Hearst Magazines will be hosting the first Swiss Watch VIP Welcome Reception to kick off Swiss Watch by JCK 2005. The reception will be held June 2 at Lutèce in the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, Las Vegas. Swiss Watch by JCK 2005 will be held June 3-7 at the Venetian.

“Hearst Magazines and the Swiss Watch by JCK brands are both companies that focus on quality and luxury,” said Norman Miller, group advertising director, The Hearst Group. “Accordingly, it made perfect sense for Hearst to be the first magazine publishing company to partner with JCK to develop this landmark event. We are thrilled and honored to be a part of such a momentous occasion.”

This reception will foster key interaction between the brands, retailers, and some of the industry’s most influential editors, including. David Granger Editor-in-Chief of Esquire, and Advertising Age‘s 2004 Editor of the Year by.

The reception adds to the list of exclusive amenities that the show will host, which include the professionally staffed concierge suites located on each exhibiting suite level and unlimited access to members of The Venetian Concierge and Front Desk staff.

In addition to Esquire, Hearst Magazines includes Harper’s Bazaar, House Beautiful, Marie Claire, SHOP Etc., Smart Money, Town & Country and Veranda.

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