BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #205 — Wednesday, 02.22.12
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Jana Schiowitz in New York
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TODAY'S CALENDAR: Canadian International Autoshow continues in Toronto
* INCOMING *
1. SOUTH BEACH WINE AND FOOD PREVIEW: From contributor Tracy Block: The 11th annual Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival kicks off tomorrow, which means locals and visitors are preparing, yet again, for the most anticipated wining and dining event in South Florida. Last year’s festival attracted more than 53,000 attendees to more than 40 events. This year, festival organizers will keep a few staple events with a few modifications to improve both the turnout and the experience.
Following the retirement of the Perrier-Jouet BubbleQ in 2011 comes the introduction of sister event Moet Hennessy’s the Q, which makes its debut Thursday night with hosts Emeril Lagasse and Guy Fieri. Friday brings the return of two established events—Rachael Ray’s Burger Bash, which will have 30 burger offerings from around the country, and Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best at the Fontainebleau, a celebration of fine wines and culinary arts from various kitchens and vineyards, sponsored by Bank of America.
Here's a roundup of the weekend's culinary bashes, late-night parties, and tastings:
http://bit.ly/waaxJk
2. JAVITS CENTER PLANS: Industry executives are not so sure about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed plan to replace the center with a site in Jamaica, Queens. The New York Times: "Manhattan hotel operators, especially those who benefit from the trade shows and conventions at Javits, also have their qualms about the Aqueduct project, although they do not necessarily want to criticize a plan sponsored by Mr. Cuomo. The Javits Center has one of the highest utilization rates of any convention center in the nation."
http://nyti.ms/z2tSa1
3. N.B.A. ALL-STAR GAME'S HOST CITY: Forbes weighs in on why Orlando is a good host for the N.B.A. All-Star Game this weekend—plenty of nightlife, restaurants, golf, and luxe hotels:
http://onforb.es/y1j3nu
Speaking of the game: Production Resource Group is providing staging, lighting, video walls, and sound for the Sprint Pregame Concert on Church Street before the game, as well as lighting for the game and entertainment inside Amway Center. Gym Class Heroes will headline the pregame concert outside, and Mary J. Blige, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, and Ne-Yo will perform inside the arena before the game and at halftime.
4. PINTEREST PROBLEM: Galen Moore of the Boston Business Journal: " Believe it or not, Pinterest’s service agreement gives it the right to sell images that users upload."
http://bit.ly/AslWP1
5. TWITTER USER RECORD: At 3:45 p.m. E.S.T. today, Twitter expects to surpass 500 million registered users. Mediabistro:
http://bit.ly/wApNwL
6. LOCATION-BASED MARKETING: Rockfish chief marketing officer Dave Knox believes brands like Pepsi and the History Channel are still interested in leveraging geo-location platforms like Foursquare and Scvngr: "As more people are switching to smartphones, they see the benefit of being able to engage consumers where they are and in the moment." ClickZ.com:
http://bit.ly/wHFLKz
7. GLOBAL SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGES: At a Social Media Week discussion hosted by Cohn & Wolfe Thursday in New York, panelists including MasterCard Worldwide global digital marketing vice president Liz Birenbaum explained how social media strategies should be tailored to local, not global, audiences. Mediabistro:
http://bit.ly/wq7Ec6
* TECH TOOLS *
Event Farm can now process mobile payments using its event check-in app. The new app, available for both iPad and Android devices using Roam Data technology, will allow events and venues to sell tickets at the door and process payments during auction check-outs.
http://bit.ly/dY0SaE
* LOCAL NEWS *
COAST TO COAST: Restaurant and chef semifinalists of the James Beard Foundation Awards were announced Tuesday and include Boston's L'Espalier for outstanding service, Miami's Yardbird Southern Table & Bar for best new restaurant, and New York's Balthazar for outstanding restaurant.
http://bit.ly/w6m6IM
Technomic released its list of the top 100 nightclubs, bars, and lounges, which lead the industry in total revenue. Venues in Las Vegas, Southern California, Chicago, and New York make up the majority of the list.
http://bit.ly/wlne2k
BOSTON: The Mandarin Oriental is hosting "Celebrate China" March 10 with educational activities, lantern and fan crafts, Tai Chi, and stories about Chinese culture.
CHICAGO: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS' Chicago chapter will host a grants presentation at Chase Auditorium February 28.
Using a Vimeo video, Isabelli Media Relations announced a new restaurant from clients Michael Kornick and David Morton Tuesday. Called Ada St., the venue will open in March and is billed as a tavern.
http://bit.ly/w59zpI
Lookingglass Theatre's "Gglassquerade" benefit is March 3 at the W City Center. Presenting sponsors are Richard Ditton, Northern Trust, and the Sara Lee Corporation.
http://bit.ly/oE3F
COLUMBUS: The Greater Columbus Convention Center now has apps developed by SwiftMobile that allow visitors to search for information like venue floor plans, services, and transportation options.
DALLAS: NYLO Dallas South Side will open in July. The 76-room hotel will stand five stories and have a rooftop infinity pool, glass-enclosed bar, and lounge.
LAS VEGAS: Las Vegas Business Press: "Las Vegas Events named Bo Gardner vice president of marketing, Chase Boberg event development coordinator, and Dave Eeles vice president of event development."
http://bit.ly/AkkZO6
LOS ANGELES: Home Accents Today: "Urban Expositions will launch a new show in the Southern California marketplace in 2013. The L.A. Gift Show, a new, semi-annual exhibition, will debut at the Anaheim Convention Center, February 2-5, 2013."
http://bit.ly/zTcYZS
The Wedding & Event Institute has launched in Chino.
http://bit.ly/xuKvKY
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: President Obama will be in Miami tomorrow, where he will hold an event at the University of Miami and attend fund-raisers at the Biltmore Hotel and home of Democratic fund-raiser, Chris Korge. Tampa Bay Times:
http://bit.ly/ybmvh7
Feeding South Florida is hosting its second annual March for Hunger 5K Walk/Run March 3. The military-themed event will take place alongside the Hollywood Boardwalk.
NEW YORK: Judith Ross, director for the Meadowlands Liberty Convention and Visitors Bureau, has earned her Certified Destination Management Executive designation from the Destination Marketing Association International.
The MPI Greater New York Chapter is hosting its 25th annual auction and fund-raiser April 11 at Highline Ballroom.
http://bit.ly/xWEHEn
ORLANDO: The Search Foundation raised $38,000 at its fund-raiser last month in Tampa. The foundation supports event professionals in crisis and promotes educational initiatives. More than 200 people attended the event at the Tampa Museum of Art.
The TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites on St. Pete Beach will be rebranded as Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort. The $3 million renovation will incorporate the Guy Harvey brand in artwork and signage throughout hotel and meeting space, including redecoration of all 211 guest rooms and the addition of a casual restaurant with private dining space. Guy Harvey is a scientist, conservationist, and marine wildlife artist. The work is expected to be completed in 2013.
TORONTO: Online food magazine Swallow launched Tuesday.
http://bit.ly/zvhY1B
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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