Catch Me If You Can: A Mystery Bicycle Ride Benefiting the Pablove Foundation

Kinfolk and Smoke & Mirrors Present:
Catch Me If You Can: A Mystery Bicycle Ride
Benefiting the Pablove Foundation.
Featuring DJ Sets from NO MSG and The Mae Shi and Live Performances from The Headhunters, The Intricate Machines, Kissing Tigers, and Daedelus.

Ride Details: Sunday August 2, 2009 4 PM - 8 PM
Starting at Orange 20 Bicycles: 4351 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
The mystery ride will include games, prizes, raffle tickets, fun, and clues to the location of the after party.
Live performances from The Headhunters throughout the day.

Secret After Party Details: Sunday August 2, 2009 8 PM - 12AM
Location TBA, Open Bar, $5 dollars with Wristband/RSVP $10 without. RSVP: catchmeifyoucanrsvp@gmail.com.
Live Acts: NO MSG, The Mae Shi (DJ Set), The Intricate Machines, Kissing Tigers, and Daedelus.

Please RSVP to: catchmeifyoucanrsvp@gmail.com for secret after party address and discount.

For more information please visit: www.smokeandmirrorslife.com or www.wegotways.com

Sponsored by The Archrival, Origami Records, Blends LA, Orange 20 Bicycles, Trackosaurusrex, Enjoy Human, The Disco Vietnam, FMLY, LBC Sprints, Dangerbird Records, Filter Magazine, Honest Tea, Monster, and Asahi.

NY JOB OPP - Director, Public Relations for MSG Entertainment

Description: The Director, Public Relations for MSG Entertainment will lend their publicity expertise to initiatives across the spectrum of MSG Entertainment business, which includes concerts, award shows and events at MSG, Radio City Music Hall, the WaMU theater, Chicago Theater, Wang Theater; the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Christmas Across America, The Arena Tour, Wintuk, Licensing, Sponsorship, Rockette initiatives and Garden of Dreams activities. Will develop successful public relations plans for Cirque and Wintuk, including the development of on-going high profile opportunities to raise the visibility of the show in order to drive ticket sales. Manages on-site press activities for all Cirque shows and will creatively enhance visibility for the properties both in New York and nationally. Responsible for on-going publicity outreach relating to concerts, events and special franchises for Chicago and Boston venues, including overseeing the development and execution of plans for high profile new shows, major concerts, any facility-related upgrades and enhancements. This includes on-site management, and management of local in-market public relations agencies, if applicable. Assists in developing and implementing Garden of Dreams activities for MSG Entertainment, including serving as a contact for the Foundation on all Wintuk and Cirque related opportunities. Will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the department’s managers and coordinators, creating a dedicated team that supports several of the division’s most important franchises.

Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have a BA degree and 5 to 7 years experience in public relations, in an event or entertainment related field, as well as experience with proactive pitching and media interaction. Must have experience in social networking space, high level of energy and commitment, with the ability to lead diverse groups to create excellent publicity. Strong leader with the ability
to manage projects simultaneously, endure stressful situations and remain professional and efficient in a highly urgent environment.

Ability to multi-task and manage all on-site media at events is essential. Will have excellent organizational and problem solving skills, extraordinary people management capabilities and superior communication and listening skills.

If you are interested and qualified for this position or know someone who may be interested in applying, please go to: https://thegarden.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=2009-131

JOB OPP - Marketing/Publicity for Internet Radio Website

Marketing/Publicity for Internet Radio Website
We are looking for an independent publicist or marketing person who
specifically or generally understands Internet Radio web sites. My business
partners and I are in the throes of starting a new Internet radio web site,
which is on the verge of being launched very soon.
The promotion of said site has finally become important to our business
agenda. As a reference, I have been producing and hosting Internet Radio for
over eight years now as Fevered Brain Radio and RadioMike, so I do have a
track record, and I am certainly not a fly-by-night Internet Business
opportunist. If I had to select a better Internet business model, I probably
would, but I do this out of love for the local and indie artists out there
and certainly for the love of the music.
Please take a look at the past and a glimpse of the future of what we are
doing at www.thefeveredbrainofradiomike.com and www.radiocasbah.com
(Please note: the old site suffered a recent crash and the new site isn't
live yet and so content is sparse).
Is there anyone out there that offers this variety of publicity or can
anyone recommend someone who does?
Sincerely,
Mike Perazzetti
mike[dot]perazzetti[at]gmail[dot]com

I woke up with this song stuck in my head today...

