November 12, 2013: How Benefits Can Cater to Millennials, Tailgating Gets Its Own Apps, Business Travelers Name Favorite Airports

1. HOW BENEFITS CAN CATER TO MILLENNIALS: As the Millennial generation starts to become more active in charitable giving, benefit planners should consider adapting events to suit their values. Think Splendid blog: “Growing up in an era where everyone got a trophy and everyone was equal—equally V.I.P.—millennials expect to be treated as V.I.P.s, regardless of donation amounts. Only treating donors who give major dollars as V.I.P. will mean that the Millennials giving what they can now will find another organization where they feel respected. This may not seem like a big deal now, but the organizations who neglect this part of their donor base will be seriously hurting in ten years." http://bit.ly/HUrP7C

2. TAILGATING GETS ITS OWN APPS: With sports tailgaters spending more than $20 billion on food, beverages, and gear, it’s no wonder the digital age is paying attention to these fans with apps that help plan their events. New York Times: “I call it the last great American neighborhood,” said Joe Cahn, who operates a Web site, tailgating.com, that offers recipes and tips to sports fans. “Tailgating inspires a real sense of community.” http://nyti.ms/17nQr4N

3. BUSINESS TRAVELERS NAME FAVORITE AIRPORTS: Which airports do frequent business travelers like the best? A new survey named Dallas/Fort Worth airport and Amsterdam's Schiphol airport as the top domestic and foreign airports, respectively. USA Today: “Frequent business travelers have favorite and least-favorite airports for many reasons, including ease of access, available services, security-screening efficiency and frequency of flight delays.” http://usat.ly/1ceYnCS


* INDUSTRY NEWS *

Allied Integrated Marketing announced Monday that it has acquired Grand Central Marketing, the experiential marketing firm. The combined division will be renamed Allied Experiential and be led by Grand Central's founders, Matthew Glass and Jennifer Granozio.

The International Association of Conference Centres announced it will step up its presence and participation in industry trade shows in 2014 to include AIBTM-Chicago, CIBTM Beijing, IMEX Frankfurt, AIBTM Orlando, IMEX Las Vegas, and EIBTM Barcelona.

* LOCAL NEWS *

BOSTON:  Poe's Kitchen at the Rattlesnake will host its "Rattlin' Around the Christmas Tree" fund-raiser for the Globe Santa Fund on December 4. The event includes live jazz, a fashion presentation, and Southwestern-style snacks.

CHICAGO:  As part of its holiday decor, the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile has a 10-foot-tall Gingerbread House in its lobby, created by executive chef Randy Reed. The "house" contains 500 pounds of flour and 110 pounds of butter.

LOS ANGELES:  Dick Clark Productions announced that Justin Timberlake will perform at the American Music Awards on November 24 for the first time as a solo artist.

The 11th annual “Hollywood Bag Ladies” luncheon to benefit Lupus research is November 15 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA:  Maman Gallery is opening its first United States location in the design district in late November. Media tours are being planned, as is a grand opening event.

NEW YORK:  Lady Gaga will perform the ribbon-cutting for the opening of H&M's Times Square store Thursday. The store will give 20 shoppers a "golden ticket" to meet with Lady Gaga and gain early access into the store to shop.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will host its Opening Night Gala benefit December 4 at New York Hilton Midtown.

The 16th annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon is November 25 at the Plaza Hotel.

Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork

ORLANDO:  Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando has redesigned its 18 kids suites with a Despicable Me theme.

TORONTO:  Zareinu Educational Centre will host its annual fashion show tonight at Bellevue Manor in Vaughan. During the event, young children with special needs will walk in a professionally produced fashion show.

WASHINGTON:  Bonefish Grill has opened at Potomac Mills shopping mall in Woodbridge, Virginia.

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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Beth Kormanik, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.

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