Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Check Out Our Client, La Bella Vie Boutique Featured in Daily Candy
Here's the link----->http://thegc.me/z8ey
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN INTERN
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN INTERN with Marjon Wolfe
When most people hear the word “intern”, the first images that come to mind usually surround going to get coffee, making copies, and getting every one’s lunch orders, but interning at the Garner Circle is the complete opposite. As a member of the Garner Circle team, one truly has to live up to the title of “Jr. Publicist”. So what exactly is my day like? It varies from day to day, yet on event days things can be a little all over the place. Take a look at how I prepared for the ONE MusicFest “Speak Out Loud” Press Conference and Panel Discussion
10AM:
- Log on to the Garner Circle network
- Respond to unanswered emails
- Look up tasks for the day.
10:30AM
- Review event logistics for ONE MusicFest Press Conference;
- Research new media to possibly cover event & Email Media invite
- Call and confirm media outlets for conference;
- Email Media RSVP confirmations
- Contact panelist and update biography information for speakers;
- Update & Organize panel discussion questions
12:00PM
- Call King Plow Event Space & confirm that all equipment is setup
- Email Guest Invite;
- Update RSVP guest list & Email RSVP Confirmation;
- Update Press Release information to include Community Foundation
- Contact Mayor’s Office to confirm proclamation & award delivery to press conference
2:00PM
- Re-send panelist confirmation emails and get last minute bio information
- Email Run of Show and panel discussion questions to event organizers, moderator, & panelist
3:30PM
- Prepare last minute event documents for press conference and panel discussion
- Email documents to printer
6:00PM
- Arrive on site for event
- Check setup and make any necessary adjustments
- Greet event volunteers and assign volunteers to duty post
- Reserve seating for panelist
- Set up media and RSVP check-in table
7:00PM
- Begin greeting guests, panelist, and media
- Check- in media and guests
- Assist team with what is needed
8:30PM
- Wrap up event
- Shutdown check-in area
- Go over event highlights and recap for next day’s assignments with the Garner Circle Team
9:30PM
- Arrive home
“WHAT LIES BENEATH” AT ADIDAS LENOX SQUARE
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER KAT GODUCO EXHIBITS HER LATEST WORK
“WHAT LIES BENEATH” AT ADIDAS LENOX SQUARE, JULY 29
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(ATLANTA, GA – 16 JULY 2010) On Thursday, July 29, Adidas at Lenox Square Mall will
host a free event showcasing international photographer, Kat Goduco’s most recent
collection entitled “What Lies Beneath.” Typically, Kat fuses various artistic forms such as
dance, music and spoken word pieces with her collection. In an attempt to educate
and entertain her audience, she reveals other methods of art – beyond her own
photography – to help convey her chosen form of expression.
Kat Goduco creates visions that come to life and July’s event will be no exception. Over
20 portraits of local tattooed Atlantans including executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, DJs
and attorneys will be on display for one night only at the Adidas store in Lenox Square
Mall. When asked why the mall for an art exhibit – Kat simply replies, “Retail is something
that’s accessible to everyone and that’s how I feel art should be.” This will be the fifth
exhibit she has presented at the Adidas store.
The interactive evening is complete with music by DJ Dibiase, live dance choreographed
by Jessica Gaines, live musical performances including Leaf – winner of Welcome To
Dreamland, and a Tattoo Wall of Fame. Guests will also enjoy complimentary hydration
courtesy of Vitamin Water Zero. There will be gift bags for the first 100 guests and an in-
store discount throughout the evening. As an extension of the Butterfinger marketing
team, Kat – a former Butterfinger FUNtern – will give away some tasty treats, too!
RSVP to the event for an opportunity to win a FREE photo shoot with Kat Goduco.
http://whatliesbeneath.eventbrite.com
KAT GODUCO
Kat Goduco is a Filipino-American photographer based in Atlanta, Georgia specializing
in artistic and corporate event photography. Her purpose is to celebrate expression.
Without hesitation, Kat captures intricate moments. She is drawn to the energy and
emotion of her subjects and it is present through her body of work. From practice,
discipline and guidance from veteran artists, Kat has been able to grow within her craft.
Organizations such as the Associated Press, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers, Feld
Entertainment and March of Dimes make up Kat's partial client list.
“Life takes you to a point where you have to make a choice, to exist or to express...I live
not to exist but to express.”
-Kat Goduco
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
La Bella Vie Boutique Hosted BITNB "Rock Star Book Tour"
Concluding the boutique's grand opening weekend, on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 La Bella Vie Boutique hosted the Atlanta "Rock Star Book Tour" stop which featured Helena Andrews's book BitchIsTheNewBlack. The very chic and charismatic young author welcomed guests and signed books, while guests sipped on Bitch Bubbly cocktails, mingled and picked up some trendy clothes on the way out.
For more information visit www.LaBellaVieBoutique.net or join the conversation on twitter @LaBellaVie.
La Bella Vie Boutique Owner Jason Scott with Author Helena Andrews.
