Thanks for clearing that up

By Erin Lawley Posted on March 11, 2010 at 10:01 am

A day after the news hit that Rockhouse Partners will co-operate the Tennessee State Fair this year, the company issued a news release announcing the hiring of Chrysty Fortner and the launch of its division focused on festivals and fairs.

Of course, several of the news outlets mentioned Fortner in their coverage Tuesday, identifying her as director of festivals and fairs, knocking the wind out of the presser. But in case you didn’t catch it: Fortner was previously director of marketing and sponsorships for the Tennessee State Fair, after roles with the Nashville Speedway, NASCAR and the Walt Disney Co. She’ll oversee sponsorship and sales activation for Rockhouse’s live event clients.

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Tags: Chrysty Fortner, events, NASCAR, Nashville Speedway, Rockhouse Partners, Tennessee State Fair, Walt Disney Co.  

Lyric Street spikes sister label

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on November 3, 2009 at 1:10 pm

After barely a year in business, Carolwood Records has shut its doors. The label, launched as a way to build a “consistent product flow,” will move its artists and several key execs to sister company Lyric Street. Well, ‘move’ might be too strong a word; the Disney-owned labels share office space at 12th and Demonbreun.

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Tags: Carolwood Records, Lyric Street Records, music business, Music Row, record labels, Walt Disney Co.  

Gaylord gets Disney as D.C. neighbor

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on May 18, 2009 at 10:58 pm

The House of Mouse has spent $11 million to buy land in the National Harbor complex that houses Gaylord’s largest resort. Disney plans to build a hotel resort there, but won’t commit to a time frame just yet.

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Tags: Gaylord Entertainment Co., hotel management, tourism, Walt Disney Co., Washington D.C.  

Hey kids, saving is fun and cool!

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on March 19, 2009 at 11:00 am

Disney is partnering with T. Rowe Price to build a new exhibit at Walt Disney World’s Epcot resort.

The Great Piggy Bank Adventure will offer lessons on four key financial themes: setting goals, saving and spending smartly, staying ahead of inflation, and diversifying your investments.

So Johnny, now you can find out how those billions in federal bailout dollars will make our grocery bill jump in about three years…

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Tags: consumer spending, financial education, investment management, T. Rowe Price Group Inc., Walt Disney Co., Walt Disney World