There was a lot of industry news this past week you may have missed. Here are some headlines that caught our eyes. 15 Signs You Work in the Event and Arena Industry —Applause “If you’ve ever endured long days that turn into nights, a never-ending calendar of events, quick turnar

Past research studies have shown that people more often trust others that look like themselves. There’s a new twist, though, on trustworthiness. It’s been discovered that once you find someone trustworthy, no matter the looks, you then begin to perceive that person as simi

Jab, jab, jab, right hook—that’s how Gary Vaynerchuk describes his marketing strategy. It’s an apt description for the “thank-you economy” that Vaynerchuk preaches, one in which you give, give, give, and then ask. Vaynerchuk started his rise to fame by hosting

Do you know the average number of full-time financial/accounting employees it takes to manage a venue? Or the average number of housekeeping/custodial, guest operations or event personnel it takes? In which areas are you too fat, or too lean? Find out in our 2013 Staffing Survey Repor

Please welcome our newest members who joined IAVM in September and October. Thank you for being a part of the association! Kathleen Battali, general manager—Northern Arizona University Dennis Bechtol, professor and chair—Northwood University Florida Edward Bryan, director of event ope