Archive for the ‘In the Media’ Category
January 31, 2012
The Ottawa Fashion Week Board of Directors announced this season’s charitable partnership with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Canada. A runway show, titled “Runway for a Better Way” in support of UNICEF will be organized and co-hosted by Ottawa native, Kevin Carroll (www.allaccesswithkevin.com/) on Sunday, February 19th 2012 in the Confederation Ballroom at the Westin Hotel Ottawa (11 Colonel By Drive). The event will feature celebrity models Gabrielle Miller (Corner Gas/Call Me Fitz), Rosey Edeh (ET Canada), Tré Armstrong (So You Think You Can Dance Canada), Erica Wark (CBC’s Steven and Chris), Leesa Butler (www.f-list.ca), Casie Stewart (www.casiestewart.com), Elizabeth Manley (Olympic Silver Medalist), Gail McInnes (TDot TV http://gailmcinnes.com/), Cory Lee (Degrassi), TL Rader (Professional Ballroom Dancer) and Solange Tuyishime (UNICEF Canada Ambassador) in designs by Rachel Sin (www.rachelsin.com/) , DeMOYO (www.paidemoyochideya.com/) and Sarah Stevenson (www.sarahstevensondesign.com/) with jewellery by MMCrystal (www.MMCrystal.com).
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January 24, 2012
“He’s not the first to screw up a lyric in America’s national anthem. Christina Aguliera did the same thing when she sang it (at the Super Bowl last year),” says Gail McInnes, owner of Magnet Creative Management, a Toronto-based publicity and brand management agency. “In this particular case, he needs to apologize right away, especially when dealing with something that is held so close to people’s hearts. He needs to be transparent about why. Was he nervous? And then say something positive about the experience and hope his fans will forgive him. He may not have gained any fans with this performance, but his real fans will forgive him.”
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January 3, 2012
“We sent our photographer Becca Lemire to the most glamourous NYE party in Toronto to snap pics and survey the vivacious crowd on what their big resolutions are for 2012. From curbing one’s poutine habits to changing the world, here is what partygoers had to say about the year ahead.
“No New Years resolutions – every day should be a day to find something to change” – Gail McInnes”
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December 29, 2011
“As the city gears up for the biggest party night of the year, we surveyed some of Toronto’s most sociable butterflies about their favourite nighttime pastimes in 2011.” by Paul Aguirre-Livingston
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December 9, 2011
“One of Canada’s top Public Relations Companies Media Profile, rang in the Holidays in a big way at Party Hotspot The Burroughes earlier this evening. The much-hyped Party was listed among The Toronto Star‘s Top Five Crashworthy Holiday Parties in the City and there were no empty glasses to be found.
Several Media Personalities including Canadian TV Legend Lloyd Robertson were spotted and lucky attendees Jessica and Natalie managed to convince him to get inside the on-site Photo Booth and snap some awesome Photos together! “
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December 2, 2011
“On Monday, December 5th (2011) The Winchester opened its doors to friends and media for a sampling of its fall/winter menu.
Once a watering hole for Al Capone and Billie Holiday, this historic Cabbagetown landmark is now helmed in the kitchen by Chef Binh An Nguyen (formerly of Spoke Club).
In attendance: Shawn Hewson & Ruth Promislow, Gail McInnes, and Justin Edmead.
Photography by Ryan Emberley“
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November 21, 2011
“Faulhaber Public Relations celebrated its 10-year anniversary at Neubacher Shor Gallery in Toronto in association with PROJECT F – a photo exhibit collaboration with Christopher Wadsworth, Serge Kerbel, Brennen DeMelo and Evygeny Loukianenkov.”
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November 11, 2011
“Recently EG Cares, a charitable division of Elizabeth Grant Skin Care, presented a night of entertainment, drinks and gourmet canapés at The Great Hall in Toronto to raise money for The Big Give. All of the proceeds from the evening’s ticket sales were given to the Look Good Feel Better Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the self-image of men and women who are affected by cancer and its treatments. The evening was hosted by 103.9 Proud FM’s Mike Chalut and partygoers were automatically entered in raffle prizes, such a week private stay in the south of France, items from Gucci and Tiffany & Co., and Maple Leafs tickets, as well as treated to live entertainment by The Apollo Effect, Disco Rebels, and performance art by local artist, Jessica Gorlicky. Notable attendees present included Ainsley Kerr, Gail McInnes, and Anna von Francis.”
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November 3, 2011
Blogger: Susan Langdon
Twitter: SusanAtTFI
WOOT! Check out this fabulous interview on Broken Heel Diaries with Toronto-based IT girl Gail McInnes.
Gail runs a successful marketing and event management company called Magnet Creative and in her part time, she volunteers for TFI and runs the Passion For Fashion program at Youth Employment Services.
