There was a lot of news this past week you may have missed. Here are some headlines that caught our eyes.
Mark Cuban Wants You to Put Away Your Phone at NBA Games
—Bloomberg Businessweek
“[Vivek] Ranadive and Cuban represent the two poles in a debate about how to keep fans coming to games when it’s cheaper, easier, and maybe better to stay home and watch on a big-screen TV and Twitter.”
Vote for Best Convention City
—10Best.com/USA Today
“You have until March 10 at noon to vote on your favorite convention city. What makes you happiest about anticipating or attending a big show?”
Sochi’s Lego-like Stadiums Can be Moved to Other Cities
—Metro
“The Russians have looked at the struggles of former Olympic host cities that have built massive, expensive arenas for specialized sports that often make them irrelevant after the games leave town.”
Manager’s Box Puts Red Bulls Fans in the Driver’s Seat
—Association of Luxury Suite Directors
“The last few years have seen the proliferation of loge boxes, theater boxes, patio suites, and many other variations on the premium seating theme, all packaged with unique benefits and amenities.”
Veteran Theater Executive Richard Baker Will be Starlight’s Next President and CEO
—The Kansas City Star
“One of the first things on his to-do list will be to book the 2015 season. Baker said he was impressed by Starlight’s technical facilities as well as the enthusiasm of the staff and the board’s open-mindedness when it comes to Starlight’s future.”
