Adventures In Venueland
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe EVMC Podcast - Explore the personal journeys and experiences of people in the live entertainment industry. Join hosts Dave Redelberger and Paul Hooper as they talk with guests who work in live entertainment about what they are currently doing, their history in the industry, and the challenges they faced along the way to lead them to where they are today.
Adventures In Venueland is a side project of the Event & Venue Marketing Conference, a non-profit conference that brings together diversified events and venue professionals to cultivate inspiration, collaboration, and innovation for the growing entertainment industry.
The AIV theme is comprised of elements from the Nine Inch Nails track 16 Ghosts II off the Ghosts I-IV album, and is licensed under a Creative Commons license (BY-NC-SA).
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Paige Beal
April 10, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBGrab your text book and meet us in class as we head to Pittsburgh to chat with Paige Beal, Associate Professor at Point Park University in the Rowland School of Business, who teaches in the Sports, Arts, Entertainment and Music Business (SAEM) program. In a city packed with entertainment venues like PPG Paints Arena, Acrisure Stadium, PNC Park, and Highmark Stadium as well as numerous other venues - Paige talks to us about their program and how they work with the local venues on an extensive...
Tami Allen
March 27, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBCarve out some ice time and triple-axel your way into this episode with Tami Allen, Senior Director of Winter Sports Events at IMG, and Event Director for Stars on Ice. Tami tells us about IMG, where she’s celebrating her 25th year, and how under the Endeavor umbrella it’s part of a massive global portfolio of businesses across the sports & entertainment ecosystem allowing for collaboration and maximizing opportunities. Stars on Ice, which she works on specifically, is the premier figure ska...
Danielle Edwards
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBSit back in your seat as we queue the lights and get ready to rock with this episode’s guest – Danielle Edwards, Lighting Designer & Director for numerous tours including Greta Van Fleet, Maren Morris, Lizzo, and Kacey Musgraves. We dive into all things lighting as Danielle explains the ins and outs of what goes into designing, programming, and directing lighting for touring productions. Learn about how a typical tour day unfolds – from chalking to building rigs to making adjustments and the...
Kevin Merlet
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThings are coming up roses this episode as we head to Portland, the City of Roses, to chat with Kevin Merlet, Director of Arena Marketing at Rose Quarter – which includes Moda Center, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and Alaska Airlines' Theater of the Clouds. We talk about the unique flexibility and setup of Alaska Airlines' Theater of the Clouds, which is a unique take on an arena curtaining system that allows them to scale and attract many artists and comedians that may otherwise go elsewhere....
Inside: LA Memorial Coliseum's Centennial Celebration
February 21, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBBONUS EPISODE – We’re keeping it 💯 with this special bonus episode that marks our 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th overall episode of Adventures In Venueland! 😱 For this bonus, we talk with Marina Foté with the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum – referred to as “The Greatest Stadium in the World” by the NFL - which is celebrating its centennial anniversary! Hear about their “Coliseum Forever” campaign which celebrates the venue’s past while looking ahead toward its future. Marina tells us some fun stories and intere...
Jennifer Persyn
February 14, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHead out to the Rockies to a land known for beautiful nature, iconic venues, and legendary teams, as we chat with Jennifer Persyn, Executive Director of Venue Marketing & Publicity at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) - one of the worlds leading entertainment and management ownership groups. Jen, who oversees venue marketing and publicity for any concerts and family events at their properties, gives us an overview of KSE in Denver, which owns and manages a plethora of venues and teams inc...
Lillian Lee
January 31, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBTune your guitar and strike your favorite rockstar pose as we travel down to the capital of the Lone Star State, Austin, to chat with Lillian Lee, VP of Digital Marketing Strategy for Fevo. Lillian gives us a rundown on Fevo, an ecommerce experiences company specializing in professional sports ticketing, and how they’re working to digitize the industry and revolutionize the checkout process online. We talk about the evolution of the event experience, and the importance of flipping strategies...
