CASTING: Major Network Seeks People in Need of a Makeover

MAJOR NETWORK CASTING: SEEKING TRI-STATE RESIDENTS IN NEED OF MAKEOVER

Are you known for having drabby, outdated clothes? Are you tired of wearing outfits that don’t reflect your personal style? Did you have a major event in your life that caused your body to change and now you don’t know what to wear? Is your hair a wacky, undone mess? Is it time for your look to undergo a major transformation that reflects your huge personality?

A MAJOR CABLE NETWORK is looking for candidates for a show about makeovers. BIG, ADVENTUROUS PERSONALITIES ONLY. Should be open to having a skilled stylist exercise their visions on their hair and clothing. Should be available for a shoot on May 8^th and 9^th.

Please send the following information to info@onescribemedia.com:

- FULL NAME, age and location

- AT LEAST three photos of their everyday wardrobe

- An explanation about why you are the best candidate for a makeover (any life events, lack of style, frustration with shopping, lost weight, etc.)

Thanks so much, looking forward to hearing from you!!!!

www.facebook.com/OneScribeMedia

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Register ASAP for The Makeup Show

Metropolitan Events and Productions is pleased to announce the 2011 dates for
The Makeup Show NYC

SUNDAY, MAY 15 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
MONDAY, MAY 16 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Celebrating five consecutive years of bringing the professional beauty industry together The Makeup Show NYC will continue to grow and deliver the largest PRO-ONLY driven beauty event in NYC!

Join us at The Makeup Show as the top industry artists and pro-driven companies present the newest products, seminars, forums and hands-on workshops. Fill your two days with inspiration, education and community. Learn about the newest lines and product launches. Explore makeup workshops and discover school programs. Network with your peers. Develop new relationships with the companies that make the industry tick.

The professional makeup industry will come together to celebrate the craft of the professional makeup artist for the sixth time - at the global epicenter of beauty and fashion - New York City.

Visit www.TheMakeUpShow.com for more details & to purchase tickets.

P.S. There is also a show in Chicago in June!

Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) Casts Dancers!

OWN calling ALL dancers! Casting information is below! Good Luck!


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and VPE: Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment are currently seeking men, women and couples from the NYC/Tri-State area who want to celebrate a unique moment in their lives through dance.

Our participants may want to renew the passion or add spice to their relationship, build confidence for a special event, or want to change things up in their lives in general; they may have an upcoming family function, a reunion of some kind or a special moment they want to create.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY: We are seeking all skill levels, novice to expert.

APPLY HERE: http://bit.ly/OWN_dance

If you have any questions, you can email Leesa at leesa@vpetalent.com

Ayari's Makeovers Presents The Glossy Party

The Glossy Party is just one week away! If you want to get pampered by all your favorite beauty services under one roof, then it's the place for you!

Massages, Manicures, Makeovers, Skin Care, Brow Threading and Waxing, Bra Fitting, Lash Extensions, Shoe & Accessory Shopping, Deserts, Drinks, Deserts, Raffles and more!!!!!!!

If this all sounds like a perfect Sunday afternoon, get your ticket now to TheGlossyParty.com.

Indie Fashion Show Event

Interested in Fashion? Want to Network? Love to Dance? If your answer is YES, FAB has an awesome opportunity for you! Details below!


The F-L-Y Society Ent
Presents: Fashion Around the World "thru the eyes of visionaries"

GreenHouseNY (150 Varick Street New York, NY)
Sunday, May 1st

With Dj Steel from Power 105.1
Ikons Magazine as the Media Sponsor

Cocktail hour: 6-7, RUNWAY: 7pm**showcasing: 6 up and coming designers, a LIVE performance, a comedic act, a Vendor show Case, music, models, and so much more!!!

Any age to enter, 21+ to drink!

Tickets: $30

RSVP Details:
Email fallondavisbbc@gmail.com with first and last name. Your email RSVP holds your ticket at the door and allows you to skip the line. Tickets are limited so the door is first come first serve.

If you would like to pay in advance, please call 347-702-3939!

INTERNSHIP: Liquid Soul Media

Interested in Media? Want to live in ATL for the summer? Need an internship?

