I believe it’s safe to say people want to be happy. We seek it in various ways—playing sports, watching TV, listening to music, etc. All of those are great, and I’d like to propose a way you may not have thought about: eating more fruit and vegetables. A new study in the A

The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) announces the selection of Brad Mayne, CFE, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 19, 2016. Mayne will also serve as the President and CEO of the IAVM Foundation. IAVM represents public assembly ve

If you have five minutes and an interest in acoustics, I recommend watching the above video. In it, Nicholas Edwards, an expert in auditorium acoustics, compares two concert halls and illustrates how their design affects audiences’ perception of sounds. “From concert halls

Educational opportunities are prevalent at this year’s VenueConnect in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 23-26. And they don’t just happen in meeting rooms. Join our Fireside Chats on the trade show floor and participate in important and exciting industry discussions that will

Musician Alicia Keys recently made headlines by having a phone-free concert. Fans locked their devices into a pouch made by Yondr. Attendees keep the pouches with them, but they could only be unlocked by venue employees. Yondr was founded by Graham Dugoni two years ago, and already ar