BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #101 — Thursday, 09.15.11
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Jana Schiowitz in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. EMMY PARTY PREVIEW: The 63rd Primetime Emmy awards will air live on Fox from the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live Sunday. Here's a preview of the weekend's related events:
* Sequoia Productions will produce the academy's Governors Ball at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with a '60s mod black-and-white look. Patina Restaurant Group will cater the dinner for about 3,900.
* Fox's after-party, produced by the network's Bob Stillo, will take to Fig & Olive restaurant following the awards.
* Stevie Nicks will headline the 15th annual “Entertainment Tonight” Emmy party on Sunday at Vibiana. Bounce-AEG is producing and Along Came Mary catering the event, presented by Visit California.
* HBO will host its party Sunday at the Pacific Design Center's fountain plaza. Billy Butchkavitz is designing the event, with a theme of circles and spheres and a color palette of tangerine and raspberry.
* The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will host a party to honor performer nominees at Spectra by Wolfgang Puck at the Pacific Design Center on Friday, with production by Sequoia Productions.
* Entertainment Weekly will celebrate the ninth anniversary of its annual pre-Emmy party with Women In Film at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood Friday.
* Derek Hough and Cheryl Burke will celebrate the “Dancing With the Stars” nomination by hosting the Empress by Sean John party at Trousdale on Friday.
* GBK Productions and Tic Tac will present a gift suite on Friday and Saturday at the W Hollywood.
* The Visionary Group is producing a L'Oreal gifting suite at the Four Seasons Friday and Saturday.
* On 3 Productions will produce the HP TouchSmart Gift Lounge backstage at the Nokia Theatre, during rehearsals and the night of the show.
2. MISSONI OVERLOAD: The new Missoni for Target collection was in such high demand earlier this week that the retailer's Web site shut down, putting potential buyers in a frenzy. WWD (subscribers only):
http://bit.ly/ruUeJU
That kind of problem can lead to favorable press about how popular the collection is, but Abby Trexler, senior PR manager at Jack Morton Worldwide posted a blog item about the potential negative impact of the sell out: “What appears to be a hit is actually an experience that could have been improved: Target Red Card holders could have been given first access, reinforcing brand loyalty. Target could have staggered the merchandise release to extend the sales period.”
http://bit.ly/pHq6xw
3. BRAND PROMOTION AT TIFF: The Toronto Star looks at the state of swag at the Toronto International Film Festival: “The guests at the Hazelton Hotel are the creamiest — about half its 77 rooms are filled with A-list celebs, the likes of Bono and Madonna (the other half are split between studio [execs] and ‘high-net-worth’ guests, set to pay $1,000 to $4,000 per night with a five-night minimum to stay at the residence-style, locked-down hotel during TIFF. Accordingly, their bedroom gifting bags are valued at about $7,000—though the two aforementioned stars can expect swag bags valued at $10,000).”
http://bit.ly/q33AlB
Speaking of: Here’s Toronto bureau chief Carla Warrilow’s look at five TIFF gifting suites:
http://bit.ly/n1adMT
Inside the festival’s space-age opening night gala:
http://bit.ly/oNAF2L
4. L.A. HOSTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Organizers announced yesterday that the city has been chosen as the host of the 2015 Special Olympics Summer games. The event will bring 7,000 athletes and 40,000 volunteers to the area. The Staples Center will host some of the games. L.A. Times:
http://lat.ms/q9m9hR
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: American Seasons on Nantucket will host Hogotberfest October 15-16. The culinary event centers on butchering and eating a whole pig, and includes carving lessons, a beer and charcuterie tasting, and a multi-course dinner.
http://bit.ly/k94q6T
Jack Morton's Boston office hosted Brand Camp for college students and recent grads yesterday. After a networking lunch, attendees broke into small groups to come up with ideas about making over a company’s experiential marketing approach and create a pitch to present.
CHICAGO: ForumCon, a conference dedicated to managing and monetizing online forums, will take place at the Merchandise Mart September 27.
http://bit.ly/rbpnDI
SmithBucklin Corporation, the world's largest association management and professional services company, announced on Wednesday that it acquired Information Inc., a supplier for developing content for delivery to members of association and corporate markets. MarketWatch:
http://bit.ly/mZ6o6s
A free kickoff party for Chicago's first Social Media Week will take place at Rockit Bar & Grill September 19.
http://bit.ly/o5euD6
LAS VEGAS: The outdoor arts and music festival First Friday will return to downtown in October under new ownership. Several Zappos executives are among the team comprising new owner First Friday Las Vegas L.L.C.
Mayor Carolyn Goodman will be address the history and development of downtown at the Las Vegas Hospitality Association’s monthly luncheon September 22 at the Keep Memory Alive Event Center at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
Wednesday, Caesars Palace announced plans to open the Octavius Tower, a 668-room hotel tower including 60 suites and six luxury villas. The resort’s sixth tower will have a private entrance, separate lobby, and direct access to the Garden of the Gods pool complex. Rooms will go on sale September 15 for guest arrivals beginning January 2.
LOS ANGELES: Paul McCartney will be honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year at the org's 22nd annual benefit gala February 10, two days prior to the Grammys.
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes & Magazine will host the third annual Coast 2 Coast Convention September 29-October 2 at the Hilton Downtown Miami. The weekend event series will kick off with an industry mixer featuring an artist showcase and DJ battle. PR Newswire:
http://prn.to/ovqsaZ
The Museum of Contemporary Art is celebrating the launch of the M.O.C.A. Institute with a free open house event Sunday.
http://bit.ly/dCSTAJ
NEW YORK: The Museum of the City of New York is assuming responsibility for the management and budget of the Seaport Museum, which has faced constant financial woes. The Tribeca Trib:
http://bit.ly/ntyWI1
Storm King's annual gala October 11 will honor sculptor Mark di Suvero and art center supporter Herbert Kayden. The 300-guest cocktail reception at Christie's will have a live auction and sit-down dinner by Mary Giuliani Catering & Events.
Chef Marcus Samuelsson is hosting "Brunch for the Horn of Africa" at his home in Harlem Sunday to raise money for famine victims. The public event is offering diners both American and Ethiopian dishes for a suggestion contribution of $50 per person. The Huffington Post:
http://huff.to/rqGvUB
ORLANDO: Birchmore Group can now provide real snow blowing, snow slides, and even real reindeer for holiday parties. Orders of 20 tons or more get a free holiday ice sculpture.
http://bit.ly/mWxkJv
SEATTLE: Jeffrey Blosser has been named president and C.E.O. of the Washington State Convention Center public facilities district. Previously, Blosser served as executive director of the Oregon Convention Center.
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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