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Adventures In Venueland

Paul Hooper, Dave Redelberger

The EVMC Podcast - Explore the personal journeys and experiences of people in the live entertainment industry. Join hosts Dave Redelberger and Paul Hooper as they talk with guests who work in live entertainment about what they are currently doing, their history in the industry, and the challenges they faced along the way to lead them to where they are today. Adventures In Venueland is a side project of the Event & Venue Marketing Conference, a non-profit conference that brings together diversified

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00:23:11

Inside: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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2021/09/15

BONUS EPISODE – For this bonus episode, we talk with Tim Zulawski, the Chief Revenue Officer at AMB Sports & Entertainment including Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Tim walks us through the ideation, planning and execution on the venue side of Kanye West's DONDA events and residency at their stadium. Hear how their operations team adjusted and flexed to help successfully create a unique experience that garnered international attention, and what advice they would give to other venues hosting unique

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00:41:55

Lori Shapiro

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2021/09/08

Grab your guitar and join us in music city as we talk with Lori Shapiro, Director of Digital Marketing at Outback Presents, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Hear Lori talk about what the last year and a half has been like on the promoter side and how they adapted and prepared for the return of events. She discusses starting on the venue side, her journey from Penn State to her current role, her advice for people starting off in the industry, and what a good promoter/venue relationship looks like. Lori

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00:48:58

Kim Bedier

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2021/08/25

This episode we chat with industry legend Kim Bedier, Director of Venues & Events for the City of Tacoma, including the iconic Tacoma Dome, one of the largest wood domed structures in the world. Hear about Kim’s passions of promoting women in leadership roles, the importance of mentoring, and the value of career advancement through IAVM, the International Association of Venue Managers. From hunting for penguins at small venues in northern Canada, to opening Air Canada Centre (now Scotiabank Arena),

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00:36:36

Jamie Vosmeier

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2021/08/11

This adventure introduces us to Jamie Vosmeier, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more about the theater side of the business and how Jamie’s venue often plays a duel role, operating as a performing arts venue and functioning like a small arena at times. In this episode, you’ll get to hear some of the history about Fox theatres around the country, what it’s like having an archives department responsible for 91 years of venue history, and how Jamie jokingly

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00:47:35

Ereka Brim

Adventures In Venueland ·

2021/07/28

Today’s adventure introduces us to Ereka Brim, Senior Manager of Marketing, Advertising, Promotions and Public Relations for Spectrum Center’s concerts and special events based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. One thing her and her team are known for are setting the standard for artist welcomes and experiences and in this episode, you’ll get a chance to hear about some of her favorite concepts they have created. You can take inspiration from her commitment to bring a positive energy into the office

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00:48:24

Kate Bean

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2021/07/14

Heading to State College, Pennsylvania, today’s episode introduces Kate Bean, Bryce Jordan Center’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations. Kate comes from a somewhat unique perspective, working at a venue that resides on a college campus, and debunks many of the stereotypes that come with that. She also describes the experience of having to pivot a monumental 25th anniversary in the middle of a pandemic, how they have developed unique partnerships to promote shows, being a part of EAMC's DEI

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00:44:51

Kim Allen

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2021/06/30

Today’s adventure takes us out to sunny Sacramento, California to meet with Kim Allen, Director of Arena Marketing for Golden 1 Center. In addition to her role at the venue, she also serves on the Board Of Directors for the Event & Arena Marketing Conference (EAMC) as the current Treasurer. In this episode, Kim walks guests through her journey, starting off with internships at her university and with EAMC, building to where she is now in her career. Hear all about Golden1 Center's green initiatives,

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00:53:09

LIVE at EAMC Virtual: Drew McIntyre

Adventures In Venueland ·

2021/06/16

Meet two-time WWE Champion, NXT Champion, Intercontinental Champion and two-time RAW Tag Team Champion, Drew McIntyre. He’s the first British World Champion in WWE history and the 31st Triple Crown Champion in professional wrestling. In this first of its kind live recorded episode, Dave and Paul had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the Scottish Warrior during the Event & Arena Marketing Conference’s virtual conference, as attendees watched live and asked questions. Listen as Drew reflects

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00:40:04

Julian McClurkin

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2021/06/02

This episode’s guest that Dave and Paul chat with is Julian “Zeus” McClurkin, who many may know through his time with the Harlem Globetrotters as a player and advance ambassador. Julian has been with the team for 11 years, turning his passion of “smiling and dunking” into his career. Hear from him on how he got to this point, growing up playing basketball with his brother, to playing Division I in college, starting his career with the Washington Generals, before finally finding his home as a

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00:43:03

Samuel Guerrero

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2021/05/19

This adventure takes us to Corpus Christi, Texas where Dave and Paul talk with Samuel Guerrero, Digital Marketing Manager for Concrete Street Amphitheater. Coming to you with a bit of a different perspective compared to previous guests on the podcast, Samuel’s adventure is early in his career, as he is a young up-and-comer who got his start interning at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, as well as at EAMC in 2018. From there his passion for the industry grew and he currently serves on the newly

