Mixed Drinks and Mingling

Spent much of last night bopping between two networking events -- the third Media Bistro party in Boston (held at Pravda 116 on the edge of the Common), and a free cocktail event held in honor of Martini & Rossi's 100th anniversary. The Media Bistro event attracted quite a crowd, swelling from 25 when it started to about 75, I'd guess. Met several folks recently laid off from Access Magazine and Aquent's old free agency magazine, 1099. Spotted some folks from Inc. and The Atlantic in the crowd, as well. The Martini & Rossi event was depressing. Free Manhattans, sure, but little else. So I headed back to the Bistro.