Archive for the ‘connecting the dots’ Category
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Beauty Cares—a Non Profit organization that benefits victims of domestic abuse—hosts inaugural charity event and launches shocking new PSA video
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
On Sunday, February 28th, 2010, Beauty Cares, a not-for-profit organization designed to help victims of domestic abuse to reclaim their lives, will host their inaugural charity cocktail event in the Union Square area of New York City.
The event, which will also introduce their latest Public Service announcement, is also set to honor two recipients of [...] -
INVITE: SoundCTRL hosts only music-centric panel during NEW YORK Social Media Week
Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Entitled, “WHAT IS YOUR SOCIAL MUSIC CURRENCY?” SoundCTRL hosts the only music-related panel during this week’s Social Media Week in New York.
The discussion will be moderated by social media maven, James Andrews (Co-Founder, BeEverywhere.tv & TheKeyInfluencer.com), and the panel will feature: ?uestLove (National recording artists & infamous drummer of The Roots and The Jimmy Fallon [...] -
“Crush It” like Gary Vaynerchuk: New book hits stores October 13th! [VIDEO INTERVIEW]
Friday, October 9th, 2009
Gary Vaynerchuk’s new book, “Why Now is The Time to CRUSH IT! Cash in on Your Passion,” is being released next Tuesday, October 13th, and for the New Yorkers out there, he’s doing a book signing at Columbus Circle (book tour details here).
The book surrounds his relatively quick and calculated rise to personal branding fame [...] -
Grand Opening of The Arsenal in Williamsburg
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
July 1st, 2009 marked the grand opening of new Studio/Showroom/Event Space–THE ARSENAL. Launched by Brooklyn Royalty’s own Bob Bland, The Arsenal is aimed to be a space where local artisans can come to display their art, preview their new designs, execute a photo shoot, or most importantly–throw a great party!
On opening night, Bob put the [...] -
Socially Superlative Turns One!
Sunday, June 28th, 2009
This past week, New York social diary and online party source Socially Superlative celebrated it’s first anniversary at INC Lounge in the Time Hotel. Always a huge supporter of AMP3-related clients and events, it was fun to have the tables turned, and attend an SS-sponsored event, which I must say was executed very nicely with [...]
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Mashable’s 2nd NextUp NYC: “Lessons From the Local Internet Start-Up Community”
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
April 28th marked the 2nd in a series of events dubbed NextUP NYC, put on by Mashable – the bible for all things social media. [If you missed the run-down from the debut event of the Mashable NextUP Series, you can check out my recap here.] The topic at hand this time around [...]
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“Fashion For All” Donation Pre-Party @ MINT Jodi Arnold
Sunday, April 26th, 2009
When I heard about this “Fashion For All” event, designed to collect clothing for Brooklynites in need, through friend / blogger / author Felicia Sullivan, I knew it was the real deal because she has been selflessly working on it for months.
Next Friday (May 8th), there will be a pre-party to collect clothes for the [...] -
BagTrends.com hosts GREEN Arm Candy
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
Last night, I checked out the “Green Arm Candy Party” hosted by the two lovely co-founders of the “go to” bag blog: BagTrends.com, Pamela Pekerman and Michelle Finkelshteyn, at the Union Square Ballroom.
The event featured a series of booths manned by various hand bag companies who share an eco-friendly “green theme,” as well as a [...] -
New York Fashion Week FW2009 Kicks Off
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Though Fashion Week officially began on Friday, February 13th–I got my start on Saturday (the official day of love), and it was an eclectic start to say the least: one very flamboyant in-store burlesque lingerie show, one Fall/Winter 2009 menswear presentation, and one runway show in the tents.
There is nothing like a group of scantily [...] -
Taking Online Dating Offline for this Valentine’s Day
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
In honor of the very quickly approaching Valentine’s Day, I reached out to the co-founder of a new dating tool, Tobin Schwaiger-Hastanan, for some tips on what his new service has to offer. A common complaint (so I hear!) among online daters is that the prospects are not always what they seem. [...]
