We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Venue management and entertainment company ASM Global has brought in Jessica Ragsdale (pictured left) as vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion. Ragsdale spent eight years at technology giant Microsoft, most recently as a member of the company’s global diversity and inclusion …
Plans unveiled to modernise Gila River Arena
Global architecture and engineering firm HOK has been selected to lead the modernisation of Gila River Arena, home of the Arizona Coyotes, ahead of the NHL team’s departure from the venue later this year. The Coyotes have played at Gila River Arena since 2003 but the team’s lease deal at the venue expires at the …
People on the move: TicketCo, ASM Global and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Former Ticketmaster vice-president of sales and marketing Lauren Pye has been brought in to lead the new US team of integrated streaming and event payment platform, TicketCo. TicketCo already has a presence in Norway, the UK, Poland and Sweden. It will also target Germany …
ASM Global appoints Merchán to spearhead worldwide marketing efforts
Live entertainment and venue management company ASM Global has appointed Alex Merchán (pictured) as its new executive vice-president of marketing. Merchán was formerly executive vice-president of marketing for entertainment company Live Nation’s Clubs and Theatres division. In his new role, he will be responsible for all marketing, data analytics, digital, creative and communications efforts for ASM …
People on the move: AXS Europe, Arsenal and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Ticketing company AXS Europe has announced that Jonathan Lack has been appointed to the position of head of account management. Lack has 15 years of experience within the ticketing industry, including roles at The O2 in London, Ticketmaster UK and Schottenstein Center in Columbus, …
Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena continues diversification with world title boxing bouts
Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena is to welcome world title boxing for the first time this weekend as it looks to further enhance the diversification of events on its schedule after a packed 2021. The 17,000-capacity ASM Global-operated venue put a focus on attracting both elite and amateur sports events during the last year, adding ice hockey, …
People: ASM Global, Eventim Sweden and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Venue management and entertainment company ASM Global has announced that Jason Oberlander (pictured left) has been made the chief commercial officer. Oberlander will oversee ASM Global’s plans to expand its partnerships, seek new opportunities in naming rights and marketing at arenas, stadiums, theatres and …
ASM Global completes new-look programming team
Venue and event management company ASM Global has made two new appointments to its programming department. The final two hires complete a new-look team for the programming segment, with Tom Saunders (pictured right) joining as programming manager and Katie Morgan (pictured middle left) taking up the role of programming assistant. Saunders and Morgan will be …
People: ASM Global, Movistar Arena and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Venue management company ASM Global has opened a new headquarters in Singapore, expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. ASM Global Singapore will be led by a joint leadership team comprising of Paul Sergeant and Ed Sanderson (pictured right). Sergeant has been …
ASM Global opens regional headquarters in Singapore
Venue management company ASM Global has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific region by opening a new headquarters in Singapore. ASM Global Singapore will have a joint leadership team comprising two long-term industry specialists: executive vice-president of operations Paul Sergeant and newly appointed executive vice-president of venue development Ed Sanderson. Sergeant has been with ASM …