BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #176 — Thursday, 01.12.12
Compiled today by Jana Schiowitz and Anna Sekula in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. INNOVATION TALK AT P.C.M.A. From West Coast editor Alesandra Dubin: At the Professional Convention Management Association's annual meeting, innovation was the main topic. Meeting planners brainstormed during sessions at the Convening Leaders conference Tuesday about thinking differently to revive events. Here's the story:
http://bit.ly/wOMFEv
2. HITS AND MISSES AT PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS: Last night, “The Big Bang Theory” star Kaley Cuoco hosted the 38th annual awards at L.A.’s Nokia Theater, ending Queen Latifah's five-year run. Awards went to a number of no-shows, including Katy Perry, the cast of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part II," and Johnny Depp, which is perhaps a sign the show needs a revamp. Before the awards aired on CBS, Gawker was already quick to dismiss the annual fete, claiming “all awards are stupid” and something’s popularity “does not mean it deserves public recognition during prime time on network television and to have it's name announced by the female lead on ‘The Big Bang Theory.’”
http://gaw.kr/Abeber
Other critics weighed in on the good and bad. Entertainment Weekly grades the night's speeches, presenters, and more:
http://bit.ly/yBaca1
The Guardian relates the People's Choice to the G.O.P. race:
http://bit.ly/wjgEE8
E! Online lists the five big surprises at the awards, including Robert Pattinson's hair:
http://eonli.ne/z6gFgw
3. OSCARS LEAVING HOLLYWOOD?: The Hollywood Reporter: "Only days after the motion picture academy notified the Kodak Theatre in late December that it won’t automatically renew its option to present the Oscars there after 2013, an aggressive suitor with deep pockets has emerged. AEG, which operates the L.A. Live and 7,100-seat Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, already is in discussions with academy officials, according to a source close to the talks."
http://bit.ly/x26pen
4. GLOBES PREVIEW: The Golden Globes weekend begins January 15 at the Beverly Hilton with an annual dinner show. Over the weekend, InStyle and Warner Brothers will host parties along with HBO, Fox, and more. Here's the full story from West Coast editor Alesandra Dubin:
http://bit.ly/zWGXWq
5. GM'S AGENCY SELECTION: General Motors's chief marketing officer Joel Ewanick on choosing an agency and Super Bowl ads. AdAge: "The agency-review process, however, isn't delaying GM's plans for the Super Bowl. Mr. Ewanick and his staff are also working on five spots for the Big Game, but none will involve placing GM vehicles in other advertisers's spots. He said that earlier last year, he'd met with other advertisers about the possibility of doing just that."
http://bit.ly/y35rmn
Speaking of automotive brands and the Super Bowl, Chrysler's chief marketing officer, Olivier Francois, has yet to decide what its 60-second ad will contain, but did speak to the marketing failures of last year's Fiat launch. AdAge:
http://bit.ly/A45QV1
6. C.E.S. HIGHLIGHTS: From the International Consumer Electronics Show, which runs through Friday in Las Vegas:
Microsoft offers $100 to any C.E.S. attendee who can beat the speed of their Windows Phone with a rival device: The Washington Post:
http://wapo.st/y5MfsI
Mashable hosted a "room" on Chill.com, where they showed videos from the show and editors were available to chat and answer questions.
http://on.mash.to/xqXoyX
A photo round-up of the celeb appearances at C.E.S. including LL Cool J, Justin Bieber, 50 Cent, Will Smith and more. Cnet:
http://bit.ly/A5PjjG
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum opens its much anticipated new wing this week with plenty of fanfare. Tonight through Saturday, 300 high-level donors and guests will attend private receptions and concerts from Joshua Bell Yo-Yo Ma, and the Barromeo String Quartet in the museum. Smaller receptions, brunches, and member events will lead up to the official ribbon-cutting ceremony January 19.
Anna's Taqueria's "Spoon Ninja" burrito-rolling competition takes place at the Harvard Street location February 29.
http://bit.ly/wY5rpl
The Boston Globe asked chefs to predict food trends for 2012, and they came up with seafood charcuterie, a closer connection between the kitchen and the bar, and more.
http://b.globe.com/Ak6QQQ
CHICAGO: Gordon Montgomery, former Leo Burnett executive and C.M.O. of HomeMade Pizza Co., is the Art Institute of Chicago's new vice president of marketing and public affairs.
Formerly of Rockit Ranch Productions, Jamie Weil recently started her own company, YL Communications. She will focus on media relations, talent relations, and brand marketing events.
http://bit.ly/z78h6r
On Wednesday night, Nomi at the Park Hyatt hosted a private dinner with Frederic Fekkai. On the menu: crab and gem lettuce salad, pan-seared lake trout or New York strip, and brioche beignets.
