GBK put on another fantastic gifting suite for the Emmy’s 2013 with many great and new sponsors to showcase their products.  Some highlights included Ike’s Love and Sandwiches, which are very popular on the East Coast but now they are moving out west.  They are opening a spot in the westwood area very soon that should be very  popular.  Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine offered some incredible tasting hummus, which contains less fat and calories than all their competitors. More info and all their products at www.omcfood.com 

If you wanted to indulge yourself, and why not, there were some delicious dessert sponsors such as Blondie’s Cookies, Cocopotamus Chocolate and our favorite Cookie Daddy.  We found Cookie Daddy at past GBK gifting suites and have ordered from them online- Trust me, you will not be disappointed. 

 

After all of that, the best sponsor to check out is Dr. Charles Livingston and his www.nothinkdiet.com weight-loss meal plans. He was very informative and engaging and I highly recommend to check out the 5 minute video on his website. The St. Regis Hotels and Resorts were at GBK representing Aspen and Bora Bora were showcasing their destinations which may have been at the top of the sponsor list for attendees.  www.stregis.com   

 

There were some incredible charities involved and the list is also below with their websites.  Another job well done by GBK and their crew for organizing the awesome gifting suite. Keep an eye our for the future GBK events with our publication.

You can see the list of celebs that attended below with a link to many photos.

 

1	AJ Buckley	CBS’ “CSI: NY” (Adam Ross)
2	Alfre Woodard	BBC America’s “Copper” (Hattie) HBO’s “True Blood” (Ruby Jean Reynolds)
3	Andrea Bowen	“G.B.F.” (‘Shley) ABC’s “Desperate Housewives” (Julie Mayer)
4	Annie Ilonzeh	Lifetime’s “Drop Dead Diva” (Nicole Hamill) CW’s “Arrow” (Joanna De La Vega) “Switched at Birth” (Lana Bracelet
5	Austin Basis	CW’s “Beauty and the Beast” (J.T. Forbes
6	Barry Bostwick	“Finding Joy” (Alan), “Teen Beach Movie” (Big Poppa)
7	Beth Grant	FOX’s “The Mindy Project” (Beverly)
8	Brian McKnight	Recording Artist
9	Brian White	CW’s “Beauty and the Beast” (Joe Bishop)
10	Brianna Brown	ABC’s “Devious maids” (Taylor Stappord) HBO’s “True Blood” (Leda) ABC’s “General Hospital” (Lisa Niles)
11	Brooke D’Orsay	USA Network’s “Royal Pains” (Paige Collins) CBS’s “Two and a Half Men” (Robin)
12	Buddy Valastro	“Cake Boss”
13	Camille Grammer	Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”
14	Chris Noth	CBS’ “The Good Wife” (Peter Florrick) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series)
15	Chuy Bravo	E!’s “Chelsea Lately”
16	Dania Ramirez	ABC’s “Devious Maids” (Rosie Falta) “Premium Rush” (Vanessa)
17	Dennis Quaid	CBS’ “Vegas” (Sheriff Ralph Lamb)
18	Dot Marie Jones	FOX’s “Glee” (Shannon Beiste) (Nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress In a Comedy)
19	Ed O’Neill	ABC’s “Modern Family” (Jay Pritchett) (Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Comedy)
20	Eden Sher	ABC’s “The Middle” (Sue Heck)
21	Elisabeth Harnois	CBS’ “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” (Morgan Brody)
22	Erin Cummings	Starz’s “Spartacus: War of the Demand” (Sura) “The Iceman” (Ellen)
23	Gleb Savchenko	ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” (Show Nominated for Outstanding Reality Show Competition)
24	Harry Hamlin	AMC’s “Mad Men” (Jim Cutler) (Nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Drama Series)
25	Hayley Orrantia	“The Goldbergs”
26	Jackson Pace	Showtime’s, “Homeland” (Chris Brody) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Drama Series)
27	Jason Isaacs	BBC’s “Case Histories” (Jackson Brodie) NBC’s “Awake” (Michael Britten)
28	Jason Jones	“The Daily Show”
29	Jason London	“Roswell FM” (Kurt Buzlerd)
30	Jayson Blair	NBC’s “The New Normal” (Clay Clemmons) MTV’s “Hard Times of RJ Berger” (Max Owens
31	Jeffrey Klarik & David Crane	Producers and Writers of Showtime’s “Episodes” (Nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series)
32	Jim O’Heir	NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” (Jerry Gergich)
33	Joe Morton	ABC’s “Scandal” (Rowan Pope)
34	Joelle Carter	FX’s “Justified” (Ava Crowder)
35	John Benjamin Hickey	Showtime’s “The Big C Hereafter” (Sean Tolkey)
36	Jose Pablo Cantillo	AMC’s “Walking Dead” (Caesar Martinez)
37	Joyce Giraud	NBC’s “Siberia” (Carolina/ Joyce), Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”
38	Karina Smirnoff	ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” (Show Nominated for Outstanding Reality Show Competition)
39	Kearran Giovanni	TNT’s “Major Crimes” (Amy Sykes) ABC’s “One Life to Live” (Vivian Wright)
40	Kyle Schmid	BBC America’s “Copper” SyFy’s ” Being Human”
41	Lennie James	AMC’s “Low Winter Sun” (Joe Geddes)
42	Lesley Nicol	PBS’ “Downton Abbey” (Mrs. Patmore) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Drama Series) SHOW- 2013 CREATIVE ARTS EMMY AWARD WINNER: Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
43	Linda Cardellini	AMC’s “Mad Men” (Sylvia Rosen) (Nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Drama Series)
44	Lori Greiner	ABC’s “Shark Tank” (Show Nominated for Outstanding Reality Program)
45	Mary Murphy	FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance” (Judge) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program)
46	Matt LeBlanc	Showtime’s “Episodes” NBC’s “Friends” (Joey Tribbiani)
47	Matt Walsh	HBO’s “Veep” (Mike McLintock) (Show Nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series) “Ted” (Thomas)
48	Matthew Moy	CBS’ “2 Broke Girls” (Han Lee)
49	Max Burkholder	NBC’s “Parenthood” (Max Braverman) “The Purge” (Charlie Sandin)
50	Meghan Ory	ABC’s “Once Upon A Time” (Ruby/ Red Riding Hood)
51	Michael Paul Chan	TNT’s “Major Crimes” (Lt. Mike Tao), TNT’s “ The Closer”
52	Neal McDonough	“Red 2”, (Jack Horton) “The Philly Kid”, (LA Jim) ABC’s “Desperate Housewives” (Dave Williams)
53	Neil Patrick Harris