Jessica Runyon
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBGet up and move your feet with us as we head to Detroit Rock City to chat with the queen of the curls, Jessica Runyon, VP of Global Client Marketing with Ticketmaster. Jess takes us through her day-to-day, from working with venues, promoters, sports, and arts groups on client marketing solutions – self serve marketing products, managed services, email marketing, self-serve pixel placements, digital media, and strategies for marketing rollouts. We dig in to great tips for career development, ...
'Twas the Night Before Show Day
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBSTORY EPISODE – Joyous holiday season Venuelanders! As we prepare for an exciting 2024 with some incredible guests and bonus episodes, please enjoy this special holiday treat. Here is our version of that classic, fire-side story which will hopefully warm your heart – ‘Twas the Night Before Show Day. 📖💗 We hope you’ll share this short story with coworkers and fellow live event friends, and that you have a peaceful, happy holiday season however you celebrate. See you in 2024! –––––– 'Twas th...
Chris Meeds
December 16, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBFine tune that excel spreadsheet and hit the road with as we jet set with Chris Meeds, Accounting Promoter Rep for AEG Presents. Learn what his day-to-day job looks like – from seat adjustments to dressing the house to settling shows to handling trade shots and making sure the artist experience is great. Chris talks about his travel days, which can range from 175 to 250 days out of the year, and some of his favorite parts of his job is and a peek into what it’s like to work on the road for A...
Andy Bernstein
November 29, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBGrab your camera and join us down on the court as we head to L.A. to catch up with Andrew D. Bernstein, Director of Photography for Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theatre, and L.A Live, and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer. We talk with Andy about his 45 seasons of photographing the LA Kings, big Lakers moments – from the ‘Showtime Lakers’ to the Kobe and LeBron eras, being a team photographer for 12 pro sports championships, and covering 40 NBA Finals and 38 All-Star Games as the senio...
Hannah Baker Goodin
November 15, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBSlide on those cowboys boots and “get in the mood” for some Texas glam, as we spin our spurs with Hannah Baker Goodin, Director of Branding for Oak View Group's Moody Center in Austin, Texas. With a reputation of some of the best guest, artist, and tour experiences in the country, Hannah walks us through the unique structure of having a branding department and the emphasis and payoff they have seen from putting so much focus on that side. We get into the [tumble]weeds and walk through their ...
Inside: The Louisville Palace
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBBONUS EPISODE – Grab a candle, a bundle of sage, switch on that ghost light, and join us on this special, spooky adventure through a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind venue, The Louisville Palace – which in addition to its packed concert schedule, also happens to be haunted by six different ghosts. 👻 You heard that right – SIX! Our ghastly guides for this seance are Jill Zoll, Box Office Manager, and Kaitlin McCoy, Logistics Manager and self-proclaimed venue ghost expert, who walk our hosts through th...
Mental Health Series: Managing Stress
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBBONUS EPISODE (Part 3 of 3) – For our final episode of our Mental Health Series, we speak with Ari Jacobson, Clinical Director at Backline, about handling stress in the live event industry, and signs of it leading to depression in yourself or your peers. One of the most important things is to recognize and have awareness of the stress you are under – often ones not present in typical 9 to 5 jobs. It’s important to understand what your “norm” is so that you’re able to realize when you’re feel...
Mental Health Series: Work/Life Balance
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBBONUS EPISODE (Part 2 of 3) – Now that we’re acquainted with Backline, for our second part of our Mental Health Series we talk about work/life balance with Hallie Lincoln, Co-founder and Director of Case Management for Backline. Hallie talks about their case management program, where they provide 1 on 1 assistance for all sides of the industry where a mental health professional will get them connected with resources or providers. They have over 600 providers (therapists and coaches) in all 5...
Mental Health Series: What is Backline?
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBBONUS EPISODE (Part 1 of 3) – Coming off World Mental Health Day last week, we’re presenting our Mental Health Series in collaboration with Backline, a non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. For the first part of this series, we chat with Hilary Gleason, Co-founder and Executive Director for the company, who walks us through the creation of Backline and how the organization has continued to evolve and offer more res...
