Monday, April 22, 2013

Damian Davis Heats Up Blue Martini with the Miami Heat


There is no business like the party business and Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Blue Martini in Boca Raton was living proof.  South Florida’s best-kept secret, Damian Davis, President/CEO of Pure Marketing Group, brought the NBA Champion Miami Heat to spend the evening at the popular Glades Road venue right before the playoffs.  There was so much high energy and spirit in the air that you could hear the pulsating music, cheers and shouts down the street and beyond.  The venue was filled to maximum capacity and the night was victorious for all of the attendees – but for Davis was just another job well done.  Davis was joined by a combination of friends, business partners and famous surprise guests and made sure that everyone experienced a night of fine entertainment, interesting conversation and luxury.  

Better known as BLU Dash, Davis has built a solid reputation for organizing and executing the most unbeaten and original parties in the industry.  He satisfies people by providing incredible performers and DJs, sends chills down your spine with his extravagant stage displays and room décor and has gotten accustomed to the shrieking and cheering that occurs when he enters venues, as he has unintentionally caused a craze everywhere he travels.  “I chose this job because I am always able to meet new people and the only way for me to make a difference in the world is to know everybody,” said Davis.

In the instance of the Miami Heat party, Davis combined his love of sports, music, entertaining and molded together a phenomenal party, though he would be the last in the crowd to admit it.  He is shy and reserved about his good luck over the years, even though he has pleased everyone from neighbors to festival crowds to Kim Kardashian.  In Davis’ eyes, the key to being successful was just being himself as he is beloved in every environment where he lands his feet.  He has a magnetic personality, love of life, irresistible smile and charisma that few possess.  Not only is he experienced with almost twenty years of spectacular events under his belt, he has collected at least a few interesting photos, juicy stories and complimentary letters each night – proof that he makes it happen.  Davis is perceptive, rational, thoughtful and grounded but hip to the trends.  “I am honest, try my hardest to make everybody happy and fix all problems and I am always there when people need me,” said Davis.  He also makes it a point to stay plugged in to the latest technology so people can feel like they are able to connect with him – even if they have only seen him from across a room or not at all.  The idea of strangers being nothing more than friends you have not met yet holds most true in Davis’ world.  He wakes up to new followers on social media daily and readily extends an olive branch to see if they want to come out to his upcoming public parties.

Whether it is an anniversary, themed party, social event for your business, holiday party, fundraiser or cocktail party, Davis approaches it the same.  You can expect him to handle every detail from making sure the lighting is just right to ensuring that a violinist does not show up when you are looking for a rock band.  Even though his specialty is entertainment, he is equally in the know when it comes to appropriate party invites and marketing strategies, stylish décor on a budget, gift bags and coming up with an organizational timeline.  “Each individual client has their own personality which makes the job fun.”  The number one reason people are drawn to Davis is that he makes them feel like a guest at their own party.  

While his career has obviously come a long way, Davis does not forget his roots and where he started.  “I started in South Beach at Club Harrison’s and we made a promotional team that was one of the top teams in South Beach called The 400 Club, LLC,” said Davis.  He remembers when bringing people out used to be like a mission and require work and always dreamed of the day he could draw a crowd, be a fan favorite and network with some of the most accomplished people from all different niches, from professional basketball teams to movie stars.  Now able to fill Sun Life Stadium and come close to creating a fire hazard by filling South Florida’s hottest nightclubs to maximum capacity most nights of the week, Davis remains unchanged.  He stays cool, calm and collected in all situations which account for why his events are always carried out flawlessly.  “I feel great about having repeat clients because it means I am doing my job and they are not like clients anymore, they are like friends,” said Davis.  One of his most memorable nights was when he was able to move a party from Harrison’s to Fifth and it was a great event with two thousand people.  “It is the best thing to bring people together because you see different interactions, faces, personalities and smiles,” said Davis.

Already having set the standard for growth, quality, innovation and an outstanding business strategy, we can anticipate Pure Marketing Group to continue excelling, growing and supporting the community in meaningful ways down the road.  Davis dreams of owning nightclubs across the country and with the broad support, backing and encouragement he receives on a day to day basis, this is likely to happen sooner rather than later.  “My goal is to make a huge impact on partygoers across the nation,” said Davis.  Davis lives by the philosophy that life is a party and you just have to know how to plan it right.  With his wisdom, inventiveness, talent and vision available to us, we no longer have to feel overwhelmed with the need to plan an entire bash ourselves or trust a so-called professional party planner as Davis is simply the best in the business.

