NATIONAL: Maritz Global Events has become a signatory of Net Zero Carbon Events, a joint commitment across the event and meeting industry to achieve the targets laid out in the Paris Climate Accord. Supported by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat, more than 100 industry-wide stakeholders drafted and finalized this commitment, which is facilitated by the Joint Meetings Industry Council.
Ketel One Botanical and at-home entertaining kit company Social Studies have launched a new collaboration called Winter Blooms. The limited-edition holiday kit provides hosts with an all-in-one resource to plan an at-home party, with items like glasses, floral garnishes, a potpourri bundle, and step-by-step guides to making cocktails and picking mood-setting music.
Pink Sparrow—a design and fabrication shop for experiential event marketing, retail environments, art installations and more—has six new hires. New business director Corey Smith and project managers Aamena Ismail and Nathaniel Harry will be located in New York, while project managers Whitney Garner, Anna Moulton and Aaron Simmonds will work from Los Angeles.
NEW YORK: The National Board of Review has announced its 2021 honorees, with top awards including Licorice Pizza for Best Film, Paul Thomas Anderson for Best Director, Will Smith for Best Actor and Rachel Zegler for Best Actress. The honorees will be celebrated at the NBR Awards Gala, hosted by Willie Geist, on Jan. 11.
SAN FRANCISCO: SF Sketchfest has announced the lineup for its 20th comedy festival, taking place Jan. 7-23 in venues across San Francisco. The multiday festival brings together major comedy stars of the stage and screen, as well as up-and-coming comedians. Talent will include Lake Bell, Michaela Watkins, David Cross, Ken Marino, Adam Scott, Ken Jennings, Weird Al Yankovic and more.
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