BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #347 — Wednesday, 09.12.12
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Compiled today by Melissa Ward Schorsch in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. HASHTAG SLIP-UP: Yesterday's Twitter chat hosted by the Federal Communications Commission failed to gather much steam, as chairman Julius Genachowski forgot to use the event's official hashtag. Adweek: "As one tweeter noted, it was a rookie mistake. Genachowski can be forgiven, but it's hard to believe there aren't any social media geniuses at the FCC who could have made sure the chairman of the agency in charge of the nation's airwaves and telecommunications didn't blow it. Bottom line? For an agency emphasizing policies to expand Internet broadband and find more wireless spectrum to meet rising demand, this just didn't look good." http://bit.ly/NmNaYk
2. GOOGLE'S NEW HOTSPOTS: Google has teamed up with Boingo Wireless to offer Google Play: 4,000 free-of-charge Wi-Fi hotspots that allow advertisers to reach a huge audience of consumers in a global advertising network in airports, Manhattan subway stations, hotels, malls, and cafés. Mashable: “'Google Play is the first to take part in our newly expanded Wi-Fi sponsorship network, which reaches millions of consumers each month with place-based brand engagements,' said Dawn Callahan, vice president of consumer marketing for Boingo Wireless, in a statement. 'Sponsorships like this give users the free Wi-Fi they crave, advertisers the consumer interaction they need, and venues the revenue to offset the costs associated with providing a high-bandwidth Wi-Fi experience.'” http://on.mash.to/PpFAMP
3. EXECUTIVE MOVES: Michael Francis, Target's former chief marketing officer and, most recently, J.C. Penney president, is joining Gap Inc. as the company's first marketing creative adviser. Ad Age: "Mr. Francis has long been a power player in marketing circles and will most certainly bring fresh ideas to Gap Inc.'s brands … But Mr. Francis will also surely provide insight when it comes to global expansion. He had been overseeing Target's Canadian expansion before departing for J.C. Penney last fall." http://bit.ly/OdiKDH
4. COMIC COMMUNICATION: Rajiv Satyal, formerly a marketer for P&G and now a full-time comedian who does comedy shows for corporate innovation sessions, suggests brands and agencies can learn some things from comics and their jokes.Ad Age: "It's all about insights. Both marketers and comedians depend heavily on insights about human behavior, Mr. Satyal said … Accentuate the absurd. 'Just like marketers, the best comics propose solutions,' Mr. Satyal said. These are preferably unexpected ones." http://bit.ly/QPbRcD
5. BEST TRAVEL TAX CITIES: A study by the Global Business Travel Association reported that taxes on travel-related services like car rentals and hotels are 57 percent higher than regular sales tax. With a list of the highest and lowest travel taxes in cities, Fort Lauderdale rates number one. Fox News: http://fxn.ws/UHezF6
++ A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: EVENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ++
Calling all nonprofits! We're creating an ebook to showcase 10 to 12 clever ideas nonprofit organizations have used to take their events to the next level. If you've got a clever or creative idea you'd like to share, please let us know by clicking here. Submission deadline is September 17.
* EVENT INNOVATION FORUM SPEAKER PREVIEW *
United States chief of protocol Capricia Penavic Marshall will speak at the Event Innovation Forum during the BizBash IdeaFest in New York on October 24. Here are her four rules for events: http://bizba.sh/RLuw8U
More about Event Innovation Forum speakers, topics, and registration info: http://bizba.sh/SblYZy
* INTERNAL NEWS *
BizBash C.E.O. David Adler and learning consultant Andrea Sullivan wrote a piece for The Huffington Post about the political conventions and how neuroscience supports the power for face-to-face gatherings: "Political campaigns demand levels of trust and commitment that are best generated face-to-face. Humans respond deeply and profoundly to the unique chemistry of community that arises when we gather together. There are some who say that eliminating gatherings is one of the primary benefits of the electronically enabled world. They have some strong arguments, including spreadsheets that detail travel costs and case histories of 'Meetings Gone Wild.' But their advice is faulty." http://huff.to/Pix6Hp
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Belly Wine Bar opened on Monday in Kendall Square. From the owners of the Blue Room and Central Bottle, the venue serves "Arm & Leg" dinners for groups of as many as 14. The family-style meal serves four courses of various parts of a whole animal.
The Reserve, a champagne lounge that also serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, is set to open in the Langham Hotel later this month as part of the property's $6 million renovation.
CHICAGO: The Goodman Theatre's season opening benefit is September 24. The evening begins with cocktails and dinner at the Standard Club, followed by a performance of Sweet Bird of Youth starring Diane Lane.
