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We're back in the city that's so nice they named it twice, the financial capital of the world – New York City. On this episode we chat with Joyce Leveston, CEO of New York Convention Center Operation Corporation (NYCCOC), which oversees the Javits Center, one of the busiest convention centers in the world. Resting right on the Hudson River, on the west side of Manhattan, Joyce tells us about numerous features that make Javits Center unique. In addition to its expansive convention space, it also has a farm where they grow over 60 crops and a 6.75 acre green roof which serves as a habitat for 72 different bird species and houses nine beehives. We talk about what makes convention centers unique compared to other live event venues, and Joyce's passion for the convention side of the industry. We talk about her career path, from San Diego, Houston, Miami, Washington D.C., Boston, and then Philadelphia, before landing in New York City. Joyce explains what makes good hospitality, and how important it is to treat venues like your home and make them inviting for guests. This may be our first convention center specific guest, and you'll love it as it's packed with great advice, fascinating information, and fun stories.Joyce Leveston: LinkedIn | EmailJavits Center: Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.

Departure Festival + Conference gets set to launch its debut edition May 6 - 11, in Toronto, a "reimagined" Canadian Music Week at the intersection of music, comedy, arts and tech.Randy Lennox, the co-founder and CEO of Loft Entertainment, joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast on the eve of the inaugural event to talk about their new venture with Oak View Group, and building on the CMW legacy, as Departure sets out to super-serve Canada's creative community.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Concerts, hockey, comedy shows, & MORE! This week we're sitting down with David Aiello, District Manager of Oak View Group, to talk all about the exciting events and what's coming up at the Macon Centreplex, Macon City Auditorium, & Atrium Health Amphitheater. 

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week we got some good news as a Las Vegas casino has reversed course and brought back 3:2 blackjack across all tables and bet levels. With the Palms making this move will it put pressure on the Strip casinos to do better or is this just a fluke? In other news Steve Wynn's lawsuit is heading to the Supreme Court and we discuss why it is aiming to change everything about online discourse. We also discuss: the Golden Nugget presidential suite, free F1 simulators, the spiciest tacos in Vegas, all of Caesars' investment, $1M in handpays, a 7 hour check-in line at Resorts World and how Oak View Group is moving into Vegas ahead of their NBA arena bid. 0:00 The sad state of gambling today 0:32 Resorts World's 7 hour check-in line? 2:22 Why staff cuts have hurt the Vegas check-in experience 3:13 A look at the Golden Nugget Presidential Suite 4:33 $1 million in handpays betting $2K per spin! 5:30 How casinos should share big wins on social media 6:01 Why Steve Wynn must lose 9:25 Caesars bullish on the future of Las Vegas - Huge investment? 11:50 Palms moves to 3:2 blackjack on all tables all day 14:19 The spiciest tacos in Vegas 15:35 BLVD free F1 simulators on the Strip 16:54 BLVD's new giant sign - Blocking rooftop views? 17:25 Flamingo's spa is no co-ed, clothing not optional 18:40 Oak View Group takes over big Raiders contract 19:36 The army that keeps Vegas safe and clean 22:05 Why the mornings in Vegas are magical Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Right on the edge of the Chesapeake Bay, join us for a visit to wonderful Baltimore as we chat with Aly Katz, Brand Manager for CFG Bank Arena, an Oak View Group facility. Aly talks about her role at the venue, where she oversees three key areas: back of house (artist gifting, crew activities, promoter relations), front of house (fan activations, photo ops), and social media (branding, aesthetic, graphic strategy, content creation). Hear how she honors the legacy of the venue, which originally opened in 1962, while also highlighting its amazing new amenities since its recent, game-changing renovation. We dive into some of her favorite activations for touring crews and talent, from regular puppy parties working with rescues to pop-up flash tattoos to unique venue merch. She tells us about her commitment to working with local and minority-owned businesses for artist gifts to make them more personal and unique while showcasing local talent. We hear about Aly's career history, from working at an EDM venue in Washington D.C. to managing logistics and a merchandising business for content creators. She shares insights on what she's learned on the content creator side and offers tips on making the best pitches. If you like puppies, coloring books, creative ideas, and fun stories, you'll definitely love this episode.Aly Katz: Instagram | LinkedIn | EmailCFG Bank Arena: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.

Tim Leiweke is the founder of Oak View Group and a true industry legend. This week, we bring you a conversation with him during WFS in Riyadh in which we discuss the future of "sportainment" and venue experiences. Among other things, we talk about: Enhancing the fan journey and experience We take advantage of his time in the early days of the MLS to share advice with the Saudi Arabian football industry Sustainability, music This was a personal treat for me and I hope you learn from it as much as I did! World Football Summit: The football we want, and need. This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world. You can learn more about us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our official ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel

Polk County and Oak View Group, operators of Iowa Events Center, have announced a new 10-year naming rights partnership with Casey's, the third largest convenience retailer and fifth largest pizza chain in the country, to rename the 15,000-seat multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue, Casey's Center, effective on July 1, 2025. We sit down with Casey's CEO Darren Rebelez and Iowa Events Center general manager Chris Connolly following the big announcement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you listened to the previous episode of EarBurner (and you should), you know that Bobby Abtahi was sitting at the table at the Old Monk as Matt and Tim interviewed Mike Rawlings. When they finished the episode with the former mayor, Abtahi, a former president of the Dallas Park Board, having consumed a statistically significant number of beers, started talking about how the city got into the current mess over the management of Fair Park—at which point Tim and Matt plugged the mics back in and recorded this episode. Abtahi was on the Park Board back in 2018, when it was decided that a nonprofit (Fair Park First) would oversee a new for-profit operator of Fair Park (Spectra, which eventually became the Oak View Group), which operator is now nearly $6 million in the red and asking for a handout.  You know what? It's all very byzantine and boring, and we did a poor job of setting up on the podcast what's at stake and what happened. You should probably just skip this episode.  Remember: print makes the podcast possible. Consider subscribing to D Magazine. 