Spend 12-weeks (May 23 - August 12, 2011) in Atlanta, GA, interning for Liquid Soul Media, the award-winning agency-of-record for NBC Universal and the creator of multicultural lifestyle marketing programs for Warner Bros Pictures, Disney Pictures, TBS, CNN, and other top entertainment companies.

Two internship slots are available that will provide hands-on experience in multiple disciplines including: Account Management, Business Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media Planning/Buying, and Public Relations.

At the end of this PAID INTERNSHIP you will have:

- Gained tangible industry experience on projects such as Hangover 2, Green Lantern, Horrible Bosses, The Help, NBC's The Voice, and much more.

- Strengthened your resume

- Earned college credit

To make the deal even sweeter, you’ll receive an Apple iPad!

Application Deadline: Friday, April 22nd, 11:59pm PST

To apply, log onto http://www.liquidsoulmedia.com/thefinaltwo

About Liquid Soul Media

Liquid Soul Media is an award-winning lifestyle marketing company specializing in marketing, media, and publicity for entertainment, faith, corporate, sports and non-profit organizations. We develop and implement marketing programs that have impact and provide measurable results.

It's That Time . . . REGISTER for HBA!

NEW DATES: JUNE 28–30, 2011

HBA GLOBAL EXPO & CONFERENCE
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 W. 34th St.

Stick with us. HBA Global is now taking place June 28–30, 2011.

HBA Global Expo & Conference provides manufacturers of cosmetics and personal-care products the resources, techniques and skills that will assist them in their day-to-day jobs, including:

• New trends from experts such as Mintel, Pantone, The Doneger Group and Eve Pearl.

• Top suppliers that will provide solutions and new products in packaging, raw materials and ingredients, private label, contract manufacturing and finished products, including color cosmetics and brushes.

• Five educational tracks focused on marketing, technical, skin care, global distribution and green practices.

• This year's highly anticipated keynote address and Positively Beautiful Award recipient.

Register now and save! Use priority code newyork and receive a complimentary three-day exhibit hall pass plus 15% off the HBA Conference.

To register visit: www.hbaexpo.com/register

For complete information about the show visit: www.hbaexpo.com

Questions? Call 609-759-7603—we are here to help!

Celebrity Hairstylist Keith Campbell hosts Workshop

Where: The Space Studio located at Chelsea Market, the creative Mecca of New York

Date: May 16th

Time: 10am to 4:30pm

*Complimentary Lunch Served

RSVP ASAP! Only 30 spots available!

To RSVP: Email info@keithcampbell.com

CEW Announces Beauty Award Finalists!

BEAUTY LOVERS . . . I have some FAB news for you! Read below for the CEW Press Release announcing the Finalists for the 2011 CEW Beauty Awards. 139 Finalists were selected from over 600 submissions. Below, please find a press release containing all of the information, including the list of finalists. The winners will be announced at the upcoming CEW Beauty Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 20^th.

CELEBRATING THE BEST IN BEAUTY WITH COSMETIC EXECUTIVE WOMEN

2011 Beauty Awards Finalists Announced

New York, NY – April 12, 2011 – Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) has announced the Finalists for the 2011 CEW Beauty Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Now in its 17^th year, the CEW Beauty Awards celebrate the most innovative products of the year. The Finalists were chosen from more than 600 products from nearly 350 top brands.

The CEW Beauty Awards are the only awards program where the Finalists are chosen exclusively by beauty insiders. The roster of Finalists, voted on by more than 4,000 professionals in the field, has become beauty consumers’ most coveted shopping list. “Due to the vast amount of beauty products on the market, it’s difficult for consumers to determine which products they need. Each year, CEW members select the best products from over 600 submissions.,” says Carlotta Jacobson, President of CEW.

The CEW Board of Governors will now vote on the 139 Finalists to determine the winners across 26 categories. The winners will be announced at the CEW Beauty Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 20^th, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Comedian and Actor Mario Cantone will emcee the event again this year.

