How Roger Smith fell out of bed!
Posted on 09. Jan, 2012 by JohnKnowles in Community, Hotel
This is the story of how Roger Smith is become more then just a hotel in New York. There are many hotels in New York and we are not the biggest, the newest or the fanciest. Our rooms are large in comparison to other hotels yet they have an old-world charm.
So how does a 130 room hotel in the middle of midtown Manhattan distinguish itself from it’s competitors?
What does Roger Smith think of himself?
Roger Smith is a place of ideas!
Roger Smith is a friendly host!
Roger Smith is a place for advanced media opportunities!
Roger Smith is a place for the arts; both creation and consumption!
Roger Smith is a place to be discovered!
Roger Smith is a place to be launched!
Roger Smith shares your content!
Roger Smith creates his own content!
Roger Smith is a personality!
I am Roger Smith!
You are Roger Smith!
He is Roger Smith!
Roger Smith Pops Up!
Roger Smith will engage with you on twitter as well a have a drink with you in Lilys!
Roger Smith will be your friend, follow you and learn about your influence!
Roger Smith is not just a Hotel, it is a family!
Become part of the Culture!
A Great Start to 2012! @RSHotel is what’s happening! @Chrisbrogan & Google+ @Harlanmack #Studio501 Popup Shop!
Posted on 08. Jan, 2012 by JohnKnowles in Community, Events, Hotel
I’d like to share with you some highlights from our first week of the New Year @RSHotel. There’s much to look forward to! On January 4th we met with Chris Brogan to talk about Google + for business! His book is a complete Business Guide to Google+, Today’s Hottest New Social Network!
On January 5th we celebrated the work of sculptor Harlan Mack at our first artist dinner for the 125 Window Gallery in the starlight ballroom.
Follow www.125windowgallery.tumblr.com for updates.
The third highlight of the week and major development of the year is the acquisition of a new space currently known as Studio 501 located between the RS Pop shop and the Lab Gallery. This space will activate new and exciting brand collaborations in 2012. Stay tuned for more details!
In thinking about this new space, I am not sure what to call it… What would you call this new popup space? What would you do with a time limited popup opportunity? Look forward to your feedback. Happy New Year!
Please share, comment and engage!
Thanks
John Knowles – Director of Digital
Marketing
@RShotel
@Pancity
Meditation / Mediations A reflection on artistic collaborations with Daniel Rothbart by John Knowles
Posted on 06. Jan, 2012 by JohnKnowles in Arts, Community, Hotel
Video as an art-form was my creative indulgence in 2011. I have been testing visual concept through patterns and loops and have developed a style and method for my creative expression. It has inspired new collaborative projects that test my ability to mix and balance different elements of light, color, intent and other contributing inputs.
On November 20th 2011, I set up my projections with artist Daniel Rothbart to test out new forms of creative alchemy. The ingredients of the experiment consisted of my intent to drive future success and innovation combined with Daniels perspective as a conductor within the light.
Together we explored the dimension of the empty space in the bowls and played with the shadows as they appeared on the wall behind him. His calm and observant nature provided the an ideal collaborative chemistry.
So what can you as the objective observer take away from this experience? I believe that creative expressions of intent opens the door to new realizations and physical manifestations. By exploring the depths of your creative potential you can imagine and experience any reality you choose. My objective is to inspire and stimulate others to create and participate.
Stay tuned for collaborative art projects in 2012. We will soon be launching an Artist meetup at the Roger Smith where creative personalities be able to meet and experiment.
Reach out and engage to be part of the growing network.
Welcome to @pancity! Where all your dreams come true!
Give the gift of New York! Win a free stay @RShotel. #Rogersrooms
Posted on 20. Dec, 2011 by JohnKnowles in Community, Events, Hotel
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In the week leading up to Christmas, Roger Smith will be putting on his Santa hat and giving away a series of #Rogersrooms. It’s a brilliant gift idea to give a 2 night stay at New York’s Roger Smith Hotel. The rules to win are as follows. In the comments section of this blog, tell us who deserves the gift of New York and why. Once you have posted your comment on the blog you must also post “Give the gift of New York! @RShotel #SantaContest #rogersrooms http://bit.ly/u0wWAt” to your twitter or to our facebook profile. 
We will be choosing 2 winners on Friday December 23th, just in time for Christmas.
In the wake of Santa Con, we are also giving away 1 room to the best Santa Costume Picture Submitted to twitter with “Give me my #Rogersroom @RShotel #Santacontest” in the body of the tweet.
Thanks ahead of time for participating. Happy Holidays
John Knowles, Director of Digital Marketing @RShotel
#TweetDrive inspires NYC’s Social Community to give back! ~ Harrison Kratz guest blog post
Posted on 20. Dec, 2011 by JohnKnowles in Community, Events, Hotel
On Tuesday Decemeber 13, social media professionals and community builders from the New York City area came together to give back and celebrate the holidays at the Lily’s in the Roger Smith Hotel for the New York City Tweet Drive.