Brianna Treat is the director of sustainability at climate pledge arena. Climate Pledge Arena is a transformational project. It is the most significant private investment ever made in Pacific Northwest sports and entertainment history. In partnership, Oak View Group, the Seattle Kraken, and the City of Seattle set out to reimagine and redevelop an arena constructed under an historic landmarked roof originally built for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Opening on October 19, 2021, Climate Pledge Arena, located at Seattle Center, and is home to the NHL Seattle Kraken, the WNBA Seattle Storm and the world's biggest performers of live music and events. Climate Pledge Arena serves as a long-lasting and regular reminder for the urgent need for climate action. The Climate Pledge, which was founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019, is a commitment from companies globally to be net zero carbon by 2040. Links: Climate Pledge Arena: https://www.climatepledgearena.com/arena-info/ Green Sports Day Canada 2024 Summit registration: https://www.greensportsverts.ca/green-sports-day ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

When it comes to providing a great live event experience, Katee LaPoff, Chief Technology Officer at the Oak View Group, knows all about selecting the right technology for the job. Justin and Matt spoke with her to hear about her history in the industry, the process of looking at the correct solution for each venue and so much more.   Links: Oak View Group Website: https://www.oakviewgroup.com/  

Talking about impacting homelessness, Jeff Nickler, GM of the Moody Center in Austin, Texas talks about Standing Together. The big, significant news is that Oak View Group and Stand Together have formed a strategic partnership that will catalyze a positive change across a spectrum of initiatives that includes homelessness, youth development, social justice and others. In collaboration with Red River Rising- empowering local musicianship, these initiatives have the synergy to bring change to lives for the long haul. ALL PROCEEDS from the first of many benefit concerts goes to creating, long term, enduring change for the homeless. The change agent is Mobile Loaves and Fish. The first event is December 5th at the Moody Center and features the all time best selling country western band ALABAMA with The Bellamy Brothers opening the show. Buy tickets today and consider giving a batch of tickets away. Visit www.ticketmaster.com today.LET'S GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Being the chief technology officer for a venue is a tough job -- but what happens when you're not just the CTO for one venue but for a whole long list of places? Joining us today on the podcast is Katee LaPoff, chief technology officer for the Oak View Group, also known as OVG, the live experience venue development, management, and premium hospitality company. Listen in as we get Katee's perspective on technology developments and deployments from the lens of her new position -- only on the Stadium Tech Report podcast!

New England here we come! Join us in Somers, Connecticut, as we talk with Marissa Dionne, VP of Marketing for Oak View Group. Marissa gives us an overview of OVG, where she is primarily focused on marketing for venue management, hospitality, parking, and arena and theatre alliances, for the company. She oversees marketing and provides support for 400+ venues through venue management, booking and hospitality. We talk about the value of such a large network and how it's important to share ideas while still remaining authentic to your city and what your fans respond to. We discuss various trends that Marissa is seeing on the marketing and hospitality sides, such as an increased focus on creating an entertainment destination. From Illinois State University to the Hartford Civic Center with MSGCT to MassMutual Center with Global Spectrum to Oak View Group – Marissa talks about her love of the industry and the career path that has led her to her current role. Enjoy this interesting and informative episode with great tips and interesting insight into venue trends.Marissa Dionne: Instagram | LinkedInOak View Group: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.

A trial in a countersuit brought by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones against a mother and daughter who say he is the younger woman's father came to a sudden resolution Tuesday afternoon;Fair Park has been under scrutiny since its nonprofit manager, Fair Park First, launched a forensic audit to determine whether the park's operator, Oak View Group, used restricted donor funds for daily operations;Secret Service director steps down: ‘I take full responsibility for the security lapse'; Dallas scientist to receive $11M for research into deadly parasitic disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oak View Group Hospitality has entered a strategic partnership with Penn State, setting an exceptional example in the realm of sports and entertainment services. This move signifies an exciting chapter for both entities, suggesting an optimistic outlook towards enhancing visitor experiences.Oak View Group, a global sports and entertainment advisory, investment, and development company, has positioned itself prominently in the world of sports and live performative events. The Group's collaboration with Penn State symbolizes the merging of a premier hospitality venture with an esteemed educational institution which boasts a strong sporting history.Penn State has been synonymous with high-quality education and formidable sporting prowess. Its sporting traditions, especially its football team, 'Nittany Lions,' has earned the university national acclamation. This new alliance promises exciting possibilities in stadium experiences, expanding the reach of Penn State's sporting heritage alongside Oak View Group's extraordinary services.In other news, tensions have reframed the music world as CNN released a video allegedly picturing Sean Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016. The video has triggered massive speculation and controversy in the celebrity world, leading to a heated conversation on social norms and the consequences of such actions.Noted hip-hop artist and music producer 'Puff Daddy', more commonly known as Sean Combs, reportedly appears in the video in conflict with Cassie Ventura, an accomplished singer, actress, and model. With both Combs and Ventura prominent figures in the music and entertainment industry, this event is likely to have significant repercussions.Recent developments have once again triggered debate over accountability and consequences within the entertainment industry. As the narrative unfolds, imperative talks about professional ethics and personal boundaries are likely to gain momentum, redirecting a crucial gaze at prevalent industry practices and protocols.In conclusion, while Oak View Group's partnership with Penn State signals a positive trend in hospitality and sports mergers, the incident involving Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura underlines a concerning aspect of the entertainment industry. Both events, disparate in nature yet tied by the thread of popular culture, shape the narrative of sports and entertainment in their unique ways.

We keep hearing that there's a housing crisis going on from every corner of society however the number of homes being built in Hamilton isn't reflecting that at all. In fact, it would appear we've regressed to the numbers seen back in 2018. Why? Guest: Richard Lyall, President of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario - Is there a fair argument that can be made in favour of volunteering for for-profit companies? Guest: Francois Cote-Vaillancourt, Assistant Professor of Business Ethics at Brock University - What does the future hold for FirstOntario Centre? How will the major renovations its undergoing shape what the venue can, and will, offer attendees, performers and athletes? Will it even keep the name 'FirstOntario Centre'? Guest: Tom Pistore, Canadian President of the Oak View Group

Grab your magnifying glass and inspector hat and join us on this adventure as we investigate the live experience with this episode's guest, Bret McCormick, Facilities, Fan Experience, & Ticketing Beat Reporter for Sports Business Journal (SBJ). Bret, who is based in Charlotte, but travels a dozen or so times a year to various venues, tells us what it's like covering the live experience and some general trends he is seeing. We discuss two areas where he's seeing ground-shaking changes – European soccer stadiums and college sports venues. We deep dive into interesting innovations in ticketing and fan experience. Bret tells us how he approaches venue coverage by treating them as if they are alive, visiting the districts and cities that call them home, and looking at things that make them unique. We discuss some of the most interesting changes and innovations coming to the Intuit Dome, and how it's upending current trends with truly unique features and a fascinating approach to fan engagement. Whether it's sustainability, wrap-around video screens, or biometric data, we discuss the future of venues and how innovation is moving the industry forward, sometimes forcefully, and setting new bars for what fans are coming to expect from the live event experience. If you're a venue nerd like us, a glutton for innovation, and want to hear some tips for pitching a great story, you'll love this episode.Bret McCormick: LinkedIn | EmailSports Business Journal: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.

