Small Screen Success
An increasing number of fans are using their mobile devices to purchase tickets and interact with their favorite brands. Below we look at two examples of how mobile applications can improve the live...
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A Look Under the Hood
Scott O'Neil, chief executive officer of the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers is pictured with Paciolan Founder Jane Kleinberger. Since PACnet was held in 2013, the company has been extremely...
View Article#GladToBeHere
Keynote Speaker and former Blue Angels Pilot John Foley is pictured with Paciolan Founder Jane Kleinberger REPORTING FROM NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — With its beautiful Southern California weather, session...
View ArticleUntapped Assets
There’s a lot of information hidden in a selfie. Look beyond the goofy facial expression — each photo is a time-stamped, geotagged master key capable of unlocking a treasure trove of social and...
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Labor of Love
Short Rib Grilled Cheese With the constant pressure on chefs to create the newest dish, use the most unique flavor combinations or come up with the next craze (a la cronut or ramen burger), and the...
View ArticleManagement
Richard Andersen has stepped down as president and CEO of Northlands in Edmonton, Alberta. Andersen has joined Lighthouse Consulting Group in Washington. He began with Northlands in August 2010, prior...
View ArticleKiss Your Horse Goodnight
The Budweiser Clydesdales visit South Point Equestrian Center, Las Vegas. As part of the promotion, casino owner Michael Gaughan, property GM Ryan Growney, a Clydesdale and the Budweiser Dalmation...
View ArticleFrom the Editor
Everybody wants to feel special, today more than ever before. And, more than ever before, our readers are telling me what they are doing to make that a reality. Ashlyn LaPorte, Sands Expo, Las Vegas,...
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Talking Points
LIZ LAND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR MARKETING, SALES AND DIGITAL MEDIA FRANK ERWIN CENTER, AUSTIN, TEXAS UNIVERSITY: University of Texas, Austin HOMETOWN: San Antonio FIRST JOB IN THE INDUSTRY: When I...
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Andersen Takes Back Helm of Consulting Company
The plan backfired a bit. When Richard Andersen stepped down from his position as CEO of Northlands in Edmonton, Alberta, he thought easing back into consulting in his role as president of Lighthouse...
View ArticleGlobal Spectrum Celebrates One Year in Hamilton
Billy Talent performs at the Molson Canadian Studios in Hamilton, Ontario, on Sept. 4. It was a unique partnership from the get-go; Global Spectrum and Live Nation joining forces to manage and handle...
View ArticleWeather and school issues cause dip at San Antonio midway
A contestant greets a judge during a livestock competition at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Attendance was up 4.46 percent to 1,740,154 at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, compared to...
View ArticleFlorida Attendance Down After Tough Year
Bad weather on big days and publicity about disruptive teens on the midway meant a 13.6 percent attendance decline at the Florida State Fair, Tampa, down to 382,418 from last year’s 442,910, said...
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Column: Panels As Performance Art
Dan Steinberg, Square Peg ConcertsFROM THE DESK OF THE MANAGING EDITOR— Writing about panels presents a conundrum for journalists. Sure, panels are packed with tons of quotable content and quick sound...
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Indio Festival Continues to Grow
The addition of the Draft House bar added a place for attendees to purchase craft brews while enjoying music on the Agua Caliente main stage. (VT Photo) REPORTING FROM INDIO, CALIF. — No reason to sing...
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Totaro Gambles on Atlantic City
Global Spectrum has named Karen Totaro general manager of the Atlantic City (N.J.) Convention Center. She joins the team led by Fran Rodowicz, GM with oversight of Atlantic City venues including the...
View ArticleAdam Lambert To Tour With Queen
Adam Lambert (center) is pictured with Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor at their press event March 6. (VT Photo) REPORTING FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — Queen is planning a 19-city arena tour...
View ArticleHot Tickets for March 12, 2014
Justin Timberlake opened his "The 20/20 Experience" tour to a sold-out crowd at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn., Feb. 9. (Photo by Joe Lemke) More than 27,000 people came to Justin Timberlake's...
View Article‘The New Five’ boost attendance at the National Western
Cattle come through downtown Denver for the annual National Western Stock Show kick-off Parade. We have longhorn cattle, horses, marching bands, Grand Marshal, stage coaches, riding groups, etc., all...
View Article2014 Generation Next Vote Now!
Subscribers, please log in and vote! Venues Today is honoring the young professionals who make a difference in sports, music, conventions, family shows and festivals. Our annual Generation Next Awards...
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