Archive for the ‘connecting the dots’ Category
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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 [...]