Call Sheet #332: Nudity Banned at Burning Man, Augusta National Admits Women, Toilet Paper Advertising
BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #332 — Tuesday, 08.21.12
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik and Melissa Schorsch in New York
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1. NUDITY, NO MORE: Organizers of the Northern Nevada desert Burning Man arts festival filed a federal lawsuit protesting an effort to require festival-goers to cover up and tone down the event, which always includes nudity. The festival, which attracts 60,000 people yearly, would incur new costs and restrictions under the ordinance, organizer Black Rock City argued. Las Vegas Review-Journal: But "starting in 2013, the local festival ordinance will enable sheriff's deputies to regulate activities they consider to be 'obscene, indecent, vulgar, or lewd.'" http://bit.ly/PyZemJ
2. WOMEN NOW ALLOWED: Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters golf tournament, has admitted its first female members: former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore. The all-male membership had been a source of criticism and protest for years. The Hill: "It will be a proud moment when we present Condoleezza and Darla their green jackets when the club opens this fall," Chairman Billy Payne said. "This is a significant and positive time in our club's history." http://bit.ly/SIFKMO
3. TRUMP'S WINNING BID: In choosing Donald Trump to turn the historic Old Post Office into a hotel, the federal government bypassed proven hoteliers such as Hilton and Park Hyatt. But Trump and his daughter Ivanka assembled a savvy proposal that led to the contract, including selecting a local architect with historical preservation experience and offering to spend $200 million to renovate the building. Washington Post: "Their plan: a 261-room deluxe hotel with three restaurants, a Trump-branded spa, plus a lounge, 35,000-square-foot banquet facilities and a curated museum dedicated to the building’s history and the Congress Bells." http://wapo.st/NY1suq
4. KARDASHIAN WEDDING: It's been a year since the televised nuptials of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, a marriage that lasted just 72 days but provided significant exposure for the event industry vendors who worked on it. Here's a look back at BizBash's story on the wedding's impact on the industry: http://bit.ly/NVy5uw
5. BATHROOM BRANDING: A customer's emotional connection to an advertising campaign ups the chance of purchase, but one company's foray into the branding business really takes that connection to an intimate level. Star Toilet Paper, specializing in printing ads and coupons on toilet paper, charges a mere $99 for 20,000 ads. Adweek: http://bit.ly/QW91lB
6. TICKET TEAM-UP: Diving into the ticket resale market, the N.B.A. and Ticketmaster are creating a Web site for fans to buy and re-sell tickets. Associated Press: "The N.B.A. said it will offer buyers all the available ticket options for games, including tickets from the primary market as well as tickets being resold by other fans. Ticketmaster will validate every ticket purchased on the league's site." http://huff.to/OtjCXh
7. FASHION, CARS, AND DAILY DEALS: Isaac Mizrahi will launch a fashion line with General Motors to amp up enthusiasm for GM's 2013 Chevy Malibu. Sold exclusively on LivingSocial, the designs were inspired by the car's features. Mashable: "The line, 'Malibu Style,' is part of a broader effort to gear up enthusiasm for GM’s 2013 Chevy Malibu among women ages 25 to 45." http://on.mash.to/NVnFea
8. INC. RANKS EVENTS FIRM: Successful Meetings: "This year's Inc. 500 list — Inc. magazine's annual list of America's fastest-growing private companies — includes a meeting planning company: FederalConference.com, an event planning firm that specializes in government clients, ranked 23rd on the list, having experienced 6,977 percent sales growth over the past three years." http://bit.ly/OGvCln
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* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: On September 12, restaurateur Steve DiFillippo will team up with the NFL and local chefs to host "Party With a Purpose" at Galleria Atrium. The event benefits the Greater Boston Food Bank.
CHICAGO: Taxim is now available for breakfast and lunch meetings on weekdays. The space holds 30 to 75, and menu options include a Greek yogurt bar where guests can top their own yogurt with toppings such as sesame biscuits and preserved baby eggplants.
OfficeMax's Green Tie Ball, a benefit for the Chicago Gateway Green, is September 15 at A. Finkl & Sons. With an Alice in Wonderland theme, the event has V.I.P. "Rabbit Hole" tables for $5,000 with seating for 10, bottle service, gift bags, and more.
LAS VEGAS: Las Vegas Review-Journal profiled Town Square Las Vegas marketing director Jaimesen Mapes, who strives for a sense of community through at least 65 major events annually at the property. http://bit.ly/Rze02k
LOS ANGELES: L.A. Times: "Like many Angelenos, city councilman Tom LaBonge is suffering Olympics broadcasting withdrawal—enough that he's starting a bid to bring the games back to LA in 2032." http://huff.to/Ot9XNE
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Les Dames d’Escoffier Miami is marking the 100th anniversary of Julia Child’s birth with several events September 15, including a seminar with Chef Michelle Bernstein, cocktail party with silent auction, and a 70-person dinner from Chef Norman Van Aken.
NEW YORK: Chip Stevenson, founder of Big Daddy Productions and a former event staffer at The Advocate and Out, was found dead in his Manhattan apartment Wednesday. The Advocate: http://bit.ly/OEpNVD
ORLANDO: Darden Restaurants will open a Capital Grille in the former McCormick & Schmick's location at Mall at Millenia early next year.
The Orlando Business Journal is reporting Legoland has filed plans for expansion: http://bit.ly/Nfcefg
Disney is now accepting reservations for a new restaurant at Magic Kingdom, while an Epcot restaurant is closing for renovations. Orlando Sentinel: http://thesent.nl/Ral42V
TAMPA: Wall Street Journal: "When Republicans convene next week in Tampa, Fla., and Democrats the week after in Charlotte, N.C., major broadcast networks will use the Internet to provide the kind of extensive coverage they long ago abandoned on their airwaves." http://on.wsj.com/NBsJIs
TORONTO: Wireless industry brands such as Motorola and Nokia are teaming up with Canadian police and politicians to lower smartphone theft otherwise known as "iCrime." http://bit.ly/NzwTw3
WASHINGTON: Where do politicians prefer to dine in DC? Charlie Palmer Steak, Johnny's Half Shell, Bistro Bis, Hill Country Barbecue and Cava Mezze are tops in Roll Call's review of campaign records. http://bit.ly/NVIFkY
Schneider Publishing Company is acquiring Washington-based Meetings Quest, a series of one-day trade shows for meeting and event planners.
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, and Beth Kormanik, Anna Sekula, and Melissa Schorsch in New York.
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