BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #287 — Monday, 06.18.12
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. RADIOHEAD STAGE COLLAPSE: An investigation into what caused the stage at a Radiohead concert in Toronto that killed the band's drum technician and injured three others. The sold-out show was supposed to attract 40,000 fans, but the collapse happened hours before the show. Associated Press: "Officials from the Ontario Ministry of Labor searched through the wreckage for clues to the cause of the collapse Saturday in Downsview Park. They were also investigating whether safety regulations and standards were followed and if staff were properly trained. Ministry spokesman Matt Blajer said the massive structure is 'still fairly unstable' and work is under way to make it safe. He said the investigation is 'fairly complex' and it could take some time to figure out exactly what happened." http://nyp.st/LVosuU
2. NO MORE BIG SHOWS FOR BOSTON? The city needs to make major changes—including building more hotels and expanding convention space—to keep attracting big conventions like the weekend's BIO event. Boston Globe: "Pure and simple, Boston does not have enough hotel rooms—especially within walking distance of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center—to satisfy the growing demands of major conventions. The BCEC also does not have enough exhibit space or function rooms for many large shows. BIO will use the BCEC, the Hynes Convention Center, and several other venues across the city to 'fit' in Boston. Aside from the drawbacks of not having its event in one venue, BIO will pay more than $1 million to bus attendees to and from hotel rooms and venues scattered wide across the city and region. This does not happen in the other cities that are competing with Boston for BIO and many other conventions that deliver needed economic impact and economic development opportunities." http://bo.st/MILqmi
3. MARKETING DATA MINE: Acxiom Corporation, "the quiet giant of a multibillion-dollar industry known as database marketing" counts among its customers Macy's, Toyota, For, and Wells Fargo, with sales of $1.13 billion last fiscal year. New York Times: "In a fast-changing digital economy, Acxiom is developing even more advanced techniques to mine and refine data. It has recruited talent from Microsoft, Google, Amazon.com and Myspace and is using a powerful, multiplatform approach to predicting consumer behavior that could raise its standing among investors and clients." http://nyti.ms/KbtksM
4. SCOUTING HOLLYWOOD: More than 180 exhibitors attended the annual Locations Show organized in Southern California by the Association of Film Commissioners International this weekend at the L.A. Convention Center. The Hollywood Reporter: "Last year, the Locations Show was incorporated into the Produced by Conference, but this year it stood on its own, as it has for most of its two-decade run. There was strong attendance on Friday and somewhat less of a crowd on Saturday. Mary Nelson, communications manager for the Virginia Film Office and president of the AFCI, said her organization is seeing more people. And more importantly, the people who are coming are the industry's influential decisionmakers." http://bit.ly/PaKdrC
5. ART IN TIMES SQUARE: A Web contest to have an artist's work displayed on a 23-story Times Square billboard drew 35,000 entries, and the winner will be unveiled at an event today. The New York Times: "ArtistsWanted.org is not a charity but a business, one that hopes to make a profit identifying artistic talent and connecting it to an audience. Investors are pouring millions into it and similar start-ups and social networks like Behance.net and EveryArt.com, which cater to the growing cadre of people who consider themselves creative and think there’s a market for their work outside the network of galleries and dealers who dominate the commerce in art and design." http://nyti.ms/Mjde2z
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* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Taj Boston has a new private lounge called the Club on its 15th floor. With its own bar and restrooms, the space seats 31 and can host receptions for 40.
The Boston Globe reviews the Financial District's new restaurant, Nix's Mate: "[It] isn’t perfect, but it is refreshing. It’s a hotel restaurant offering something few hotel restaurants do: bursts of wild creativity."
CHICAGO: The Dana Hotel's Argent Restaurant and Raw Bar is the first local eatery to implement Uncorkd. The app, from a Chicago-based company, allows national restaurants to upload and update wine lists and suggest pairings with menu items.
Serving farm food with a twist, Hash House A Go Go opens in the Gold Coast in July. The casual venue seats 215 guests.
Inspired by his South Carolina home, chef Mark Steuer will open Carriage House in Wicker Park this fall. The venue will have a 40-seat front porch and a 100-seat dining room, and it will serve Cajun and Creole-inspired fare.
LAS VEGAS: Alexandria Baum is the new assistant account executive at Kirvin Doak Communications.
Andrew Ho is leaving his position as public relations coordinator at Caesars Entertainment.
LOS ANGELES: InterContinental Los Angeles will host the 2012 Australians in Film Breakthrough Awards June 27, with catering by chef Luke Magnan and Extra co-host Renee Bargh as the M.C.
Marisa Ritts announced she is leaving her post at Fingerprint Communications.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Chef Sean Brasel of Miami Beach's Meat Market has created a special menu for Levy Restaurants, the restaurant partner of American Airlines Arena. The dishes will be featured on all Suite and Flagship Lounge menus during this year's NBA Finals.
James Beard nominee Kris Wessel will lead the kitchen at Florida Cookery, The James’ Royal Palm’s new signature restaurant set to open in October.
The Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is accepting nominations for the 25th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards, which recognize the contributions of philanthropists.
NEW YORK: Ken Oringer, with chef Jamie Bisonnette, will open a branch of their Boston-based tapas restaurant Toro in Chelsea this fall.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: The Urban Flats in downtown Orlando is moving about a block away, to the 55 West complex on Church Street. It will take over the space that formerly housed Heat Tandoor & Lounge.
TORONTO: The Spot on Queen weekend market kicked off Friday, featuring local designers and emerging artists, and will continue through August.
WASHINGTON: Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was honored at a June 12 lunch hosted by the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art and its Director, Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole. Sponsors of the event included Chevron Corporation, Exxon Mobil, and the Coca-Cola Company.
Destination D.C. launched the Show Your Badge in which convention attendees at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center can access V.I.P. experiences and discounts. The program will run through the end of the year and is expected to reach about 320,000 business travelers in D.C.
The National Conference Center has hired Katie E. Verbano as sales manager. Verbano will specialize in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and life sciences corporate segments, and will maintain existing client accounts and negotiate new contracts for organizations in Fairfax and Arlington, Virginia.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Alexandra Brandt, Rose Chevalier, Julia Elstrodt, Beth Kormanik, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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