Brian Kitts
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBElevate with us as we take a trip to the Mile High City, Denver, Colorado, and chat with Brian Kitts, Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer for Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Learn what it’s like to have your venue on everyone else’s bucket list, and all the many unique and memorable parts of Red Rocks Amphitheatre – a national historic landmark that’s 80+ years old as a venue, 300 million years old as a location. With the Event & Venue Marketing Conf...
Glen Mikkelsen
September 20, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBMoose, beavers, bears, and stampedes – just another day in the life of this episode’s guest, Glen Mikkelsen, Manager of Entertainment at CN Centre in Prince George, BC, Canada. Join us for this fun episode where we learn all about Northern BC and the CN Centre, what makes them unique and special, and their various events – including the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship (originally ready to start in 2020, one day after things shut down). Hear what it’s like managing the largest venue i...
Noelle Scaggs
September 06, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBAdventures abound as we head to Los Angeles to chat with Noelle Scaggs, Founder and President of Diversify The Stage and multi-platinum recording artist and co-front person of Fitz and The Tantrums – indie pop and neo soul band with hits like “Out of My League” and “The Walker.” Noelle walks us through the inception of Diversify The Stage (DTS), and its mission of creating more equal and equitable opportunities among aspiring live music industry professionals from marginalized communities an...
Courtney Payne
August 23, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBHop aboard the Las Vegas monorail and join us as we circle around Sphere, the newest venue coming to Las Vegas, featuring the largest (and second largest) LED display in the world! 🔮 For this episode we speak with Courtney Payne, Director of Group Ticketing Sales at Sphere, who indulges our venue geekiness and gives us the lowdown on some of the many unique features which have caught the eyes of people around the globe – the unique venue setup, the immersive screen inside which surrounds the...
Kassie Epstein
August 09, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBToss on your Pats jersey and head with us to Foxborough as we hear all about New England’s largest venue from Kassie Epstein, Manager of Business Development & External Affairs for Gillette Stadium (Kraft Sports + Entertainment). Kassie and her team oversee every full stadium ticketed event that doesn’t fall under New England Patriots football or New England Revolution soccer - such as motorsports, collegiate events, and their concert series. Hear about their responsibilities with promotions...
Becca Berger
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBSaddle up as we head down to Fort Worth, Texas, and talk with Becca Berger, Senior Sports Marketing Manager for Fort Worth Sports Commission. Becca tells us what it’s like to work for a sports commission, explaining the many aspects of what she’s involved in for events coming to the city – from hospitality to marketing to hosting and execution. She talks about what it’s like working with national governing bodies and things that makes it different than working for a pro sports team, such as ...
Terrell Echols
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBJourney with us up north to the “Golden Heart of Alaska” as we chat with Terrell Echols, General Manager of the Carlson Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. As you can imagine, there are many differences and exciting challenges with running a venue in Alaska. Terrell tells us about the venue’s place in the city and what they aim to provide. In addition to hosting touring events, the Carlson Center also serves as a community center, recreational skating rink, and even home to an indoor playground – w...
Liz Roca
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBWelcome to Miami, by way of Seattle! For this episode, which we recorded in-person while at EVMC in Seattle, we talk with Liz Roca, Director of Tour Marketing at United Talent Agency (UTA). She tells us what it means to work for an agency, and how that role varies and compliments venue and promoter marketing. Liz, who previously has worked on the promoter and venue sides, goes through tips and discusses challenges having worked on all sides of the live event industry. We talk about the rapid...
LIVE at EAMC 2023: Joe Paganelli
June 14, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBLive from the Emerald City, we interview Joe Paganelli, CEO of New Rising Sun, producers of the Pacific Northwest's iconic Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival, which is celebrating its 50 anniversary this year. Joe joins us at the Event & Venue Marketing Conference for our second live episode of Adventures In Venueland. We learn all about his start in live events with legendary promoter Bill Graham Presents, his time with The Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, his work as a Music Supervisor...