 

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CONTACT: Nicole Benninga

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

GBK Blends Gifting with Charitable Giving at Their Annual Luxury Gift Lounge Honoring the Nominees and Presenters of the 2013 Emmy® Awards

September 20^th and 21^st – W Hollywood Hotel

 

GBK’s lounge was attended by celebrities from over 10 nominated shows including Host of the Primetime Emmy® Awards, Neil Patrick Harris, and Nominees Ed O’Neill (“Modern Family”), Harry Hamlin (“Mad Men”), Linda Cardellini (“Mad Men”), Tony Hale (“Veep”), Travis Wall “So You Think You Can Dance”, Chris Noth (“The Good Wife”), Lesley Nicol (“Downton Abbey”), Gleb Savchenko (“Dancing With The Stars”), Jackson Pace (“Homeland”), Karina Smirnoff (“Dancing With The Stars”), Lori Greiner (“Shark Tank”), Mary Murphy “So You Think You Can Dance”, Matt Walsh (“Veep”), Reid Scott (“Veep”), RJ Mitte (“Breaking Bad”), Sufe Bradshaw (“Veep”), Timothy Simons (“Veep”). Other fantastic guests attended, including Alfre Woodard (“Copper”), Matt LeBlanc “Episodes”, Dennis Quaid (“Vegas”), Jason Isaacs (“Case Histories”), Joe Morton (“Scandal”), Regina King (“Southland”), Rumer Willis (“Return to Sender”), Camille Grammer (“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”), Dania Ramirez (“Devious Maids”), John Benjamin Hickey (“The Big C Hereafter”), Jose Pablo Cantillo (“Walking Dead”), Meghan Ory (“Once Upon A Time”), AJ Buckley (“CSI: NY”), Nico Tortorella (“The Following”), Steven Bauer (“Ray Donavan”), Terry O’Quinn (“Falling Skies”), Willie Garson (“White Collar”), Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community”), and many more!