JD chats about breaking news Scottie Scheffler was detained Friday morning (00:00). Luke Gazdic, former NHL forward and Sportsnet NHL analyst, breaks down the frustrating Oilers, the goaltending conundrums and underrated Rangers players (10:00). JD touches on the legacy stakes for Jamal Murray as the Timberwolves and Nuggets head into Game 7. Tim Leiweke, former MLSE CEO and current CEO of the Oak View Group, discusses building modern sports stadiums, new MLSE CEO Keith Pelley and Toronto as a sports market (50:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

Fire up the barbecue and grab your 10-gallon hat because we're headed down to Dallas for this week's episode of Venueland! We catch up with Julian Bowman, Senior Director of Marketing for Fair Park – a massive multipurpose complex that boasts over 1000 events a year. The national historic landmark is home to Cotton Bowl Stadium, Broadway Dallas, Dos Equis Pavilion (managed by Live Nation), a children's aquarium, botanical garden, African American Museum of Dallas, The Hall of State, and so much more. They also play host to The State Fair of Texas, the longest running fair in the country, that welcomes a whopping 2.5 million visitors across 24 days. Everything truly is bigger in Texas! Julian tells us all about the complex and the unique partnership between Fair Park First and Oak View Group which collaborate on keeping the facilities active and the park in great condition. We hear about how the various entities and businesses work together to meet challenges, such as parking and traffic, and work to help each other out to ensure the rising tide raises all ships. Julian walks us through his history in the industry, from growing up wanting to be the next Stuart Scott (BOO-YAH!) to pursuing sports, to eventually landing in venue management which found him in various opportunities across North America. He talks about his personal passion of making an impact on his community and tells us about the venue's internship program with two majority minority high schools to introduce youth to the live events industry. Enjoy this fun, fascinating episode that will make you long for some state fair food and a visit to the Red River Rivalry.Julian Bowman: Instagram | LinkedInFair Park: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.

Join hosts Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. With the NFL Draft coming up, former pro linebacker and Athletes.org co-founder Brandon Copeland joins to talk about how his firm helps college athletes better understand their finances, plus shares his predictions for the draft. Real Salt Lake President John Kimball discusses the growth of soccer in the US and the growth of sports in Salt Lake City, as the world reacts to the NHL's Coyotes relocating from Arizona to Utah's capital. Oak View Group chairman and CEO Tim Leiweke joins to discuss the opening of his company's newest venue in Manchester, UK and the massive live entertainment venue industry. Plus, a look at the latest episode of "The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly", featuring former NFL star receiver, Larry Fitzgerald. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We couldn't have picked a better city to build this arena”Dive into the electrifying world of live events with Sam Piccione. Sam is the President International of Oak View Group, the company behind the much-anticipated Co-Op Live Arena.Sam's work has taken him from the United States to China, London, and now Manchester, where he's helping to create a new state-of-the-art venue. Sam and host Lisa Morton discuss his journey from music-loving New Jersey kid to key player in the global live events scene. With iconic Manchester venues, like the Hacienda, the Free Trade Hall and the Ritz, what will this new space bring to the city and how do you build something brand new yet still incorporate the values of a Manchester institution like the Co-op? Sam and Lisa discuss the unique features of Co-op Live, its community impact, and why Manchester is the perfect setting for this new chapter in live entertainment. Sam explains what it will feel like to be one of thousands of fans watching your favourite artists at Co-Op Live. ------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business, and its team members, have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 26 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield: Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA TwitterOn SpotifyConnect with SamOn LinkedIn

In this episode of the Doing Sustainability podcast, Gary Baker and Roxanne “Rocket” White are joined by Kristen Fulmer, the Head of Sustainability for Oak View Group. They explore how sports and entertainment venues can illuminate important issues through sustainability, and discuss the need for personalized and relatable solutions for each community (debunking the misconception that it is always an added cost). Kristen also delves into the differing roles of leadership and grassroots efforts in driving change. Kristen is the Head of Sustainability for Oak View Group, the largest developers of sports and live entertainment venues in the world. Through her architecture, construction, and development expertise, Kristen mainstreams sustainability in sports and live entertainment and is dedicated to inspiring positive change. Kristen was the Founder and CEO of Recipric, an agency that integrates sustainability and wellbeing solutions into existing properties. In this role, she worked with teams such as the Chicago Red Stars and the Portland Sea Dogs on green initiatives. Kristen has been working in sustainability for over seven years.

49ers' big win off the field; Leonsis touts VA sports complex and Oak View Group's big consulting play

The lads return this week to talk over the impression Tony Mowbray has made during his first week or so at the club. There's plenty to discuss as they get into the first two games under the new man's stewardship, as well as the club's partnership with Oak View Group, potential transfers the away game at Stoke this weekend.

STORY EPISODE – Joyous holiday season Venuelanders! As we prepare for an exciting 2024 with some incredible guests and bonus episodes, please enjoy this special holiday treat. Here is our version of that classic, fire-side story which will hopefully warm your heart – ‘Twas the Night Before Show Day.

Slide on those cowboys boots and “get in the mood” for some Texas glam, as we spin our spurs with Hannah Baker Goodin, Director of Branding for Oak View Group's Moody Center in Austin, Texas. With a reputation of some of the best guest, artist, and tour experiences in the country, Hannah walks us through the unique structure of having a branding department and the emphasis and payoff they have seen from putting so much focus on that side. We get into the [tumble]weeds and walk through their process from when a show is booked to through the show day and how her and her team balance and prioritize events, research extensively, and put a lot of thought into creating memorable moments at each show. Learn about Moody Center's artist experience and gifting letter, which is sent to tours to set expectations and make sure all are aware of the full rollout the venue will be offering. Learn about some of their most memorable guest experience setups – from a shipping container transformed into an album-inspired photo activation for Harry Styles's residency to a custom VW bug for people to pose with at the Jonas Brothers concert. Hannah also tells us about success they've had with crew gifting, and how important it is to show appreciation for them, which sometimes means more to artists than a gift. We also talk about unique artist gifts that blew artists away (like one leading to a handwritten note from The Boss) and others that fell flat but served as great learning experiences. Enjoy this fun, creativity-inspiring episode that's packed full of great tips, career advice, and Tulsa-meets-Texas charm.Hannah Baker Goodin: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInMoody Center: Facebook | Twitter/X | Instagram