This also marks the first year for the CEW Eco Beauty Award. Sponsored by Givaudan, the new Award is a response to the growing importance to consumers of products’ environmental impact on the planet. The Award recognizes products or product lines that have specifically moved towards the goal of sustainability. Ten finalists, from more than 40 entrants, have been vetted by the global organization, The Natural Step. A special Eco Beauty Voting Committee will vote on the winner, which will be revealed at the Luncheon.

For the complete list of 2011 CEW Beauty Award Finalists, please visit the Finalist Viewbook at www.cew.org. Tickets can be purchased for this event at www.cew.org.

The 2011 CEW Beauty Awards are sponsored by Allure, Givaudan, CVS/pharmacy, Crest 3D White, Veet, Medicis, QVC, Beauty Inc, Hautelook, Arcade Marketing, The Royal Promotion Group, HBA, MaCher, Albéa, Rpr Marketing Communications, Hydroxatone, Script to Screen, Wells Fargo Securities, BeautyBar.com, KraftWorks, Consultancy Media, Suite K, Raw Media, LifeMinute.tv, Proof 7,Categories defined by NPD.Votes tabulated by Ernst & Young.

The 2011 CEW Beauty Awards Finalists are:

BATH AND BODY

Bath and Body Mass

AVEENO® Positively Nourishing™ Smoothing Body Wash

Burt's Bees Cranberry & Pomegranate Sugar Scrub

Dove Gofresh™ Revive Beauty Body Wash with NutriumMoisture™

Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Skin-Fortifying Hand Creme

Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash Deep Penetrating Moisture

Bath and Body Prestige

Fresh Brown Sugar Hand Cream

Kiehl's Since 1851 Creme de Corps Soy Milk and Honey Whipped Body Butter

Laura Mercier Fresh Fig Soufflé Body Crème

Origins All-Purpose High-Elevation™ Cream Dry Skin Relief

philosophy Be Somebody Water Lily Hot Salt, Tub and Shower Scrub

FACIAL SKINCARE

Acne Treatment

Bliss No 'Zit' Sherlock Correcting Serum

CLEAN & CLEAR® Advantage® 2-in-1 Acne & Mark Eraser Kit

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™ Trifix™ Acne Clearing Lotion

mark Break Out Plan Anti-Acne Gel Lotion

Neutrogena Rapid Clear® Sore Pimple Gel

Zeno Corporation Heat Treat Blemish Prevention Treatment

Anti-Aging Mass

AVEENO® Ageless Vitality™ Elasticity Recharging System–Day SPF 30

Avon Anew Clinical Luminosity Pro Brightening Serum

La Roche Posay Redermic [+] Intensive Daily Anti-Wrinkle Firming Fill-In Care

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum

Yes To Blueberries Intensive Skin Repair Serum

Anti-Aging Prestige

Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector

DDF Revolve 400X Micro-Polishing System

Kiehl's Since 1851 Midnight Recovery Concentrate

Origins Brighter By Nature™ High-Potency Brightening Peel with Fruit Acids

Shiseido Cosmetics America Bio-Performance Super Corrective Serum

Cleanser & Scrub

Fresh Soy Face Exfoliant

Neutrogena Deep Clean® Long-Lasting Shine Control Daily Scrub

Olay Professional Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser

Origins Zero Oil™ Deep Pore Cleanser with Saw Palmetto and Mint

Shiseido Cosmetics America White Lucent Brightening Cleansing Foam

Eye Treatment Mass

Avon Anew Reversalist Illuminating Eye System

Grassroots Research Labs Triple Mushroom Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream with Wild Ginseng Root

RoC® Brilliance™ Eye Beautifier

Vichy Aqualia Antiox Anti-Fatigue Eye Stick

Yes To Blueberries Eye Firming Treatment

Eye Treatment Prestige

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex

KORRES® North America Quercetin & Oak AntiAgeing & AntiWrinkle Eye Cream

Lancôme Rénergie Lift Volumetry Eye Volumetric Lifting and Reshaping Cream

Origins Starting Over™ Age-erasing Eye Cream with Mimosa

Shiseido Cosmetics America Future Solution LX Eye and Lip Contour Regenerating Cream

