From the Editor
“We’re only as good as our talent,” said Dan Beckerman, CEO of AEG, when we started talking about what makes a company successful. “Our teams have a minor league system; we have our own development...
View ArticleMettes Makes His Mark
Mark Mettes, Phoenix’s Herberger Theater Center’s vice president, is poised to make his own mark on the industry. Recently nominated to second vice chair of IAVM’s Board of Directors, he will chair...
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DESTINATION: Portland — Calling All Beer Bellies
Revelers at Oregon Brewers Festival raise a toast. What nickname should you use to describe Portland? Well, that depends on you. From Oregon? Stick with Rose City — unless, of course, your commute...
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Homecoming Queen: Q&A > Karen Totaro > Second Vice Chair of IAVM > GM of...
Karen Totaro is in a much different place this year, literally. Totaro accepted a position as GM for new Global Spectrum-contract Atlantic City Convention Center in March, moving from the assistant GM...
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The Billboard Barricade
Salt Lake City, UT, June 16, 2014 — OTW Safety announces the release of its revolutionary new Billboard Barricade! These crowd control barricades can pay for themselves with revenue from ad or...
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Women of Influence: Hard Work Pays Off
Susan Rosenbluth, senior VP of AEG Live/Goldenvoice, didn’t want to book shows. Luckily for the industry, her plans to be a theater company manager changed when she moved to Los Angeles and got a job...
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Women of Influence: Making a Tangible Difference
Wesley Cullen knows her priorities, and being near a beach is at the top of the list. Wesley Cullen’s goal since college has been to make the world a better place. As general manager of the Coliseo de...
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Women of Influence: From Connecticut to Canada
Lynn Carlotto welcomes President Barack Obama. Lynn Carlotto believes in the importance of leading by example. The general manager of the Rogers K-Rock Centre in Kingston, Ontario does her best to set...
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Women of Influence: Engaging the Community
Sustainability is a passion for Jan Addison, deputy general manager of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.“I feel like in this industry we do so many positive things, like bringing over...
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Dynamic Stability: Q&A > Dan Beckerman > CEO of AEG
REPORTING FROM LOS ANGELES — As CEO of AEG for more than a year now, Dan Beckerman has made his mark somewhat behind the scenes, with a team approach leading to double-digit growth across the board in...
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The Bundle Approach: Q&A > Dave Scott > president of Comcast-Spectacor
After 21 years with Comcast Corp., Dave Scott retired to Florida, only to be drawn back into the fray as president and COO of Comcast-Spectacor for Ed Snider, replacing Peter Luukko. It is a job he...
View ArticleA Well-Deserved Honor
Not only has Shura Lindgren-Garnett been GM of Missouri’s St. Charles Convention Center since 2003, but she has also served as regional VP of Global Spectrum for the past four years. With more than 25...
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Concessionaires Rebrand
Delaware North Companies' Sportservice Chf Cris Vazquez dresses a two-foot-long hot dog at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. The renamed Concessions & Hospitality Expo, formerly known as the...
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The Ethics of a Natural Disaster
Doug Thornton, GM of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. REPORTING FROM NEW ORLEANS — It’s one thing to put your heart on the line to preserve history. It’s another thing to do it in front of...
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More Tours Mean More Money
Venues worldwide are experiencing an uptick thanks to a recovering economy bringing more tours on the road. Not only are tours more willing to travel to less than top-tier markets, but they’re also...
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Building Demand: Q&A > Gregg Allen > Sporting Kansas City
Since opening in June 2011, Sporting Park with its resident Major League Soccer team, Sporting Kansas City, has hosted a busy schedule of MLS games, international friendlies and high-profile...
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Women of Influence: Team Management Makes Facilities Shine
Tim and Cheryl Swanson enjoy traveling and recently spent time in Italy. Whether opening a facility or turning one around, Cheryl Swanson, executive director at Alerus Center in Grand Forks, N.D., has...
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Cyber Threats
The wilderness comes to life with color at Electric Forest in Rothbury, Mich. Recent breaches at major retailers have brought a new focus on cyber security and many venues and ticketing companies are...
View ArticleLETTER FROM Jena Hoffman, President/CEO, International Ticketing Association
In the coming year, INTIX is focusing its strategic energies on our relationship with the Regional Ticketing Groups. A long-range vision has been developed and the board is gathering more information...
View ArticleManagement
Jessica Boudevin has been named Acting Managing Editor of Venues Today. She has served as the magazine’s Staff Writer since July 2011, having joined Venues Today in April 2011 as editorial assistant....
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