BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #117 — Friday, 10.07.11
Compiled today by Jana Schiowitz and Courtney Thompson in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. PEAS WITHDRAW FROM JACKSON TRIBUTE: Due to “unavoidable circumstances,” the Black Eyed Peas announced Wednesday that they were pulling out of tomorrow’s Michael Jackson concert "Michael Forever the Tribute Concert" in Wales. Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, and others are still set to perform. Billboard:
http://bit.ly/oRqtcU
Plans for the Facebook broadcast of the concert have also been derailed due to legal issues. PCmag.com:
http://bit.ly/nFLfww
2. GOLDEN GLOBES T.V. RIGHTS TUG-OF-WAR: The Hollywood Reporter: "The trial between the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and Dick Clark Productions to decide who controls broadcast rights to the highly rated Golden Globe Awards – after being postponed at the last minute in September – will now probably not happen before March 2012 and could be put off until sometime late next summer or beyond." The postponement could mean that the rights for the 2013 telecast become an issue.
http://bit.ly/nCcax3
3. STRATEGIES FOR SOCIAL T.V.: Mashable looks at new ways producers can engage audiences using different social media channels.
http://on.mash.to/p2WXBo
* INTERNAL NEWS *
What major happening in 2011 do you think had the most influence on the events industry? Tell us what you think and possibly have your comment featured in the magazine or online. This happening can be anything—from the royal wedding and the passing of the gay marriage bill in New York to the use of Facebook during the Arab Spring uprisings, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, and the Murdoch phone-hacking scandal—plus your opinion on how it affected the events industry. Email your comments to [email protected].
We have announced the finalists for the 2011 BizBash Expo New York Event Style Awards. Winners will be unveiled on October 19 at the Jacob K. Javits Center.
http://bit.ly/ru9Rd2
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: The Lenox Hotel, a boutique hotel, will install and host Boston's first commercial charging station for electric vehicles at its curb on Exeter Street. The hotel plans to unveil the charging station in a special ceremony.
http://bit.ly/ntMwNX
CHICAGO: H. Bloom, a floral delivery service, is hosting a private launch party Thursday. Event Creative will handle production, and Truffleberry will cater.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization will host Y-ME Revealed at the River East Art Center October 29. The first annual event will offer entertainment from Bill Pollack and catering from Paramount Events.
http://bit.ly/pvCDJY
Le Bar at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower has a new Wednesday night series, "Champagne Chic." The event offers champagne cocktails, snacks, pastries, and fashion-themed movies. Local designers and other fashion-industry folks will stop by once a month.
http://bit.ly/4zzvvl
LAS VEGAS: The Henderson Executive Airport and the Las Vegas Convention Center will host the National Business Aviation Association next week, bringing 1,000 business aviation exhibitors. The trade show is expected to draw about 25,000 attendees with more than 100 aircrafts on display, and convention officials estimate about $40 million in revenue for Clark County.
http://bit.ly/pjlCSV
LOS ANGELES: After two years at Spin Shoppe PR, Thursday was Ralina Shaw's last day. She has started her own company, Ralina Shaw Public Relations.
Peter Berghammer, a senior strategist for independent public relations and marketing firm Public Communications/Worldwide died unexpectedly Saturday from heart failure. He was 51, and had worked extensively in the marketing industry. A memorial service will be held on October 17.
Dick Clark Productions and AEG announced Thursday that they have agreed to a three-year extension deal to continue holding the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. This year's show will be broadcast live November 20 on ABC.
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: All-day Caribbean concert Soca Fest will be held at the SunLife Stadium tomorrow.
NEW YORK: The National MS Society hosts its annual upscale corporate supper quiz, the MS Brain Games at Gotham Hall October 17.
http://bit.ly/quYqeU
Gay networking group Dot429 is holding its StraightTalk conference at the Tribeca Grand today, with panelists including John Bartlett, Bruce Vilanch, and Laura Albert.
http://bit.ly/nopXSG
Mayor Bloomberg helped Twitter open its new office on Madison avenue Thursday. Ad Age:
http://bit.ly/pJ1CwC
Bullfrog & Baum announces Denizen Rum and Ty-Ku Sake as two of the firm's newest clients.
ORLANDO: Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center is in the midst of a $50 million renovation project that will create a 10,000-square-foot event lawn that can accommodate 1,100 people and a two-story, 16,000-square-foot sports bar and entertainment venue with seating for 400.
The three-day Festivals of Speed Orlando kicks off tonight with a reception inside the Galaxy Aviation hangar at Orlando International Airpot. Hard Rock Cafe and Dragonfly Sushi are providing food, with beverages from the soon-to-open Aura Bar & Restaurant. Additional vendors include Nelsons Tents, Tim Eggers Lighting, and Gator Guards.
TORONTO: The Visa Infinite Dining Series begins this month and will feature the "Top Chef" Canada finalists Dale MacKay, Rob Rossi, and Connie DeSousa. Visa Infinite cardholders will be able to meet the chefs and taste their food at Bymark October 19
http://bit.ly/qS1XuT
WASHINGTON: The Washington Post celebrated its Fashion Washington three year anniversary Thursday at Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams. Local interior designer Sally Steponkus was on hand to talk decor trends, as were personalities from HGTV and Apartment Therapy.
YOUR NEWS: What are you doing? Tell us: [email protected].
With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, Carla Warrilow in Toronto, and Jana Schiowitz, Anna Sekula, and Courtney Thompson in New York.
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