I first met Gail a while ago when she was a teen model and just embarking on her fashion career. But it wasn’t until she starting working at TFI as my assistant that I truly got to know and love her. After leaving TFI and gaining some more industry experience, Gail joined TFI’s Resident program and launched Canada’s first styling lounge called The Style Box. Earlier this year, Gail was nominated for The Scottish Fashion Awards (she’s a native Glaswegian) which was held in conjunction with Vogue.com.
in Gail’s profile on Broken Heel Diaries she says that I’ve been her mentor and role model for the last 10 years. I’m extremely honoured and touched to think that I’ve made a difference. God willing, I hope to be a source of inspiration for Gail and others for many years to come. Thank you for the mention Gail!
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October 31, 2011
Gail McInnes: a Glasgow-born Toronto-based entrepreneur in the fashion industry. Now if that’s not a mouthful, Gail’s 14 years of experience and numerous accolades are sure to be! Prior to launching Magnet Creative Management in 2010, a full marketing, promotions and event management company, Gail founded The Style Box in the Toronto Fashion Incubator, Canada’s first-ever Canadian designer fashion rental showroom. She’s been on every major news outlet from television spots on CTV to write-ups in the Globe and Mail and National Post.
This year Gail was nominated as “Communicator of the Year” at the Scottish Fashion Awards, in association with Vogue.com, giving her international notoriety.
When she isn’t in her office at Magnet Creative or attending Toronto’s hottest events, you’ll find Gail working away her free hours at Youth Employment Services working with youth as the Passion for Fashion program coordinator.
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October 18, 2011
Toronto Fashion Week can take quite a mental and physical toll on those attending five, fashion-filled days full of industry schmoozing, networking and collection gawking over dozens of designers and labels.
Before you swear off wearing 4-inch stilettos forever, we asked our LGFW fashion insiders and experts to share their best fashion week survival tips.
“If you’re going to slip on a pair of flats, be sure to do this out of view of others,” says Gail McInnes, owner and director of the fashion public relations and event management company Magnet Creative Management.
Smile.It sounds simple but when you’re balancing several swag bags in one hand and your cell phone in the other, one can easily forget to show off their pearly whites. “If you’re new to the industry and want to meet people, nothing is simpler and more approachable than a smile,” says McInnes. “People will be naturally drawn to you.”
Respect seating arrangements.“Every single one of those front row seats are there for a purpose—from key celebrities who help build buzz for a brand and sponsors who have helped cover costs for the show, to media who are there to cover the show,” says McInnes. “Seat stealers are obvious—we know who you are.”
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October 18, 2011
‘Toronto based Gail McInnes has the hot button in the fashion industry for the past 14 years and she’s here to share some insider news.”
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October 17, 2011
“Gail McInnes, creator of Magnet Creative Management and graduate of Humber’s Fashion Arts program, has been involved with the Toronto fashion scene for 14 years and has attended many Toronto fashion weeks.
“[LGFW] has grown every single year and what I’ve noticed is that the talent has grown as well,” McInnes told thedailyplanet.com Monday. “It has totally changed how people view Canadian fashion.”
McInnes represents MICALLA, the first jewelry designers to have a runway show at LGFW, and works with Krane, designed by Toronto’s Ken Chow who is a part of the Fashion Collective for LGFW.”
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September 19, 2011
If we had to nominate a spokesperson in this town to promote local fashion, it would be a no-brainer to suggest Gail McInnes. The exuberant gal about town is always a comforting go-to when party chit-chat starts to get lame-o. Although Gail was seen throughout the ten days, here she fills us in on her last night out and naturally it involves a glamorous look and a bottle of Patron.
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July 11, 2011
by Morgan Cadenhead, Media Morgs
“It takes a certain kind of person to go after their passion and branch out on their own to start a new business. It takes a hard-working, passionate and innovative person to not only do that, but also scoop up an award nomination from a renowned event like the Scottish Fashion Awards, hardly even a year after starting their business venture. Gail McInnes, Owner and Director of Magnet Creative Management, has managed to do all of this within less than two years and is just getting started.
Setting her sights on such a wonderful goal has brought her much success thus far – her PR & marketing firm is well-established and only getting better, her recognition from the Scottish Fashion Awards with a nomination for Communicator of the Year has recently put the spotlight on her success, and her personal experiences have helped her to be able to offer incredible insight and advice for young PR professionals looking to break out into their various industries.”
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June 27, 2011
“Scotland’s top fashion, design and textile talent was honoured June 15 at the country’s annual Scottish Fashion Awards—including Scottish Communicator of the Year nominee, Gail McInnes.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, McInnes has been involved in Toronto’s fashion scene for fourteen years and her mark on the Canadian fashion industry hasn’t gone unnoticed. In 2009, McInnes co-founded ‘The Style Box,’ the country’s first-ever Canadian designer rental showroom for celebrities.
In early 2010, McInnes launched her promotions and events management company Magnet Creative Management, whose clientele includes Krane, Dianna DiNoble and luxury jewellery designer MICALLA.”
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