BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #325 — Friday, 08.10.12
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. TROJAN OVERCOMES PERMIT PROBLEMS: A street promotion in which Trojan planned to give away 10,000 vibrators was at first shut down by New York City officials who said the company lacked a permit, but picked up again Thursday after the company worked its way through the red tape. The heavily promoted stunt had drawn thousands to its "Pleasure Carts"—versions of the city's iconic hot dog carts—but had to turn them away after officials said the crowds blocked streets and pedestrian traffic. Thursday's event was more successful. "Within an hour, the company had handed out hundreds of the vibrators. They come in two versions, which normally sell for $30 or $40, depending on the features. Batteries were included." http://nyp.st/RvD1Zm
Here are 10 ideas from summer street promotions http://bizba.sh/Nk1sVf
2. OLYMPICS AFTER-PARTY: The Spice Girls, Adele, One Direction, and, naturally, Mick Jagger, are among the rumored performers for the Olympic closing ceremony performers. Hollywood Reporter: "As with the Opening Ceremony, the exact nature and makeup of the show and acts is a heavily guarded secret. But … it is expected to be a massive media, cultural and musical celebration." http://bit.ly/NilqDl
Both NBC and the International Olympic Committee need to make strategic changes before the next Winter Games in 2014. AdAge: "Two main economic drivers of the games—hugely lucrative TV deals and corporate sponsorships—are predicated on the Olympics' ability to preserve scarcity of their product. As technology makes that model unworkable, the IOC has felt forced to take increasingly authoritarian measures, regulating athletes' Twitter feeds and turning a city like London into a marketing police state." http://bit.ly/OYONbU
3. GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES: Ralph Lauren and Kellogg's are among the companies already signed on. Forbes: "Stars Aly Raisman and Gabby Douglas will likely earn $5 million to $10 million in sponsorship deals over the next four to five years, according to Robert Tuchman, a sports and entertainment marketing expert. 'The deals are definitely out there,'" http://onforb.es/OX8K2V
4. ORLANDO TOPS MEETINGS LIST: Corporate event planning software provider Cvent has a list of the top 50 cities for meetings and events, based on its own booking activity, with Orlando edging out Washington for the top spot. Rounding out the top five are Las Vegas, Miami, and Chicago. Bizjournals.com: http://bit.ly/P8QWp1
5. CONVENTION SECURITY: Charlotte officials have put in place measures to manage the Democratic National Convention. New York Times: "Even with 6,000 delegates and 30,000 estimated associated visitors, it will not be the largest gathering ever in this city of 760,000, but it certainly promises to be the hardest to manage. … The city will spend $50 million in federal money on security, the same amount the Republicans gathering in Tampa, Fla., have received. It will be used to hire as many as 3,400 officers from outside departments, build about five miles of nine-foot fencing and pay for, among other things, steel barriers strong enough to stop a 15,000-pound vehicle traveling 30 miles per hour." http://nyti.ms/TkKtGO
6. DEFENDING DRUMMING: A New York City teambuliding company is suing Fox News hosts Bill O’Reilly and Greta Van Susteren and a reporter for defamation after they opined on a 2010 General Services Administration awards ceremony that included spending $21,000 on commemorative drum sticks. The suit "alleges the Fox News personalities accused her of being a con artist who steals from U.S. taxpayers." Hollywood Reporter: http://bit.ly/Nht94G
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* BEST IDEAS OF THE WEEK *
Here’s a look at 10 steal-worthy ideas we spotted this week, including the arrivals-carpet design at the Total Recall premiere in Los Angeles, Fox's New Girl summer bus tour, the Toyota Prius Family Playground at Lollapalooza, Discovery’s party celebrating 25 years of Shark Week, and Procter & Gamble's retreat for moms at the Summer Olympics. http://bizba.sh/TnktKX
* INDUSTRY NEWS *
ISES announced its 2011-2012 Spirit of Excellence Awards recipients.