In this episode, we welcome Starr Jemison, Sr. Vice President of Content Development and Private Events for the Oak View Group. Starr had an unconventional foundation to her career before starting her own talent management business that led her into the venue booking, content development, and private event space. Her investment in learning and taking unique opportunities, shaped an incredible path that has resulted in two decades of industry experience and accolades. Starr is a game changer, influencer and leader who is making a mark in the event and entertainment industry.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: The Oak View Group, Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group, and the City of Hamilton announced this morning that they have signed a deal to begin major renovations in the spring of 2024 with a reopening by fall 2025. Patrick McKenna is bringing his fellow improv comedy veterans, Neil Crone and Kevin Frank, into his home city tonight for the first performance of the ‘The Yes Men' in Hamilton, ever! Ontario's Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has approved an extension to allow for the completion of in-water work at Chedoke Creek. The Beatles have released a new song... with the assistance of artificial intelligence to clean up the old vocals. How does that make us feel? The Bernardo transfer earned public outcry as well as apparently a deluge of letters to the Prime Minister's Office. Bobby Knight, the legendary basketball coach, has died at the age of 83. We talk with one of the many people whose life he touched. Writing in the Globe and Mail, Oded Haklai says that “Many have raised concerns after multiple student groups on university campuses issued alarming statements that characterized the massacres perpetrated by Hamas against Israeli civilians on October 7 as ‘legitimate resistance' and part of the ‘decolonization struggle,' insinuating that the victims were to blame for the atrocities committed against them. In response to these statements, some university administrators censured transgressing university clubs.” The Ontario Government has unveiled its Fall Economic Outlook. Guests: Tim Leiweke, CEO of the Oak View Group, former president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, former President and CEO of Anschutz Entertainment Group Patrick McKenna, one of The Yes Men; comedian, actor, producer, also known for his work on ‘The Red Green Show,' ‘Traders,' and the Documentary ‘ADHD and Loving It?!' Cari Vanderperk, the City of Hamilton's Director of Watershed Management Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator Ari Goldkind, Toronto criminal lawyer, legal expert, media commentator Glen Grunwald, former General Manager of the Toronto Raptors, former athletics director at McMaster University Oded Haklai, Professor of Political Science at Queen's University Michael Veall, Professor Economics at McMaster University, Academic Director, Statistics Canada Research Data Centre Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Takeaways from Penn's embrace of ESPN and separation from Barstool; Austin market continues to show strength around MLS; Oak View Group's concession play and Monahan meets with PGA Tour players

How the heck do I evaluate my sponsorship assets? What are they worth? Am I charging too much? Not enough?Thankfully, we have the perfect person to answer those questions as a guest this week. Joe Casey, Senior Director, Analytics, Research, & Valuation at Oak View Group, joins the podcast to dive into all things Sponsorship Valuation.--The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports & event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by Rich Franklin, Sr. Director of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Nick Lawson, Co-founder of SQWAD.

Tim Leiweke is Chairman and CEO of the Oak View Group, which builds and owns arenas and manages venues for others. We discuss the status of buildings and shows around the world, as well as Tim's history, from sports to concerts, hockey to basketball to Springsteen and Henley, from St. Louis to Los Angeles and AEG and then Toronto and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to OVG. No one is building more arenas than OVG. Which also has its hands in food, security, diversity and more. Tim and OVG represent the cutting edge of live entertainment, this is the guy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another thrilling episode of our podcast! Today, we have a lineup of captivating stories from the world of sports business. Get ready for an action-packed show as we dive into the latest headlines and developments. Segment 1: "DraftKings' Bold Move: A Thrilling Battle to Block Fanatics' PointsBet Acquisition!" - We kick off the episode with an adrenaline-fueled clash between industry giants. Join us as we delve into the high-stakes battle between DraftKings and Fanatics, as they compete head-to-head to secure the acquisition of PointsBet. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of strategies, negotiations, and fierce competition. Segment 2: "Fanatics' Game-Changer: Unveiling Their Groundbreaking League-Wide Partnership in European Football!" - In this segment, we explore the groundbreaking announcement from Fanatics. Brace yourself as we unveil their league-wide partnership in European football. We discuss how this game-changing move will revolutionize the fan experience, merchandising, and the future of sports in Europe. Segment 3: "Messi Deal Unveiled: An In-Depth Breakdown of the Soccer Superstar's Record-Breaking Contract!" - The moment we've all been waiting for! Join us as we delve into the details of Lionel Messi's record-breaking contract. We analyze the mind-boggling numbers, the contract's intricacies, and the impact it will have on the world of soccer. Don't miss this deep dive into one of the most significant deals in sports history. Segment 4: "Lionel Messi's Unforgettable Journey: Exploring His Mega-Deal with Saudi Tourism!" - Step into Lionel Messi's extraordinary journey as we explore his remarkable partnership with Saudi Arabia's tourism sector. We discuss the lucrative aspects of the deal, the implications for Messi's global brand, and the captivating blend of sports and tourism. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of Messi's latest venture. Segment 5: "Las Vegas' Extravagant Transformation: Oak View Group Unleashes a Mind-Blowing $10 Billion Plan!" - Hold on tight as we dive into the extravagant transformation of Las Vegas! We uncover the awe-inspiring $10 billion plan from the Oak View Group, set to revolutionize the city's sports and entertainment scene. Get ready for mind-blowing details, jaw-dropping ambitions, and a glimpse into the future of Las Vegas. That concludes today's episode, packed with adrenaline-pumping stories from the sports business world. We hope you enjoyed this thrilling journey through DraftKings' battle, Fanatics' game-changing move, Messi's mega-deal, Las Vegas' extravagant transformation, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes filled with the latest news, analysis, and captivating discussions. Until next time, stay tuned and keep your eyes on the game! Visit https://sportsfinda.com/ for more information.

Today's word of the day is ‘tightrope' as in the AL East as in closing in on MLB halfway point as in the Rays lead MLB as in the Orioles are on their heels as in the Yankees, Blue Jays, and Red Sox are all in striking distance of the Wild Card. (6:00) Are the Rays for sale? Are the Rays getting a new stadium? Are the Rays ever going to fill up a stadium? (11:30) What is going on with the Baltimore Orioles? Is the team for sale? A settlement just took place with the Nationals that sees Baltimore paying $100M over a settlement. (16:15) What is happening with the Yankees? Cashman is “happy” with the team. Even with that payroll? (20:40) What is Chaim Bloom's future in Boston? Can the Red Sox keep momentum going? (24:00) NPPOD. (29:10) Review: Sweeney Todd. (32:10) Is Las Vegas ready for an NBA team? Is it happening? Is the Oak View Group proposal a real one? (36:55) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Damian Lillard and if this a player I'd want on my team. (42:10) It's time for sub talk! Have a great Wednesday, party people! The weekend is so close! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab your passport and join us for a little globetrotting as we chat with Brian Kabatznick, Executive Vice President, Business Development & Facilities for Oak View Group International. We catch up with Brian in London, and hear about Oak View Group's developments internationally, including the upcoming Co-op Live in Manchester, Cardiff Arena in Wales, a new arena coming soon to São Paulo, as well as potential future developments in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia. Hear how developing internationally provides exciting challenges and opportunities, and how understanding the markets, venue landscape, and purchasing habits are critical elements to knowing whether a new venue would work in that city and what features and hospitality it would benefit from. As Oak View Group continues to prioritize venue sustainability, hear how they are leveraging their success with Climate Pledge Arena and pushing sustainability as one of their pillars when developing venues in other countries around the world. Brian walks us through his career in live events, and how his passion for concerts led to his first role with Ticketron (now Ticketmaster), and careers with SMG and AEG before his current role with Oak View Group. Enjoy this fun, informative episode which includes great nuggets of career advice as well as a look at what it's like traveling and working internationally for your career.Brian Kabatznick: LinkedIn | EmailOak View Group: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Randy Florence and Patrick Evans bring Big Converations, Little Bar to the intersection of next generation entertainment, economic development and pride in the Coachella Valley. On this episode, they welcome the Senior Vice President of Oak View Group John Bolton. He has been involved with OVG's development and construction of the sparkling new sports and entertainment venue Acrisure Arena and talks about how he took a very different path than he intended after his education to get to this great opportunity. Mr. Bolton talks about the challenges and accomplishments building the home for the Coachella Valley Firebirds AHL franchise, top-notch concerts and other special events that will now become part of the region stepping up the major league entertainment offerings in Greater Palm Springs.