Moisturizer Mass

Avon Anew Reversalist Day Cream SPF 25

Garnier Nutritioniste Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream

GoodSkin Labs Filextra Facial Revolumizing Treatment with Collagen

Neutrogena Healthy Defense® Liquid Moisturizer SPF 50 with Helioplex®

Olay Regenerist Night Resurfacing Elixir

Moisturizer Prestige

Darphin Hydraskin Essential

Lancôme Génifique Repair Youth Activating Night Cream

Origins VitaZing™ SPF 15 Energy-Boosting Moisturizer with Mangosteen

philosophy Miracle Worker™ Miraculous Anti-Aging Moisturizer

SK-II Melting Rich Cream

HAIR

Hair Care Product

Aveda Damage Remedy™ Daily Hair Repair

AVEENO® Nourish + Shine Shampoo

Avon Advance Techniques Frizz Control Lotus Shield

Bumble and bumble Mending Masque

Pantene Pro-V Medium-Thick Hair Solutions Frizzy to Smooth Shampoo

Hair Coloring Product

Clairol Professional Liquicolor Permanente

Garnier Herbashine Color Crème with Bamboo Extract

L'Oréal Paris Root Rescue 10 Minute Root Coloring Kit

Samy Fat Foam Hair Color

Zotos International Age Beautiful Anti-Aging Haircolor

Hair Styling Product

Aveda Control Force™ Firm Hold Hair Spray

blow, the new york blow dry bar Blow Out Spray

Frederic Fekkai Essential Shea Tame and Style Pot de Crème

Living Proof Full Thickening Mousse

Ojon Volumizing Brush-On Mousse

MAKEUP

Eye Product Mass

COVERGIRL Liquilineblast Eye Liner

FLIRT! It Curl Lash Curling Mascara

L'Oréal Paris Double Extend Lash Boosting Serum

Maybelline Falsies by Volum’Express

Rimmel Lash Accelerator

Eye Product Prestige

Bare Escentuals Buxom Stay-There Eyeshadow

Dior Beauty Diorshow Maximizer

Lancôme Définicils Precious Cells High Definition Amplifying Mascara

MAC Cosmetics Haute & Naughty Lash

YSL Beauté Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Noir Radical

Face Product Mass

COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Serum Primer

L'Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base

mark Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes All Over Face Palette

Neutrogena Cosmetics SkinClearing® Mineral Powder

Sonia Kashuk for Target® Perfecting Luminous Foundation

Face Product Prestige

Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Mineral Veil SPF 25

Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup SPF 15 with Probiotic Technology

Lancôme Teint Miracle Lit-from-Within Makeup

MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear SPF 10 Foundation

NARS Cosmetics Orgasm Illuminator

Lip Product Mass

COVERGIRL Lip Perfection Lipstick

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge

mark Gloss Gorgeous Stay On Lip Stain

Pixi Lip & Line

Revlon® Just Bitten Lipstain™ by ColorStay™

Lip Product Prestige

Chanel USA Rouge Coco Hydrating Crème Lip Colour

Estée Lauder Pure Color Gloss

Fresh Sugar Plum Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15

MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Lipcrème

Tom Ford Beauty Private Blend Lip Color Collection

MEN'S GROOMING

Axe Twist Shower Gel

Dove Deep Clean Body and Face Wash

Gillette Fusion ProSeries Thermal Scrub

Kérastase Paris Homme Bain Capital Force Densifying

Lab Series Skincare for Men Max LS Age-less Face Cream

Zirh Reverse

SCENT

Men's Scent

Bond No. 9 New York Cooper Square

Chanel USA Bleu de Chanel

Coty Prestige Marc Jacobs Bang

Dolce & Gabbana The One Gentleman

Prada Infusion de Vetiver

Ralph Lauren Fragrances The Big Pony Collection 4

Women's Scent Mass

American Beauty True Delight Perfume Spray

Avon Outspoken by Fergie

Coty Beauty Beyoncé Heat

P&G Prestige Christina Aguilera

PUIG USA S by Shakira

Women's Scent Prestige

Anthropologie Happ & Stahns Perfumers 1842 Rosa Alba Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 New York High Line