LAS VEGAS: Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas will host the official Adult Entertainment Expo party January 17, with Wicked Pictures' actresses in attendance as a draw.
LOS ANGELES: The Broadcast Film Critics Association announced that Leonardo DiCaprio and Olivia Harrison will present Martin Scorsese with the Critics' Choice Music & Film award at the 17th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards. Hosted by comedians Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel, the show will air live for the fifth straight year on VH1 from the Hollywood Palladium tonight.
Actor recipients Ed Helms, Julianna Margulies, and Natalie Portman will join actor nominee Armie Hammer, SAG Awards social network ambassador Regina King, and SAG president Ken Howard as presenters at the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, executive producer Jeff Margolis announced Wednesday.
The Beverly Garland Hotel in North Hollywood named Glenn Griffith as its new catering sales manager.
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The 35th annual Art Deco Weekend begins Friday. The three-day event includes an Art Deco parade Saturday, a classic car show Saturday and Sunday, and art tours throughout the weekend. The Miami Herald:
http://bit.ly/wOCBc9
The B-52s will perform at the Adrienne Arsht Center's John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall February 12. Group tickets are available.
Susan G. Komen is hosting the Perfect Pink Party event Saturday at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. "Chelsea Lately" and "E News" regular Michael Yo will serve as master of ceremonies. The night includes a cocktail ceremony, entertainment from the Peter Graves Orchestra, and a sit-down dinner.
Patricio Sandovalof of Mercadito Hospitality calls on different chefs each month to create Tacos for Strength for his restaurants in Miami and other cities where sales benefit Share Our Strength. This month, Sandoval tapped Howie Kleinberg of Bulldog Barbecue and Bulldog Burger to create the Bulldog Taco with pulled pork shoulder, chipotle crema, sliced avocado, roasted corn, scallion and garnished with lime wedges and chopped cilantro. Sun Sentinel:
http://sunsent.nl/yI5WAk
NEW YORK: Apple is hosting an education event at the Guggenheim Museum January 19 and already there are plenty of rumors surrounding what the press conference will announce. The Huffington Post:
http://huff.to/wBVtZN
The Fragrance Foundation has announced that Jane Lynch will host the 40th Anniversary FiFi Awards at Alice Tully Hall May 21.
North End Grill, the latest restaurant from Danny Meyer and Union Square Hospitality, opened Tuesday. The 140-seat restaurant was designed by Bentel & Bentel.
The New Art Dealers Alliance will host a fair in May. The Observer:
http://bit.ly/xjJP5B
Jay-Z's 40/40 Club re-opens next week after an almost $10 million renovation. The club is said to have a completely new look and menu. Hiphopwired.com:
http://bit.ly/yMlnbr
ORLANDO: Surf Expo runs today through Saturday at the Orange County Convention Center. The show will include more than 2,200 booths, a 10 percent increase over 2011, from exhibitors such as Vans, Billabong, and Skullcandy, along with fashion shows, skateboarding competitions, and stand-up paddle boarding demos.
Fantasyland Theatrical Productions presents "M.A.S.H." at the Pointe Peforming Arts Center on International Drive. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays, beginning tomorrow and running through January 29.
Timpano Italian Chophouse on Sand Lake Road is offering free shuttle service to anyone within a 20 minute drive of the restaurant (an area that would include International Drive and most hotels near the theme parks). The 14-passenger bus is available on a first come basis. Scott Joseph's Orlando Restaurant Guide:
http://bit.ly/AyLGLx
PHILADELPHIA: Pomme Radnor, a contemporary clubhouse managed by Peachtree & Ward Catering, will open in May. It will accommodate 300 guests for cocktails and 35 to 180 for a seated dinner.
TORONTO: The 54th annual Toronto International Boat Show kicks off with the return of its special preview night this Friday. 1,000 participants are expected at the preview nights, with funds raised going toward children's charities and Canadian boating olympic athletes. The show is open to the public from January 14 to 22 with 550 marine exhibits and over 140 seminars at the Direct Energy Centre.
On Wednesday, the Art Gallery of Ontario announced that it will host a major survey of works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera . The show, called 'Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting' will run from October 20, 2012, to January 20, 2013.
WASHINGTON: The Washington National Opera has announced several new initiatives including the "American Ring" performances, the New American Works Project to offer career development to young American composers and librettists, holiday programming, and Francesca Zambello will direct at least one production per season.
http://bit.ly/ySAhxV
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 Jana Schiowitz and Anna Sekula in New York.
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