The notable rise of eSports is sparking an entirely new content opportunity for venues of all types, as stadiums, convention centers, and everything in-between prove to be a potential host for the on-screen battles. Joining the mix is the new eSports Arena, the first venue in the U.S.

Greg Economou was recently named the 2014 Arena Management Conference keynote speaker. He is the executive vice president and chief revenue officer for dick clark productions. His keynote address will focus on creating, promoting, and maintaining your brand, as well as his experiences

The Arena Management Conference (AMC) takes place this year in Long Beach, California, September 14-16. There are several great educational sessions, including one titled “Sports Bidding/Hosting Process.” It’s a panel discussion moderated by Bredan Buckley, vice pres

The 2014 Venue Industry Awards Luncheon—sponsored by Ungerboeck Software International and emceed by Chris Bigelow, founder and owner of The Bigelow Companies—took place during the 2014 VenueConnect Annual Conference & Trade Show in Portland, Oregon. The awards, hosted each year b

Rick Antonson is an apostle for cathedral thinking. “It is the one way to keep the living generation tethered to the future,” he told an audience at TEDxStanley Park. Cathedral thinking is about the long term and shared ambitions. It’s working on something now knowing you will not be