BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #120 — Wednesday, 10.12.11
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Jana Schiowitz in New York
Feed the Sheet: [email protected]
Subscribe: http://info.bizbash.com/callsheet.html
* INCOMING *
1. HIGHLIGHTS FROM IMEX AMERICA: From west coast editor Alesandra Dubin: As you might expect, sustainability and technology’s effects on meetings are two of the big topics at this giant industry powwow, which kicked off Tuesday at the Sands Expo and Convention Center. Some highlights from speakers:
Rohit Talwar, C.E.O., Fast Future Research, on how online trends are affecting meetings: "More and more we’ll have tags all over everything, like this glass in front of me. Everything will have more information, intelligence. You’re seeing the first pieces of that in the event world."
And: "We're going to see the revamping of trade shows to become solution fairs and learning zones, with exhibits vetted to make sure the innovation is there [for the attendee]."
Tamara Kennedy-Hill, executive director, Green Meeting Industry Council, on sustainability: "You have to define your objectives from the beginning. And then of course we are an industry of relationships. So how are your suppliers performing? What are you asking of them in your RFP? You have to work together to find your goals are realistic and executable. It’s a journey."
John Nawn, founder, the Perfect Meeting: "The world’s full of bad design. Meetings are no exception. It’s the purposeful shaping of the form and content of a meeting [that allows it to] deliver on crucial organizational objectives."
More news from IMEX will be on BizBash.com today.
2. TRAVEL OUTLOOK: The Global Business Travel Association reports that business travel will continue to increase, but slowly, due to uncertain economic conditions in 2012. "While spend[ing] on group travel such as meetings and conventions bounced back in 2010 and 2011, the uncertainty in the economy will likely lead to a spending slowdown for meetings travel next year. GBTA projects groups and meetings travel spend to grow at 3.5 percent in 2012, about half as fast as the expected 6.8 percent growth in 2011."
http://prn.to/q9ff2e
3. STEVE JOBS HONORED: Apple employees will get the chance to pay their respects October 19 at an employee-only event in an outdoor amphitheater at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California. Mashable:
http://on.mash.to/q5ZV3a
MTV is also honoring Jobs during the O Music Awards, October 31, with a performance from an up-and-coming artist. Billboard:
http://bit.ly/qxXwky
4. CONDE NAST TV: Ad Age spoke to former TV exec Dawn Ostroff, who was named to the newly created role of president of Conde Nast Entertainment about her plans to develop new content from the magazine company’s brands and content: “[T]he goal really is to create a library and have content that will go across all platforms: Television content, broadcast and cable, feature films and digital—which would be in many different forms and distribution platforms.”
http://bit.ly/qSg3bg
* TWEETED *
From branding consultant @CindyGallop, at Glamour magazine's technology panel on Tuesday: "Women will attend an all-male panel talking about male-dominated topics. Men will not attend an all-female panel abt women in biz #glamtech"
* LOCAL NEWS *
COAST TO COAST: Millennium Hotels and Resorts properties are offering rebates, upgrades, V.I.P. amenities, complimentary rooms, and frequent flyer miles to meeting planners booking a meeting at hotels in Boston, Chicago, and New York.
http://bit.ly/5oktqk
BOSTON: The Boston Ballet's October 29 "Night of Stars" will kick off with a three-course dinner for presenting sponsors at the Ritz. After the performance at the Boston Opera House, a ticketed event will offer cocktails, snacks, and and music by DJ Ms. Thang.
The Melanoma Foundation of New England's "Shades of Hope" gala took place Tuesday at the Intercontinental Boston. Vendors included Winston Flowers, Be Our Guest, PBD Events, and Mpire Events.
A Betsey Johnson Fashion show to benefit the South End Community Center's breast cancer prevention programs will take place Saturday at the Cyclorama. Event Farm is handling ticketing and check-in.
CHICAGO: From October 21-31, Rebar at Trump Chicago will serve Halloween-themed specials. Included are Trick-or-Treat maki rolls and the Pump J.R. cocktail with pumpkin liqueur.
Vendors working on the Chicago History Museum's Costume Council ball October 19 include Food for Thought, Kehoe Designs, HDO Tenting, Frost, BBJ, and Hall's.
Whoopi Goldberg will deliver the keynote address at the Chicago House gala at the Palmer House Hilton November 4. Chicago Sun-Times:
http://bit.ly/pyHjzM
LAS VEGAS: In a move that mirrors a previous effort undertaken by the company in 2005 to combine meeting sales and services across eight local properties, Caesars Entertainment Corporation announced today a country-wide reorganization of its meetings businesses into a single department under one leadership team. The new structure impacts 38 Caesars Entertainment properties across the U.S., and will extend benefits originally introduced under the Las Vegas Meetings by Caesars Entertainment brand.
http://bit.ly/n9RGat
LOS ANGELES: Nicki Minaj and Pitbull revealed the American Music Awards nominees Tuesday morning at the J.W. Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live. Katy Perry and Pitbull were announced as performers for the 39th annual awards, which will broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live November 20.
The International Special Events Society Orange County Chapter will present "Where the 20th Century & 21st Century Meet" October 19 at FormDecor in La Mirada. The event will show off FormDecor's new facility and offer New Orleans cuisine from the Jazz Kitchen. Joe Enriquez of No Limit System Inc. will be the guest speaker.
http://bit.ly/q5fhvg
The I.S.E.S Greater Los Angeles chapter is seeking an executive director. To inquire, contact Jen Poyer at [email protected].
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Fontainebleau is hosting the Morellino di Scansano Consortium, a wine seminar and Tuscan wine tasting, October 21.
http://bit.ly/pQlX3l
NEW YORK: Mayor Bloomberg made an appearance at New York Tech Meetup Tuesday night. Announcements included bringing back the NYC Big Apps competition and the launch of the Mayor's Council on Technology and Innovation. SFGate.com:
http://bit.ly/rh1VCG
MKG is hiring a director of client solutions:
http://bit.ly/qHmgnR
David Tannenbaum has joined Classic Party Rentals as senior account manager of sales to expand its Classic Tent division. Tannenbaum has worked with tenting, rentals, lighting, sound, and staging for events for 13 years.
ORLANDO: Walt Disney World's newest resort is scheduled to open in phases beginning May 2012. Disney's Art of Animation Resort will have 1,120 family suites and 864 rooms, with decor inspired by the company's animated films. It will also have Disney's largest hotel pool.
http://bit.ly/nUgEU7
PHOENIX: Cort Trade Show & Event Furnishings has opened a new distribution center to serve its growing business.
http://bit.ly/5BOTZN
TORONTO: The Toronto Ski, Snowboard and Travel Show is at the Better Living Centre October 13-16. For the first time, the trade show added an indoor Jib Jam where skiers and boarders can show off their tricks.
WASHINGTON: The fifth Biennial Congressional Football Game for Charity, which was to take place today, has been postponed because of scheduling conflicts with members of Congress. A new date has not been set.
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.
BizBash Call Sheet is the must-read daily digest of event industry news from BizBash.com.
Feed the Sheet: [email protected]
Subscribe: http://info.bizbash.com/callsheet.html
