By R.V. Baugus No one really likes to be the person called upon to write obituaries. These are occasions of sadness when we talk about someone who has died. Around IAVM, I am that guy who 99 percent of the time is tasked with such writing. I actually welcome the calling, because mixed
By Elizabeth Lytle Accesso Technology Group announced that Steve Brown has returned to the company as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Paul Noland. “We are thrilled that Steve has decided to return to the leadership role as the CEO. His understanding of the company’s core business a
By Linda Deckard Wherever Tom Powell was, he was having fun and everyone around him was having fun. That’s the universal memory of Tom Powell, editor of Amusement Business magazine for 34 years, chronicling the live entertainment industry with his unique, personal touch. Newbies in th
From CNN NBA legend Kobe Bryant, 41, died Sunday in a helicopter crash. Bryant was one of nine people who died when the helicopter they were in crashed on a hillside in Calabasas, California. Among the victims was Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Millions of people never me
By Barbara Cosio Moreno The stage of the San Diego Civic Theatre was transformed into a classroom for important security, safety and crowd management training. On Thursday, January 16, 2020, Mark Herrera, Director of Education and Life Safety for the International Association of Venue