A few of the fabulous clothes at La Bella Vie Boutique
Bitch Bubbly Cocktails Sparkled up the Evening
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
La Bella Vie Boutique kicks off its grand opening with Cognac Couture by Seraphin Cognac 7.10.10
Atlanta's Historic Art District, Castleberry, welcomed the much anticipated style house, La Bella Vie Boutique to the neighborhood with a fashion and art infused grand opening celebration. Seraphin Cognac Couture debuted at the chic opening providing tasty cocktails for guests as they shopped the latest fashions and were privy to complimentary makeup and styling sessions. Artistic stylist and boutique owner, Jason Scott, was joined by Wardrobe Stylist, Sakeya Donaldson (Eyecatcher Enterprise), Makeup Artist and Stylist, Allure (The Couture Man), Fhonia Ellis (Designs by Fhiona), Designer and Stylist, and Jewelry Designer, Courtney (Rock Candy), all in attendance to provide their services as a special treat to guests of the evening. Recording artists, Diamond and Nivea stopped by to congratulate La Bella Vie owner, Jason Scott on his grand opening and view the boutique's haute offerings. For more information visit www.LaBellaVieBoutique.net or join the conversation on twitter @LaBellaVie.
Special Thanks to:
Cakes by Tatiyana
***Courtesy of: The Garner Circle PR***
Twitter Hashtag: #cognaccouture
Photo link (Photo Credit: Jae Walker III of TheThirdSystem.com)
La Bella Vie Boutique owner, Jason Scott (center) with Diamond, Sakeya, Coco and Breezy and Fhiona
Recording Artist, Nivea, pictured with La Bella Vie Boutique owner, Jason Scott
Black and white fashions of La Bella Vie Boutique
Shoe art available at La Bella Vie Boutique
Friday, July 9, 2010
2010 AULYP ENTREPRENEUR BOOT CAMP PRESENTED BY STATE FARM INSURANCE
Saturday, July 10, 2010
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Emory University Goizueta Business School
Last day to take advantage of online registration prices! Pressed for time? General registration available on site tomorrow.
The below speakers and others will provide information at this year's conference.
Michael Russell, CEO, H.J. Russell & Company (a Black Enterprise and Atlanta Business Chronicle ranked company)
Joe Womack III AKA "Joey Digital", Founder, DIGITALGUESTLIST
Travis T. Townsend, Jr., Managing Partner, Townsend, Lockett & Milfort LLC
Nicole Garner, President/CEO, The Garner Circle
Contact Courtney Gay at development@aulyp.com with questions.
Complimentary parking will be available in the Fishburne Parking Deck on Emory University's campus. Please follow this link for a campus map and directions: http://www.goizueta.emory.edu/aboutgoizueta/maps_directions.html
The Garner Circle's Very Own Mr.Daniel Dickey Featured on the Examiner.com
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-1799-Urban-Style-Examiner~y2010m7d2-Meet-Daniel-Dickey-Sports--Lifestyle-Director--Senior-Publicist-with-The-Garner-Circle
If you are into the social scene in Atlanta, chances are great that you have attended an event coordinated by The Garner Circle PR. The agency's Sports & Lifestyle Director Daniel Dickey has quickly emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the world of Public Relations and Lifestyle Marketing. Daniel oversees the sports, alcohol branding events such as Moet and Chandon’s “Seal it with Rose” Signature Brunch and lifestyle events like the Gillette “Men of Style Awards” hosted by Vivica A. Fox and Fonzworth Bentley.
Daniel’s path to PR was a bit convoluted…he actually has a background in finance. He was bit by the PR bug while in college majoring in Mass Communications and Marketing. He handled all press opportunities for his schools nationally touring College Choir. His first PR/Marketing job was at a consumer banking institution in his native Wilmington, North Carolina. Also an accomplished musician, he moved to Atlanta for the music scene. For him the mortgage crisis was a blessing in disguise and his chance meeting with The Garner Circle’s CEO…fate.
Daniel brings his corporate discipline and firm but fair leadership to the Garner Circle being super on-time to every event, and wielding his ever famous clipboard. He is very detailed and thorough. He will not hesitate to politely make “the crooked straight” ensuring that the agencies clients come first. His love for sports comes through; he is a life long devout Hawks fan and can be found sitting courtside at Phillips Arena as often as time permits; he also coaches youth league basketball & soccer.
Daniel’s strategy when planning sports events to
Bring sports out of the locker room and into the board room.
With the exception of NBA stars, many athletes are far more comfortable in their sports gear and strongly indentifying with their team. Daniel understands the importance of building their OWN brand especially when they are promoting their foundations, youth camps and other philanthropic projects. Often building their brand includes expanding their wardrobe to include a variety of button down, custom made suits and hard bottom shoes.
The Garner Circle is known for their high brow red carpet events that attract celebrities, media frenzies and elite tastemakers and Daniel insists on that level of excellence when planning sports, lifestyle events and all other PR campaigns he oversees. The agency was founded by PR Maven Nicole Garner; they just recently celebrated their 5 year anniversary and are currently expanding business into film and corporate brands.