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Mashable’s Networking Event Recapped
Friday, January 16th, 2009
Note To Self #1: Creative Name Tags are Key.
Case and Point: Last night, at Mashable’s January Networking Event, I discovered that everyone was going right up to this guy, David, who’s standard “Hello My Name Is…” name tag so cleverly read: “David Spinks – I need a Job!”. Brilliant! Flat out state your goal at [...] -
Robin Thicke collabo with 1-800-Flowers
Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Last night’s event was an amazing example of cross-promotion done right. R&B Soul-Singer, Robin Thicke, teamed up with 1-800-Flowers, to unveil the “Robin Thicke” bouquet just in time for Valentine’s day…
Complete with indulgent catering provided by Elegant Affairs (think: chocolate covered strawberries, fondue, mini heart-shaped sandwiches, and almond-encrusted white chocolate on a stick), the [...] -
Dion Roy interview with Music Guru: Michael Menachem
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
A few weeks back, I linked up two of my good friends: singer/songwriter Dion Roy and musical guru and fan, Michael Menachem, formerly of The Next Big Hit and a current “singles reviewer” for the industry great-Billboard Magazine. Trusting Michael’s ear to pick out the key questions for an emerging artist like Dion, I [...]
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Marcus Goldhaber In Store CD Signing @ Jo Malone
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
Last Night, we pulled off an amazing event for my client, singer/songwriter Marcus Goldhaber.
Jo Malone, the British perfumery now owned by Estee Lauder, was so kind as to host an In Store CD Signing & Live Performance in anticipation of Marcus’ forthcoming CD, “Take Me Anywhere,” hitting stores in November.
The flagship store, located in the [...] -
Pre-Screening Event for Sand Shades (This Friday)
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
On January 1st, 2008–the first day of a brand new year–I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Chitra Neogy on my direct flight from Halifax to New York. After a bizarre series of seat changes that took place on the plane, Chitra & I ended up seated next to each other in the first [...]
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Flavor Tripping with Miraculin–the Miracle Fruit
Sunday, October 19th, 2008
Last night, I took part in a really bizarre group experiment, with Miracle Fruit. Have you heard of this? It’s been popping up in conversations for about the past 6 months or so, so when I was approached by the Elevator 100 Club to take part in a tasting, I was excited to have the [...]
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Barack The Vote (on Debate Night)
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
Last night, I attended the “Barack The Vote” fundraiser and debate viewing party at Le Royale (formerly Luke & Leroy) on 7th Ave South @ Leroy Street, hosted by Fashion Indie and Brooklyn Royalty, and sponsored by our friends over at Recession Wines. Of course, the usual suspects – Ms. Bob Bland of BK [...]
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Announcing The Jillian Marie Show!
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
On Monday night, I met up with my sister-like friend and used-to-be-AMP3er, the infamous Jillian Marie Kelleher, on location for a taping of her new show “The Jillian Marie Show,” a lifestyle talk show that will cover a range of topics, Jillian-style.
This time, Jillian was set to interview my client, Amber Lee Ettinger AKA [...] -
What do The UFC, Barack Obama, and Old-World Jazz have in common? Last night!
Friday, September 26th, 2008
I knew that I was going to be in good company last night with two of my fav boys: OJ (who is of the original AMP3 era, and is hopefully going to be part of AMP3: The Next Generation…AMP3 Goes To Cali) and Ruddy Adames (my friend, client, and extraordinarily talented painter/artist). But, what I [...]
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Exploring the Pre-Opening of “HAVEN”
Thursday, September 18th, 2008
On a mission to check out #3, in my Top 3 Venues for Marcus’ upcoming CD Release Party in November, I went to the Private Preview of new club, “Haven,” last night, on 51st between 2nd & 3rd. A refreshing take on the upscale New York club, Haven is a welcome addition to a [...]