In this episode, Carver interviews the President of Global Partnerships of the Oak View Group, Dan Griffis. Dan contributed to the founding of OVG and previously worked as the VP of Marketing for Target. In the chat, he goes over having the right motivations for working in sports, the similarities and differences between sports business and business, how to always keep marketing in mind, and more. Enjoy!

Hall of Fame sports journalist David Aldridge joins us for this episode of Iconic Sonics. David, Host Mike Gastineau and Guest Host Chris Daniels discuss the factors that should lead to the return of the Sonics, including the media rights deal, other sports team sales and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. They also discuss how the NBA is evaluating the Seattle Kraken's success, the Crawsover's popularity and the League's relationship with the Oak View Group. This episode is presented by Rise Above and brought to you by Epic Seats, Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Dicks Drive-in, Simply Seattle and the Edgewater Hotel.    For more on this episode visit Truthplusmedia.com.     For the recent video of our interview with Mark Cuban, check out this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2EnftB3HOw&t=17s   And for more of David Aldridge's work with The Athletic, visit: https://theathletic.com/author/david-aldridge/

BoomATX episode #33 features Boom ATX's Lee and Glenn sitting down with The Moody Center's Oak View Group Senior Vice President Jeff Nickler to chat about how the venue came together and the world class venue's historic 1st year.  Give the episode a listen to hear all the details including:NBA's Spurs and CMT Awards coming to Austin in ‘23.How competitive Austin is for the largest touring acts.How Oak View Group has been so successful in selling the Mood and the Live Music Capital of the World.What economic impact the venue has had on Austin's economy. The ticket holder confusion of having multiple Moody venues in town. What's to still come.Much, much more.Check out this podcast today to hear all about the Erwin Center's new little brother, The Mood!

This episode is brought to you by National Office Systems Peter Luukko, Chairman of OVG360, a division of the Oak View Group, joins the Tuesday episode of The Commute to talk about the first couple of games for the Savannah Ghost Pirates and how fans have reacted to hockey in the Hostess City. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts

Auburn introduces new AD Cohen, the Big 12 taps Oak View Group to conduct a security survey, Hartford responds, and more. Be sure to check your inbox to see more of today's news and notes from around the nation. We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker. If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at www.d1ticker.com/.

Wade Martin of the Oak View Group and Andy Dolich join Jake for episode 3 of series 3 of the Ohio University Sports Ad series, “Life After Court Street”. They discuss how important family is in all aspects of sports & entertainment! For a limited time during 2022, use the code “LIFO” for 15% off one-time packs on sujajuice.com. Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthefrontoffice for sneak peaks of upcoming episodes and throwbacks to great content from past episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifeinthefrontoffice/message

It's Episode 5️⃣0️⃣ of Adventures In Venueland! We're celebrating by heading to the beautiful Isla del Encanto – Puerto Rico. Joining us from San Juan is Wesley Cullen, VP of International Business Development for Oak View Group. Hear all about Wesley's exciting role with OVG, which has her focusing on new venues they're developing internationally, like a new arena coming soon to São Paulo, Brazil. Wesley takes us through her career journey, and how a love of traveling and cultures has led her to exciting roles. She talks about her first industry job with WWE, her time with Coliseo de Puerto Rico, leaving the industry and working at Bacardi, and her exciting return to live events. Hear Wesley's advice through her adventures and what tips she has about being intentional while being willing to pursue new opportunities. This episode is a wonderful love letter to culture, travel, and live events – a perfect way to celebrate our fiftieth episode!Wesley Cullen: Instagram | LinkedIn | EmailOak View Group: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

In this episode, I speak with Kristen Fulmer about how she has built a career at the intersection of sustainability, buildings, and sports. She knew coming out of college that she wanted to work to make buildings more sustainable, but how exactly she wanted to approach that evolved over time. Tune in to hear more about why she chose each role along the way, how she navigated tough situations (including age differences in the workplace, gender-based biases, and getting laid off), and how she managed to pull her interests together in a way that works for her. Best for: taking personal consideration into account when making job decisions; navigating tough situations; tying your interests together Contents: 1:00 - Introduction 6:34 - How Kristen became interested in pursuing sustainability through the lens of buildings 9:07 - Kristen's first job out of college (building manager) 17:14 - Being taken seriously when you're younger than some of the people you manage 20:14 - Pros, cons and the day-to-day of building management; deciding to go to graduate school 26:00 - Masters program in sustainable design 28:49 - Pursuing sustainable design consulting after graduate school 39:31 - Pivoting to construction management and real estate development, partially for personal reasons 45:01 - Being a woman working in a male-led industry 51:07 - Pivoting to WeWork as a project manager 59:20 - Starting her own sustainability consulting firm 1:06:30 - Next steps 1:08:05 - Lessons learned Note: Since recording this episode, Kristen has started a new role as the lead for sustainability at Oak View Group. OVG recently launched a membership platform called GOAL (Green Operations and Advanced Leadership), which will help venues operate in more environmentally friendly ways. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sara-isabel-seymour/support

Oak View Group launches new venture to help sustainability for sports facilities, the Orlando Magic moving forward with mixed-use development project and the NY Knicks select Sportfive to sell their jersey patch.

Legal and Sponsorship can sometimes butt heads when it comes to landing deals. But what if we knew the pitfalls beforehand so we can sync up better?On this episode of The Inches, David Greenberg, SVP of business & legal affairs at the Oak View Group joins us to dive into the things you need to know to make sure that your agreements get a smooth voyage through the legal department.-----The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports & event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by Rich Franklin, Sr. Director of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Nick Lawson, Co-founder of SQWAD.

