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Q&AS WITH EVENT STRATEGISTS New L.A. Marathon Creative Director Peter Abraham Is Overseeing the Race's Shift From Winter to Spring Virginia Gold Cup's Katie Snyder Adds Sponsor Categories for New Revenue Streams Jennifer Üner Overseeing Calendar for More-Diffuse-Than-Ever L.A. Fashion Week World Wildlife Fund's Tara Wood Asks Canada to Turn Off the Lights Daytona 500 Organizers Slash Ticket Prices, Anticipate Fewer Spectators Absolut Mango Launch Had (Predictable) Tropical Setting, Skewered Fruit   PLANNERS' PICKS Gen Art Likes BBJ Linen Agenda Likes Vox and ELS OK Mag Chooses Goa, Foxtail, and Green Door CIM Group Picks Joe Lewis and ELS Warner Brothers Picks MTV's Jabbawockeez M.A.C. Chooses L.A. Models, Gadgethouse Niche Media Picks Carving Ice and DJ Pesce Variety Picks Images by Lighting and Elements   PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT... How Two Recent Events Used Social Networking Sites to Woo Attendees Mindful of the Recession, Planners Open Doors to New Vendors With a New Bill in the Works, Caterers See Obstacles to Donating Leftover Food M.C.s Gone Wild: Keeping Talent From Going Off-Book and Out-of-Bounds 15 Ways to Go Green—and What They Cost   FROM COLUMNIST TED KRUCKEL Talking to Ted: Mary Micucci Opts for Mojitos, Short Ribs At Grand Central, I Got Revved Up Over Art-Splattered BMWs At These Two Cultural Events, My Eyes Went to the Art and the Meat New Private Rooms That Will Make You Want to Throw a Party I Saw Fierce Models and Senator Feinstein at Two Presidential Inaugural Fashion Shows "Art Rocks" Really Did Rock, and I Even Had Fun at a Cancer Benefit     My Favorite Vendors Archive 11.06.08 7:43 AM Gen Art Picks Peak 5 and Genevieve Productions Gen Art's Shana Glick Photo: Andrea Glick During the past two years, Gen Art Los Angeles marketing and business development manager Shana Glick has worked on the annual events Fresh Faces in Fashion and the New Garde party, both of which showcase emerging designers and draw more than 1,000 guests. Throughout the rest of the calendar, Glick's work with Gen Art includes producing and marketing events for film, art, and music. Production: “Genevieve Productions president Jen Green is one of the most sought-after fashion show producers in Los Angeles. She has been Gen Art’s right-hand runway counterpart for five years running on Fresh Faces in Fashion and the New Garde, producing each show with ease and confidence.” “Peak 5, run by Tim Hurley, is the peak of production. I have worked with Peak on several events—from a car launch, 'Capture the Night' sponsored by Acura, to 'Fashionably Natural,' Gen Art’s foray into eco-fashion presented by Soyjoy. Hurley’s team is professional, dependable, and hard-working." MORE >> RELATED TOPICS Gen Art, Fashion Week, Soyjoy, Acura 10.02.08 11:49 AM Agenda Likes Vox and ELS Agenda's Aaron Levant Photo: Courtesy of Agenda LLC Aaron Levant is the president of Agenda LLC, where he directs bi-annual apparel trade shows in San Diego, Tokyo, and New York  that attract about 5,000 attendees per show. From his base in Los Angeles, Levant also oversees events like product launches and promotions for Benji and Joel Madden’s clothing line, DCMA Collective, a line under the Agenda LLC umbrella. Production: "ELS is really great because we can [get full service from] them instead of reaching out to a bunch of different vendors. We are able to go to them and do everything from working with the fire marshall all the way down to lighting, carpeting, and sound systems. If they don’t have it, they would probably get a better rate [for us] than going directly to different vendors." "Vox Entertainment is good because they cover San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles—they are able to travel to events. We did an event with Vox in a cruise ship terminal in San Diego. There was nothing there; we had to bring everything in from scratch and we turned an [unexpected] venue into something that worked out really well." MORE >> 08.28.08 11:47 AM Oakley Chooses Entertainment Fusion Group and WireImage Oakley's Jeremy McCassy Photo: Chelsea Jurgensen Jeremy McCassy is the alternative marketing manager for Oakley. McCassy oversees entertainment marketing and events for the brand, including its recent X Games kickoff party; a new Oakley program titled Learn to Ride, which teaches celebrities sports; and a rolling art show celebrating artist collaboration products in the Oakley collection. PR: “Entertainment Fusion Group. They understand our brand and what our necessities and goals are, going above and beyond for us in celebrity outreach, media, et cetera. “ Photography: "Chris Polk at WireImage has been our guy for the last six or seven events. He’s been incredible; he knows what we are looking for as far as imagery. He understands the brand and supports our product. It’s just easier to work with people you already have relationships with." MORE >> RELATED TOPICS Oakley 08.14.08 11:26 AM Warner Brothers Picks MTV's Jabbawockeez Warner Brothers' Hillary Harris Hillary Harris is the director of special events for Warner Brothers Studios. She creates and produces Warner Brothers' internal events as well as events for corporate clients and nonprofits, for a total of more than 250 projects a year. Entertainment: "Jabbawockeez—my favorite dance crew to get your party going and winners of America’s Best Dance Crew on MTV. This six-member crew accessorized in white masks has choreographed routines to old- and new-school moves. They have been on time, professional, and a pleasure to work