By R.V. Baugus It was with a mix of joy (happy for your retirement!) and sadness (dang, this industry is going to miss you) that news came of the upcoming September 1 retirement of Peggy Daidakis from leading the Baltimore Convention Center after a brilliant career of almost 50 years.
By Anagelica Gonzalez Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the retirement of Baltimore Convention Center (BCC) Executive Director and long-time IAVM member Peggy Daidakis, effective September 1, 2022. “I want to thank Peggy for her service to the City and its residents for 49 fa
President and Chief Executive Michael Rapino has agreed to a new five-year deal to remain in the position at Live Nation. According to details revealed by Live Nation, the deal includes a significant increase in compensation for Rapino, with an annual target payday of $30 million if p
By R.V. Baugus Oak View Group has announced Kim Stone as president of UBS Arena and executive vice president of OVG East Coast. Stone will be based in Belmont Park, New York, and oversee all UBS Arena business and building operations. She will also be responsible for all OVG East Coas
By R.V. Baugus Industry veteran Leslee Stewart has retired from her position as general and CEO of the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, with Jason Blackwell, CFM, promoted from assistant general manager to the top position. Blackwell steps into a position at a venue that Stewart took fro