BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #273 — Tuesday, 05.29.12
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik and Anna Sekula in New York
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THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR:
TUESDAY: The Wall Street Journal’s All Things Digital: D10 conference begins in Los Angeles (through Thursday)
WEDNESDAY: H.S.M.A.I.’s Meet West begins in Anaheim (through Thursday)
THURSDAY: CTV Upfront in Toronto
SATURDAY: Opera Ball in Washington, D.C., Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event (through Monday)
* INCOMING *
1. NOT-SO-GRAND OLD PARTY: Lobbyists and trade groups are scaling back their party plans for the Republican National Convention in Tampa this summer, hosting lunches instead of nighttime parties or forgoing events altogether. Politico: "The combination of tight corporate budgets, ethics rules, and unappealing weather—the average high for Tampa in August is 90 degrees—and it's a recipe for trade groups and lobbyists to spend time anywhere but Florida. Plus, Mitt Romney is anything but a creature of Washington, making him less of a draw for the inside the Beltway crowd. The strict Democratic convention rules, which don't allow corporate contributions, are also dissuading companies from getting involved in Tampa because they are concerned about maintaining parity among Republican and Democratic activities." http://bit.ly/Lw8lEY
2. POLITICAL FASHION: Vogue editor Anna Wintour is planning a fund-raiser for President Obama at Harpo Studios in Chicago's West Loop. Slated for June 12, the event dubbed "Runway to Win," is open to the public—for $150 a pop—and will include clothing designed in support of the president's reelection campaign. Crain's Chicago Business: http://bit.ly/N1hW5Y
3. CALVIN KLEIN'S V.I.P. DEAL: The fashion company is investing $4 million in a sponsorship deal at the new Barclays Center, home to the N.B.A.'s Brooklyn Nets. It includes 700 seats in a courtside club as well as a V.I.P. entrance. The New York Post: "Entering through the Calvin Klein V.I.P. gate, guests will ride an elevator adorned with more Calvin Klein logos before arriving at the courtside Calvin Klein club. Arena officials called the pact a 'street to seat' immersion in the brand." The $1 billion stadium opens with a September 28 gala. http://nyp.st/K9btZl
4. MORE SOCIAL AWARDS: Another annual honors ceremony taking to the digital sphere is MTV's Movie Awards. To build momentum for the show, which airs June 3, the music channel is employing hashtags to get consumers to vote in the "Best Hero" category. The event will also have a Twitter Tracker and live stream. Ad Age: http://bit.ly/JrlHOM
5. AD ATTENTION: Advertising reviews are drawing scrutiny from the top instead of remaining the sole responsibility of the C.M.O. Adweek: "Instead of rubber-stamping the recommendations of their marketing departments—as CEOs have typically done in the past—these chiefs are actively participating…Corner office involvement in ad reviews also reflects the reality that after years of cost cutting and growing through acquisitions, corporations are leaning on marketing to drive organic growth." http://bit.ly/LwTs1C
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* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Baloonatics will provide decorations for the Marblehead shooting of Grown Ups 2, starring Adam Sandler.
CHICAGO: The Chicago Sinfonietta's 25th anniversary "Unmasked Ball" is June 2.
The American Cancer Society hosts its Skyline Soiree at the River East Art Center July 27.
Chicago Gourmet is September 29-30. New this year is the Wine & Spirits Dinner Series that will take place in local eateries to showcase products from presenting sponsor Southern Wine & Spirits of Illinois.
Hopefest, featuring Los Lobos and benefitting the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless takes place at Park West on June 1.
Park West has added Account Executive AnneMarie Cacciatore to their venue sales team.
LAS VEGAS: Licensing Expo 2012 is June 12-14 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, hosting 400 global brand licensors. Organizers expect to initiate deals that will drive an estimated $200 billion in retail sales this year. Press release: http://prn.to/LiF2FX
A record 24 teams will compete in the N.B.A. summer league at the Thomas & Mack Center and the Cox Pavilion July 13-22.
AFR Event Furnishings announced the addition of trade show manager Rich Demeter in its Henderson offices. Exhibitor Online: http://bit.ly/LNcAhK
Carly Garcia joined Origin Event Planning as account manager.
LOS ANGELES: The Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows will celebrate its centennial beginning June 15 with a weekend of events that involve celebrity hosts, including Warren Beatty, Clive Davis, Bryan Lourd, Brett Ratner, Rick Rosen, and Ben Silverman. The Motion Picture & Television Fund is the charity partner for the weekend.
Trueheart Events will produce the "Backstage Gifting Experience" in celebration of the MTV show Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew June 4 at Warner Brothers Studios.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI: The Catalina, a reality show based at Miami Beach's Catalina Hotel, debuts Tuesday on the CW. The cast held a premiere party at the hotel May 22.
NEW YORK: The New York Times profiles catering duo Fat Radish. "For an elite segment of New York’s art and fashion party crowd, they have become the caterers du jour: a hipper, younger, eco-minded version of Glorious Food, the catering firm that once dominated the city’s charity balls." http://nyti.ms/Koxykn
Kim Haney is now the manager of national event marketing at Pernod Ricard.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Food Network's Robert Irvine will headline Gourmet Soiree Sunday night at the Rosen Shingle Creek. Benefiting Florida Hospital, the event will include 40 local chefs who will help guests prepare entrees and desserts at their tables.
WASHINGTON: CharityChicksUS and We Will Survive Cancer are planning the V.I.P. Pink Party June 2 at the Rtiz-Carlton, Georgetown.
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 Rose Chevalier, Beth Kormanik, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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