The Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) has approved renewal of SMG to continue management of Cobo Center. The agreement is for another three year term, continuing a long-standing relationship between SMG and the DRCFA. “We are pleased to have finalized this agreeme

Sarah Trahern jumps on a conference call with some IAVM staff along with Convention Center Chair Neil McMullin and Vice Chair Matt Hollander. Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association (CMA) based in Nashville, has every reason to have a tired voice fresh off the conclusion of a ve

Campbell University of Buies Creek, North Carolina, has asked Daktronics to design, manufacture and install a LED video display for the university’s home to baseball, Jim Perry Stadium. Installation was completed this spring and the display is providing excitement and entertainment fo

The next installment of the YP Connection will feature U.S. Bank Stadium’s Director of Event Services, Billy Langenstein. Langenstein, 29, helped open the brand new home to the Minnesota Vikings and will play host to SuperBowl LII this February. Previous to his current role Langenstei

Richard Andersen, CFE, sat in the crowd last Thursday evening with fellow instructors and students for closing remarks of the 2017 Venue Management School (VMS) at Oglebay from Board of Regents Chair Cheryl Swanson, CFE. Part of those remarks would include the announcement of the reci