Media Alert: Cover Our Event or Else

January 12, 2006

With the Golden Globes, the Grammys, and the Academy Awards all on the Los Angeles event horizon, at least one PR firm is using its access to awards season events as leverage. A media alert requesting press coverage of an unrelated January party went out with a note that read, “Your support of this event is appreciated and will be remembered with all of our award season events to come.” It certainly got our attention.
Posted 01.12.06

The Ultra Violet Lounge is a circular room inspired by the Sphere and the Brian Eno-designed turntable stage that the band performs on; a DJ plays here on show days for Vibee’s VIP happy hour.

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The interactive exhibit space spans two floors at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and explores the band’s past, present, and future.

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How City Harvest’s 2023 Drive-In-Themed Tasting Event Brought Movie Magic to Life

For this year’s BID event, City Harvest tingled taste buds—and all the other senses—during a one-night event that raised enough money to feed 4 million New Yorkers in need.

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Plan an intimate gathering this season with these team-building activities, F&B concepts, and venue options.

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