BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #344 — Friday, 09.07.12
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Compiled today by Melissa Ward Schorsch in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. PRODUCERS GRADE V.M.A.S: MTV's biggest award show franchise brought together everyone from Rihanna and Miley Cyrus to Andy Samberg and the U.S. Olympic Fab Five at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Thursday night. We asked some of the country's top event producers to weigh in on their favorite (and least favorite) details of the show. They liked the staging, but questioned the network’s decision to hold the ceremony on the same night as President Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, Fashion’s Night Out, and the opening night of the Toronto International Film Festival (what news editor Anna Sekula deemed “event apocalypse”). They gave the overall production a B+. http://bit.ly/RiRv0o
2. FASHION’S NIGHT OUT HIGHLIGHTS: Speaking of the giant retail promotion: We’ll post highlights from several cities later, but in the meantime you can check out the photos we posted to Twitter and Instagram, from the likes of VitaminWater’s pop-up disco in Washington and Henri Bendel’s New York windows with Zumanity performers:
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3. POLITICAL TWITTER BACKFIRE: During the course of the Republican and Democratic national conventions, both Obama and Romney campaigns have promoted trending topics. Each trending topic costs upward of $100,000. However, the usage of the hashtags in Twitter chatter has had the opposite effect each party hoped for, so is it worth the price? Mashable: http://on.mash.to/Re9ODW
4. EMPORIO PLAYLIST: Emporio Armani has partnered with Spotify to score better music at its events. WWD: “[I]t became the first fashion brand to partner with Spotify, the digital music service that gives users access to millions of songs. As part of the arrangement, Emporio Armani created an official account and branded playlist at #EmporioArmaniLive. It features 40 songs by 40 artists, including tracks from the Drums, Ladyhawke, and Skylar Grey—the performers at tonight’s party to celebrate the opening of the Madison Avenue flagship.” http://wwd.us/NfwbqQ
5. GOOGLE AND NYFW: Google is making a big appearance at New York Fashion Week by streaming 30 live shows on YouTube and partnering with brands like Teen Vogue and Lucky to host Google Hangouts. Mashable: “Teen Vogue beauty director Eva Chen will be hosting a Google Hangout on startup Lyst’s Google+ page before fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff’s show at Lincoln Center. Between four and five people, all prescreened, will be invited into the hangout to pose questions to backstage makeup and hair artists, as well as Minkoff herself.” http://on.mash.to/P1s4gI
6. C.F.D.A. PARTNERS WITH W HOTELS: W Hotels and the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced a partnership at the start of New York Fashion Week in which the W will sponsor travel for the C.F.D.A.’s Fashion Incubator program. WWD: "W initially will sponsor travel opportunities for the program participants at its 42 hotels and retreats around the world by providing paid inspirational trips, as well as expanding the designers’ brand awareness to guests at the sites through trunk shows.” http://wwd.us/OsC7Ks
7. ENK INTERNATIONAL SHAKE-UP: Elyse Kroll, chairman and founder of ENK International, is leaving the company. WWD: “Kroll sold a substantial stake in ENK International to private investment firm Forstmann Little & Co. in 2006, which also owns IMG. Kroll remained with the company as chairman.” http://on.mash.to/P0TWBE
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* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Mohegan Sun will host its first Sun BrewFest on October 6 and 7. The beer tasting event will offers samples of more than 100 beers, including craft beers, microbrews, imports, domestics, limited editions, and malt liquors. There will also be seminars and demos.
John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House has recently undergone a large renovation and rebranding initiative. The revamped eatery will open to the public later this month.
CHICAGO: Toque, a benefit for Children's Oncology Services, is September 21 at the Hilton Towers. Michael Kornick is the chef coordinator.
LAS VEGAS: The Ironman World Championship 70.3 triathlon takes to the region on Sunday, and is expected to attract more than 1,800 competitors from across the U.S. and nearly 50 countries. Las Vegas Sun: http://bit.ly/OXRUDK
Las Vegas Weekly: "While many gay pride celebrations around the country occur in June to commemorate New York City’s famed Stonewall Riots of 1969, the Southern Nevada Association of Pride Inc. moved its Las Vegas Pride to September last year—and it returns this week." http://bit.ly/QhrZ6e
LOS ANGELES: WWD: “The Los Angeles County Museum of Art announced that Grammy-nominated band Florence + The Machine will perform at its second annual Art + Film Gala, taking place Oct. 27.” http://wwd.us/POo3ek
The third annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, Los Angeles will return to Will Rogers State Historic Park on October 6.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: After the D.N.C. in Charlotte, President Obama will visit the Palm Beach County Convention Center for a free, grassroots campaign appearance on September 9. http://sunsent.nl/P1R3lm
Brio Tuscan Grille in Pembroke Pines will host a fund-raiser benefiting the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Memorial Hospital West on October 15.
Miami’s Hotel Urbano is offering a “fall back into summer weather” deal starting the first day of fall (September 22) and lasting until Halloween. After booking two nights, travelers will get the third for only $84, in honor of the average Miami fall temperature of 84 degrees.
NEW YORK: Meatopia, the highly anticipated meat fest, is September 8 on Randall’s Island. The “City of Meat”-themed festival will feature close to 50 culinary names. http://nydn.us/Oe2RhB
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Legoland Florida will open a new Star Wars Miniland in November. The interactive area will be made from 1.5 million Lego bricks and will include scenes and characters from the movie series.
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar will open on Restaurant Row on September 13. The party will include an open bar, DJs, and mariachi bands. The 8,500-square-foot restaurant has more than 2,500 square feet of event space.
TORONTO: The Ryerson Image Centre, Toronto’s new public gallery, will host its grand opening as part of the Scotiabank Nuit Blanche on September 29. http://bit.ly/Q90e1p
WASHINGTON: The Nations Triathlon, benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, is September 9. The Finish Line Festival will have live music, free food for athletes, free post-race athlete services, and instant printed results. http://bit.ly/78VhD
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, Melissa Ward Schorsch, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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