Memoriam: Lin Brehmer, Chicago’s “rock shaman”
Lin Brehmer, Chicago’s beloved radio DJ, was a big supporter of local musicians and live music in the city. Continue Reading Memoriam: Lin Brehmer, Chicago’s “rock shaman”
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Category: Front Row
Ron Labinski, sports design visionary, dies
Ron Labinski, whose vision for developing a sports design practice turned into a multibillion industry, has died at 86. Continue Reading Ron Labinski, sports design visionary, dies
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Big Red trailblazer in Big Ten
Erleen Hatfield stands out as a trailblazer in the field of structural engineering for sports venues, as documented on the Big Ten Network. Continue Reading Big Red trailblazer in Big Ten
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Management: November 2022
VenuesNow Faces + Places December 2021: The Arizona Diamondbacks named Steve Mullins senior vice president of corporate partnerships, media and events. Mullins was the Miami Dolphins’ vice president of corporate partnerships. Continue Reading Management: November 2022
Read MoreVenuesNow Conference Preview: Let’s Talk NFT’s, Crypto Sponsorships, Touring Expansion, and Venue Sponsorships
Paddling up the revenue stream in a post pandemic world, presents challenges for the live sports and entertainment business, but there are also fresh possibilities. Wesley Elizabeth Cullen, Oak View Group As the industry...
Read MoreVenuesNow Conference Preview: Next Think – Big Ideas in Venue Tech
From robotic vending machines delivering burritos and Gatorade at 2022 Comic-Con to real-world Sci-Fi with radio frequency identification (RFID) and palm scanners, technology continues to push boundaries. And there is no turning...
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VenuesNow Conference Preview: Converting Holds To Sellouts & Navigating Uncharted Waters
Venue calendars are filling up farther out and quicker than ever forcing booking managers to make increasingly tough decisions as holds stack up and the number of clear availabilities shrink. Continue Reading VenuesNow Conference Preview: Converting Holds To Sellouts & Navigating Uncharted Waters
Read MoreVenuesNow Conference Preview: The Value Of Prevention Culture & Lessons Learned
The safety and security of fans, staff, artists and athletes is top of mind in the world of sports and live entertainment venues. And building a prevention culture is everyone’s responsibility. Register Now To Attend...
Read MoreVenuesNow Conference Preview: Staffing, Culture & Customer Service Strategies That Keep Fans Coming Back
Post-COVID staffing shortages continue to challenge the industry and the impact is felt at the register. Leaders are grappling with the issue at every level, from management to part-time support staff while also managing DEI...
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NBA vet Daniels new Chase Center GM
Donna Daniels has been hired as the new general manager of Chase Center, a move that takes on greater significance for the veteran sports executive after she experienced the loss of her father last year. Continue Reading NBA vet Daniels new Chase Center GM
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Chibnall’s legacy: mentor to designers
Jim Chibnall, an accomplished sports architect who helped establish HOK Sport/Populous into a leading designer of Major League Baseball venues over his 30 years at the firm, died March 31. Continue Reading Chibnall’s legacy: mentor to designers
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Stadium exec Darryl Dunn ready for Act 2
Darryl Dunn isn’t ready to ride off into the sunset, although it sounds enticing considering the stunning backdrop at historic Rose Bowl Stadium, which he’s been a part of for the past 27 years. Continue Reading Stadium exec Darryl Dunn ready for Act 2
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