BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #154 — Thursday, 12.01.11
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Jana Schiowitz in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. TOP EXPERIENCE BRANDS: Jack Morton Worldwide conducted a study of consumers from the U.S., U.K., Asia, and Australia to see how experience brands will fare in the future. Findings suggest that people want a unique experience with a brand, which will in turn determine purchasing decisions, and two in five consumers would pay more for that unique experience. The 10 brands that offer that special experience: Apple, Disney, Google, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, Coca-Cola, Sony, Ikea, BMW, Amazon, and Louis Vuitton.
http://bit.ly/cy3qz
2. DWINDLING OSCAR INTEREST: Experts say the Academy Awards have lost ratings in recent years because of poor host choices and a push to cater to younger audiences, and the telecast is in danger to becoming second to the Golden Globes. Billy Crystal has stepped in to host the show, which airs February 26. New York Post: "But at 63, is he simply too old to recapture Oscar’s former glory — and the 40 million-plus who once tuned in?"
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3. AMEX MEETING FORECAST: American Express Meetings & Events released findings Wednesday from its 2012 Global Meetings Forecast. In North America, 42 percent of interviewed meeting experts, planners, buyers, and hotel suppliers see signs of increased activity from their clients. The domestic forecast predicts that with the number of meetings expected to increase, companies will look for new ways to optimize the event spending and up the return on experience.
http://bit.ly/r299wM
4. BUSINESS TRAVELER NEEDS: A survey by Residence Inn with Popular Mechanics revealed that the size of a hotel guest room is what matters most to business travelers. They want extra space to work out, hold impromptu business meetings, and spread out their electronics.
http://bit.ly/tcq0d1
5. OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY GUIDE: We've published lots of guides to throwing corporate holiday gatherings (including here: http://bit.ly/mVTruI). Now Grub Street has some rules for attending them: "This is the conundrum of holiday parties: You need a drink because it softens the awkwardness of mixing work relationships with holiday merriment, but drink too much and you'll end up in a situation that's far more awkward in the sobering fluorescent light of Monday morning. Ideally you want to locate yourself right on the boundary of personal embarrassment. I'm here to help you find that line, and retain your dignity."
http://bit.ly/vVh7yj
6. TODAY’S TED CONFERENCE: TEDxWomen is at Paley Center locations in Los Angeles and New York. The event is curated and produced by the Paley Center for Media, hosted by the center's president Pat Mitchell, and with speakers including Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, contributing editor at large for Newsweek Daily Beast; Jill Iscol, president of the IF Hummingbird Foundation; and author Rachel Simmons. The one-day happening will stream live to a network of more than 100 TedxWomen events from around the world.
http://bit.ly/rHM6nk
A TEDxWomen mobile app for the iPhone and Android will have information about the event including agenda, photos, video, and more:
http://bit.ly/srB8fF
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: The 70th annual Boston Common Tree lighting ceremony is tonight, with musical acts Joey McIntyre, the Radio City Rockettes, and the Boston Ballet. The Skating Club of Boston will perform.
http://1.usa.gov/9vHVTp
The Children's Hospital League Gala is at the Museum of Fine Arts Saturday. Sound, lights, and projection are by High Output, flowers are from Winston, and Rentals Unlimited and AFR will provide rentals.
CHICAGO: Sugar Bliss cake boutique, which can provide treats for meetings and events, has holiday cupcakes in flavors such as gingerbread spice and peppermint chocolate.
Christkindlmarket features German foods like sauerkraut, sauerbraten, potato pancakes, and sweet candied almonds and blown glass and European Christmas decorations for purchase. The market runs through December 24.
http://bit.ly/15R9w
LAS VEGAS: Power-Gen International, the power generation industry's largest trade show, is expecting record-breaking attendance during its December 13-15 run at the Las Vegas Convention Center. More than 1,200 exhibitors are already booked and attendance is on track to surpass 20,000. PR Newswire:
http://prn.to/tgNdb0
This year's Forbes Travel Guide has recognized Mandarin Oriental's Las Vegas property as a triple five-star award winner for its hotel, spa, and restaurant. It's the only property in the city to receive the distinction.