with. The audience and I give them a standing O." MORE >> RELATED TOPICS Warner Brothers, MTV 08.08.08 5:00 AM CIM Group Picks Joe Lewis and ELS CIM Group's Dwayne Jones Photo: Robert Mora Photography Dwayne Jones is the senior director of strategic alliances and special events for Hollywood & Highland Center, overseeing the sponsorship opportunities and special events within the complex. Events in the center include promotional marketing tours, product launches, outdoor concerts, and internal marketing events such as the annual wine and jazz festival. Production: "The Joe Lewis Company Inc. amazes me with their ability to transform a large-scale event into a true experience for all involved. This team has been charged with the highest-profile events around, but they offer that same level of service on smaller-scale [events]. I value a company that doesn’t get caught up in the hype of an event—but offers the same professionalism to all clients." MORE >> RELATED TOPICS CIM Group 07.29.08 9:17 AM Hollywood Chamber Chooses Hollywood Forever and Universal City Hilton Hollywood Chamber's Kaylee Kiecker Photo: Bob Freeman Kaylee Kiecker is the vice president of marketing and business development for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Kiecker plans political and corporate luncheons, the annual business and tourism expo, and the chamber’s Halloween fund-raiser. Venue: “Hollywood Forever Cemetery, strange as it sounds, is an ideal outdoor venue. They are respectful in maintaining the integrity of the grounds while offering a unique setting for events. The history of that cemetery is amazing—they've saved one of Hollywood’s landmarks and have brought to life an amazing event venue. Pardon the pun.” “Universal City Hilton does an excellent job, and [the team there] has a great attitude. You can pull right up and unload just steps away from the ballroom entrance. It’s convenient and ideal for exhibitors. Great location—close to Hollywood, downtown, and the valley.” MORE >> RELATED TOPICS Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 07.07.08 10:02 AM Angeleno Picks Peninsula and STK Lisa Gild Lisa Gild is the marketing director for Angeleno, overseeing all major events for the magazine including a chefs' event in honor of the food issue and an upcoming summer cocktail tour promotion. Venue: “We work with the Peninsula Hotel. The staff and management are first class, and the venue is just beautiful. You can't get a better location. It's elegant, sophisticated, and chic.” Venue: “STK is a fabulous restaurant. We did a series of dinner parties there, and [the venue was] very cooperative given that we had a camera crew shooting one of the events. STK was very accommodating.” MORE >> RELATED TOPICS Angeleno Magazine 06.12.08 9:30 AM The Recording Academy Likes Avalon Hollywood, Montage Laguna Beach The Recording Academy's Branden Chapman Photo: Courtesy of the Recording Academy Branden Chapman is the vice president of production and process management for the Recording Academy. Chapman oversees logistical execution for the Grammy awards and Grammy after-party, plus related concert tours, tributes, and kickoff events. Venue: “The support that a venue’s team provides can be the difference between success and failure. The team at Avalon Hollywood understands the need to update and improve the venue’s decor. They put equal effort into the technical infrastructure, with top-of-the line lighting, sound, and staging packages available as part of the venue’s rental agreement. "The Montage Laguna Beach’s scenery is oceanfront panoramic, the cuisine is top-notch, the meeting spaces and ballrooms are perfect for many uses, and the nearby town offers a multitude of off-site options for your guests. The property feels intimate and classy. The emphasis on high-quality service raises this property to the top of its class—the staff provides a unique experience to the client and guests.” MORE >> RELATED TOPICS Grammys, Recording Academy 05.30.08 8:10 AM ABC's Janet Gallant Likes ELS and Primo XL ABC's Janet Gallant Janet Gallant is the manager of special events and conference planning at the ABC Television Network, handling press tours, award show after-parties, and executive retreats. Red Carpet Production: “Entertainment Lighting Services makes handling diagramming, permitting, and installation look easy. For events that require specialty carpeting, indoors or out, I go to Primo XL. Company owner Scott Goldman is very hands on in making sure his staff is well trained, which results in seamless installations.” MORE >> RELATED TOPICS ABC 05.22.08 2:31 PM Hollywood Life Picks Cinespace and New Vision Printing Hollywood Life's Chris Vanger Photo: Larry Busacca/WireImage Chris Vanger is the events manager for Hollywood Life magazine. After getting a start with the magazine by volunteering at events, Vanger now oversees annual events including the Young Hollywood awards, Breakthrough of the Year awards, and the Hollywood Life house at the Sundance film festival. Catering: “Our favorite caterers are the people at CineSpace. They’re really good for Sundance because they bring a whole crew up there [Park City, Utah]. Their food is amazing; everybody raves about it and wants to know who did our food. They are a pleasure to work with, and it’s very high class at a good price.” Printing: “New Vision Printing does a lot of the printing of the magazine itself, so it’s just a really smooth transition. The company does really high-quality printing of the media wall, and all our other printed materials." 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