Chanel USA Chance Eau Tendre

Coach Poppy Fragrance

Gucci Fragrances Guilty

Narciso Rodriguez Parfums For Her Eau de Parfum Intense

SUN

AVEENO® Positively Ageless™ Sunblock Lotion with Enviroblock SPF 70

Coppertone Oil Free Foaming Lotion

La Roche Posay Anthelios 45 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid for Body

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer® Liquid Daily Sunblock Lotion SPF 55

Shiseido Cosmetics America Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 60

INDIE BEAUTY AWARD

Barista Bath and Body

blow, the new york blow dry bar

First Aid Beauty LLC

JOON Skincare

Tata Harper

ECO BEAUTY AWARD

Alterna Bamboo Smooth

Amala Rejuvenate Collection

Aveda Men Pure-Formance™ Family

Jurlique Purely Age-Defying

Pomega, Inc. Healing Cream

Sophyto Organic Skincare

Super by Dr. Nicholas Perricone

The Body Shop Rainforest Hair Care Collection

Vapour Organic Beauty

Yves Rocher North America Inc Culture Bio

About CEW

Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc. (CEW) is a nonprofit professional organization with more than 4,000 executives in the beauty, cosmetics, fragrance and related industries. CEW advances the professional growth and leadership development of women in the cosmetic industry through professional development and networking, industry insights, access to leaders, recognition of achievement and innovation and its philanthropic foundation. CEW’s membership is multigenerational and equally representative of entry level, mid-career level and senior level executives. CEW is based in New York City; and it has associated organizations in France and the United Kingdom. The CEW Foundation supports Cancer and Careers, a resource for employees balancing work and cancer treatment. For more information, log on to www.cew.org.

Event Recap: ESSENCE presents SMART BEAUTY V

Event Recap - ESSENCE presents SMART BEAUTY V - W Hotel - April 14, 2011

ESSENCE magazine hosted a beauty event on Thursday, April 14th to educate retailers, editors and industry professionals on how to market, sell and cater to African American women. ESSENCE conducted an in-depth research consumer marketing study to show "the mindset of the passionate African American beauty consumer" and enlisted top beauty experts to discuss individual and industry concerns, thoughts and trends. Panelists included: Mikki Taylor (ESSENCE Editor-at-Large), Cynde Watson (Makeup Artist & Beauty Expert), Elena L. Jones, M.D. (Dermatologist), Eric Bland (Celebrity Hairstylist) and Susan Akkad (Senior Vice President, Corporate Diversity Marketing, Estee Lauder Companies, Inc).

According to ESSENCE research, there are 4 main Archetypes when dissecting the AA woman beauty consumer:
Queen Bea -- supremely confident, knowledgeable
Sheree De La Sol -- experimental, likes prestige and innovative brands and wants to conquer aging
Amber B. Free -- independent spirit, brand loyal, conscious, cautious and practical
Jane Jones -- the minimalist, time sensitive and likes the natural look

FAB was on the scene to capture some special moments. Take a peak!

Founder of The FAB Network, J. Styles

Welcome to ESSENCE presents SMART BEAUTY V

Yours Truly with ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks

The ESSENCE Dream Team -- (L to R) Corynne L. Corbett (Beauty Director), Constance White (Editor-in-Chief), Michelle Ebanks (President) and Mikki Taylor (Editor-at-Large)

During the breakfast, there was a presentation that displayed the FOUR BASIC ARCHETYPES of black consumers. The presenters did an awesome job!

Miss New York with ESSENCE Beauty Director Corynne L. Corbett

Beauty Leaders!

Paving a way for black women everywhere!

The breakfast/presentation/panel begins . . . giving powerful stats on AA women, retail & consumer habits, marketing tactics and more! ESSENCE knows what black women want!

"My Black is Beautiful"

I love beauty!

Makeup is sexy & cool!

FAB on the scene!

FAB's J. Styles loves beauty!

Panelist & Celebrity Hairstylist Eric Bland with J. Styles

Shayna D. of The Diva Lounge & Yours Truly!

Miss FAB & Miss New York!

Beauty professionals galore!

The event mission was definitely accomplished! A huge thank you to ESSENCE for highlighting the power of the AA woman consumer and educating retailers, editors and beauty professionals on how to market, sell and cater to our needs! We need more outlets like you!

