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Wake Forest University has partnered with ASM Global, which has assumed the management and operation of the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The venue joins ASM’s growing portfolio of university venues including facilities at University of Virginia, University of Pittsburgh, University of Colorado and Fresno State University. “ASM’s best-in-class arena and event management expertise is […]
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Boeing has entered into a separate agreement with ASM Global to rename the Tech Port Center + Arena, a 130,000-square-foot multipurpose exhibition center in San Antonio, as the Boeing Center at Tech Port as part of a new partnership between Boeing and the Kelly Heritage Foundation, an educational nonprofit organization affiliated with Port San Antonio, […]
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ASM Global has announced three new executive hires. Bryce G. Townsend is the new senior vice president, commercial partnerships; Kevin Dent is now vice president, sponsorship sales and business development; and Emily Wilson has been named director of marketing solutions. In making the announcement, Jason Oberlander, ASM Global’s chief commercial officer, said, “we have even […]
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ASM Global has named Kelvin D. Moore as regional vice president and general manager of McCormick Place Convention Center, North America’s largest convention center located in Chicago. Moore has held leadership positions at convention centers, stadiums and multipurpose facilities throughout the United States, most recently as regional vice president and general manager for ASM at […]
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ASM Global has promoted industry veteran Alex Merchán to chief marketing officer. In his new role, Merchán, whose most recent position was executive vice president of marketing, will spearhead the company’s branding and positioning across areas including global partnerships, digital and CRM strategy, business development and advisory and investing efforts across the U.S. and internationally. […]
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ASM Global has named Gary Jacobus as president, business development, to oversee the company’s expanding business development and account-retention footprint across the Americas. Jacobus was an architect of the growth of the NFL’s global marketing partnerships program and has headed IMG’s global sports and entertainment corporate consulting division. During his tenure with the NBA, he […]
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ASM Global has appointed Kimberly Weedmark of Universal Studios Hollywood as the new general manager for the Los Angeles Convention Center. Weedmark has worked in the LA convention space for more than two decades. “Los Angeles continues to grow as a hub for many of the world’s significant conventions and events; and with Kimberly’s longtime […]
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ASM Global has named Liam Thornton as executive vice president for strategy and development to expand its project development program, making him responsible for strategic planning, market research, site selection and more. “We already have unmatched scale and worldwide experience with a multitude of stadiums, arenas, theaters, entertainment centers, convention/event spaces and consumer touchpoints as […]
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ASM Global has chosen Clover Sport to enhance fan experiences and optimize food and beverage operations at the Caesars Superdome, the Smoothie King Center and throughout Champions Square in New Orleans. Clover Sport, a provider of payments and financial services technology, will service all three facilities, which are home to the New Orleans Saints and […]
Continue ReadingASM Global has named Daniel Hoffend as executive vice president of convention centers. Hoffend is a former executive of Freeman, a leader in producing events for trade shows and corporations. At Freeman, Hoffend oversaw one of the industry’s largest network of experts in the space. In 2021, Hoffend also co-authored the “Who Gets It?!” which […]
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The IOC’s Coordination Commission was in Los Angeles this week for a three-day visit to review selected venues and track the progress of the @LA28 Games. The tours included the Rose Bowl, Intuit Dome and several venues in Long Beach.
The @HCHSA has appointed Ryan Walsh as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Janis Burke. Walsh is currently the chief executive officer and executive director of the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, a position he has held since 2018.
The USA Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates national championship is returning for the second straight year to @VisitWichita from May 7–10, 2025, at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex.
NEW PODCAST: Leonard Hoops of @VisitIndy and Patrick Talty of @IndSportsCorp discuss the Big Ten Conference, look back at some of 2024’s biggest events and look ahead to 2025 while also talking about how they work together on events.
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