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Information about the World Car Show that was held at the Roosevelt Raceway in Long Island, New York in May 1959 is presented. The exhibit allowed car manufacturers from the U.S. and foreign countries to showcase their model cars on a test spin around the track, and provided spectators with a chance to view and drive the automobiles. These companies adopted various approaches in dealing with the selling opportunities during the show.

Information about several topics discussed at a seminar conducted by advertising agency Hilton & Riggio Inc. in New York City in February 1955 is presented. Topics include the design of new products, marketing strategies of industrial producers, and consumer behavior. The seminar featured Wendell B. Barness, administrator the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The article reports on the meeting of Nielsen Marketing Research with more than 100 clients in New York. The objective of the meeting is to discuss options on how to provide and track short-form commercial ratings for television advertising. It is claimed that the company has worked with these clients for the past several months to find a program that satisfies all concerns with tracking ratings.

Information about topics discussed at a panel discussion with Fashion Group International (FGI) in Manhattan, New York City is presented. Topics include the effect of the economic crisis to the buying pattern of customers and the suggested marketing methods to be used by fashion and accessory industry. The symposium featured several fashion executives and directors including Linda Dresner, Stephanie Solomon, Sondra Wilson and Sally Singer.

The article reports on the topics discussed at the 2006 Personal Care Ingredients and Technology Exposition (PCITX) Advanced Technical Conference held in New York City. Conference attendees were able to receive not only the latest information on new beauty ingredients but also trends in packaging with the addition of the Innovative Packaging Symposium. Wendy Lewis presents a speech on innovative strategies to reach the consumer. Other topics included the idea that women should swap their beauty products at least every three months in order to increase the efficacy of the product.

The article presents a calendar of events in the U.S. related to advertising world. Advertising Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon that honors the achievements of retired advertising leaders, from their industry contributions to their personal commitments to society will be held in New York, on March 14. Advertising Woman of the Year Luncheon will be held at the Hilton Hotel, New York, on March 15. Creative Summit will be held at the Atlanta History Center, Atlanta, on March 21. Furthermore, SVA Portfolio Show will be held at the Art Directors Club, New York, through March 21 to March 31.

Focuses on the challenges facing the hospitality industry discussed at the New York University International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference held in New York City in 2005. Impact of third-party distributors on the pricing and inventory control of hotels according to Carlson Co. COO Curtis Nelson; Strategies used by Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn in marketing his resorts in Las Vegas, Nevada; Need for the U.S. government to be more open to foreign visitors according to Loews Hotels CEO Jonathan Tisch.

The article focuses on the agenda of the fifth New York Cotton Forum to be held from July 15-16, 2004 at the New York Board of Trade headquarters on Manhattan Island in New York City. A few important issues include, the shortfall in Chinese cotton crop, a push in U.S. cotton prices to 80 cents and the marketing strategy which Brazil will adopt in exporting its surplus cotton produce. The program gives those attending the opportunity to "get in the pit" and learn how cotton prices are established on a daily basis. Afterwards, a shuttle will take those attending to the work famous Tavern on the Green restaurant in Central Park.