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Talking Points
RICHARD SCHAEFERCEOGOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONSHOMETOWN: Bern, SwitzerlandFIRST JOB IN THE INDUSTRY: My background is in banking and before Oscar de la Hoya and I founded Golden Boy in 2003, I was the CEO of...
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REPORTING FROM COSTA MESA, CALIF. — Deidra Sibila is not a person who easily blends into the crowd. Maybe it’s her arsenal of bright makeup, or her love for all things pink. Whatever it is that makes...
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It’s hard to give an artist a gift they’ll have an emotional connection with. After seeing dozens of backstage trade shots with the same old tired jersey presentation, Marketing Manager Becca Watters...
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In 2013, Abbotsford Entertainment Centre was recognized by Venues Today as the highest grossing building in the Pacific Northwest for venues with a capacity of between 5,001 and 10,000. The venue’s...
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Dapper Daddy
The first thing you notice about Monty Jones Jr. is his hat. The father of two has a hat for every occasion — cowboy hats, fedoras, baseball caps and even an aluminum Heineken number that means it’s...
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Meet the Class of 2013
Generation Next honoree Monty Jones Jr., general manager of the Augusta (Ga.) Entertainment Complex. I’ve hosted and attended plenty of amazing events during my seven-year run at Venues Today, but if I...
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Outside Cheer Up Charlies, one of Austin's East End venues. Is Austin’s Sixth Street starting to lose its swagger? The nine-block main drag that runs through downtown Austin, Texas is home to dozens of...
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Hipster dives, Pabst Blue Ribbon and noise-punk not your cup of tea? Not to worry — as one of the fastest growing cities in America, Austin is seeing an uptick in ultra modern venues with high-end...
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The Triple Threat
It’s unusual for two passions to align and evolve into a successful career path, especially when both are diverse. Yet, Brian Sipe’s love for the entertainment industry and all that it entails, along...
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From Pitch to President
Chris Klein never really had a formal interview to help him get his position atop the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer. It was more like a lifelong job interview. The famed midfielder has played at...
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New Name, Amazing 10-Year Legacy
The X-Games at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.REPORTING FROM CARSON, CALIF. — Soccer stadiums are supposed to be a relatively quiet place. It’s usually just a home game every other weekend with 90...
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Staying Well-Connected
Ron Spencer, who retired May 15 after 33 years managing the Tallahassee (Fla.) Civic Center, has enjoyed a career done right. He has founded industry associations, forged lucrative relationships and...
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Inside Hyde at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. The Miami Heat have found a way to bring the nightlife of Florida’s South Beach inside AmericanAirlines Arena. This season, the venue debuted Hyde Lounge...
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Everything Under The Sun
AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami hosts the 2012 NBA Championship parade. The venue market in Florida is getting more competitive, especially in cities like Pensacola, Orlando and Tampa where promoters...
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On The Menu
Chef Joel Pena and the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth have taken two American indulgences and elevated them to the next level. In a glorious combination of sweet and savory, chef Pena introduced...
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Martin Boyle has joined Business Events Sydney (BESydney) as client relationship manager UK/Europe. For the last four years, Boyle has worked at Congrex UK as director of association and conference...
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The Ringmaster
Kenneth Feld He was known as a true visionary in the live entertainment industry, but even Irvin Feld could not have imagined how much Feld Entertainment would have grown since its founding in 1967....
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Revving Up
The Nitro Bomb, a 20-person freestyle motocross stunt during Nitro Circus. Attention motor sports fans — 2014 is going to be your year. Four new or revamped motor sports shows are slated for runs of...
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What do stadium and arena managers need to know about public address systems? Facility public address (PA) systems are many times out of sight and out of mind until guest complaints start rolling in. I...
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Game Changer
50/50 Raffle Sales at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz. The success of electronic 50/50 raffles at sporting and entertainment events has meant millions of dollars for charity, and...
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