The New York City Tweet Drive was part of Tweet Drive, a global social good campaign that brings together social media communities to collect toys for under-privileged children during the holiday season.
New York’s social media community came out in full force and showed what the holidays are all about – friends, family, drinks, giving back, and more than a few ridiculous Facebook photos.
Thanks to event partners such as HP, Community Managers Meetup, SCVNGR and popchips, New York rocked around the Christmas tree to the tune of over 100 toys collected for Toys for Tots’ Brooklyn chapter! In celebration, there may or may not have been some “Tebowing.”
As the organizer of Tweet Drive, I would just like to say thank you for making this an unforgettable night. While there are many things to do in the city during the holidays, you all chose to spend it with us to give back to a great cause.
Santa Con may have been last Saturday, but for one night at the Roger Smith Hotel, we all got to be our own version of Santa Claus.
This is a guest blog post from Harrison Kratz.
Bio: Harrison Kratz navigates New York City as the Community Manager at MBA@UNC, the new MBA online program from the University of North Carolina. He also sticks to his entrepreneurial roots as the founder of the global social good campaign, Tweet Drive.
Accessories Designer Collective Arrives for Holiday Fashion Relief at RSPOP
Posted on 30. Nov, 2011 by melissagonzalez in Events, fashion, Hotel, RS Pop
This December RS POP Shop is being transformed into a one-stop gift and accessories shopping destination with a collective of accessory brands teaming together to make this holiday season extra special. Buy unique gifts like Payal Luthra’s luxury neckwear, independent eyewear company Lumete’s wonder inspiring sunglasses or pick up a vintage inspired handbag with design elements symbolic of a classic pair of men’s oxfords by Zhao designs.
Doors open December 2nd, with shop hours of 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, seven days a week!
Join us Tuesday, December 6th, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for our opening reception. Enjoy complementary wine while you shop and mingle with the designers and receive an extra 15% off your entire purchase. Also, take advantage of their gift-wrapping service throughout the month! For a small charge, the designers will beautifully gift wrap your purchases, complete with a polaroid gift card! Domestic shipping via UPS can be arranged in-store.
Here’s the skinny about each of the brands participating in the holiday accessories collective:
Payal Luthra designs luxury neckwear made of the finest Mongolian cashmere. Her fall collection combines refined cuts with an innovative use of draped folds and angled lines, with equestrian-inspired leather straps, gold buckle hardware, and patent leather bands that embellish the pieces with linear accents. Each piece can be worn in a variety of ways, giving the wearer creative options to brave the elements in elegant style.
LiiLii Zhao’s Italian leather handbag collection is inspired from artist Kara Walker cut out design process and infused with design elements from the classic black and white oxford shoe. The result is a beautiful vintage inspired handbag collection sure to make a statement and turn carrying everyday items into a fashionable expression of style. The Italian leather used to create these bags is also eco-friendly
Lumete is a New York based independent eyewear brand for women, by women. Lumete’s innovative handmade sunglasses are characterized by their sculptural detail and unexpected temple shapes. In addition to their creative use of fine, richly colored acetates, Lumete sunglasses stand out due to their striking symbolic ornamentation. The name Lumete is derived from lumen, meaning: light, and amulet, meaning: a precious object used for protection and luck. Inspired by Alchemy and Gnosticism, Lumete seeks to instill a sense of wonder into every piece they make.
Check multiple people off your holiday gift-giving lists this December at RS Pop Shop.
The Quick 411:
Who: Payal Luthra, Lumete, Zhao + more
What: Accessories Designers Collective
Where: RS POP Shop at the Roger Smith Hotel
501 Lexington Avenue (Between 47th and 48th St)
When: December 2nd- 31st 2011
VIP Opening Reception: December 6th 6:00-8:00pm
RSVP to pr@lionesquemedia.com
Follow @RSPOPShop on Twitter for daily POP-UP Updates!
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The 1st Annual “Pups on the Runway-Halloween Costume Ball” (archived video)
Posted on 28. Oct, 2011 by melissagonzalez in Events, fashion
The 1st Annual “Pups on the Runway – Halloween Costume Ball” to benefit the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals group Bobbi and the Strays will be presented in New York City on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 6pm at The Starlight Loft at The Roger Smith Hotel. The Super Smiley Flash Mob 4 Pet Adoption Tour will be dancing at the show and invites everyone to join the dance for pet adoption!
Fashion Show will feature costumes in categories such as: Glamour, Hilarious and Matching Pawrent. Famed Fashion Dog Designers and Celebrity Guests will be the judges for the Costume Runway Contest for fantastic prizes. Lorelei Arts is donating a Precious Pet Pawtraits Mini Masterpiece to the winning costumed pup.This petite size masterpiece depicts and celebrates the life and story of the special winner.
Winners will receive a free entry into the 2012 Barking Beauty Pageant, plus other great prizes, including the new book release “Chasing Bocker’s Tale” and his plush puppy, a Mommy Bus carrier and scented candles from SNIFF, because dogs were born to sniff.
