Bucks Unveil Renderings for $1-Billion Arena District
National Basketball Association’s Milwaukee Bucks release renderings of new arena by Populous. With the release of renderings of a new arena and development plan, the ownership of the National...
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Barclays Center Programming Pumped Up
Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, which operates Barclays Center, Brooklyn, N.Y., is expanding its reach. With the goal of “creating some scale in New York,” Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment...
View ArticleVenue Operations Summit to be an annual event
Russ Simons, Venue Solutions Group, welcomes the first attendees at the Venue Operations Summit, advising them they would leave with actionable knowledge. (VT Photo) REPORTING FROM NASHVILLE — “Sell...
View ArticleTransatlantic Soccer Food Swap Debuts
Centerplate's steak and ale pie is one of the most popular food items during Sunderland AFC games. On April 11, the U.S.’ major league soccer and the English Premier League hosted a “transatlantic...
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: The Buck(Off) Stops Here
Less than 10 seconds later, VT Managing Editor Jessica Boudevin was on the ground. The only thing bruised was her pride. (VT Photo) REPORTING FROM ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Being managing editor of Venues...
View ArticleStarwood Partners with AEG and Trevana Entertainment
In partnership with AEG, Coachella Arts and Music Festival in Indio, Calif., is one of three festivals SPG members are able to gain exclusive access to. (VT Photo) Starwood Hotels and Resorts is...
View ArticleWME|IMG Acquires PBR
PBR broadcasts reach more than half a billion households in 40 nations and territories around the world, and more than 3 million fans attend live events each year. In April 1992, 20 bull riders broke...
View ArticleCompanywide Initiative Sells Preds Tickets
IT specialist Casey Millar and CEO Jeff Cogen of the Nashville Predators prepare for Cogen's keynote address at the inaugural Venue Operations Summit. (VT Photo) REPORTING FROM NASHVILLE — There are...
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VEE’s Humphry Looks Back on 35 Years
Jay Humphry will be 67 this summer and it’s time to retire after 35 working years, most recently as VP of operations for VEE Corp. He will continue to be involved in one of the loves of his life, VEE's...
View ArticleHot Tickets for April 22, 2015
Lowell MacGregor, president of LMG Concerts, with Abbotsford (British Columbia) Centre's Corey Margolis, director of Booking & Events, Mike Noetzel, director of Marketing, and Andrew Nash, general...
View ArticleCirque Sale Is Official
The new/old creative leadership team for Cirque du Soleil, which is being sold, includes Daniel Lamarre, president and CEO of Cirque du Soleil; David Trujillo, partner at TPG, responsible for Cirque du...
View ArticleGreek Management Going Out to Bid?
Rena Wasserman, general manager of the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles for the Nederlander Organization, surveys her current domain. If all goes as currently planned, and in a controversial move aimed at...
View ArticleIAVM Region 4 Conference Challenges Members
Evan Dunn, Transform, tries to convince attendees of the benefits of social advertising. REPORTING FROM TACOMA, WASH.— The 2015 IAVM Region 4 Conference held at Greater Tacoma (Wash.) Convention...
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Townsend Joins The Agency Group
The Agency Group has hired Andy Townsend to its London office to open a new Comedy Division. Townsend joins The Agency Group with a wealth of experience, having previously worked at Kilimanjaro Live,...
View ArticleCongratulations 2015 Generation Next Winners!
Thank you to those who nominated and voted for these influential leaders. Venues Today is honoring these young professionals who make a difference in sports, music, conventions, family shows and...
View ArticleAnaheim Convention Center Undergoes Expansion
Anaheim (Calif.) Convention Center will add 200,000 sq. ft. of multipurpose space with $190- million expansion. From intimate meeting spaces to large convention-style facilities, the Anaheim...
View ArticleHot Tickets for April 29, 2015
Comedian Kevin Hart is inducted into the Walk of Fame at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on April 18. Kevin Hart’s What Now? Tour has made our Hot Tickets chart yet again with three...
View ArticleTaco Cannon to Debut at UNO/Community Arena
Voodoo Taco's taco cannon became a trending topic on Twitter. When the new, $81-million University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO)/Community Arena opens this fall, it will feature space for the school's...
View ArticleCovering the EDM Bases
Brian McFadin, The Showbox; John McClees, Tacoma Dome; and Mike Reichert, Staff Pro, talk through EDM best practices based on their own experiences. (VT Photo) REPORTING FROM TACOMA, WASH. — Growing...
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New GM for Lynnwood Convention Center
SMG has appointed Sara Blayne as general manager of the Lynnwood (Wash.) Convention Center. Blayne's appointment was effective Monday, April 20. She will direct all aspects of the convention center's...
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