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National Stadium at night. (Photo by Singapore Sports Hub) Singapore Sports Hub has worked with several companies to establish branded ticketing and concessions solutions for the property.“When these...
View ArticleQ&A > Ron Sakamoto > Gold & Gold Productions — IEBA’s New Ambassador
They say if you do what you love it never feels like a job. That might explain why new IEBA (International Entertainment Buyers Association) International Director Ron Sakamoto doesn’t feel like his...
View ArticleLETTER FROM PAM MATTHEWS
As IEBA wraps two Spring projects, I am reminded of a Gloria Steinem quote: “Without imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.” In...
View ArticleAll Aboard
The bounty of fresh produce and sustainable seafood in Orange County, Calif., makes it a chef’s playground. At Leatherby’s Café Rouge inside the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, Executive...
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Caitlin Lopez has joined Venues Today as Circulation Coordinator/Marketing Assistant. Prior to joining Venues Today, she worked for Apple Inc., teaching consumer software. Her background is in the...
View ArticleA Taste for Every Palate
At Edgar's Cantina at Safeco Field in Seattle, Calif., Centerplate serves up a Carnitas Torta. It’s been a good year for food providers, with many increasing their revenues significantly in the last...
View ArticleAn Evolving Scorecard
For those who have followed VT’s Social Media Power 100 since its inception in our February 2012 issue, many have probably noticed that we’re constantly tweaking our formula and searching for new...
View ArticleThinking Outside The Menu
The Bigger, Better, Burger Bloody Mary at Target Field in Minneapolis. (Photo by Delaware North Companies Sportservice)Expanding Beyond Beer Delaware North Companies Sportservice is taking craft beer...
View ArticleFueling a Renovation
The expanded frontstretch will have options for 60 flexible luxury suites, as well as introducing loge areas. (Photo by Rossetti/Daytona International Speedway) It has been an icon in the motorsports...
View ArticleSid Greenfeig Leaves the Forum
Sid Greenfeig has left The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., after just seven months on the job, a company spokesperson has confirmed. The former Live Nation executive and Florida Panthers GM was hired as...
View ArticleEAMC Brings Renewed Focus to Family Shows
Stephanie McMahon tells EAMC attendees about WWE's marketing plans. (VT Photo) REPORTING FROM NEW ORLEANS — The tight bond between family shows and arena marketing staff was on display this year at the...
View ArticleLive Nation And Facebook Make It ‘Official’
The official events program launched in May as part of the announcement of dates for On The Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay Z. Everyone wants to make it official. Whether you’re looking to be the official...
View ArticleBizBash Bursts into LA
BizBash Founder and CEO David Adler at the company's Elevate 2013 Conference, July 24 in New York. (Photo by BizBash) Meeting planner resource BizBash is bringing its BizBash Live: The Expo to Los...
View ArticleHot Tickets for June 18, 2014
Bryan Gale from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., was one of the more than 104,000 attendees for George Strait's final show at AT&T Center in Arlington, Texas. He shared this photo via Facebook....
View ArticlePaciolan Announces Long-term Contract Extensions
University of Colorado, Boulder, has partnered with Paciolan for 29 years. Paciolan has secured contract extensions with Georgia Tech, Purdue University and the University of Colorado, Boulder.“The...
View ArticleBoise State Stadium Secures Naming Partner
A rendering of the new signage at Albertsons Stadium, which will be installed by Sept. 6 for the first home game of Boise State Broncos Football. (Photo by Boise State University) The football stadium...
View ArticleEDC Ready To Take Over Vegas
On the midway at EDC Las Vegas, 2013 (Photo by Insomniac) Matt and Alli Salcedo finally got to experience their dream wedding.“It was magical,” said Alli, a Cirque du Soleil performer who lives in Las...
View ArticleThe NIA Nears Completion of Redevelopment
A rendering of the completed renovation at The NIA, Birmingham, England, complete with the sky needles that will make the building an iconic figure in the city skyline. The NEC Group is nearing...
View ArticleFinal Curtain: Mark 'Radar' Hennen
Mark “Radar” Hennen, age 58, of Feld Entertainment passed away on Sunday. Known for his compassion, gentleness and unconditional love, Hennen was much revered by his friends, his family and the...
View ArticleFirst City Festival Looks To Make History, Again
The Redwood Stage at last year's First City Festival. (Photo by Misha Vladimirskiy) Forget about second-year jitters. First City Festival in Monterey, Calif., has a plenty robust lineup going into its...
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