Love Art & Conversation?!

Intersections: Conversations on Art and Culture
A Discussion with Misty Copeland and Raven Wilkinson moderated by Brenda Dixon Gottschild

May 12, @ 7PM.
Studio Museum, located @ 144 West 125th Street New York, New York 1002

Join us for a special discussion about art and dance with Misty Copeland, the first African American female soloist for the American Ballet Theatre and Raven Wilkinson, the first African American ballerina to become a member of a major ballet company. Brenda Dixon Gottschild, Professor Emerita at Temple University, will moderate the discussion.

*Admission is FREE. Seating is first come, first served. Please make sure to arrive early as your RSVP does not guarantee you a confirmed seat.

Visit http://www.studiomuseum.org/event-calendar/event/intersections-conversations-art-and-culture-2011-05-12 for more details

INTERNSHIP: Brooklyn Savvy TV

INTERNSHIP: Brooklyn Savvy TV

Brooklyn Savvy is currently seeking college and graduate student candidates interested in careers in media and entertainment to apply for immediate internship positions in the areas of editing, production and web development. Brooklyn Savvy is a community-produced television program aimed at strengthening community networks available to women through television and social media. Brooklyn Savvy gives viewers the opportunity to participate in substantive and intimate conversations about issues that impact women, conversations reminiscent of what you would have with a close circle of friends; and it’s all done within the context of Brooklyn as an edgy, hip, global brand. Brooklyn Savvy features a leading panel of ethnically, racially and culturally diverse women sharing their perspectives, insights and challenges.

More detailed descriptions of the opportunities that are available can be found in the flyer attached. We ask that you please share this information with your students and networks. Interested candidates should direct any questions and send their resumes and cover letters to one of the following email addresses: yuillewilliams@hotmail.com or Toni@bklynsavvy.com.

Contact: Rebecca L. Rutherfurd, Director of Education and Special Initiatives
(212) 669-4918 | rrutherfurd@media.nyc.gov

Conference for Corporate Professionals & Entrepreneurs!

Rising Affluent: Advancement & Achievement Conference

Saturday, May 7, 8am-5pm
Faculty House at Columbia University, located at 64 Morningside Drive New York, NY

WWW.RISINGAFFLUENT.COM

REGISTER NOW FOR -- $50.00 (Limited Time Only); Register by by 4/15 & enter 2 win an iPad2!

Join aspiring executives, thought leaders, entrepreneurs and visionaries for a full day of networking, discussion, and establishing new relationships that will help take your career and life to the next level!

Registration Includes:
- breakfast
- full day of panels and great speakers from various industries
- lunch
- special keynote address
- networking with the speakers, panelists and other like minds

This conference is designed for the young professional that wants to see his/herself either climb the corporate ladder, start a world-class business or just live a life that is designed and not one that you just inherit.

The Rising Affluent live life on purpose.

Rising Affluent \noun: An individual likely between the ages of 21 and 34 that is highly motivated towards success, and achieving wealth and influence in their respective community, state, nation and the world at large.

Check out the Speaker LineUp: http://risingaffluent.com/conference/speakers/page/2/

REGISTER TODAY FOR -- $50.00 (Limited Time Only)

Rising Affluent Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=185880488098359
Rising Affluent Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Affluent/169113609780361

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Vivian Green & Eric Roberson Perform at SOBs on Tuesday, April 19th

Interested in learning more & attending? See below for direct link. Enjoy!

http://sobs.com/events/urban-rb-hip-hop/vivian-green-eric-roberson

Need a Freelance Job?

JOB (via Creative Circle)
Position: Freelance Jr Account Executive
Location: Manhattan
Status: Freelance
Estimated Duration: Approximately 2 Weeks
Starts: ASAP
Rate: 20-25 per hour

Job Description:
Our client is a high end luxury and fashion boutique agency - about 30 people, and they need some help with an upcoming project. They are looking for a freelance Account Executive, to assist with budgets, client calls and all around client management. Approximately 1 -2 years of experience in account role within an ad agency environment.