Tricia McCorkle
May 31, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBAll aboard to Beantown as we take the “T” to downtown Boston and visit New England’s largest sports and entertainment arena, TD Garden, and chat with Tricia McCorkle, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications. As home to the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins, the venue lays claim to the most championship banners in the country, but it’s much more than a hallowed ground for sports. This year TD Garden will host over 50 concerts, a record for the 27 year old venue which replaced the legenda...
Brian Kabatznick
May 17, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBGrab your passport and join us for a little globetrotting as we chat with Brian Kabatznick, Executive Vice President, Business Development & Facilities for Oak View Group International. We catch up with Brian in London, and hear about Oak View Group’s developments internationally, including the upcoming Co-op Live in Manchester, Cardiff Arena in Wales, a new arena coming soon to São Paulo, as well as potential future developments in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia. Hear how d...
Silvia Albuquerque
May 03, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBBeautiful, sandy beaches meet jaw-dropping mountains and forests as we travel to the “Marvelous City,” Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, to talk with Silvia Albuquerque, Regional Director of Rio de Janeiro Venues for GL events. Silvia gives us an overview of the three venues she oversees – Jeunesse Arena (largest arena in Brazil and main location for events in Rio), Riocentro (biggest convention center in Latin America), and Lagune Barra Hotel (306 room hotel). We talk about her start with GL events...
Earth Week Series: Working Toward Zero Waste
April 22, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBBONUS EPISODE (Part 3 of 3) – Waste not, want not, right? We’ve all heard the phrase “zero waste,” but what does that mean for venues and how can they be zero waste facilities? Venues are surge facilities, with thousands of patrons purchasing food and merchandise that have byproducts that need to go somewhere. For our final part of our Earth Week Series, we’re joined again by Brianna Treat, Director of Sustainability at Climate Pledge Arena and the Seattle Kraken, for a chat all about zero w...
Earth Week Series: Carbon Overview for Venues
April 20, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBBONUS EPISODE (Part 2 of 3) – Now that we’re a little more versed in venue sustainability, let’s dive a bit deeper and learn all about carbon. For Part 2 of our Earth Week Series we’re joined again by Brianna Treat, Director of Sustainability at Climate Pledge Arena and the Seattle Kraken, and we're talking all things carbon! What is it? How do you track it? What does carbon look like in a venue? We dig into all these questions and more, and hear all about what Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emiss...
Earth Week Series: The Climate Pledge Arena Story
April 18, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBBONUS EPISODE (Part 1 of 3) – It’s Earth Week, which means it’s the perfect time to dig into the impact venues and the live event industry have on our beautiful planet. As we discuss innovations and solutions around venue sustainability, we take an inside look at a venue which is prioritizing this on a level never seen before – Climate Pledge Arena. For Part 1 of our Earth Week Series, we chat with Brianna Treat, the Director of Sustainability at Climate Pledge Arena and the Seattle Kraken, ...
Jahaan Blake
April 05, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBPodcasters unite! This Venueland journey takes us to Chicago where we chat with Jahaan Blake, Career Coach, Fan Experience Consultant, and host of the A Game of Her Own podcast! Jahaan talks about how she got into the industry – from an early love of sports to a unlikely opportunity with the Boston Red Sox to later gigs with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs – and how she ultimately decided to strike out on her own and do consulting and coaching. She talks about her work of coaching w...
Allie Dicken
March 22, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBPut your helmet on and meet us on the field in The Bay, as we talk with Allie Dicken, Director of Brand & Influencer Marketing for the San Francisco 49ers. Allie tells us all about her role with the team, as well as involvement with their stadium shows at Levi’s Stadium. We dive into influencer marketing, including strategies, tracking methods, what stats and skills to look for, and the best approach to handling them. As an early adopter of influencer strategies, the 49ers are helping to lea...