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00:50:20

Claire Francis

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2021/05/05

Today’s episode takes us to Music City where Dave & Paul chat with Claire Francis, the Sr. Marketing Director for Bridgestone Arena and the Nashville Predators. Claire talks about the journey of increasing capacity within the building, the protocols in place, and what went into creating their Smashville SAFE plan. Having a strong relationship with their local government, health department, and the NHL, allowed them to be one of the first buildings to open up to fans and set an example for other

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01:03:06

Tammy Koolbeck

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2021/04/21

We’re adding a new state to our adventures as Dave and Paul talk with Tammy Koolbeck based in Ames, Iowa who is the Executive Director for Stephens Auditorium, a multilevel theater at Iowa State University. Tammy is a standout in this industry and has truly done it all, from her time as past EAMC President from 1999-2004 to being past chair for the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), which she currently is still involved with today. In this episode she walks us through her career,

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00:30:33

Inside: EAMC Virtual 2021

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2021/04/14

BONUS EPISODE – For this bonus episode, Dave and Paul talk with some of the key planners for EAMC Virtual 2021, the upcoming virtual conference presented by the Event & Arena Marketing Conference: Vanessa Kromer (Nederlander Concerts), Kirk Wingerson (Amway Center & Camping World Stadium), Paul Bee (Milwaukee Bucks), Jessica Runyon (Ticketmaster) and Kim Allen (Golden 1 Center). Learn all about what went into the early planning, as well as some exciting things to look forward to. Hear about the

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00:42:43

Derrick Christian

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2021/04/07

The next adventure takes us to the Windy City of Chicago, where Dave & Paul hear what the United Center has been up to. Meet Derrick Christian, Senior Marketing Manager for the venue, home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks. Derrick walks us through their amazing collaborations with the teams and local community, allowing for the state’s largest COVID-19 vaccination center as well as serving as a voting super site back in November. Hear about their support for community messages, like their

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00:35:43

Katie Root

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2021/03/24

Today’s adventure takes us to St. Augustine, Florida as Dave & Paul talk with Katie Root, Marketing Manager for St. Augustine Amphitheatre & Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Katie gives us insight into what it’s been like being one of the first outdoor amphitheatres to reopen, and using their venue upgrades (new lockable seats, infrared thermal temperature scans and more) to create a safe space for live music to return. They discuss the video and marketing campaign they put together to inform and educate

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00:51:35

Barry Gabel

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2021/03/10

We’re headed to Cleveland, the birthplace of rock and roll, to talk with Barry Gabel, SVP Marketing & Sponsorship Sales for Live Nation, and a true legend in this industry. Barry speaks about his work with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, his formative experience starting out at Belkin Productions in 1979, their evolution into joining Live Nation, all while sharing his perspective and path to success. He reminds us that “Nothing Beats Live” and reveals how he anticipates the return of live events to play

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00:21:25

Inside: Amalie Arena

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2021/03/03

BONUS EPISODE – Detouring once again to Tampa Bay, Dave and Paul talk with Kevin Preast, Vice President of Event Management for Amalie Arena, the current residency home to the Toronto Raptors. Kevin gives us the inside scoop of what it’s like becoming a temporary home for an NBA team during the pandemic, the fan experience of welcoming the team to their city, as well as insight into balancing these events with their standard NHL tenant, the Tampa Bay Lightning. Additionally, learn all about Amalie

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00:43:41

Cassie Zebisch

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2021/02/24

Meet Cassie Zebisch, jack-of-all-trades, and guest-of-this-episode! Listen as Cassie describes starting two new businesses during the pandemic, her time with AEG as Sr. Director of Communications, and lessons learned along the way of her career. She is co-founder for reBUILD20, an organization focusing on helping live events develop strategies and actionable plans of recovery from COVID-19. Additionally she just launched KITSCHIEN with her fiancé, where they currently sell their infamous sweet

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00:39:06

Natacha McLeod

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2021/02/10

Get a dose of southern hospitality as we head to Atlanta, Georgia, and speak with Natacha McLeod, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. She gives listeners a unique perspective on marketing for both their symphony and acting as an in-house promoter, as well as showcasing what they have done during this past year such as the implementation of their new subscription and virtual membership plans. We discuss her history in the industry, what makes Atlanta

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00:20:29

Inside: The Big Game

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2021/02/05

BONUS EPISODE – What goes into hosting and preparing for The Big Game during a pandemic? We head to Tampa, Florida for this special episode where we talk with Jenna Grooms, Director of Host Committee Events for the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee. In 2021, The Big Game is happening at Raymond James Stadium, marking a historic moment in NFL history, with Tampa being the first city to ever host their own team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Listen as she dives into what

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