LOS ANGELES: Bloomberg has a closer look inside region-wide art initiative "Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980," with analysis of its cultural significance. Critic Lance Esplund suggests L.A. does not successfully compare or compete with New York as the art capital of the country through the project. Bloomberg:
http://bloom.bg/tG5gXv
Lacma will present the North American debut of "Rodarte: Fra Angelico Collection" December 17. The spring/summer 2012 collection includes 10 gowns by American designers, Kate and Laura Mulleavy, inspired by frescoes painted by the early Italian Renaissance artist, Fra Angelico.
After eight years with Caro Marketing, Sarah Pollack is leaving. Starting December 1, she'll begin spearheading the Simply Stylist event (previously under the Caro Marketing umbrella) as a separate business entity. Caro president Caroline Rothwell will stay on.
DineLA partners LA Inc. and American Express announced that the fall version of the restaurant week resulted in a 24-percent increase in diners from last year’s program, attracting more than 35,700 people to 304 restaurants throughout the city during its two-week run.
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Owners of Havana's Cuban Cuisine opened a second location in the Sunrise/Plantation area. The 4,500-square-foot restaurant is available for private events and features a 1,000-square-foot outdoor patio.
http://bit.ly/urGCnm
Speaking of restaurants, 30 from Miami and surrounding neighborhoods are winners in Florida Trend's Golden Spoon Awards. Some of the recipients: Sustain received a nod for best new restaurant, the Capital Grille for best brand, and Coral Gables' Palme D'or at the Biltmore Hotel was awarded a hall of fame award. The complete list of all Florida winners:
http://bit.ly/6JCQOU
NEW YORK: Z100's charity partner for its Jingle Ball concert is Stomp Out Bullying, a national program for kids and teens. The event kicks off with the Z100 & Coca-Cola All Access Lounge December 9.
Gerber Group is opening a new bar concept in the space that previously housed Underbar at the W Union Square. Lilium will open for private events and previews December 5 and to the public December 12.
Patsy's Italian Restaurant is paying tribute to Frank Sinatra December 12, what would have been his 96th birthday. The restaurant will serve the singer's favorite dishes like veal milanese and ricotta torte.
Recreational Equipment Inc.'s SoHo store, opening Friday, will house a community space for the athletic gear retailer and its nonprofit partners to host presentations and events.
http://bit.ly/ruWbso
The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology is organizing a year's worth of events around the Taschen book, “The Great Designers: Fashion’s Hall of Fame from A to Z.” Fifty pieces debuted Tuesday, and part two opens May 23 with an additional 50 styles. WWD:
http://bit.ly/uifUl6
Porter Novelli announced Tuesday that Karen van Bergen will join the agency as a senior partner and managing director of the firm's New York office.
http://bit.ly/s5H89g
ORLANDO: Toyota's "Prius v Creation Station Tour" comes to Orlando this weekend for a two-day stop at the Bass Pro Shops on International Drive. The program began in September in Oakland, California, to introduce consumers to the newest vehicle in the Prius line. The event includes a chance for guests to compete to pack the vehicle's trunk in the shortest time, games, art stations, and a photo booth. The tour concludes December 19 in San Diego.
Florida Trend's annual restaurant awards were unveiled Monday with many from the Tampa Bay area, including Bob Heilman's Beachcomber, the Maritana Grille in the Don CeSar Beach Resort, the Renaisance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Bern's Steak House, Ybor City's Columbia Restaurant and Mie en Place in Tampa.
http://bit.ly/rHGc47
TORONTO: Registration is now open for Dx3, the digital marketing, advertising, and retailing trade show. The event includes industry speakers and hands-on workshops and runs January 25-26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
http://bit.ly/n452nB
The Christmas market opens Friday and runs through the 18th in the Distillery District. Attractions at the event include musicians and carolers, a food and craft market, beer and mulled wine gardens, reindeer zoo, and ferris wheel.
http://bit.ly/tS3IiQ
Canada was the leading country in Movember donations, raising $34.5 million for Prostate Cancer Canada. CTV:
http://bit.ly/u5xxFt
WASHINGTON: The Washington Craft Show runs Friday through Sunday at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The event will feature more than 190 artists and designers from a dozen different types of media.
http://bit.ly/spJnE5
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 Matthew Mogavero, Jana Schiowitz, Anna Sekula, Courtney Thompson, and Katherine Zoeller in New York.
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