Daniel’s highlights include:
• Amar’e Stoudemire’s “Keys to My City” All-Star Weekend 2008 w/ T.I. & Grand Hustle
• Moet and Chandon’s “Seal it with Rose” Signature Brunch
• Gillette Men of Style Awards hosted by Vivica Fox & Fonzworth Bently
• “A Night with King James” (Lebron James & Eighty81)
• The celebrity previews of: DJ Hero and Madden 10
• And numerous professional athletes charity weekends
For more information on The Garner Circle follow them on twitter: @TheGarnerCircle
And for the Mr. Dickey’s unique viewpoint on Sports and Lifestyle follow him on twitter: @MrDanielDickey
- Alicia Edwards, Urban Style Examiner
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
La Bella Vie hosts Seraphin Cognac Couture Debut
Atlanta's Historic Art District, Castleberry, now serves as home to the much anticipated style house - La Bella Vie Boutique. A series of events have been designed to celebrate La Bella Vie's new presence in the Atlanta market.
The Seraphin Cognac Couture debut on Saturday, July 10th, from 7:00p - 9:00p featuring a specialty style suite, an"inside shopper" sale on July 11th and 12th
For more information visit www.LaBellaVieBoutique.net or join the conversation on twitter @LaBellaVie.
Seraphin Cognac will debut their "Cognac Couture" beauty, style, and flavor summer series with La Bella Vie Boutique on Saturday, July 10th, 2010 from 7:00p - 9:00p. The "Cognac Couture" series will toast the beauty and style makers in the city of Atlanta, responsible for making the summerhaute. La Bella Vie presents the "The Beautiful Life Style Suite". This interactive style experience will feature Akeya Donaldsone - celebrity stylist of Eyecatcher Enterprise, Reberth Deisgns by Fhonia, CoCo & Breezy Eyewear's fall collection, Rock Kandy Accesories, make up artistry by Allure and Seraphin Cognac's femme fatale cocktails. To RSVP visit -http://cognaccouture.eventbrite.com/
La Bella Boutique will host the Atlanta book tour stop for, BitchIsTheNewBlack.com authored by Helena Andrews
Tuesday, July 13th from 7:00p - 9:00p La Bella Boutique will host the Atlanta book tour stop for, BitchIsTheNewBlack.com authored by Helena Andrews and in current film adaption with Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes.
For more information visit www.LaBellaVieBoutique.net or join the conversation on twitter @LaBellaVie.
Political reporter Andrews assembles 16 autobiographical essays exploring her unconventional upbringing, academic and professional accomplishment and the challenges of being a successful, single black woman in Washington, D.C. The scathingly witty author examines a wide variety of topics that, beneath the jokes and sarcasm, address weighty issues (depression & aging) with wry astuteness. |
Monday, July 5, 2010
Do You Need a Internship to get a job in PR?
Today's graduates are having to be more aggressive when setting themselves apart from all the rest. Networking, friends and family can give you a great advantage in the Public Relations field, but unfortunately it is not an option for the majority of people.
Do you need an internship to get a job in PR?
"Employers want to know you have the skills to pay the bills," says Jeremy Porter, writer for the Journalistics blog. For further insight visit http://thegc.me/ojwp.
Keri Hilson creates an Alice in Wonderland experience to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated debut album, In A Perfect World... 03.26.09
Who: Keri Hilson will host an invite- only exclusive album release celebration co-hosted by her mentor and producer, Polow da Don, and his company, Zone 4 Inc. with a host of celebrity friends.
What: This Atlanta market debut release will incorporate themes from her album title, In A Perfect World..., the event will feature elaborate décor and other elements to create a virtual wonderland with exaggerated examples of visual perfection.
Where: Private Location
When: Thursday, March 26th, 2009
Why: To toast the success of her current single, "Turning Me On" and the excitement surrounding her album release.
About Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson will release her debut album, In A Perfect World..., on March 24th. The album features the hit singles "Turning Me On" and "Energy" which is being issued as a joint release from Mosley Music Group (Timbaland's label) and Zone 4 as an imprint of Interscope Records. Dealing with the subject of relationships, it conveys emotional, human, gorgeous and deliberate imperfections. "No human is exempt from the realities of life which includes heartbreak, love, failure, and success. I want my album to convey a sense of reality, that is the standpoint that lent itself to the title. There will always be something you'd change if only you lived 'In A Perfect World...' and I'm no different.", states Hilson. An Atlanta native, Hilson is no stranger to the world of entertainment - she entered the pop and urban music world with a long stream of songwriting hits. "In A Perfect World..." represents a world where music is music and can not be confined by limiting genres. It's a catalyst for to defy categorization, "I want to be a point of reference" states Hilson. "Hip-hop has become pop; pop is hip-hop. Music is definitely changing. I want to be the crux of that. I want to be a reason, not a result."
Media Contact:
The Garner Circle PR - Nicole Garner
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e: pr@thegarnercircle.com
MusicBusinessPolitics - Laura Giles
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e:laura@musicbusinesspolitics.
