Adventures In Venueland

BONUS EPISODE – Get an insider look into the field hospital and testing center at “The Dunk” as we talk with Cheryl Cohen, Director of Booking, Marketing & PR for Dunkin’ Donuts Center and Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. In a world where live events have been on pause since March 2020, Cheryl talks about how they’ve transformed the convention center into an in-use 600 person capacity field hospital for sick COVID-19 patients, what it’s like working with the Rhode Island National Guard, the experience of utilizing their arena as a walk-up rapid COVID-19 testing site as well as using their parking garages for additional testing.

Cheryl Cohen: LinkedIn | Email

Dunkin' Donuts Center: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & Marketing
Dave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest Research
Megan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital Advertising
Samantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & Publicity
Camille Faulkner | Audio Editing & Mixing

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Join this adventure to learn more about hosts Dave Redelberger and Paul Hooper, who serve as President and VP of Marketing & Communications, respectively, for the Event & Arena Marketing Conference. Paul describes his path into this industry through blogging, design and being an early adopter of using social media to market events and venues. Dave leads us through his career starting on-air at a local radio station, working in radio for 20 years, and eventually to his role at Columbus Arena Sports & Entertainment. Listen as they discuss planning the podcast, coping with the trauma affecting the industry, loss and changes of their jobs, their love of live events, and what they hope are silver linings heading forward.

Paul Hooper: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Dave Redelberger: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Adventures In Venueland: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

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Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & Marketing
Dave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest Research
Megan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital Advertising
Samantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & Publicity
Camille Faulkner | Audio Editing & Mixing

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With so much drama in the in-dus-try, we head to the LBC to speak with Dave Brooks, Touring Director for Billboard. Dave gives insight on the ways he has had to pivot covering the touring industry amidst a worldwide pandemic, and what he sees as the future of live entertainment. He discusses memorable moments and course-changes in his career, which he credits for shaping his success. Listen in as Dave talks about taking a risk in starting his own company, how he developed it, and the path to eventually selling it. He lets us inside his “war room” and talks about covering the infamous Fyre Festival and the dueling documentaries that followed.

Dave Brooks: LinkedIn | Email

Billboard: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | @BillboardBiz

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Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & Marketing
Dave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest Research
Megan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital Advertising
Samantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & Publicity
Camille Faulkner | Audio Editing & Mixing

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Join as Dave and Paul head over to the “Green House” in the Pacific Northwest to speak with Rosie Selle, Vice President of Marketing for the brand new Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Rosie’s career in the live events industry started as the Marketing Manager at KeyArena, the venue at Seattle Center, and the site where Climate Pledge Arena is currently being constructed for a fall 2021 opening. She has gotten to her position today by being curious, learning about all verticals of the business, and building strong relationships. In this episode, Rosie talks about the partnership between Amazon, Oak View Group, and the City of Seattle to redevelop the arena constructed under a historic landmarked roof and their efforts to be the most progressive, responsible, and sustainable venue in the world.

Rosie Selle: LinkedIn | Twitter

Climate Pledge Arena: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & Marketing
Dave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest Research
Megan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital Advertising
Samantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & Publicity
Camille Faulkner | Audio Editing & Mixing

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We the North! Dave and Paul head north of the border to speak with who they dub “the King of Canada,” Adam Armit, the Manager of Live Entertainment and Venue Marketing for Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) in Toronto, where he oversees the concert marketing portfolio for Scotiabank Arena, the digital content portfolio for music partnerships and overall music marketing strategy. Adam dives into how he has pivoted in his role during the pandemic, including his experience with the NHL bubble, their virtual concert series (Budweiser Stage at Home) and drive-in events. One of Scotiabank Arena's biggest successes has been their accolades received for artist welcomes and gifts, largely in part to Adam's creativity and leadership. Adam walks through how his team creates these unique venue opportunities, from a birthday party for Ariana Grande to a custom Gameboy for Bruno Mars.

Adam Armit: LinkedIn

Scotiabank Arena: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & Marketing
Dave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest Research
Megan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital Advertising
Samantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & Publicity
Camille Faulkner | Audio Editing & Mixing

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Everything is bigger in Texas! Join Dave & Paul as they talk to Nina Jackson, the Regional Director of Marketing and Public Relations for NRG Park in Houston Texas for ASM Global. NRG Park is comprised of NRG Stadium, Home of the Houston Texans and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, NRG Center, NRG Arena, and NRG Astrodome. Listen along as Nina gives insight into how they’ve adjusted during COVID-19 and what they're doing to engage with the local community, such as hosting blood drives and serving as a voting center. She talks about being a woman of color, her family, and her favorite things about living in the Lone Star State.

Nina Jackson: LinkedIn | Email

NRG Park: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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Meet our team:

Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & Marketing
Dave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest Research
Megan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital Advertising
Samantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & Publicity
Camille Faulkner | Audio Editing & Mixing

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