Starts next Tuesday, April 19th, this is an approximately 2 week freelance project. If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: NY13@jobalert.creativecircle.com.

Colorbars presents "I Want to be On-Air"

COLORBARS PANEL DISCUSSION: "I WANT TO BE ON AIR"

DATE: Thursday, April 21st TIME: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

LOCATION: CBS Broadcast Center 524 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019

PANEL PARTICIPANTS:
Adriana Diaz, Reporter, Channel One News
Shannon Lanier, Correspondent & Senior Producer Black Enterprise - TV (Moderator)
Kevin Manno, Host, MTV’s THE SEVEN
Mara Shiavocampo, Correspondent, NBC News
Touré, Journalist, Author and Host of FUSE's "Hip Hop Shop" and "On the Record with FUSE"

Are your favorite on-air personalities born or made? Whether reporting hard news,
entertainment or sports, the preparation, dedication and discipline to their craft is often
overlooked by the viewer. Join us as we sit down with an esteemed panel of on-air personalities for an in-depth and
candid discussion about what goes on behind the scenes.

Price: $15.00

RSVP at colorbarsnetwork.com

Jones Magazine Hosts On Site Beauty & Fashion Internship Open Casting Call

Jones Magazine Hosts On Site Beauty and Fashion Editorial Internship “Open Casting Call”

Appointment times 1-6pm every hour on the hour -- Thursday, April 14th

Jones Magazine/Northstar Group
11 Broadway, Ste. 315
NYC, NY 10004

IMPORTANT:

Qualified applicants: Please bring a recent resume and sample material of any relevant previous work. Also email relevant materials to info@jonesmag.com.

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS:

Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief Intern

Jones Magazine & Jonesmag.com seeks an assistant to the Editor in Chief. Candidates must: possess a heightened knowledge and passion for the fashion industry and a strong command of the English language (written and verbal). Must be responsible, organized, hardworking, dependable and resourceful with a can-do attitude. We are seeking skilled writers able to identify news stories about fashion, celebrity style, beauty, travel and trends. This person will research, write and pitch multiple stories often on a daily basis. Must be able to catch on quickly, and multitask at length. Intern will return calls, orchestrate site visits, interact with numerous publicists, agents and various personalities on behalf of the EIC, so a strong communicator with a highly polished presentation is paramount. This person must be able to write clear, concise items with a quick turnaround that matches the voice of the Jones brand, as well as be a creative thinker who is able to develop and execute marketable ideas for longer packages and features.

*Word Press experience is highly preferred.

The ideal candidate is a personable, self-starter, with strong work ethic. Ideal candidate will also have strong writing skills and previous blogging experience working for a news outlet or fashion site (at least one year), as well as some experience interviewing designers, stylists, and celebrity talent. This person will also be professional, detail-oriented, efficient, independent and be able to work in a fast-paced, extremely deadline-oriented environment.

The position starts in early-mid April and runs through December, depending upon your availability. Schedule is flexible, but we prefer at least 2-3 full days/week.

Beauty Editorial Internship

Jones, the premiere lifestyle shopping and beauty glossy for multicultural women who know better, is seeking a clever,thoughtful,out of the box beauty-writer Intern to join our it-girl team. Reporting to the Beauty Director, The individual in this role WILL be responsible for the following:

-Conceiving fresh and insightful story ideas and helping plan future lineups

-Editing and/or writing features in a fast-paced environment

-Photo editing

-Some social media

-Working closely with the art department to help determine visuals and select photos for beauty stories

-Working closely with beauty publicists and companies

-Represent the magazine at beauty industry events, on site at photo shoots, and online

The Beauty writer intern assists the Beauty Director in every aspect of the department's glamorous (and not so glamorous)endeavors. He/she will write and edit beauty-related content for Jones. The applicant will also be involved in story development and conceptualization; the testing, researching and fact checking of beauty stories and sections; overseeing the day-to-day organizational functions of the department. He/she will also be called upon to represent the magazine at beauty events and desk sides/meetings, as needed.

The ideal candidate will be "So Jones" in tone and presentation. We seek witty, cultured, beauty aficionados who embody the Jones brand.