If the NBA decides to expand, Oak View Group will be ready with state of the art arenas in Seattle and Las Vegas. However, Tim Leiweke - Chairman & CEO of OVG - breaks down why the business plan in those cities doesn't rely on the NBA.   Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle is already home to the NHL's Kraken, and the WNBA's Storm. The new development in Las Vegas is designed to be the city's first true point of destination built around live entertainment, and will be profitable through concerts, UFC fights, and other events, whether or not it lands a full-time NBA tenant.   Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=98f56b6dd6dca41729f186d12a4d1251&ppepisode=9e7c1d2eaa20d5a4a8ad004e6839afa8   For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

Tim Leiweke - Chairman & CEO of Oak View Group - details some of his team's most exciting projects in the works. He and AJ discuss the new arena and entertainment district in Las Vegas, Moody Center in Austin, and plans for a dozen new arenas around the world.    Tim also shares the process that went into building Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, and the challenge of turning a historic landmark into a state of the art, carbon neutral arena.    Details: 3:30 - Tim's brother, Tod Leiweke 6:30 - Building Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena) 13:00 - Climate Pledge Arena 30:10 - New OVG Projects (including Las Vegas) 51:40 - Dan Griffis and OVG Global Partnerships 58:15 - The entertainment industry's impact on the climate 1:08:20 - Rapid Fire Questions   For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.   You can find AJ's interview with Tim's brother, Tod Leiweke here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=98f56b6dd6dca41729f186d12a4d1251&ppepisode=59f0ef14b6b667427c867918556676b7

From west Philadelphia, born and raised, working with venues is how she spends most of her days. Join us for a discussion with Dr. Debonair Oates-Primus, VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Oak View Group. Hear about the work Dr. Deb is doing with OVG – working with venues to track diversity within their organization and with the businesses they work with, and then identifying opportunities for growth and equitable change. She tells us about the “ah ha” and “ouch” moments companies experience, how change comes from admitting there is room for growth, and how admitting privilege and understanding unconscious bias are important steps to make your business more inclusive. Hear about her personal experience in this role and through her career, and what tips she has for venues and people in industry looking to make changes. Enjoy this refreshing, honest, conversation about how to change the culture of the industry, and businesses in general, and make them more equitable and inclusive in the future.Dr. Debonair Oates-Primus: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | EmailOak View Group: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Talking points from Sun Valley; Pac-12 retains Sports Media Advisors; Oak View Group to sell Top Golf national sponsorships and Rapino remains influential with new deal at Live Nation

LIV Golf goes live and what it means; Colleges staff up on NIL; Oak View Group launches division in Canada.

Trying to rein in NIL; Oak View Group lands Coyotes; sports going global; and a legal pioneer moves on.

The end for Emmert; USFL week two numbers drop; Oak View Group wins Mets patch assignment and Daytona Speedway lands NWSL match.

The stars at night are big and bright

Eoin Connolly and SportsPro digital editor Tom Bassam are joined by Sportico's Emily Caron to reflect on a busy spell of US sport.  Emily reviews the return of college basketball's March Madness, and explains the implications of an expanding sports betting market and opportunities created by new NCAA name, image and likeness (NIL) rights rules for student-athletes.  There's also time to discuss a landmark week for sport in Las Vegas, with Formula One confirming a Grand Prix and Oak View Group planning a US$3 bllion campus, as well as women's sports stories on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond.

This is no desert mirage, we're chatting with Gina Rotolo, VP of Marketing & Communications for Coachella Valley Firebirds, a freshly-hatched AHL team who will be nesting at Acrisure Arena, the brand new Oak View Group arena coming to Coachella Valley, California. Gina, who is currently in Texas but will soon relocate, tells us all about the new team and arena, which has a diverse senior leadership team including a strong mix of women in key roles. Learn all about her experiences and knack for opening venues and what unique offerings this building and team will bring to the California market. Gina also walks us through her career, including her time with MGM and AEG in Las Vegas, as well as previous venues and buildings she's worked for and opened along the way. She openly shares struggles she has faced and gives inspiring insight into working through them and continuing to grow. This episode is packed with solid career advice, encouragement to take risks and try new things, and lessons learned that may help you in your journey.Gina Rotolo: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedInCoachella Valley Firebirds: Facebook | Twitter | InstagramAcrisure Arena: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

In this week's episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Marc Badain, lead executive on Oak View Group's dramatic arena and entertainment complex planned for Las Vegas, Nevada. Fisher and Russo also discuss a recently completed stadium funding plan for the National Football League's Buffalo Bills, a $100m financing round for trading card and collectibles company Collectors Holdings Inc., Sorare's expanding presence in the United States through a new agreement with Major League Soccer, college basketball's Final Four, and the forthcoming debut of Major League Baseball games on Apple TV+.

Next step in NBA's return to Seattle? Oak View Group planning Las Vegas arena in hope of league expansion // Mayor Harrell latest to pick up the torch on years-long effort to bring back the Sonics // New details emerge about federal investigation into Hunter Biden // Chris Rock publicly addresses Oscars incident for the first time // ‘Will Smith' Heckler Maced, Dragged Out Of Chris Rock Show // Bruce Willis misfired guns on movie sets amid cognitive struggles: report // John got an email about online therapy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4PM - Next step in NBA's return to Seattle? Oak View Group planning Las Vegas arena in hope of league expansion // Mayor Harrell latest to pick up the torch on years-long effort to bring back the Sonics // New details emerge about federal investigation into Hunter Biden // The Back-to-Work Look for Some Men Is No Suit, No Tie—and No Hair // The Hot New Class at Your Gym? Resting // John once took a class about how to chew gum on camera  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The experience of attending an event starts far before the main event begins. Surrounding audiences with digital displays as they arrive and gather ensure you are providing them with all the information they need and kick starts the excitement around the event even sooner. In this episode, Daktronics' Professional Sports Sales Manager Brent Stevens and Oak View Group's President Global Venue Development & Special Projects Steve Collins discuss how they worked closely together to deliver these type of experiences using Daktronics digital signage. They highlight projects at Climate Pledge Arena and UBS Arena to share real-life examples of creating a full street-to-seat, immersive and engaging live event experience that also drives new revenue opportunities for the arenas.

Disney sees streaming gains, autos increase Super Bowl ad presence and Oak View Group expands its London footprint.

A return to normalcy for March Madness? Monumental Sports doubles down on esports and Oak View Group lands another naming rights deal.

