Author: Don Muret

U.S. Cellular Center Concert Thought to Be a First

The U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, had what appears to be the first paid arena concert in North America since the COVID-19 shutdown. 

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Saints Hire OVG to Sell Superdome Naming Rights

The NFL’s New Orleans Saints have hired Oak View Group’s Global Partnerships division to help sell Superdome naming rights.

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Planned Manchester Arena Is Co-op Live

Grocery brand Co-op bought naming rights to the planned arena in Manchester, England, now Co-op Live, for $125M over 15 years, sources say.

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CAA Icon Names Farha, Thornton Co-CEOs

CAA Icon has promoted Marc Farha and Charlie Thornton to co-CEO as the owner’s representative pursues new business outside of sports development.

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Blumenthal Welcomes Ghost Hunters

The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center has created a ghost tour of multiple theaters in uptown Charlotte, N.C., to scare up some revenue during the pandemic.

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