For the first time, executives from Live Nation Entertainment’s Ticketmaster, Concerts and Touring divisions will be at VenueConnect 2014, the annual conference and trade show hosted by IAVM. In addition to the opportunity to network with some of the world’s top live event promo

Kevin Carroll is the 2014 VenueConnect closing keynote speaker and is the author of three books—Rules of the Red Rubber Ball, What’s Your Red Rubber Ball?!, and The Red Rubber Ball at Work. As an author, speaker, and agent for social change (a.k.a. the Katalyst), it is Carroll’s “job”

Here in the U.S., July 4th is a time for celebration, and we’re getting in on it, too. Register by 11:59 p.m. (CDT) Friday for 2014 VenueConnect and be entered in a drawing for a $300 American Express gift card. If you already registered, you’re already entered! The winner will be not

Public speaking can be an intimidating and difficult task for even the most seasoned manager, and what better way to get valuable tips on how to improve and make a positive impact than from one of our favorite Aussies, Lindsay Adams. He will delight and inspire you at this year’

As you make travel plans for VenueConnect, please be sure to book your hotel as early as possible. Summer is a popular season for Portland, Oregon, and hotel blocks are filling quickly with housing deadlines fast approaching. We recently added the Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown-Conven