Proceeds from the independently produced “Pups on the Runway – Halloween Costume Ball” by Dana and Bobbi the “pup fairies” will benefit the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals group Bobbi and the Strays Foundation.
Here is the Official Schedule of Events:
Schedule of Events:
Friday, October 28, 2011 • 6-9pm
The Roger Smith Hotel @ The Starlight Loft
501 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
7:00 PM Hec-lin Couture Designs Mini Fashion Show with Roberto Negrin
7:15 PM Super Smiley Flash Mob 4 Pet Adoption with Megan Blake, Super Smiley & YOU!!!
7:30 PM Costume contest begins promptly at 7:30PM.
Benefiting a local pet shelter: Bobbi and the Strays.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
**ALSO Save the Date for November 2nd for the Opening Reception & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our first ever PETS POPPING UP at RS POP Shop
The Roger Smith is a hub for social media in #NYC. People. Art. Food. Wine. For 10% off our best available rooms rate: bit.ly/RSrooms
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Foursquare and Mobile Marketing MeetUp
Posted on 11. Oct, 2011 by JohnKnowles in Community, Events, Lily's Restaurant
Hosted by: The Roger Smith Hotel, Carmine Gallo, McGraw-Hill Professional, and Social Media Club NYC
Location: Lily’s Restaurant & Bar · Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 6-8:00pm
To celebrate the release of the new book, The Power of foursquare, internationally bestselling author Carmine Gallo invites you to have a drink and share your foursquare stories, successes, and challenges with other marketers, professionals, small business owners and entrepreneurs, and social media and mobile marketing enthusiasts.
It wouldn’t be a foursquare party without a check-in special! The Roger Smith will be hosting a foursquare check-in special – everyone that checks in at the Roger Smith (https://foursquare.com/v/roger-smith-hotel/) during the event gets a free hot dog.
3 attendees who register here on Plancast before the event will win a free copy of Carmine’s new book, The Power of foursquare: Seven Innovative Ways to Get Your Customers to Check In Wherever They Are, along with his internationally bestselling titles The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs and The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs
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FNO and Fashion Week POPs UP at RS POP Shop with NFP Framework
Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by melissagonzalez in Events, fashion, RS Pop
RS POP Shop is eager to announce the awaited return of ever evolving NFP Studio for its September and October 2011 POP UP. Showcasing Fall/Winter 2011 collections with Spring/Summer 2012 Previews. N:F:P stands for New Form Perspective and designer, Gail Travis’ modular collection of smart, geometric shapes and styles are of the moment but not bound by time.
Keeping consistent to her true form, each piece has the ability to link, layer, fold, snap, shift, turn upside-down, backward and creatively mold creating a platform for personal expression that is sustainable and fits various lifestyles. ”I am inspired by my surroundings, personal interactions, experience of movement, architecture and sculpture,” says Gail Travis, Designer, NFP Studio, “Ultimately these inspirations morph into the modular, building-block nature of these designs.”
Meet the Woman Behind N:F:P
Quick 411:
Who: Designer Gail Travis
What: N:F:P Fall POP UP Shop
Where: RS POP Shop, 501 Lexington Avenue, NYC
Cross streets: Lexington Avenue bewteen 47th and 48th Streets
Subway: E,M,6 to 51st Street or 4,5,6,7 to Grand Central
When: September 6-October 30th, 9am-8pm daily
Website: www.rspopshop.com
Media contact: pr@lionesquemedia.com
The Roger Smith is a hub for social media in #NYC. People. Art. Food. Wine. For 10% off our best available rooms rate: bit.ly/RSrooms
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Mediterra Collection Returns to RSPOP for August 2011
Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by melissagonzalez in Events, fashion, Hotel, RS Pop
Emitting energy on to midtown Manhattan for August 2011, the Mediterra collection is bringing their precious gem stone and 24k collection back to RS POP at the Roger Smith Hotel.
Gear up to look beautiful, activate clarity, vitality and concentration during the summer heat. Intrigued by what she saw one afternoon in Turkey, curator Sema Tekinay is bringing fine 24 karat gold handcrafted adornments artistically produced in Istanbul and featuring luxurious stones and dramatic settings inspired by artifacts from the Roman, Ottoman and Byzantine empires.
SEE THE COLLECTION
As a gal always needs her bling for the special occassions, Mediterra also offers one-of-a-kind fashion pieces from specialty artists like their celebrity New York based designer whose creative handmade pieces are enjoyed by clients such as Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Cher and Mary J. Blige and their California based designer who specializes in handmade 22K vermeil pieces with exotic stones in tropical colors whose jewelry have been worn by celebrities at the Oscars!
Quick 411 details
Who : The Mediterra Collection
When : August 2-30th, 2011
Where : RS POP Shop, the premiere rotating store front in NYC
Added Bonus : Visit RS POP about their special offer
Press inquiries to pr@lionesquemedia.com
Follow Them On Twitter
Follow RSPOPShop On Twitter
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