Monday, April 15, 2013

Boston... April 15, 2013



Explosions reported Boston Marathon and JFK Library

At least two explosions being reported today near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.  Several injuries and deaths are being reported by news agencies as details develop.

The Boston Police Commissioner, Edward F. Davis stated at a press conference on Fox News that the FBI and Boston state police immediately sent resources upon his request.  He also stated that another explosion is being reported and investigated at the JFK Library, and is believed, but not concluded, to be related.

Social Media has been filled with people sending their thoughts and prayers to the people of Boston as this event unfolds.

The NY Times is also reporting that security has been heightened in both New York and Washington, including Pennsylvania Avenue.

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UCF vs FAU Baseball April 16th - Pink in the Park


Wednesday, April 10, 2013

UCF Spring Game April 13th

UCF will host their Spring Game Saturday, April 13th at 2:00 p.m. and here is everything fans need to know to attend and support the Knights football program.


Friday, April 5, 2013

NCAA Final Four Schedule

April 6, 2013 Final Four games:

#9 Wichita State (30-8) vs #1 Louisville (33-5) CBS 6:05 p.m.

#4 Syracuse (30-9) vs #4 Michigan (30-7) CBS 8:49 p.m.


Politics and Football Mingle in Miami-Dade REC

The Miami-Dade Republican Executive Committee passed the following resolution with regards to tax related monies for improvements at the Miami Dolphins Sun Life Stadium citing corporate welfare:

To the Representatives and Senators of the Miami-Dade delegation to the Florida legislature,
The Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and CEO Mike Dee seek a 17% increase in the Tourist Development Tax amounting to an estimated $120 Million from taxpayers in Miami-Dade County, and $47 Million more from the State of Florida, in order to renovate Sun Life Stadium. Florida Rep. Erik Fresen and Rep. Eddy Gonzalez are sponsoring HB 165 to allow this. Miami-Dade Republicans oppose HB 165:
WHEREAS corporate welfare for billionaires is contrary to the Republican Party platform’s principled stance for economic freedom;
WHEREAS the debt placed on the people’s backs will not be repaid until 2043 leaving the County with actual losses due to inevitable inflation;
WHEREAS Miami-Dade County is already paying for a poorly negotiated and corrupt stadium deal; WHEREAS Miami-Dade County is setting a negative precedent for future redistribution of wealth based
on debt on the backs of the citizens;
WHEREAS Miami Dolphins CEO Mike Dee has admitted that the renovations would be an “unwise” investment for owner Stephen Ross, one of the wealthiest individuals in the world with an estimated net worth greater than $4 billion;
WHEREAS financing outside the public interest should be properly left to the market;
WHEREAS corporate welfare picks winners and losers distorting and disrupting the market;
WHEREAS this is socialism for the rich; distribution of wealth to private parties from tax revenue;
WHEREAS this goes against the conservative tenants of capitalism espoused by notable free market economists Milton Friedman, Thomas Sowell, Friedrich Hayek, and Ludwig von Mises;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
The Republican Executive Committee of Miami-Dade County express their staunch disapproval of siphoning $120 Million from Miami-Dade tax-payers, and $47 Million from Florida tax- payers for multi-billionaire Stephen Ross;
Tax-payers should never be the source of corporate welfare for billionaires, and should not be responsible for the funds to renovate Sun Life Stadium for the Miami Dolphins;
This resolution be put on the wires as a press release within 48 hours;
This resolution be transmitted to every Republican State Representative, State Senator, and the Governor of the State of Florida within 48 hours by Chairman Nelson Diaz;
Finally, Miami-Dade Republicans instruct the sponsors of HB 165, Rep. Eddy Gonzalez and Rep. Erik Fresen, to immediately withdraw sponsorship and support.
Such letter being approved by a vote of the Members of the Republican Executive Committee of Miami- Dade on the 4th day of April 2013 and transmitted for its dissemination to the Chairman of the same, Nelson Diaz.