For this episode we head to sunny Savannah, Georgia and catch up with Monty Jones, Jr., General Manager for Enmarket Arena and Savannah Civic Center with Oak View Group. Monty tells us all about the brand new arena opening in Savannah next month, and their various initiatives, including having 75% of their event operating income go to local, minority-owned businesses. He takes us through his career adventure, from a parks and recreation interest, to big and small markets, and how relationships he has built along the way have helped provide opportunities in his career. Enjoy this informative episode that's sure to inspire you to take that next career leap and to follow your passion.Monty Jones, Jr: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedInEnmarket Arena: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Episode 127: Discussion about where the Oak View Group could build a facility for “preseason NHL” games. A review of the Climate Pledge Arena experience in Seattle. Former NHLers Jarome Iginla's son being drafted by the WHL Seattle Thunderbirds. The Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid & Leon Dreisaitl. The idea of moving the Olympic ice hockey tournament to the Summer games. Paul Maurice resigning from the Winnipeg Jets head coaching job. Question of the week: When he is ready, what will Paul Maurice's next hockey job be? Recorded 19 December 2021

Episode 126: Discussion on which teams we think could use Claude Giroux by the NHL trade deadline. NHL teams scouting San Jose's Evander Kane at his first AHL game back after suspension. The New York Islanders possibly making moves. The Vancouver Canucks' owner cleaning house. [Accidental bossa nova interlude.] John Tortorella's comments regarding unconventional hockey plays. NHL Board of Governors meetings. Question of the week: Name a city you'd like to see the Oak View Group build a facility in that's suitable for preseason hockey – that isn't Quebec City, Houston, or Kansas City. Campfire video link, care of Patrick: https://youtu.be/-wKiNZ-u-HA Recorded 12 December 2021

It's a KRAKEN GAME DAY!The team dropped its last game of the first homestand to the Rangers and will take on Edmonton on the road Monday night. Host Erica L. Ayala recaps the game in Seattle and the upcoming game at Rodgers Place. Oak View Group expands Coachella Valley leadership Erica gets excited about potential AHL team name Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Shopify Go to Shopify.com/lockedonnhl for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features.   Files Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a KRAKEN GAME DAY! The team dropped its last game of the first homestand to the Rangers and will take on Edmonton on the road Monday night. Host Erica L. Ayala recaps the game in Seattle and the upcoming game at Rodgers Place. Oak View Group expands Coachella Valley leadership Erica gets excited about potential AHL team name Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Shopify Go to Shopify.com/lockedonnhl for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features.   Files Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA – National Basketball Association – 2021-22 Season Opener Last Night Chicago Bulls 94, Detroit Pistons 88 Charlotte Hornets 123, Indiana Pacers 122 Bulls 94, Pistons 88 – LaVine scores 34 points, Bulls beat Pistons 94-88 in opener Zach LaVine scored 15 of his 34 points in the third quarter, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 94-88 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams. Detroit's Jerami Grant was off on an 11-foot baseline jumper with 50 seconds left, missing a chance to tie it. The Bulls sealed the victory by making free throws. The Pistons were without rookie guard Cade Cunningham due to a sprained right ankle. DeMar DeRozan had 17 points, and Lonzo Ball had 12 points in their Bulls debut. Hornets 123, Pacers 122 – Ball scores 31 to rally Hornets past Pacers 123-122 LaMelo Ball scored 31 points on seven 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets used a 24-0 third-period run to battle back and stun the Indiana Pacers 123-122 on Wednesday night. Indiana led 122-121 on Torrey Craig's foul shots with 12.7 left. P.J. Washington made two free throws with 4.6 seconds left before Domantas Sabonis' miss from 11 feet sealed the Hornets' win. Ball scored 12 points in the third-period run and nearly finished with a triple-double, ending with nine rebounds and seven assists. Sabonis scored 33 points, Malcolm Brogdon had 28, and Chris Duarte chipped in with 27 for Indiana. MLB – Major League Baseball – League Championship Series – Best of 7 Last Night Houston Astros 9, Boston Red Sox 1                                         (HOU leads 3-2) Atlanta Braves 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 2                                   (ATL leads 3-1) Astros 9, Red Sox 1 – Astros' Valdez goes 8, beats Red Sox 9-1 for 3-2 ALCS lead Framber Valdez gave the Houston Astros the start they were looking for. The Astros lefty was perfect through four, took a two-hit shutout into the seventh and became the first pitcher in the 2021 postseason to finish eight innings on Wednesday. That helped Houston beat Boston 9-1 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series. The Astros are one win from a second straight trip to the World Series. Yordan Alvarez had three hits and three RBIs for the Astros. Braves 9, Dodgers 2 – Braves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCS Eddie Rosario homered twice in his second four-hit game of the NL Championship Series and six Atlanta pitchers combined on a four-hitter, giving the Braves a 9-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers and a commanding 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven playoff. Rosario finished a double short of the cycle and knocked in four runs. Adam Duvall and Freddie Freeman also homered for the Braves. Game 5 is Thursday at Dodger Stadium. Tonight Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers, 8:08 p.m.                      (ATL leads 3-1) NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Calgary Flames at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver Canucks at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:00 p.m. NHL – Climate Pledge Arena ready to get Kraken for hockey debut The home of Seattle's new NHL team is about ready for its hockey debut on Saturday night when the Kraken host the Vancouver Canucks. The arena will have its first official event Friday night when Coldplay performs and it also hosted a benefit concert featuring Foo Fighters. The arena project started nearly five years ago when Oak View Group was selected by the city of Seattle to renovate the original Seattle Center Coliseum. The final cost of the project is expected to exceed $1 billion. NFL – National Football League – Week 7 Tonight Denver Broncos at Cleveland Browns, 8:20 p.m. NFL – Bears' Fields learning from facing league's best QBs The lesson Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields is learning from facing good defenses is the same as the one he is learning by watching Aaron Rodgers last week and Tom Brady this week and that's how scoring drives require seve...

Former CEO of MLSE and current CEO of the Oak View Group, responsible for the construction of two of the newest arena's in the NHL - TIM LEIWEKE - joins todays podcast to chat with Bob and John. The three discuss the process of acquiring and building Climate Pledge Arena - home of the Seattle Kraken - as we get an inside look at the logistics of how to build a stadium not only for an NHL team but various other live entertainment opportunities as well. We get into some of the other plans Tim and OVG have for the future as he is set to begin the redevelopment of FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton and complete the New York Islanders new home, UBS Arena. To end the show we chat about Tim's time in Toronto and the experience he gained working as the CEO of MLSE and we find out just how ready Seattle is to have an NBA team return to their city.

Head behind the scenes of the construction of the superb UBS Arena in New York. Hailed as “a new arena for a new era” this unique and incredibly innovative facility will provide a base for the New York Islanders, the only NHL franchise without a permanent home. Ahead of the November opening date, we take a virtual tour in the company of UBS's head of brand activation and sponsorship for the Americas and the president of global partnerships for Oak View Group, the developers making what was once just a dream in Belmont Park a reality – in time for the new NHL season.

