, 2004
The Vancouver ProvinceThe gifts that mean business
Dec. 5, 2004
NewsdayProf gives TV show sweet ratings
Oct., 2004
Daily Mercury (Guelph, ON)Dos and don’ts: outdoor furniture
July/August 2004
Style at Home Magazine2004 Leo Award Winners
Best Lifestyle Series
The Shopping Bags
Anna Wallner, Kristina Matisic, Heather Hawthorn-Doyle, John Ritchie, Hugh Beard – Producers
Carrying The Shopping Bags: a zany, rewarding TV role
Featuring Anna Wallner
Summer 2004
Tidings Alumni Magazine, University of Kings College, HalifaxHow to Pay Less for Almost Everything
May 2004
Reader’s Digest MagazineTrue confessions of a Shopping Bag
Feb. 19, 2004
Calgary Real Estate NewsThis may be the dawn of conscious consuming
Jan. 10, 2004
The Toronto Star
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Naughty & Nice
December 2003
BCBusiness MagazineCityProfile: The Shopping bags
December 2003
Vancouver Lifestyles MagazineI shop therefore I am
Nov. 22, 2003
National Post: Saturday Post2003 Gemini Award Nominees
Best Host(s) in a Practical Information, or Performing Arts Program or Series: The Shopping Bags
Kristina Matisic, Anna Wallner2003 Leo Award Winners
Best Lifestyle Series
The Shopping BagsBest Direction in a Lifestyle Series
Michael Robinson
The Shopping Bags – Episode 35 (Luggage)
Best Host(s) in a Lifestyle Series
Anna Wallner, Kristina Matisic
The Shopping Bags
Shopping with The Shopping Bags
Jan. 18, 2003
The Globe and Mail newspaper
~ 2002 ~
Crusading Consumers
Dec. 13, 2002
24 Hours newspaperFor a job, it’s a bargain
Nov. 8, 2002
The National Post2002 Gemini Award Nominee
Best Practical Information Series: The Shopping Bags
John Ritchie, Kristina Matisic, Nikila Cole, Hugh Beard, Anna WallnerIn the Bag
July 20-26, 2002
TV WeekSusie’s Night Out
June 24, 2002
The Vancouver ProvinceShop till they drop
June 22, 2002
Calgary Herald
