You know, if you’ve been following this blog closely, that I’m fascinated with virtual reality (VR) technology. Let’s be clear, though. I don’t believe it will kill the live event business. Humans are social animals, and we’ll always want to surrounded by

Some of you may be celebrating a certain U.S. holiday this week and will find yourselves with some free time on your hands. If that’s the case, consider applying for a Certified Venue Professional (CVP) designation. Also, we’ve extended the deadline from Dec. 1, 2015, to J

The New York Times published a great article last week about Feld Entertainment, specifically about Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus. The story by Stephanie Sinclair and Taffy Brodesser-Akner shows how the business adapts to change in order to stay relevant and entertaini

These are selected news articles that showed up in our inboxes on Monday morning that we want to pass along to you. Bataclan Killings Underscore Vulnerabilities At Small Venues In Paris, Around The World (International Business Times) “While the extreme force used Friday would h

U.S Soccer and the confederations of CONCACAF (North America, Central America, and Caribbean) and CONMEBOL (South America) recently announced the 10 U.S. venues that will host the historic Copa America Centenario to be played June 3-26, 2016. Copa America, CONMEBOL’s historic South Am