1. NBC PULLS SPONSORSHIP OF GUN SHOW: Variety: "NBC Sports will not sponsor next year’s Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show—after several years of backing what organizers bill as the world’s largest gun-related trade show—citing business reasons." The network will still attend the Las Vegas trade show to meet with clients, according to a rep. http://bit.ly/1fdaFAF
2. SOCIAL MEDIA LESSONS FROM FASHION WEEK: During mega events like Fashion Week, competing social media campaigns by dozens of brands may have the effect of canceling each other out. Some efforts, like a Instagram video contest from Stuart Weitzman, failed to pay off, and livestreams of shows fail to reach large audiences. So what are the social media lessons for big events? Women's Wear Daily: "Unless there is massive spend and efforts allotted to the space—think Burberry’s livestream for its women’s spring show that was broadcast on 13 outdoor screens in London, New York, and Hong Kong and, according to the brand, was its 'biggest show ever in terms of social media'—it might pay to keep the focus on the bigger picture." http://bit.ly/18JGjAy
3. SEE THIS: FOX NEWS SET ADDS MASSIVE TOUCHSCREENS: Proving that television is nothing if not a daily live event, Fox News replaced the desks in the background of its set with oversize touchscreens. Mashable: "In a video posted to Fox News this morning, anchor Shepard Smith debuted the Fox News Deck, where journalists will be on camera as they sift through posts on Twitter and Facebook to keep track of emerging news. But staffers will be using large 55-inch Microsoft touchscreens in the background of the broadcast." http://on.mash.to/GHTOaI
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Pain D'Avignon, the Cape Cod French dining restaurant, has a new custom-built wine room and will host a wine dinner October 21 to celebrate it.
The sixth annual David Ortiz Golf Classic, hosted by Red Sox hitter David Ortiz, will take place in the Dominican Republic from December 12 to 15. Fans are invited to attend the event, and V.I.P. packages range from $2,500 to $7,500.
CHICAGO: Women in Film Chicago will host its gala at the Museum of Broadcast Communications on October 16.
Bebe's Kosher Deli opened on Monday in the French Market. Available for catering, the deli serves matzo ball soup, corned-beef sandwiches, and more.
LAS VEGAS: Las Vegas Review-Journal: "Over four days, thousands of industry executives and employees gathered for this year’s Global Gaming Expo. Held September 23 to 26 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, the trade show and conference attracted more than 27,000 attendees and 460 exhibitors covering more than 286,000 square feet of exhibit space." http://bit.ly/1e3bB7v
LOS ANGELES: The New York Times: "While admission fees at major art museums across the country keep rising, the Hammer Museum here is joining a small group of institutions bucking the trend. The Hammer Museum has announced this weekend that all exhibitions will be free to the public starting in February." http://nyti.ms/1bOrbDg
Marley Majcher, founder and C.E.O. of the Party Goddess event planning firm, and Ciara Glendon of Community of Wedding Innovators are hosting the first Community of Wedding Innovators COWI Live: Uncensored 2013, November 4 to 6 at the Hotel Portofino in Redondo Beach.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Lincoln Labs is producing a Miami Hackathon Friday and Saturday at VentureHive. The event has a focus on the education system.
PGA National Resort & Spa named Jim Bishop as its new director of sales.
NEW YORK: The Spring Show NYC antiques fair at the Park Avenue Armory will have a new look and feel from architect Rafael Viñoly, as well as a new catering chief and floral design. The New York Times: http://nyti.ms/17iVb56
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
TAMPA: The Epicurean Hotel, opening in December in Hyde Park, has named Christine Hunter as event designer. Hunter will handle catering for weddings, fund-raisers, social events, etc.
TORONTO: CaterTrendz has released its 2013 holiday menus. Options include an interactive "Italian Street Food Market Stand," a shawarma station, and plated dinners with wintry offerings such as roast turkey.
WASHINGTON: Windows Catering Company has created a new corporate catering menu with more than 60 new items including a barbecue and comfort food section, breakfast items, and many vegan and gluten-free options.
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