BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #212 — Friday, 03.02.12
Compiled today by Jana Schiowitz and Anna Sekula in New York
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TODAY'S CALENDAR: The TED Conference continues in Long Beach, California; the Miami International Film Festival begins
SUNDAY: Exhibitor 2012 begins in Las Vegas
* INCOMING *
1. PRESIDENTIAL BENEFITS: Last night, President Obama stopped traffic in New York with series of star-studded fund-raisers. The first, held at a private residence, saw 100 supporters, who each paid at least $5,000 to attend. Afterward, the president went to ABC Kitchen for a dinner and then spoke next door at ABC Carpet & Home with guests including chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Deepak Chopra, and Russell Simmons. Ben Folds, the Roots, and Ingrid Michaelson performed for 900 fans. The fund-raising events ended with a reception at another private residence with 90 guests including designer Michael Kors and Harvey Weinstein. The Huffington Post:
http://huff.to/yqwGU5
2. LEGAL POSTING: Advertising lawyer Brian Heidelberger offers advice for brands on how to avoid the legal implications of pinning photos on Pinterest. Ad Age: "…before encouraging consumers to create a themed pinboard for your promotion, consider what images the consumer may connect to your brand. Don't forget that consumers may use images they don't own which, in addition to copyright issues, could present complications if you planned on using the winning pinboard for later publicity."
http://bit.ly/zDTLdi
3. IN SYNC: Last night Caesars Entertainment launched the largest promotion in its history—a live concert held across four cities and streamed live to the Web. The event, which rebranded the casino company's Total Rewards loyalty program, took over the Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles, Chicago's Union Station, Woldenberg Park in New Orleans, and New York's Gotham Hall with performances by Sean "Diddy" Combs, Mariah Carey, Cee Lo Green, Mary J. Blige, and others. The multicity effort was produced by Caravents, overseen by entertainment and consumer PR agency PMK-BNC.
4. VH1 AND FOURSQUARE ALLIANCE: The music channel and check-in platform are teaming up to help fans that follow VH1 on Foursquare to earn a limited-edition VH1 Save the Music badge by checking into music venues across the U.S. The channel will donate $1 per badge to the Save the Music Foundation for the first 35,000 users that earn it. Mashable:
http://on.mash.to/AaMIyv
5. SOCIAL PLANNING: Lauren Lane and Daniel Welch from the United Kingdom turned to Twitter after the wedding event company folded six weeks before their big day. Lane sent out tweets asking for help and the an outpouring of support came—a magician, make-up artist, photographer, and wedding planner all offered to donate or charge very little for services and products. The Guardian:
http://bit.ly/yJTlxD
* THE WEEK IN EVENTS *
Here's a look at 10 highlights from our event coverage this week, including Oscar parties, N.B.A. All-Star Weekend events, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Reebok's eye-catching stunt in Toronto, and the colorful collage that decorated the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami's 15th-anniversary bash.
http://bizba.sh/zI3FU7
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: The National Golf Expo, produced by the Paragon Group, takes place today through Sunday at the Seaport World Trade Center.
CHICAGO: The American Cancer Society Black & White Ball is Saturday at the InterContinental Chicago O'Hare. The black-tie dinner is expected to draw 480 guests. Entertainment from the Stu Hirsh Orchestra will cap off the black tie event.
On May 26, Chicago will host the final qualifying event for women's gymnastics for the Visa Championships, which determines which gymnasts advance to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials Gymnastics. Formerly known as the CoverGirl Classic, the event is now sponsored by Procter & Gamble’s Secret clinical strength antiperspirant/deodorant.
Savor Chicago, the company that runs McCormick Place's food operations, has named Vincent Lai director of culinary services.
The Westin Michigan Avenue has completed a $7 million renovation of its 38,000 square feet of banquet, ballroom, conference, and meeting spaces. The areas have upgraded lighting and audio systems, faster Internet connectivity, and increased flexibility in room configurations.
