1. TINA BROWN QUITS DAILY BEAST TO FOCUS ON EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT: Daily Beast editor Tina Brown will leave her post to start her own company that will focus on events such as her Women in the World conferences. Politico: "The Daily Beast's events team, led by Kathy O’Hearn, will join Brown in her new venture, and the Daily Beast will stay a media partner for the 2014 Women in the World summit." http://politi.co/15TOcFM
2. WHITE HOUSE CANCELS ANNUAL PICNIC WITH CONGRESS: Citing the crisis in Syria, the White House called off the September 18 picnic with members of Congress. New York Times: "The Congressional picnic, which had been scheduled for a week from Wednesday, is a lavish affair, with glad-handing and backslapping accompanied by live music. … One perk is still on offer: Members of Congress will be able to bring family members to the holiday party, which is usually open to lawmakers only."
3. HOW TO SUCCEED AT MOBILE MARKETING: An Ohio-based mobile marketing firm has quickly drawn in clients such as Gatorade, Cinemax, Wrangler, and the Detroit Tigers—all of whom want to use live events to reach customers. Columbus Dispatch: “A lot of companies and agencies are using events as a counterpunch to everything being online. More companies are using spokespeople, creating events, creating experiences. Marketers are looking for something you can touch, something that’s real." http://bit.ly/17RUSSV
* LOCAL NEWS *
BARCELONA: EIBTM will offer several new sponsorship opportunities at its November 19-21 show such as sponsorship of live walls (digital display screens that offer social media integration and video and still advertising), networking piazzas on the show floor, and the "igloo dome," a 3-D geodesic dome that can broadcast 360-degree video.
BOSTON: The Charles River Food Truck Festival is September 21 at DCR's Artesani Herter Park in Brighton. Some 20 food trucks will serve items such as lobster rolls and grilled cheese sandwiches.
On October 3, Team Impact will host its Game Day gala at the Westin Copley Place.
CHICAGO: Public Chicago has appointed Kathryn Day as its new general manager. The Gold Coast hotel hosts meetings, weddings, and events.
A Silver Lining Foundation will host its annual "A Sterling Event" gala at the Hyatt McCormick Place on October 5. With dinner, dancing, and auctions, the event raises funds for breast cancer awareness.
LAS VEGAS: The Range 702, Nevada's largest indoor shooting facility, will host a shooting competition known as “Shoot Out Cancer” October 11 with proceeds benefitting Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada.
The "Cocktails & Canvas" live collaborative art event at the JW Marriott & Rampart Casino on October 5 will benefit New Vista.
The historic Cal Neva Resort & Casino, overlooking Lake Tahoe, has closed while it undergoes a year-long renovation to its guest rooms, Circle Bar, casino, Frank's Celebrity Room, and exterior. Owner Criswell-Radovan aims to reopen the property, once owned by Frank Sinatra, by December 2014.
LOS ANGELES: Apparel News: "To counter Las Vegas, the Korean American Manufacturing Association decided to start its own trade show for local designers and factories that want to sell their brand right here in Los Angeles. The very first Los Angeles Apparel Show opened … in the vast penthouse area of the California Market Center. There are more than 100 booths and all kinds of clothing, from evening gowns to street wear." http://bit.ly/1b2iW8K
The Alfred Mann Foundation Gala hosts its 10th annual event October 13 in Beverly Hills at the Robinsons-May lot. The Moroccan-theme event will honor Janet and Wayne Gretzky as recipients of the Alfred Mann Foundation Award for Innovation and Inspiration.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The University of Miami Frost School of Music's Festival Miami, now in its 30th anniversary season, kicks off October 1 with alumna Gloria Estefan performing a jazz-influenced program. More than 25 concerts and events are planned for October.
NEW YORK: The National Hockey League announced several programs in its N.H.L. Events department: Don Renzulli is being promoted to executive vice president of events, Dean Matsuzaki will lead all event operations as senior vice president of events, and Emily Nasits will also join Renzulli's group as vice president and will oversee broadcast production specific to N.H.L. events.
Actress Tyne Daly will give an oral history interview as part of the series from the Betty R. and Ralph Sheffer Foundation and the League of Professional Theatre Women. The October 7 event at the Bruno Walter Auditorium of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is free.
The American Liver Foundation Greater New York Division holds its 13th Honors Gala Saluting Champions of Excellence September 26 at Gotham Hall. Singer Jon Secada will perform, and WABC-TV anchor Liz Cho will host.
Rory Hermelee has joined Swarovski as head of communications for North and Latin America.
Lipari Production Group is marking its 10th year of business planning corporate and nonprofit events.
Lenox China signed caterer Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs as a spokeswoman and entertaining expert.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: At IMEX America in October, Associated Luxury Hotels International plans to give away a one-carat diamond solitaire necklace to recognize its AAA four-diamond hotel, the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, as well as its other four- and five-diamond-ranked hotels.
SAN DIEGO: AlliedPRA, the destination management company, named Alice Cota its global sales director.
WASHINGTON: The Truckload Carriers Association will host its first benefit gala tonight at the Grand Hyatt Washington supporting Wreaths Across America, which supports laying wreaths on graves at veterans' cemeteries.
Doukénie Winery's Italian Festival is September 28. The ticketed event at the Leesburg winery will offer Italian food from the Don’s Wood Fired Pizza, live music, dancing, grape stomping, wine tasting, and face painting for children.
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