Colleen Quinn
March 08, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBPlace an order for your favorite deep-dish pizza, kick back, and join us in Chi-Town as we chat with our friend, Colleen Quinn, Communications & Digital Marketing Director at United Center. Colleen walks us through the complicated and interesting process of bidding on hosting the Democratic National Convention – from the RFP response to hosting the DNC Committee to presenting at a visit to Baltimore. She talks about how she got into the industry including a fun internship at Shedd Aquarium, ...
Cindy Underwood-Oleshak
February 22, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBPass through the Gateway Arch and explore the Show Me State with us as we chat with our friend Cindy Underwood-Oleshak, based in St. Louis, Missouri. Cindy’s career has taken her to all sides of the live events industry – from 13 years on the venue side at Scottrade Center (now Enterprise Center), to freelance marketing and publicity for Sesame Street Live, The Wiggles, Dreamworks, the Vancouver Olympics, music festivals, and so many more – she has a wealth of experience and perspective. Hea...
Kevin Kennedy
February 08, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBNo matter if you’re team Buffalo Chicken Wings or team Nashville Hot Chicken, you’ll love our latest episode with thespian and all around great guy, Kevin Kennedy, Marketing Strategy Manager at Outback Presents. Kevin takes us along on his career journey, from his start in live theater and in the box office at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, to kicking it on tour with The Rockettes, to his time with the Buffalo Sabres and KeyBank Center. He walks us through his job and city change due to the ...
Rick Hansen
January 25, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBLand of 10,000 Lakes or Land of 10,000 events? Join us as we talk with Rick Hansen, Director of Booking at Historic Theatre Group – which manages booking at the Orpheum, State, and Pantages Theatres in Minneapolis – all a part of the Hennepin Theatre Trust. In a market rich with live events with more theater seats per capita than any city in the US outside of NYC, Rick gives us an inside look into booking multiple venues in a city known for its impact on music. We discuss his career journey ...
Inside: College Football Playoff National Championship
January 18, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBBONUS EPISODE – Snap the ball and laces out as we kick our way into this fun detour episode taking a look inside the College Football Playoff National Championship with Brett Daniels, Senior Director of Communications and Branding for the College Football Playoff. Hear about the preparations leading into the game, how they handle signage and the marketing rollout without knowing finalists, and their strategies during the tight turnaround from semifinals to the championship. Coming out of thi...
Kishore Ramlagan
January 11, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBFrom the South Bay to the Valley, from the West Side to the East Side – we head to Los Angeles for this episode to chat with Kishore Ramlagan, the Manager, Marketing & Promotions at Hollywood Park, SoFi Stadium & YouTube Theater. Kishore takes us along for the ride through his unconventional career path – from playing soccer and being a fan to joining the industry through an internship with the LA Galaxy, to time with Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena) leading to his current role. We disc...
Inside: VetsAid
December 29, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBBONUS EPISODE – OH!… IO! Ohio rock legends unite as we go behind-the-scenes of a unique charity event, VetsAid, which recently gathered iconic Ohio rock bands at Nationwide Arena to raise funds for veterans charities in the state. We chat with Tracy Hedrick, Chief Marketing Officer for Ohio State University Department of Athletics and Business Advancement, who walks us through how the event came together and the planning and development that went into it. Hear how Joe Walsh, notable member o...
Meghan Blood
December 14, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIt’s Tulsa time! For this episode we rock the BOK with Meghan Blood, Director of Marketing at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hear all about Meghan’s journey into live events, from college in Oklahoma to working in Dallas and now at one of the most cutting-edge arenas in the country in Tulsa. We discuss artist gifting, fan activations, artist welcomes, back-of-house murals and clings, and all the 360° marketing tactics that their arena employs and works hard to innovate with. We learn about s...
Mark Salazar
November 30, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBFrom the Live Music Capitol of the World to the Country Music Capitol, we catch up with Mark Salazar for this episode, the Arena Marketing Assistant at Bridgestone Arena, who recently moved from Austin to Nashville. Mark, who is early in his live events career, walks us through his adventure, from gigs with C3 Presents and Austin Radio Network, to finishing school while getting experience and also working at a local Austin pizza place. We discuss how experience in food service translates wel...