LAS VEGAS: Food and beverage reps from Bellagio, Caesars Palace, the Cosmopolitan, and Mandalay Bay set a new Guinness world record by uncorking 308 bottles of Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon simultaneously in celebration of Bon Appetit’s Vegas Uncork’d. In addition to setting the record, the food magazine revealed new chefs and programming for its culinary festival, slated for May 10-13. For the first time, chefs like Jose Andres, David Myers, and Scott Conant will participate.
Las Vegas Review-Journal: "The Nevada Commission on Tourism expanded its international marketing efforts in mid-February to include outreach to France, Brazil, Australia, and South Korea."
http://bit.ly/whRYrv
As progress continues on the first Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace, slated for a fall opening, the property has announced Gigi Vega as general manager.
LOS ANGELES: YourBash! designed the “American Idol” Finalist Party for Karin Pofsky at Fox Thursday night. The event was held in a tent on Level 8, the rooftop of the Grove Parking Structure overlooking the city and the Hollywood sign, immediately following the taping of the show.
The first Los Angeles Beerathon will take place March 31, with participants hopping through 26 downtown bars to try 26 beers, with a portion of all proceeds benefiting local nonprofit organizations.
Lexington Social House announced a new executive chef, Jared Simons.
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Miami International Film Festival kicks off today and runs through March 11. More than 100 films will be screened at varying locations.
Club New York opens today in West Palm Beach. The 9,000-square-foot venue will have 28 V.I.P. tables throughout the bilevel space. The venue will be available for events.
http://bit.ly/zknxvM
The Miami Made Festival will have work by 10 artists, concerts, and a photo exhibition at the Carnival Studio Theater in the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts running through Sunday.
NEW YORK: Shawn Rabideau will be on Better TV today to speak about how certain settings and table decorations can curb appetites.
http://bit.ly/9WeF8E
In conjunction with Vanderbilt University Divinity School, K.I.M. Media hosted a private dinner for the top 30 African American Woman Scholars (Womainist) Thursday at Porter House Steak House in the Time Warner Building. The women will be honored at a gala held tonight at Gotham Hall.
Canard is catering the Art Show for the Art Dealers Association of America at the Park Avenue Armory March 6. There will be a "locavore" menu with grilled skewers, swordfish with lime cilantro marinade, Moroccan spice-rubbed spring lamb, and Meyer lemon-marinated breast of chicken.
The National Meningitis Association's Give Kids a Shot! gala is April 23 at the New York Athletic Club. "Gossip Girl" star James Naughton will perform.
Reggae star Jimmy Cliff will open the 34th season of the Celebrate Brooklyn!Performing Arts Series June 5 in Prospect Park. Billboard:
http://bit.ly/xeeG4o
World Yacht is offering the Freedom Lunch Cruise beginning in April. The cruise will take passengers to lower Manhattan to visit the National September 11 Memorial with a tour guide on hand and buffet lunch offered.
http://bit.ly/XxC8
ORLANDO: The organizers of the Republican National Convention issued an official list of 73 Tampa-area venues for groups looking to host events during the convention in August. Tampa Bay Times:
http://bit.ly/zoAuur
TORONTO: Literacy organization Frontier College hosted its annual Scrabble Corporate Challenge Wednesday at the Sony Centre. The Scrabble competition drew a record number of teams and raised over $400,000 for the nonprofit.
Oprah Winfrey “Lifeclass The Tour” is broadcasting live from Toronto April 16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Portions of the event will be broadcast online and on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Tickets to the all-day event have already sold out.
http://bit.ly/wwY0Sq
WASHINGTON: The Chocolate Lover's Festival is Saturday and Sunday in Fairfax.
http://bit.ly/11Enqm
In association with the Smithsonian Institution, the National Atomic Testing Museum will launch a new exhibit, "Area 51: Myth or Reality," March 26.
ABROAD: AMResorts, provider of sales, marketing, and brand management services for resorts including Zoetry, Wellness & Spa Resorts, and Sunscape Resorts & Spas has unveiled new promotions that will reward planners booking meetings at the company's five brands. Booking perks include spa treatments, products from Tumi and Movado, and chef experiences for groups of as many as 10.
http://bit.ly/gI6iPg
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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