Thrillist and MasterCard will host two "Rock Your Palate" pop-up dinners this week at Lincoln Park's Floating World Gallery. Inspired by Chicago's musical heritage, the evening will offer two menus prepared by local chefs Sarah Grueneberg and Giuseppe Tentori, along with mixology pairings and live music.
LAS VEGAS: Fremont Street Experience is gearing up for Bikefest Rockfest, a series of free concerts to go with the 12th annual Las Vegas BikeFest from September 27 to 30.
Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace is open as of Tuesday. Overlooking the Garden of the Gods pool complex, the buffet serves more than 500 dishes daily in a 25,000-square-foot space that seats 600, designed by the firm Super Potato.
LOS ANGELES: KPCC: "Los Angeles city officials want the convention center to move away from local trade shows and focus on larger conventions that draw out-of-state visitors, but whether privatization will be a part of that equation remains up in the air for now. A proposal to overhaul operations at the convention center was presented Monday afternoon to the City Council's Budget and Finance Committee." http://bit.ly/TNVi5h
Nominees Louis C.K., Jim Parsons, and Amy Poehler, along with Ricky Gervais, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Mindy Kaling, are the first presenters announced for the 64th Primetime Emmy awards. The telecast will air live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 23.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Fort Lauderdale was named the number one destination in the United States with the lowest combined travel-related taxes. http://bit.ly/OEq0de
NEW YORK: On October 15, Pratt Institute will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a golden gala at the Waldorf-Astoria.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: La Coquina at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress has closed. Scott Joseph's Orlando Restaurant Guide:http://bit.ly/QLMBnr
TORONTO: The International Festival of Authors runs October 18 to 28 at Harbourfrount Centre. It includes roundtable discussions, onstage interviews, book signings, and events.
Art of Fashion's design competition will take place at the Shops at Hazelton Lanes on September 29. Ten Canadian designers will compete for prize money and honors such as the "People's Choice" and "Most Promising Designer" awards.
WASHINGTON: On October 4, Becky’s Fund and Eric Finn Custom Clothiers will host its fourth annual “Walk This Way” fashion event at Kastles Stadium. Pro athletes from the Washington Capitals and the Washington Redskins will strut their stuff on the runway.
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, and Melissa Ward Schorsch and Anna Sekula in New York.
BizBash Call Sheet is the must-read daily digest of event industry news from BizBash.com.
++ Sponsored by Event Leadership Institute ++
Compiled today by Melissa Ward Schorsch in New York
Feed the Sheet: [email protected]
Subscribe: info.bizbash.com/callsheet.html
* INCOMING *
1. HASHTAG SLIP-UP: Yesterday's Twitter chat hosted by the Federal Communications Commission failed to gather much steam, as chairman Julius Genachowski forgot to use the event's official hashtag. Adweek: "As one tweeter noted, it was a rookie mistake. Genachowski can be forgiven, but it's hard to believe there aren't any social media geniuses at the FCC who could have made sure the chairman of the agency in charge of the nation's airwaves and telecommunications didn't blow it. Bottom line? For an agency emphasizing policies to expand Internet broadband and find more wireless spectrum to meet rising demand, this just didn't look good." http://bit.ly/NmNaYk
2. GOOGLE'S NEW HOTSPOTS: Google has teamed up with Boingo Wireless to offer Google Play: 4,000 free-of-charge Wi-Fi hotspots that allow advertisers to reach a huge audience of consumers in a global advertising network in airports, Manhattan subway stations, hotels, malls, and cafés. Mashable: “'Google Play is the first to take part in our newly expanded Wi-Fi sponsorship network, which reaches millions of consumers each month with place-based brand engagements,' said Dawn Callahan, vice president of consumer marketing for Boingo Wireless, in a statement. 'Sponsorships like this give users the free Wi-Fi they crave, advertisers the consumer interaction they need, and venues the revenue to offset the costs associated with providing a high-bandwidth Wi-Fi experience.'” http://on.mash.to/PpFAMP
3. EXECUTIVE MOVES: Michael Francis, Target's former chief marketing officer and, most recently, J.C. Penney president, is joining Gap Inc. as the company's first marketing creative adviser. Ad Age: "Mr. Francis has long been a power player in marketing circles and will most certainly bring fresh ideas to Gap Inc.'s brands … But Mr. Francis will also surely provide insight when it comes to global expansion. He had been overseeing Target's Canadian expansion before departing for J.C. Penney last fall." http://bit.ly/OdiKDH
4. COMIC COMMUNICATION: Rajiv Satyal, formerly a marketer for P&G and now a full-time comedian who does comedy shows for corporate innovation sessions, suggests brands and agencies can learn some things from comics and their jokes.Ad Age: "It's all about insights. Both marketers and comedians depend heavily on insights about human behavior, Mr. Satyal said … Accentuate the absurd. 'Just like marketers, the best comics propose solutions,' Mr. Satyal said. These are preferably unexpected ones." http://bit.ly/QPbRcD
5. BEST TRAVEL TAX CITIES: A study by the Global Business Travel Association reported that taxes on travel-related services like car rentals and hotels are 57 percent higher than regular sales tax. With a list of the highest and lowest travel taxes in cities, Fort Lauderdale rates number one. Fox News: http://fxn.ws/UHezF6
++ A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR: EVENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ++
Calling all nonprofits! We're creating an ebook to showcase 10 to 12 clever ideas nonprofit organizations have used to take their events to the next level. If you've got a clever or creative idea you'd like to share, please let us know by clicking here. Submission deadline is September 17.
