I remember going to events years ago and coming home smelling like cigarette smoke. Now, I only smell like my natural body odor because most places ban smoking inside. And a reaction to that ban—along with a growing concern for a healthier lifestyle—has seen the rise of the electronic

There were only two regular season TV blackouts in the NFL this season. That’s a great stat and one the league and stadiums should be proud of. None of that matters, though, now that the playoffs are starting and the threat of blackouts for 75 percent of the games are a possibil

There’s a really good piece by Sarah Beauchamp in the latest issue of Convene magazine featuring IAVM member Peggy Daidakis, who is the executive director of the Baltimore Convention Center. Daidakis, who was awarded the 2013 IAVM Lifetime Achievement Award, speaks about how she

In a recent article on The Verge, David Pierce journeys through the staggering amount of equipment ($25 million worth) and personnel (~200 credentialed staff) Fox Sports brings into a stadium to broadcast the experience to televisions and screens. For venue managers, the article and 1

Hiring frontline employees who represent ethnic groups can help businesses succeed with minority customers, according to a recent University of Texas at Arlington study. Elten Briggs, associate professor of marketing at UT Arlington, and Detra Montoya, clinical associate professor of