BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #143 — Monday, 11.14.11
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Anna Sekula in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. OCCUPYING EVENTS: The Occupy protest groups show no sign of disappearing and now the movements are targeting large-scale events and even hosting affairs of their own. NBC reported Occupy Los Angeles plans to form a human float with 40,000 protesters at the January 2 Rose Parade:
http://bit.ly/rS3TQs
On Friday Crain's New York said Occupy Wall Street hopes to shut down the New York Stock Exchange this Thursday with a street carnival to mark its two-month anniversary:
http://bit.ly/vcRh9C
2. MORE OSCAR DRAMA?: Beyond last week's roller coaster of announcements, the organizers of next year's Academy Awards may be facing other challenges. The New York Post: "After the fiasco [of the 2011 ceremony], marketing director Janet Weiss was replaced by New Line Cinema marketing and PR veteran [Christina] Kounelias. The Academy also has a new chief executive, Dawn Hudson, and chief operating officer, Ric Robertson, both newly created positions as of July. 'There is a whole new regime there. It’s not a simple situation' said one person close to process."
http://nyp.st/roJUch
3. THE SECRETS TO COKE'S SUCCESS: The Ad:Tech conference keynote presentation from Coca-Cola's senior vice president of integrated marketing communications and capabilities, Wendy Clark, yielded some insight into the beverage giant's marketing. In addition to highlighting her eight principles for maximizing value, Clark spoke about finding creative ways to engage consumers on a personal level and adapt quickly. She highlighted one campaign in Argentina, which targeted a younger demographic on International Friendship Day, that "sold 4.3 million Coke cans in 10 minutes."
DestinationCRM.com:
http://bit.ly/rVyuvt
4. NICKELBACK'S BACKLASH: Apparently, people in Detroit aren't big fans of Nickelback. Following the announcement that the Canadian rock band will play at the halftime show for the Detroit Lions game on Thanksgiving Day, residents started an online petition to protest the headline entertainment. The petition, which was started on November 1, already has more than 50,000 signatures.
http://chn.ge/vrTBeS
5. CHEAP TRICK'S ROCK SITE: Cheap Trick is developing a venue in Chicago that will serve as a museum, music club, restaurant, and event space. Chicago Sun-Times: "Band manager David Frey said in a statement that Cheap Trick Chicago will be 'a one-of-a-kind eatery, unique musical instrument museum, radio station, and performance space as well as rooftop and outdoor and event space in the future Music Row in Chicago.'"
http://bit.ly/tjUkuN
* INTERNAL NEWS *
The digital edition of our Best of 2011 issue is online and we've already posted some of the feature on BizBash.com.
Wizerize New York C.E.O. Flemming Fog on why one-way meetings are doomed:
http://bizba.sh/rxbIXM
Author and speaker Jeff Vankooten on embracing chaos and uncertainty:
http://bizba.sh/taVOeP
Britt Bulla, vice president and director of strategy at Jack Morton Worldwide, on crowdsourcing a brand:
http://bizba.sh/vUluwR
First Protocol C.E.O. Richard Waddington on what the economy means for brands and event agencies:
http://bizba.sh/u51cSJ
The digital version of the magazine can be found here: http://bit.ly/uQj7Jw
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Boston magazine's Taste event tonight will bring local chefs to serve their specialty dishes at the Museum of Science.
http://bit.ly/vUJflk
The 15th annual Boston International Fine Art Show will begin with a gala preview party on Thursday. The gala will benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank, which distributes food to hunger-relief agencies and programs.
http://bo.st/uW5SFI
New England Sports Network's Dirty Water TV will host a show taping and holiday event at Del Frisco's on Friday. Produced by In Full Force, the evening will include beauty treatments from Elizabeth Grady, martinis from Chambord Vodka, and appearances from the stars of "Wicked Fit."
CHICAGO: The Elysian Hotel will be taken over by the Hilton brand and turned into a Waldorf Astoria. Crain's Chicago:
http://bit.ly/tLeX4A
The Life and Literature Conference starts today and runs through tomorrow, hosted by the Biodiversity Heritage Library and the Field Museum.
http://bit.ly/tMWRYy
New York-based BMF Media Group announced it is now working with the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago on all related marketing, partnership, and event opportunities, which will start with New Year's Eve programming, followed by a full 2012 schedule.
LAS VEGAS: The three-day Electric Daisy Carnival held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in June pumped more than $136 million into the Clark County economy, according to an economic impact report released by Beacon Economics.
http://bit.ly/sGrE9B
This past month's UFC 137 event officially drew more than 10,000 attendees and close to $4 million live gate.
http://bit.ly/vyggDM
LOS ANGELES: Google will host an event for its Android smartphone platform this Wednesday. The press conference will kick off at 2 p.m. and is expected to announce the California-based company's new music features. CNET:
http://cnet.co/tix5k3
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Miami Short Film Festival, which marks its 10th run this year, kicked off November 12 and will continue through Saturday. Each day has a different lineup of short films.
http://bit.ly/rCzUlV
ORLANDO: Canine Companions for Independence held its Tales & Tails Gala this past Saturday night at Rosen Shingle Creek. Sponsors included ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Sea World Orlando, and the Event Source.
More than 25,000 people from 100 countries are expected to attend the I.A.A.P.A. Attractions Expo, taking place today through Friday at the Orange County Convention Center. The event, hosted by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, showcases the latest rides, technology, food, and games for the attractions industry from more than 1,100 exhibitors.
http://bit.ly/nbqhg7
NEW YORK: Over the weekend, the New York City Economic Development Corporation hosted its first hackathon for its NYC BigApps initiative at the Union Square office of software developer Pivotal Labs. Winners included apps that provide real-time parking rules and regulations, alert users to famous film locations, and allow cab riders to give feedback on their drivers.
This year’s tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center will take place November 30 with performances by Justin Bieber, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, Cee Lo Green, and Faith Hill. Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie will co-host the televised special, with production by Brad Lachman and Bill Bracken of Brad Lachman Productions.
On Saturday, the James Beard Foundation and Children's Museum of Manhattan kicked off a partnership, which comprises a series of cooking demonstrations for families with kids. The program, dubbed the James Bear Foundation Family Chef Series at CMOM, is part of the museum's "EatSleepPlay" initiative and continues through April next year.
SAN DIEGO: Early registration for the 2012 Virtual Edge Summit ends tomorrow. The educational and networking conference for the event and marketing industry will take place January 9-11 at the San Diego Convention Center.
http://bit.ly/qdLUz
TORONTO: Tomorrow, the Drake Underground will once again host Get Grounded, a series of fund-raising concerts—all proceeds to be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association, primarily in support of their Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training.
http://bit.ly/vgbkP8
During the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in October, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre achieved a 95 percent waste diversion rate. The M.T.C.C. used its new in-house composter and a carpet recycling system during the three-day environmental conference.
WASHINGTON: The city's second annual DC Entrepreneurship Week begins today. Running through Friday, the week comprises more than a dozen panel and discussion-based events, in addition to happy hours and a Cobra Starship performance.
Tonight, the second Fashion’s Fight Against MS returns to Washington, with a cocktail reception, fashion show, and silent auction at the Liaison Capitol Hill. The fund-raiser for the National Capital chapter of the National MS Society will conclude with a rooftop poolside after-party.
http://bit.ly/tmqljM
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, Anna Sekula, Courtney Thompson, and Katherine Zoeller in New York.
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