Janice Jimenez
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBStep inside the studio with us for this in-person interview with Janice Jimenez, Marketing Director at Climate Pledge Arena, live from the Amazon Music Artist Lounge located backstage at Climate Pledge Arena. As we visit Seattle to plan the upcoming EAMC conference, Janice tells us all about Seattle’s amazing new arena and it’s many features and initiatives. Hear about some of the incredible climate-forward, green programs and strategies that the arena employs, and how they are working to in...
Inside: Thriller Parade
October 31, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBBONUS EPISODE – In honor of spooky season, enjoy this ghoulish bonus episode which goes inside a hauntingly unique event, the Thriller Parade & Halloween Festival in Lexington, KY. 🧟♀️ Grab your favorite goblet of blood and undead dancing shoes as we chat with Amber Luallen, Superintendent of Cultural Arts & Events at Lexington Parks & Recreation, which plans and produces the event. Learn how this wild reenactment, which just celebrated its 20th anniversary, has evolved into a Halloween spe...
Wesley Cullen
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBIt’s Episode 5️⃣0️⃣ of Adventures In Venueland! We’re celebrating by heading to the beautiful Isla del Encanto – Puerto Rico. Joining us from San Juan is Wesley Cullen, VP of International Business Development for Oak View Group. Hear all about Wesley’s exciting role with OVG, which has her focusing on new venues they’re developing internationally, like a new arena coming soon to São Paulo, Brazil. Wesley takes us through her career journey, and how a love of traveling and cultures has led h...
Cara Vanderhook
October 05, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBCruise down South Figueroa in the City of Angels and you’ll find Crypto.com Arena, Microsoft Theater, and L.A. LIVE – a mecca of entertainment in Los Angeles. Join us as we catch up with Cara Vanderhook, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, and learn all about the happenings of a district that houses four professional teams, the largest stage in California, and some of the biggest awards shows. Cara walks us through what makes the venues so iconic, and how they continue to compete...
Kirk Wingerson
September 21, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBA music-loving rockstar dad with legendary hair – this episode we grab our sunglasses and head to Orlando to chat with former thespian and current Marketing Division Manager at Orlando Venues, Kirk Wingerson. Kirk guides us through his adventure, from the outback of Australia to the swamp of Gainesville, from touring Broadway and interviews with luminaries like Lin-Manuel Miranda to his current role. Hear about his career advice and the phone call that changed the trajectory of his life. We ...
Steven Kargol
September 07, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBWax the coping and drop into the half pipe with us as we skate down to sunny Phoenix, Arizona to talk with Steven Kargol, Director of Arena Marketing at Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns, Mercury, and Rattlers. Come with us on this episode’s adventure, as Steven takes us through his career – from a skater kid attending Vans Warped Tour, to multiple stints on the promoter and venue sides, and learning from valuable experience in group sales and marketing. We discuss Footprint Center’...
Angela Lanza
August 24, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBGrab your favorite sunglasses and meet us stage left as we chat with Angela Lanza, self-proclaimed theater kid and Director of Event Marketing at Vinik Sports Group in Tampa, Florida. Angela tells us all about the venues VSG oversees – Amalie Arena (pronounced like family) and Yuengling Center – and how they have navigated two years filled with extreme success and unexpected residencies. Hear all about how this Philly girl fell in love with Tampa, and how a passion for theater led to an inte...
Dr. Debonair Oates-Primus
August 10, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBFrom west Philadelphia, born and raised, working with venues is how she spends most of her days. Join us for a discussion with Dr. Debonair Oates-Primus, VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Oak View Group. Hear about the work Dr. Deb is doing with OVG – working with venues to track diversity within their organization and with the businesses they work with, and then identifying opportunities for growth and equitable change. She tells us about the “ah ha” and “ouch” moments companies ex...