BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #275 — Thursday, 05.31.12
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik and Anna Sekula in New York
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TODAY'S CALENDAR: CTV Upfront in Toronto
* INCOMING *
1. CATERING THE OLYMPICS: Organizers discussed the effort to keep athletes and fans fed during the London Olympics. Associated Press: "Organizers announced plans Wednesday to serve 14 million meals during the games, calling it 'the largest peace time catering operation in the world.' The food choice will reflect the 'heritage and diversity of British regional products and recipes,' while ensuring the menus are ethical and environmentally friendly, the organizing committee said." http://huff.to/NexCmn
2. G.S.A. EXEC REINSTATED: Following more than a month of administrative leave, a deputy at the General Services Administration is back on the job. David Foley has returned even after three other top executives at the federal agency resigned or were fired in the wake of the $822,000 conference in Las Vegas. Federal News Radio: http://bit.ly/KIx0VD
3. PEPSI'S TWITTER DEAL: The beverage giant has formed a yearlong marketing partnership with the social media service for its "Live for Now Music" campaign. The initiative will include a series of concerts announced only one to two weeks in advance and streamed through the @Pepsi handle as well as analyze tweets to fold trending topics into Pepsi's Twitter page. "This is the biggest initiative a marketer has done with Twitter to date," Adam Bain, Twitter's president of global revenue, told Advertising Age. The deal follows the April announcement of Coca-Cola's collaboration with Spotify. http://bit.ly/MYrscx
4. BOOZE BAN TO BE LIFTED: North Carolina lawmakers are planning to ease a law to allow for access to alcohol for attendees of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. Politico: "Under current law, state-run liquor stores in North Carolina are required to close on Labor Day, which falls on Monday, September 3—the day before the September 4-6 convention. The stores are also required to close on Sundays, possibly creating a logistical nightmare for bars and restaurants, who wouldn’t be able to stock up ahead of the convention rush. … The [new] law would create an exemption only for 2012." http://politi.co/Nfyyai
Supporters of Ron Paul and Sarah Palin are planning events in Tampa to coincide with the Republican National Convention. ABC News: http://abcn.ws/LIQryM
5. SUMMER SHOPS: Teen Vogue is launching a younger-sister version of Fashion's Night Out to encourage back-to-school shopping. The event on August 11 already counts two dozen advertisers as participants. The New York Times: "Consumers are becoming 'increasingly interested in event-based shopping,' said Gary H. Schoenfeld, chief executive at Pacific Sunwear, who recalled how he was 'up all night on Black Friday in three or four of our stores, and customers were having a blast.'” The magazine's consumer promotion will include sales, free samples, and events in stores and malls. http://nyti.ms/LJ4JeJ
6. NONPROFIT MESS: Singer Mary J. Blige has promised to clean up her charity, the Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now. The New York Post: "Blige’s charity has been hit with two civil lawsuits—one claiming the group stiffed musicians at its 2011 fund-raising gala and another accusing FFAWN of defaulting on a $250,000 loan. … It also failed to file a 2010 federal tax return and its annual state-charity registration. Another $60,000 raised from perfume sales also is unaccounted for." http://nyp.st/JBbdkp
7. TRY IT YOURSELF: Online event marketing tool crowd.fm is out of beta and now available for a 15-day free trial. http://blog.crowd.fm/
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* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Georgetown Cupcake will host a grand opening party for its first Boston location June 14, with an appearance by stars of TLC show DC Cupcakes and co-owners Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Kallinis.
CHICAGO: The Chicago Sinfonietta's 25th anniversary ball is Saturday at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, with presenting sponsor Illinois Tool Works.
Castaways Bar & Grill on North Avenue Beach now has cabanas available for rent daily through Labor Day. The two cabanas, on the north end of Castaways' upper deck, each hold 10 to 12 guests. Rental requires a $500 food and beverage minimum.
LAS VEGAS: In celebration of KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers’ second anniversary, the restaurant will serve four specialty cocktails made with Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, created by Sammy Hagar. Simon and Hagar will be on hand for the occasion June 2.
Garth Brooks, who has performed sold-out shows inside the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas since December 2009, announced new concert dates through November.
LOS ANGELES/SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Venturebeat: "While the major console manufacturers and developers are gearing up for press conferences and elaborate parties, California-based charity organization Get-Well Gamers is ushering in next week’s Electronic Entertainment Expo trade show with Comics for Kids, a comedy benefit to put games in the hands of hospitalized children all over the United States." The event will take to Suede Bar & Lounge downtown June 5. http://bit.ly/KWnMSa
The Hollywood Reporter: "Award-winning architects Renzo Piano and Zoltan Pali will design the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science announced Wednesday. The movie museum will be located in the May Company building, part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art." http://bit.ly/LINoqq
Rock/Style, Los Angeles Times’s annual start-of-summer music and fashion event, is June 6 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel's Tropicana Bar and Pool. The event includes DJ sets and runway shows featuring rock, prep, swim, and Brazil-inspired looks for women and men from sponsor Macy’s.
Huffington Post has a roundup of new L.A. eateries for summer dining: http://huff.to/JV7Tvo
The College of the Extended University at California State Polytechnic University Pomona has a new meeting and event planning certificate program.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Bass Museum of Art kicks off its monthly Beats After Sunset Friday, with complimentary cocktails by Herradura Tequila and beats by Terence Tabeau. A pop-up shop with Jacques Smith will feature unisex vintage clothing and accessories. Chalk Ping Pong and Billiards Lounge will host an after-party.
AlliedPRA Destination Management announced two additions to its South Florida team: Tony Espinosa as national sales manager covering the South Florida region, and Tracy Tretola as operations manager.
NEW YORK: The Horticultural Society of New York will host its 2012 Block Party at the Arsenal in Central Park June 18; proceeds will benefit its Greenhouse program.
Publications Dwell and New York have partnered to bring design to a greater audience through events and an upcoming magazine. http://bit.ly/Lhzadi
Officials announced yesterday that the New York Anime Festival will merge with New York Comic Con at the Javits Center October 11-14. Press Release: http://bit.ly/JSdgxh
Huffington Post: "Should for-profit businesses be invited into New York's public parks for events that are nominally free and open to the public—but that are functionally not really free and accessible to every member of the public?" http://huff.to/LLkdmP
Canard Inc. will cater the Southampton Fresh Air Home Decorators-Designers-Dealers Sale and Auction Benefit Gala Saturday. Among the hors d'oeuvres are truffled mac and cheese, fava bean crostini, and mini tuna burgers with radish sprouts, ginger, and wasabi aioli.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Centerstage Entertainment and Events has opened a new venue in Jacksonville. Trio, the Event Place at Tinseltown is a 12,000-square-foot contemporary space with full commercial kitchen, granite and metal bars, and built-in stages.
TORONTO: President's Choice 1000 Tastes of Toronto will return to the Distillery District June 9-10 for the Luminato festival, with dishes by chefs from Woodlot, EnVille Catering, Seventh Heaven, and Lee Restaurant.
WASHINGTON: W Washington, D.C., will host its third annual Fourth of July celebration, Boom With a View, on its P.O.V. Roof Terrace, with a performance by Burnt Sienna. BrandlinkDC is managing the event.
The Eisenhower family has once again rejected the Frank Gehry-design of a monument to the former president, citing a need for it to be more "simple, sustainable, and affordable." The memorial's location is slated near the Mall, adjacent to the LBJ Department of Education. Washingtonian has the family's full statement: http://bit.ly/JuGcKv
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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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