****Internship positions are unpaid, but invaluable****

NYWIC presents "Women at the Table"

The New York Women in Communications Foundation Presents

Women at the Table: Realities, Roadblocks and Strategies for Earning Seats on Corporate Boards

What: A high-level discussion of the state of women in boardrooms today -- and tomorrow

When: Tuesday, April 26, 3 - 6 p.m.

Where: The New York Times Center

Women hold only 17% of the seats on corporate boards in America today. Will that number change? And might you be part of any growth?

This fascinating two-hour panel (followed by a high-powered networking reception) focuses on women and boardrooms. Among the topics: skill-sets needed to qualify for board seats, strategies that might help earn a spot, the pros and cons of public (corporate) boards versus private (startup) boards, and insights into board culture. Learn which boards offer more compensation, which demand more work, and which boards are the most influential.

Moderator:

Jean Chatzky

Money Coach, Award-winning Journalist & Best-selling Author

Jean Chatzky is the woman who makes finance understandable to the rest of us. She appears on the Today show to talk about personal finance and writes for More magazine and the New York Daily News. Her best-selling books include Not Your Parents Money Book, Money 911, and Pay It Down. In addition, Jean runs the Debt Diet website, and www.jeanchatzky.com.

Panelists:

Ellen R. Marram

President, The Barnegat Group

Ellen Marram is a member of the Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company, The New York Times Company and Eli Lilly and Company, as well as several private companies in the food and consumer healthcare sectors. She is a member of the Health Executives Leadership Network and serves on a number of non-profit boards including NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, The Institute for the Future, Lincoln Center Theater, and Families and Work Institute. She has served as a trustee of The Conference Board and the Board of Associates of Harvard Business School.

In her corporate days, she served as president and chief executive officer of Tropicana and the Tropicana Beverage Group, where she nearly doubled margins as she transformed Tropicana from a Florida juice company to a market driven, health-focused, global juice business, number one in worldwide sales and profits. She followed that success by becoming president and chief executive officer of the Nabisco Biscuit Company where her vision and direction led to the 1992 launch of SnackWell cookies and crackers, considered one of the most successful new products of the '90s.

Susan Lyne

Chairman, Gilt Groupe

Susan Lyne serves as Chairman of Gilt Groupe, a membership-only apparel and accessories business with over three million members, 500 employees six distinct business lines in the US, as well as being the leading flash sale site in Japan.

From November 2004 to July 2008, Susan was President and CEO of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSLO). In that capacity, she steered the company's recovery and return to profitability, led by a three-fold increase in advertising revenue and the diversification of its merchandising business.

Before joining MSLO, Susan spent eight years at Disney/ABC, rising to President of ABC Entertainment where she oversaw the development of shows such as Desperate Housewives,Lost, and Grey's Anatomy. Prior to that she ran the network's long-form division, fielding a schedule of original movies and miniseries that won time periods and earned numerous awards. She serves on the board of AOL and is a trustee of The New School. She won a 2007 Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications.

Meesha Rosa

Director, Corporate Board Services and Marketing Operations

Meesha Rosa coordinates communications with corporate board governance organizations and associations in conjunction with Catalyst's Corporate Board Services, which focuses on the advancement of women into the corporate boardroom through candidate assessment and preparation.

In addition, Meesha manages the day-to-day operations of Catalyst's Marketing Department. Through her work as an issue specialist, she speaks at numerous events around the country about Catalyst's Censuses of Women Board Directors and Corporate Officers andTop Earners of the Fortune 500.

Andrew Sherwood

Managing Director, Goodrich and Sherwood

In addition to being Managing Director, Andrew was a founding partner of Goodrich & Sherwood in 1970. As a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Andy's 30-year senior level executive search and consulting background covers a wide range, spanning most industries.

He headed the Business Task Force for the Reagan and Bush White House and has served as a Congressional Advisor. Listed in Who's Who in Finance and Industry, and Who's Who in the World, Andy's professional affiliations include the Young Presidents' Organization, where he was chapter chairman, the World Presidents' Organization, and the Chief Executive Organization. In 1990, and each year since, Andy has been elected to the top 100 Executive Search Consultants in the United States.

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