Go ahead click on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy1dezyKAwI

Now you know/remember what the dudes in The Polyphonic Spree, Secret Machines, and School of Seven Bells did before they started these bands. Yup, that's right.

NYC or SEATTLE - VP Sales Postion from MediaNet Digital

Job Posting:

Department: Business Development
Title: VP, Sales/Business Development
Location: New York, NY or Seattle, WA
Type: Full-Time (Regular)

MediaNet is the leading provider of business-to-business digital entertainment services, giving companies the ability to easily sell music and video online. Through our MN Open and MN Enterprise technology platforms, and using our comprehensive content, we are able to offer businesses of any size solutions that meet their needs and the needs of their customers. So, if you share our passion for digital innovation and want to take part in shaping its future, come be part of the MediaNet Digital team.
We are looking for an experienced, energetic, and well connected business executive to help us capitalize on significant growth opportunities in the digital media space. As head of sales/business development, this position will be driving sales, strategic relations, and partner management.
Some Key Responsibilities include:
o Drive, manage, motivate, and grow our sales organization.
o Responsible for achieving revenue goals of the company.
o Develop new sales strategies and channels.
o Manage and grow the sales pipeline.
o Participate as a key member of our senior management team.
o Manage relationships with key customers and partners.
o Develop sales presentations and a consistent approach to pitching our products.
o Strike key strategic deals and drive to closure.
o Manage sales performance plans and sales goals.
o Set up and maintain cross-organization sales tracking tools.
Skills/Requirements/Qualifications:
o Must have established VP/C level relationships at companies in at least two of the following sectors: digital media, web publishing, online retail, ISP & cable, and/or consumer electronics.
o Must have previous experience at the VP level running business development and/or sales, preferably at a company serving one of the above sectors.
o Superb presentation and communication skills.
o Highly familiar with B2B business models, the delivery of online services, as well as emerging trends in digital media.
o Creative deal maker, innovative thinker, and highly opportunistic.
o Communicates effectively and authoritatively in the areas of entertainment media, consumer electronics, and technology products that enable the delivery/ consumption of digital media.
o Extensive experience managing and motivating sales team members.
o Proven track record in sales with ability to meet and exceed aggressive sales targets on a consistent basis.
o Expertise in PowerPoint, MS Word and Excel to structure complex sales packages and proposals.
o College-level degree in business, marketing or related area required, MBA preferred.

How to Apply:

If you are a qualified candidate, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@mndigital.com as follows:

• Note the job title in the subject line: Director, BizDev/Sales - 9011
• Cover letters and resumes must be sent as email attachments, although you can additionally include them in the body of the email if you wish.

Thrillist is Hiring a Communications Coordinator

Hi my dear friends, I have a position open for a communications coordinator in NY. See below:
Communications Coordinator
Thrillist.com, the leading men's lifestyle newsletter, has an immediate opening for a Communications Coordinator. The candidate needs a strong understanding of the online media landscape and a passion for humor, New York living and successfully growing a fun, dynamic, and creative business. Stellar writing, communication and organizational skills a must!
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
* Building media lists, news monitoring, writing press releases
* Assembling coverage reports, conducting intensive internet research
* Securing press coverage for Thrillist events
* Creating, developing and executing PR campaigns to promote the brand throughout all media, including print, TV, radio, and new media
* Overseeing and developing social media opportunities
* Providing general administrative support on various activities and projects
Qualifications and Expectations:
* Minimum 3 years publicity related experience required
* Superior interpersonal and written communications skills
* Knowledge of online, television programming and cable television industry
* Must be computer literate and able to work with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
* Sound work ethic, desire and commitment to accept increasingly greater challenges and responsibilities
* Team player who can execute independently in the fast-paced media environment
* Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
* Organized with strong attention to detail
* Independent work style requiring minimal supervision
* Interest and knowledge of city nightlife, fashion and culture
Location: New York
Compensation: Competitive salary; benefits
To apply please email a resume and cover letter (include your salary requirement) to press[at]thrillist[dot]com

