BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #442 — Thursday, 02.07.13
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1. TED MOVES CONFERENCE: The California gathering that draws big names for its 18-minute talks will move to Vancouver for its 30th-anniversary conference next year. TEDActive, a parallel event, will meet at Whistler. Both conferences will take place March 17 to 21, 2014. Press release: "The [Vancouver Convention Centre] allows for creative versatility and a bold rethinking of the conference experience: at its heart is a large, unbroken 55-foot-high space where TED's stage and venue designers are dreaming up something brand-new—a custom theater designed to maximize the impact of talks, permitting multiple configurations for sitting, listening, and connecting with audience members, speakers, and performers."
2. GRAMMY WARDROBE WARNING: CBS sent a "wardrobe advisory" to performers and audience members attending the award show Sunday. Citing network standards and practices, the email advises to "avoid exposing bare fleshy under curves of the buttocks and buttock crack. Bare sides or under curvature of the breasts is also problematic." Foreign language, obscenity, and name brands are also against the rules, as are lapel pins that promote causes. Deadline Hollywood: http://bit.ly/VE5jAO
3. BARBIE SELLS THE DREAMHOUSE: The doll is selling her iconic Malibu mansion in a marketing campaign leading up to the introduction of a new home playset. New York Times: "Four designers are forming a dream team, in Mattel’s parlance, to advise Barbie in her hunt for a new home. They are Jonathan Adler, who brought the Malibu playset to life in 2009 as part of a commemoration of Barbie’s 50th anniversary; Lulu de Kwiatkowski; Celerie Kemble; and Trina Turk. … The campaign will also include so-called experiential marketing in the form of 'Barbie the Dreamhouse Experience'—a touring exhibition, in a partnership between Mattel and EMS Entertainment—that is to begin this year in two markets, Berlin and Sunrise, Fla." http://nyti.ms/VFwqLU
4. JUDGING ATTENDEES: One measure of the value of a trade show or event is a metric called Return on Customer. Event Quest: "Considering the time, effort, and financial resources spent on developing and producing an event, it is surprising that more time is not spent answering the question, 'what we do with who we meet?' In other words—are we being effective with our newly gained data to produce a positive Return On Customer?" http://bit.ly/14UzbzI
5. STARWOOD'S NEW BRANDS: Starwood Capital Group today announced the launch timeline for two new hotel brands, the luxury brand Baccarat Hotels & Resorts and the lifestyle eco-brand 1 Hotels & Resorts, with five hotel openings scheduled under the group’s hotel brand management company, SH Group. Press release: http://bit.ly/VJF951
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Nominations for the BizBash South Florida Readers' Choice Awards opened today. There are 12 categories, including Corporate Event Planner of the Year, Fund-raising Event Planner of the Year, Entertainment Act of the Year, and more. Nominations will be accepted through Sunday, February 24. Voting opens on March 18. Winners will be revealed at BizBash IdeaFest South Florida at the Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center on Wednesday, April 10. Submit your nominations today at www.bizbash.com/flvotes.
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Travel & Leisure announced its 2013 Design Awards Wednesday. The winners "are powerful examples of the ways in which good design makes travel better." Among them are Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn (best hotel with fewer than 100 rooms), Palace Hotel Tokyo (best hotel with more than 100 rooms), Tierra Patagonia in Chile (best resort), and Music School of Louviers in France (best performance space). travelandleisure.com
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: The Boston Globe Travel Show is at the Seaport World Trade Center Friday through Sunday. The event has more than 300 exhibitors, live animals, a new craft beer pavilion, and a meet and greet with the stars of the National Geographic Channel's Wicked Tuna.
The Boston Wine Expo's lineup of Vintner Dinners, which take place February 11 to 25, will pair wineries with local restaurants. World Wide Wine of New England, for example, will host a dinner at Strega Waterfront; Sterling Vineyards will host one at Bokx 109 American Prime.
Barrio Cantina, a new restaurant from Michael Schlow, opened Wednesday in the former Happy's space. Serving Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Californian-style Mexican fare, the venue has gold-flecked walls, red velvet curtains, and vintage Mexican film posters.
CHICAGO: The Green Meetings Industry Council has announced Eric Ryan, founder of the Method brand, as the keynote speaker for the Sustainable Meetings Conference 2013. The event is at McCormick Place April 7 to 10. BizBash is a sponsor.
Designer and TV star Thom Filicia will host a book signing at the Merchandise Mart's Kohler Store February 13. Guests can pick up signed copies of Filicia's book, American Beauty: Renovating and Decorating a Beloved Retreat.
Takito Kitchen is scheduled to open in Wicker Park next month. The modern taqueria will serve ceviche, tacos, shared plates, and craft cocktails. The venue will seat 75 and will have an industrial look with an open kitchen, graffiti-style artwork, and distressed and stained cedar wood fixtures.
Howells & Hood is scheduled to open in the Tribune Tower next month. With globally inspired cuisine and 108 types of beer, the 17,300-square-foot venue will have a 300-seat patio. Its decor was inspired by an old printing press.
HOUSTON: Alicia Keys will perform during the halftime show at the 62nd N.B.A. All-Star Game February 17. The game's entertainment is presented by Sean John at Macy’s.
LAS VEGAS: Nimlok's booth at Exhibitor2013, running March 18 to 20 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, will have a daily puzzle or game theme—including "How to Build Your Trade Show Foundation with Jenga" and "Trade Show Edition of Catch Phrase." Winners get cash giveaways of up to $500.
LOS ANGELES: The Adoption Event at Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies is February 9. Visitors can meet adorable dogs that come in all sizes, breeds, colors, and ages.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Living Fit Health & Beauty Expo is February 23 at the Shops at Sunset Place. The event will include nutrition and beauty tips, fitness demos, and health information from vendors.
NEW YORK: A panel discussion called How Social Media Drives New York's Biggest Events is part of Social Media Week, which runs February 18 to 22. The event, February 20 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, will feature BizBash founder and C.E.O. David Adler along with other events and communications professionals. socialmediaweek.org/newyork/events/?id=50053
Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS has named Felecia Webb as its new executive director.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Central Florida Home & Garden show springs into action March 22 to 24.
Siro, a new restaurant at the Orlando World Center Marriott, is a 200-seat space that serves rustic Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. It has a private dining room that seats 40 and a patio that seats 56. Siro is open for early evening light fare and dinner.
TORONTO: Capital C's 20th-anniversary party called Still Roaring After 20 will take place February 28.
WASHINGTON: Washingtonian is hosting a Singles Soiree on Valentine's Day at Penn Social. The event includes live music, a DJ, and a photo booth from Poshbooths.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Beth Kormanik, Joana Mangune, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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