 

Los Angeles (September 22, 2013) – GBK, the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, honored the 2013 Emmy Award Nominees and Presenters at their annual Gift Lounge which featured a range of great gifts and brands including some great charities: The Creative Coalition, Lambda Legal, GUARDaHEART Foundation and spcaLA. With combined efforts from GBK and the event’s Presenting Sponsor, NEW Tidy Cats® LightWeight 24/7 Performance®, a total of $49,000 was raised for charity.

 

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A highlight of the lounge was watching the celebrities participate in the red carpet “toss” hosted by NEW Tidy Cats® LightWeight 24/7 Performance®. For each celebrity that “tossed” the Tidy Cats LightWeight 24/7 Performance litter, money was raised to support spcaLA with a total donation reaching $10,000. Tidy Cats® LightWeight 24/7 Performance®is a revolutionary new product that solves a pet peeve cat owners have been dealing with for a long time… heavy cat litter. This new product offers the strength and performance you expect from traditional scooping cat litter, but at half the weight; making it easy to carry, pour and store – as each jug is at least 50 percent lighter than traditional scooping litters. 

 

Some of the luxury gifts included jewelry from Helzberg Diamonds who was onsite gifting their exclusive INFINITY X INFINITY jewelry collection inspired by ABC Television’s primetime hit series “Revenge”; flat irons from Barbar Hair Tools; multifunctional scarves from HEADWARE; nail design from imPRESS Press On Manicure by Broadway Nails; stone and pearl jewelry from Sb Collections; a selection of handcrafted gifts from THE ARTISAN GROUP®; gift certificates for infrared sauna sessions from THE SWEAT SHOP LA; luxurious shapewear by TC Intimates; gift cards and hair extensions from Pelo Hair, Los Angeles; premium positioning on www.WallOfCare.com and 10 years .ECO trademark artist name licensing from Planet.ECO; online subscriptions for mail-order goody bags for dogs from BarkBox; designer carmel apples from apple-revolution.com; lifetime memberships to daily meal plan and exercise program from No Think Diet; custom hats from Gratitude Couture; and t-shirts from ChildSupport, a cause-driven company all about style with a purpose striving to make a difference in the lives of children living in desperate situations.

 

Always a great addition to any luxury lounge, the event featured many great destinations including The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, offering Deluxe Overwater Villas with breakfast and discounts at the Miri Miri Spa by Clarins; The St. Regis Aspen Resort, featuring luxury accommodations and complimentary lift ticket; and Palace Resorts and Caribbean Living, gifting an all-inclusive resort stay at Grand Moon Palace at Palace Resorts.

 

Known for the most delectable and premium selection of edible sweets and treats, GBK featured a range of gourmet sponsors including Sequin Wines; Prima Dolce Company – Bella’s Fruit Compotes; Ike’s Love & Sandwiches LLC; Blondie’s Cookies; Cocopotamus Chocolate; Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine; Lovely Candy Co.; Cookie Daddy; and Total Wine & More and Truett Hurst, America’s largest independent retailer of fine wine, spirits, and beer, on site gifting Square, their sustainably farmed fine wine that doesn’t cut corners.

 

To top off the event, Action Flipbooks was on site helping guests to create their own custom animated video flipbooks to take home. It was truly a fun-filled day of gifting, celebrating and fundraising.

 

For more information on the event’s charitable organizations:

 

spcaLA – www.spcala.com

Lambda Legal – www.lambdalegal.org

The Creative Coalition – www.TheCreativeCoalition.org

GUARDaHEART – www.guardaheart.org

 

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ABOUT GBK:

GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations.  Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services.  For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to gbkproductions.com.