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Video: Steve Mattson, Tom Conroy and Rob Johnson

Video: Steve Mattson, Tom Conroy and Rob Johnson

Posted by | Jul 1, 2020 | , ,

Three executives from Climate Pledge Arena sat down Tuesday with VenuesNow to talk about how the Seattle venue is pointed toward the milestone of becoming the first carbon neutral arena, powered 100% by renewable electricity. General Manger Steve Mattson; Tom Conroy, vice president of operations; and Rob Johnson, vice president of sustainability and transportation, spoke to Senior Editor Don Muret about the many pieces of the puzzle required to create a net zero carbon facility. The arena took on its name June 25 when it was announced that Seattle-based online retail giant Amazon had bought the naming rights, tying them to an agreement it signed in 2019 with activist group Global Optimism to push for corporate America to achieve net zero carbon by 2040. Separately, Amazon announced The Climate Pledge Fund, a $2 billion venture capital fund it has launched to invest in clean energy. “What an amazing opportunity for… Continue Reading Video: Steve Mattson, Tom Conroy and Rob Johnson

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Reopening Chart: Sports Makes a Comeback

Posted by | Jun 26, 2020 |

Stop and Go As live events make their comeback after shutting down for the novel coronavirus pandemic, here’s a look at how major leagues in some professional sports in the U.S. are faring, as reported by the leagues and media outlets. In action, either with fans or without. Have a plan to return but had not resumed play as of June 22.  Have no set plan or are officially done for the season.   ATP / WTA Both the men’s and women’s tennis tours recently announced that they plan to return to play in August. Horse racing One sport that avoided a total shutdown, at least in a few states where racing continued without fans, welcomed back big events when the Belmont Stakes ran at an empty track June 20. LPGA Tour Announced plans in June to return with a fanless tournament July 31-Aug. 2 and one with spectators the next… Continue Reading Reopening Chart: Sports Makes a Comeback

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Ted King Joins MSG Entertainment Corp.

Ted King Joins MSG Entertainment Corp.

Posted by | Jun 19, 2020 | , ,

Ted King has worked on attractions at the Warner Bros. World Theme Park in Abu Dhabi and Universal Studios theme parks. As president of creative content and studio productions, he’ll lead MSG Sphere Studios Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. on Friday announced that 35-year entertainment industry veteran Ted King will join the company as president of creative content and studio productions effective June 22  and will lead MSG Sphere Studios. MSG Sphere Studios is a bicoastal creative studio focused on developing compelling content for MSG Sphere, the world’s first large-scale venue to combine cutting-edge technology with multisensory storytelling to deliver fully immersive experiences. King will oversee the creation of a full slate of content for MSG Sphere, as well as other commercial clients, and design immersive experiences for MSG Sphere, including using its fully programmable LED exterior and its main atrium. The first MSG Sphere is being built in Las… Continue Reading Ted King Joins MSG Entertainment Corp.

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Nassau Coliseum to Close Indefinitely

Nassau Coliseum to Close Indefinitely

Posted by | Jun 16, 2020 | , ,

NYCB Live: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Long Island arena that reopened in 2017 after a $180 million renovation and ranks among the top ticket sellers in its capacity class, will be closed indefinitely, according to an announcement Tuesday.

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Live Industry Responds to George Floyd’s Death, Protests

Live Industry Responds to George Floyd’s Death, Protests

Posted by | Jun 1, 2020 | ,

“I was in Georgia when Ahmaud Arbery died, you know, just going on a routine run. Then I come here on Sunday and (on) Monday, George Floyd dies. I ask myself, it’s just a matter of time until … something like that comes in my front door.” — Josh Okogie, Minnesota Timberwolves

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