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JWOWW (Jenni Farley) Hits Big Time With Branded Bronzer

Friday, January 28th, 2011

Do you watch Jersey Shore?

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I will be the first to admit I have not watched a single episode of Jersey Shore, MTV’s top rated show.

However, due to all the hype, I did a little searching and quickly found out why it’s MTV’s top rated show. Bazooka boobs, six-packs, dancing, tanning, drinking and one big wild party.

Sounds like a lot of fun if I was 30 years younger and that’s when you know you are really old (or older I should say). Hey, my fun comes tonight, Martini Friday, at 6PM. One Grey Goose martini, a couple glasses of wine and that’s the big party at the Gaynor household. Lights out at 10PM if I’m lucky to stay awake that long.

But let’s get back to Jersey Shore and the break-out star, Jenni Farley.

How Farley became JWOWW is another story but for all intent purposes, JWOWW is her celebrity name and the name she is taking to the bank. New Sunshine, makers of Designer Skin and Australian Gold among others, worked out a royalty deal to use her name on a bottle of bronzer. The price point of $50 retail is perfect and it’s been flying off tanning salon shelves.

One smart entrepreneur (or he hopes he is) contracted with JWOWW to appear at four of his tanning salon locations with a special VIP party at MGM Grand Detroit’s V lounge February 18. Dennis, owner of Electric Beach, is coughing up a lot of green to produce a lot of tan. He hopes to sell 500 bottles of JWOWW alone and is also selling JWOWW packages up to $150 including JWOWW’s signature on the bottle and your very own photo with JWOWW.

I love the idea and think Dennis is going to be very happy with the results. Celebrity stuff is big business and having JWOWW in the Detroit area is good for business.

In the meantime, the VIP invite-only party surely starts at 10PM or later. Darn, I would have liked to be awake for it.

Happy Friday!

Out Of My Mind On A Friday Mornin’

Friday, January 21st, 2011

Who is going to win the Super Bowl?

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FRINGE Dallas takes place this Sunday at the renowned, historic Granada Theater in downtown Dallas. The first truly big hair event in Dallas, FRINGE will be showcasing:

  • Kemon NaYo and Hair Manya
  • Eufora
  • Davines
  • Michael O”Rourke
  • black 15in1

The event is virtually sold out and a few tickets remain at the door. We all going to have some fun come Sunday.

Are beauty shows D.O.A.? The Western Buying Conference in Vegas last week was a total bust. Sally Beauty announced it has pulled out of all trade shows and most likely, BSG as well. We made the decision to pull out of all shows too. With the consolidation that has taken place over the past few years, there are too few players to fill up the show floor. And when a niche player does come, they rent out a suite at the local hotel instead of exhibiting on the show floor. No doubt Chicago is going to be a huge mess come March with the ISSE competing against Chicago’s Beauty Show.

Looks like Procter & Gamble’s Wella division is ready to take on L’Oreal and Unilever in 2011. They recently announced huge plans for the consumer market. No rest for anyone.

Arby’s has put itself up for sale. I still remember when they first opened. I loved the Mocha shakes and Arby’s Supreme loaded up with both sauces. Looks like burgers are still king.

Which birthday milestone do you consider the most important: 30, 40, 50, 60 or 70?

True or false: The Packers are going to win the Super Bowl.

WNIC 100.3 has a new FRESH format with Jay Towers. The problem for me is that I don’t know any of the FRESH songs being played. iTunes just sent me a $6.99 album special for all the hot albums in 2010. I couldn’t recognize one of them. No wonder I’m in no ones demographics anymore. Yikes.

The FLIP video camera is one of more incredible inventions of all time.

Our very own Gary and Deanna Lincoln depart today for their TNG 20th anniversary cruise. They are so excited Gary bought extra flash memory for his camera. When I asked him if we was packed yesterday, he replied “I’ve been packed since July. Deanna didn’t want me to stain any of my shorts.” Now there is a commitment.

Warner music also put itself up for sale recently. CD’s, DVD’s are dead. How much longer for books, greeting cards and land line phones?

JWOWW tanning lotion is hot, hot, hot. Celebrities sell.

Do you notice the days are getting longer? Spring is only 8 weeks away.

Happy TGIF!