* EVENT INNOVATION FORUM SPEAKER PREVIEW *
United States chief of protocol Capricia Penavic Marshall will speak at the Event Innovation Forum during the BizBash IdeaFest in New York on October 24. Here are her four rules for events: http://bizba.sh/RLuw8U
More about Event Innovation Forum speakers, topics, and registration info: http://bizba.sh/SblYZy
* INTERNAL NEWS *
BizBash C.E.O. David Adler and learning consultant Andrea Sullivan wrote a piece for The Huffington Post about the political conventions and how neuroscience supports the power for face-to-face gatherings: "Political campaigns demand levels of trust and commitment that are best generated face-to-face. Humans respond deeply and profoundly to the unique chemistry of community that arises when we gather together. There are some who say that eliminating gatherings is one of the primary benefits of the electronically enabled world. They have some strong arguments, including spreadsheets that detail travel costs and case histories of 'Meetings Gone Wild.' But their advice is faulty." http://huff.to/Pix6Hp
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Belly Wine Bar opened on Monday in Kendall Square. From the owners of the Blue Room and Central Bottle, the venue serves "Arm & Leg" dinners for groups of as many as 14. The family-style meal serves four courses of various parts of a whole animal.
The Reserve, a champagne lounge that also serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, is set to open in the Langham Hotel later this month as part of the property's $6 million renovation.
CHICAGO: The Goodman Theatre's season opening benefit is September 24. The evening begins with cocktails and dinner at the Standard Club, followed by a performance of Sweet Bird of Youth starring Diane Lane.
Thrillist and MasterCard will host two "Rock Your Palate" pop-up dinners this week at Lincoln Park's Floating World Gallery. Inspired by Chicago's musical heritage, the evening will offer two menus prepared by local chefs Sarah Grueneberg and Giuseppe Tentori, along with mixology pairings and live music.
LAS VEGAS: Fremont Street Experience is gearing up for Bikefest Rockfest, a series of free concerts to go with the 12th annual Las Vegas BikeFest from September 27 to 30.
Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace is open as of Tuesday. Overlooking the Garden of the Gods pool complex, the buffet serves more than 500 dishes daily in a 25,000-square-foot space that seats 600, designed by the firm Super Potato.
LOS ANGELES: KPCC: "Los Angeles city officials want the convention center to move away from local trade shows and focus on larger conventions that draw out-of-state visitors, but whether privatization will be a part of that equation remains up in the air for now. A proposal to overhaul operations at the convention center was presented Monday afternoon to the City Council's Budget and Finance Committee." http://bit.ly/TNVi5h
Nominees Louis C.K., Jim Parsons, and Amy Poehler, along with Ricky Gervais, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Mindy Kaling, are the first presenters announced for the 64th Primetime Emmy awards. The telecast will air live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 23.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Fort Lauderdale was named the number one destination in the United States with the lowest combined travel-related taxes. http://bit.ly/OEq0de
NEW YORK: On October 15, Pratt Institute will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a golden gala at the Waldorf-Astoria.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: La Coquina at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress has closed. Scott Joseph's Orlando Restaurant Guide:http://bit.ly/QLMBnr
TORONTO: The International Festival of Authors runs October 18 to 28 at Harbourfrount Centre. It includes roundtable discussions, onstage interviews, book signings, and events.
Art of Fashion's design competition will take place at the Shops at Hazelton Lanes on September 29. Ten Canadian designers will compete for prize money and honors such as the "People's Choice" and "Most Promising Designer" awards.
WASHINGTON: On October 4, Becky’s Fund and Eric Finn Custom Clothiers will host its fourth annual “Walk This Way” fashion event at Kastles Stadium. Pro athletes from the Washington Capitals and the Washington Redskins will strut their stuff on the runway.
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, and Melissa Ward Schorsch and Anna Sekula in New York.
BizBash Call Sheet is the must-read daily digest of event industry news from BizBash.com.
