CASHLESS REMAINS FASTEST, AND MORE IS ON THE WAY
According to a white paper put together by ticketing company Eventbrite and payment company Square, the top pain points for venuegoers are long lines and slow service. The report further suggests...
View ArticleSELLING MEMORIES
Trends in the family show business follow the norm in live entertainment: Technology is changing the product on stage, social media is dominating the marketing of shows and VIP experiences are upping...
View ArticleBIG NAMES BIG MARKET
It was another great year for live touring in the Mid-Atlantic region, with bankable, high-quality acts bringing in the crowds, diversity providing entertainment for all, new food and beverage...
View ArticleBALANCING ACT
Venue operators in the Deep South are expressing optimism for the overall industry climate in their region, while acknowledging the continuing challenges of keeping up to date with the ever-changing...
View ArticleFOR SHEDS, SUMMER BETTER THAN OTHERS
With the weather changing toward long days of sunshine, the days of outdoor concerts in North America are once again here. April festivals like Coachella in Southern California; Roxy Festival in...
View ArticleA NEW DUET IN VEGAS: ZAPPOS AND CAESARS
Online retailer zappos has a history of innovation in its marketing and sponsorships, from portable outhouses with party amenities to yoga shoe racks. Its latest sponsorship, a naming-rights deal,...
View ArticlePCL Construction Adds Koger, Birdsall
Dale Koger (left) and Gary Birdsall, now of PCL Construction, have worked together at Legends Global Development, Turner Construction and Clark Construction. (Courtesy PCL Construction) Sports...
View ArticleOak View Group Opens NYC Office
The New York Islanders are scheduled to move to a new home at Belmont Park for the 2021-22 season. (Courtesy New York Islanders) Oak View Group has opened a New York office to help the NHL’s New York...
View ArticleVenue For Every Occasion
Crowds flock to Rod Laver Arena during the Australian Open. (B. Price / Courtesy Melbourne & Olympic Parks) Rod Laver Arena opened in 1988 as the first multipurpose venue at Melbourne & Olympic...
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Cohl Joins Civilized Worldwide
Michael Cohl. Former Live Nation chairman and concert producer Michael Cohl has joined the board of Civilized Worldwide Inc. (Civilized) and is also an investing in the company. Civilized Events...
View ArticleHOT TICKETS FOR MAY 24, 2018
Charli XCX, Camila Cabello and Taylor Swift performed during Swift's Reputation Tour at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif, on May, 19. (Christopher Polk/TAS18/Getty Images) Taylor Swift’s reputation as...
View ArticlePostcard From Tokyo
Views of the Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo, which will be home to race walking competitions in the 2020 Olympics. (Tim Newcomb) TOKYO – Scaffolding and netting climb the facade of new National...
View ArticleEsports Joins Special Olympics USA Games
Every four years, the Special Olympics USA Games are reimagined by a new organizing committee. This year’s games, July 1-6 at the University of Washington in Seattle, have upped the ante with at least...
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Pacers Gaming Plots Esports Dominance
The interior of the Pacers Gaming facility in Indianapolis, with graphic designs by Section 127. Pacers Sports & Entertainment’s fourth team— Pacers Gaming — is finding its footing, both in the...
View ArticleIn Plant City, Berried In Bands
New grandstands seat 10,000 at the Florida Strawberry Festival's main stage. (Courtesy Florida Strawberry Festival) Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley and the Oak Ridge Boys were only a few of the...
View ArticleCenterplate, Hard Rock Stadium Extend
Centerplate President and CEO Chris Verros (left) and Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium's Tom Garfinkel signed a 10-year extension of their deal. (Courtesy Hard Rock Stadium)Editor's note:This story...
View ArticleD.C. United Stadium Executive Departs
A rendering shows Audi Field, set to host its first D.C. United match July 14. (Courtesy DCUnited.com) Troy Scott, former senior vice president of stadium development and operations for Major League...
View ArticleBonnaroo’s Other All-Star Lineup: Food
Henri is the mascot for Hamageddon, the pit where professionals roast pigs at the festival. (Courtesy Bonnaroo) Bonnaroo, says food vendor Ryon Weber, is the Super Bowl of festivals for traveling food...
View ArticleLegends Will Sell Missouri Premium
A rendering shows suites and clubs being built as part of the south end zone project at the University of Missouri's Faurot Field. (Populous) The University of Missouri has signed a deal with Legends...
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Chase Center Adds Key Management
Chase Center in San Francisco is filling several key slots ahead of its 2019 opening.Mike Sciortino Mike Sciortino is the new vice president of operations, Sciortino joins Chase Center having recently...
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