Submissions without salary requirements will not be considered.
This message is the property of Wenner Media LLC or its affiliates. It may be legally privileged and/or confidential and is intended only for the use of the addressee(s). No addressee should forward, print, copy, or otherwise reproduce this message in any manner that would allow it to be viewed by any individual not originally listed as a recipient. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized disclosure, dissemination, distribution, copying or the taking of any action in reliance on the information herein is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this message. Thank you.

Down & Derby

Hello all !

How are you? Ready for more ?

Time for more serious summer throw downs.....yes, plural! We have been
asked to do down and derby every month...the first l.a. Disco went off(with
the help of many of you , you know who you are : crystal, naja, celeste,
lina, caroline, piper, jodi:)) thank you!!!

Here's the flyer:


Please help spread the word, we are working on taking over orange
county/riverside....those kids need some good clean fun as well:)

Let me know if there's anything you need!

Here are the monthly dates:

July 30
Aug 20
Sept 17
Oct 15
Nov 19
Dec 17

Please come skate with us!

Xo,
laurel

Update on: "A complaint letter to Petco for cutting 1/3 of my puppy's nipple off during a simple 'groom'"

See original post on this blog
See original post on facebook

UPDATE: went into the vetco today for them to take off the bandages. they somehow forgot to write our appointment down 72 hours ago when the accident happened. shocking*

they were going to send us home with Falkor simply unbandaged when it was apparent to both me and chad, and even one of the vet technicians that the wound wasn't fully healed.

when i asked the veterinarian for advice on what to do if my puppy scratches this still partially open and sensitive wound on her upper torso with her back legs, they gave me these http://pawzdogboots.com/ in which the smallest size was too big for my puppy. they are little sacks, tightened with velcro. if she tried hard enough, she could use the ... Read Morevelcro to damage her wound.

they suggested making booties out of bandages, which I agreed was a good idea - she can definitely scratch herself with her hind legs. & they also suggested the e-collar again (they suggested it 3 days ago). i asked if it was necessary since the wound is right in-between her two front legs and by the looks of it to me - it would be physically impossible for her to even reach the area. the vet came in and advised the e-collar. i again asked if she really thought it would be of any help, i explained why i thought this.

she informed me impatiently that "she does this every day." she had an attitude, like i came in to hang out with her on a play date and was bugging her while i was trying to work. WTF man?

no shit you do this every day, i'm in your damn office because i need your professional advice and help.

her response was that my dog will contort her body to ... Read Moreget at the wound. and that i would be surprised. okay, i would be surprised if Falkor did some sort of exorcist shit and turned her head upside down to reach this wound.

anyway, the vet put her in the e-collar and these awful booties that look like ballerina slippers and make her walk like her legs are injured and she's walking on gross sticky melted marshmallows. she is bummed.

a few moments later it became apparent why the vet was so pissy with me. she left before we were even out of the office. she just wanted to leave work!

where the hell is everyone's bedside manner? why are we being treated so poorly especially after they are the ones at fault.

i wish that i could find some of these people who choose to work with animals, and at animal shops actually cared for the animals and their well being.

the worst of it is that we have to keep this shit on for 7 days and go back to that fucking place AGAIN.... Read More

disheartened,
CT

at the vet office, still bandaged:


at the vet office, bandage off!




at the vet office, trying a t-shirt on as an option: fail


home from the vet, coned, bootied, and bummed:


home from the vet, coned, bootied, and bummed: