There was a lot of news this past week. Here are some stories that caught our eyes.
Security Management Firm for HARD Summer, EDC, Insomniac, Live Nation Acquired by U.S. Security Associates
—Billboard
“Together Staff Pro Inc. and U.S. Security Associates form a team they say will have a ‘depth of experience and broad based service offering with no peer in the security industry today,’ according to an announcement released by Staff Pro.”
Live Nation Lands New Outdoor NYC Venue
—Encore
“The seasonal venue will likely remain open through late September or early October, weather-depending, and double as the latest showcase for JBL in midtown Manhattan.”
Has CrowdOptic Found Its Niche with Google Glass and the NBA?
—Mobile Sports Report
“What will really be interesting to watch from a stadium technology perspective is how Google Glass use, for both team-approved activities as well as casual fan use, will affect things like in-stadium networks.”
On the Scene at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Nirvana, Kiss, chaos, and… Lorde?
—Entertainment Weekly
“Even among the participants who did show up, there were a lot of shots taken at the Hall over the course of the evening…”
The Seemingly Harmless Habit Killing Your Productivity
—Fast Company
“Formulating a witty comment on a favorite blog is more exciting than double checking the numbers on a spreadsheet pertaining to a project you’re pretty sure will be canceled anyway.”
(Image: Billboard/Philey Sanneh/FilterlessCo)