Chapter Awards:
*Chapter Communications: ISES New York Metro Chapter
*Chapter Communications Honorable Mention: ISES Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter
*Chapter Programming and Education: ISES Calgary Chapter
*Chapter Programming and Education Honorable Mention: ISES Vancouver Chapter
*Chapter Special Projects: ISES Melbourne Chapter
*Chapter Special Projects Honorable Mention: ISES London-U.K. Chapter
*Chapter Membership Retention: ISES Columbus, Ohio Chapter
*Chapter Membership Growth: ISES Calgary Chapter
*ISES Chapter of the Year: ISES New Jersey North Chapter
*USA Region/International Affiliate of the Year: ISES USA Midwest Region
Leadership Award recipients:
*Klaus Inkamp Lifetime Achievement Award: Joe Jeff Goldblatt, founding president of ISES
*Excellence in Membership Recruitment: Morgan Steel Connacher, New York Metro Chapter; Mitchell Crosby, Coastal South Carolina Chapter; Karin Hoogland, Edmonton Chapter
*Volunteer of the Year: Steven Way, New England Chapter
*Mettle Attitude Award: Kristjan Gavin CMP; Dallas Chapter
*J. Robert Graves Pioneer Award: Craig Delk, Coastal South Carolina Chapter
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: American Seasons on Nantucket hosts Hogtobergest—a weekend celebrating whole-animal carving and eating—October 13-14. The event includes a back-of-house carving demo with chefs Michael LaScola and Matt Jennings.
Monica Glass, formerly of 10 Arts Bistro and Lounge in Philadelphia, is the new pastry chef at Clio.
CHICAGO: Street Food Artistry is Sunday at the Zhou B. Art Center. The festival includes a food truck pavilion, a sound stage, mixology demos, face-painting, and more. Coca-Cola, Time Out Chicago, and Whole Foods are sponsors.
The Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation gala is October 12 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel.
LAS VEGAS: Washington Post: "The director of college football’s Las Vegas Bowl is stepping down. Tina Kunzer-Murphy said Wednesday that after more than 10 years heading the late December event, it’s time to step aside." http://wapo.st/Nr5Xxk
Wiz Khalifa will headline the Palms Casino Resort's Labor Day entertainment lineup.
Today is Brandy Bell's last day with Caesars Entertainment. She plans to relocate to Chile to teach English.
LOS ANGELES: Fox teamed up with TH Productions to produce a pop-up to promote Gordon Ramsey's new show Hotel Hell. The event, which takes place today at Hollywood & Highland, will have two bellhops passing out branded keys to passersby for a chance to win prizes.
Downtown is bracing for the next Art Walk after last month's event "devolved into a near riot." Los Angeles Times: http://lat.ms/QjQ1x9
The Los Angeles Times is expanding its slate of film events with its new Indie Focus Screening Series kicking off August 22. http://lat.ms/NOuQm5
The Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference will be held September 17-19, at the LEED-certified Portola Hotel and Spa.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Miami's Design District's Gallery Walk is Saturday. Valet parking from NPS2 Valet Services is available.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center will celebrate its LEED Certification for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance at an event Thursday.
NEW YORK: The Alan T. Brown Foundation to Cure Paralysis hosts its Young Professionals End of Summer gala September 13 at the Bowery Hotel, with a raffle and silent auction.
Creative Time hosts its inaugural artistic sandcastle competition August 17 at Rockaway beach, with local food vendors, musical performances, and an after-party.
Electro-pop recording artist Sir Ivan’s new single and music video release party, "La La Land," will be August 18 at his castle in the Hamptons, with catering by Kutscher's Tribeca.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Patty Holland of Tiger Productions will be the event producer for the SouthEast Cycling Expo at the Orange County Convention Center November 17.
SAN DIEGO: The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina has hired Jessica St. Charles as its new director of catering and convention services.
TORONTO: To kick off the Toronto International Film Festival, RW&CO, and Skyy Vodka will host the #DoubleFeature party on August 22. The event will serve the festival's official cocktails and showcase RW& CO's new e-commerce Web site and digital look book, which was produced in collaboration with fashion bloggers the Coveteur.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Rose Chevalier, Beth Kormanik, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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