Head behind the scenes of the construction of the superb UBS Arena in New York. Hailed as “a new arena for a new era” this unique and incredibly innovative facility will provide a base for the New York Islanders, the only NHL franchise without a permanent home. Ahead of the November opening date, we take a virtual tour in the company of UBS's head of brand activation and sponsorship for the Americas and the president of global partnerships for Oak View Group, the developers making what was once just a dream in Belmont Park a reality – in time for the new NHL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott O'Neil is one of the top sports and entertainment CEO's in the world. In this episode of CXOTalk, he shares practical and personal lessons on how to lead and grow a team. Scott's new book is called Be Where Your Feet Are.The conversation covers these topics:-- About Scott O'Neil and the book: “Be Where Your Feet Are”-- The struggle for authenticity-- Lessons from a sports and entertainment CEO-- Managing high-performing talent-- Impact of negative social media on high performers-- “My true love is building teams and developing talent”-- How to manage psychological well-being for high-performance and professional athletes?-- What is a purpose-driven enterprise?-- Scott O'Neil on blockchain-- How does a company develop its ethics and corporate culture?Scott O'Neil is the former Chief Executive Officer of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. A decade-long Alternate Governor for the NBA and NHL, O'Neil was acting CEO over all properties in HBSE's dynamic, global portfolio, including marquee teams, the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and NHL's New Jersey Devils. He is also the Co-Managing Partner and Founding Board Member of Elevate Sports Ventures, a best-in-class sports and entertainment consultancy founded in partnership between HBSE, the San Francisco 49ers, Live Nation, Ticketmaster and Oak View Group. A former President of Madison Square Garden Sports, O'Neil was the key architect in some of the largest venue sponsorship deals in history, while overseeing the iconic New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Rangers (NHL).

Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt host and open the show discussing Cleveland's name change to the Guardians. Tim Leiweke, CEO of the Oak View Group and former President & CEO of MLSE discusses the excitement surrounding the Seattle Kraken and provides his thoughts on Masai Ujiri's future (16:23). Kevin Goldstein of Fangraphs assesses MLB's trade […]

This episode is brought to you by National Office Systems Monty Jones with the Oak View Group joins the Thursday Commute and "Savannah Voices" to talk about the newly named Enmarket Arena in Savannah, what his group does to bring in talent for the venue, the benefits the city receives from the facilities and what events can be expected at the arena and Civic Center. Then, AP sports writer Paul Newberry previews the 2020 Tokyo Olympics swimming trials ahead of the start this weekend. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NHL – Blackhawks trade Keith to Oilers for Jones, 3rd-rounder The Chicago Blackhawks have traded two-time Norris Trophy winner Duncan Keith to the Edmonton Oilers for young defenseman Caleb Jones and a third-round draft pick. The Blackhawks also sent forward Tim Soderlund to the Oilers, who were looking for some help on defense after they were swept by Winnipeg in the first round of the playoffs. The 2022 draft pick becomes a second-rounder if Edmonton reaches next year's Stanley Cup Final and Keith is among the top four Oilers defensemen in total ice time through three rounds. Keith has two years left on his contract at a salary-cap hit just over $5.5 million. He turns 38 on Friday. NHL – Former player unlikely to participate in Blackhawks review An attorney who represents a former Chicago Blackhawks player who alleges he was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010 is open to the possibility of her client participating in the team's review of the accusations under certain conditions. Susan Loggans, an attorney who represents the former player and another person suing the team, says her clients were open to participating in the review by Jenner & Block. But she says they want to know more about the parameters of the investigation, and they want the opportunity to conduct their own interviews of key former and current team executives. NHL – Kraken on track for home arena to be ready by mid-October Builders say the home for the newest NHL franchise, the Seattle Kraken, remains on schedule to be finished by the middle of October when the NHL season is expected to begin. Executives with construction firm Oak View Group say by the end of July, they expect 93% of the work to be done on Climate Pledge Arena. It's expected there will be a week of festivities including musical acts surrounding the first Kraken home game. It appears likely that Seattle will begin its first NHL season on the road. NHL – Lightning dent Stanley Cup after another Tampa boat parade The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrated their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship with a boat parade in downtown Tampa on Monday. It ended with the Cup getting dented and being sent to Montreal for repairs. Team captain Steven Stamkos set the tone with a T-shirt that read: “BACK TO BOAT.” Hundreds of boats and other watercraft, along with thousands of fans, lined the waterfront under mostly sunny skies. However, a post-parade rally in a downtown park was delayed because of a thunderstorm. This was the third boat parade in Tampa in 10 months. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers also got one after winning the Super Bowl. NHL – Prosecutor to review goalie Kivlenieks' fireworks death Police in Michigan have turned over their investigation into the fireworks death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks to a prosecutor for review. Novi police Lt. Jason Meier says his department has not requested charges in Kivlenieks' Fourth of July death. Meier also says Kivlenieks' death still is considered accidental and the police investigation was complete unless otherwise directed by the Oakland County prosecutor's office. The 24-year-old died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast. Police have said the firework at a private home northwest of Detroit tilted slightly and started to fire toward people nearby. Kivlenieks was in a hot tub and was trying to move out of the way of the firework when he was struck. MLB – Alonso bests Mancini, Ohtani for 2nd straight HR Derby title Pete Alonso danced to his second straight Home Run Derby title, besting Shohei Ohtani, Trey Mancini and Juan Soto on a night of record long balls in the thin Rocky Mountain air of Coors Field. The New York Mets first baseman hit 74 total home runs and beat Mancini 23-22 in the final round, joining Ken Griffey Jr. (1998-99) and Yoenis Céspedes (2013-14) in winning consecutive titles. Batting second,

In my most recent interview, I was just joined by Dan Griffis, an industry veteran and the President of Global Partnerships at Oak View Group (OVG). OVG's mission is to be a positive disruption to business as usual in the sports and live entertainment industry. Global Partnerships specifically thrives on connecting world-class sport and entertainment properties with world-class brands. The division has sold over $1B in venue naming rights over the past year spanning Seattle's New Climate Pledge Arena in partnership with Amazon and New York's UBS Arena, among others. Dan and I chat about OVG's structure and capabilities, his experience working with Amazon to build Climate Pledge Arena, the recent trend of larger stadium districts, greater community access, and its impact on potential innovations in sponsorship. We end off with some advice concerning the sports & entertainment that you won't want to miss. Enjoy!

Big news in the business world today as Jeff Bezos announces he will step down as Amazon CEO later this year. Could this signal his interest in becoming an NBA owner? We've been saying that Bezos is about one of the only people that could afford the giant price tag. There seems to be a lot of confidence that a team will return in a few years, so maybe the Leiwekes and the Oak View Group know something that we don't. Whatever happens, we likely won't see a basketball team for at least two more years so that the Kraken have time to establish themselves. New Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron spoke to the media over zoom. Did we learn anything new? Texts share their favorite plays from Super Bowl XLVIII, and Softy recounts his experiences at the game.

Is Seattle getting an NBA team back? Tim Leiweke talked with Softy yesterday, and he says he's ready to bring the NBA back to Seattle when the time is right. The Oak View Group has done everything they said they would do so far. With the economic hit the pandemic has dealt the NBA, we might be seeing an NBA team here in a few years.... hopefully. What happened to Russell Wilson and the Seahawks offense in the second half of the season? Greg Cosell has studied hours of film, and he has some answers. The NHL is back and we've got highlights from last night on the Daily Power Play.

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.

Scott O'Neil is the Chief Executive Officer of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, an organization with the mission of building passionate, high-performing teams that inspire people to enhance the communities where its teams live, work, play and win. O'Neil is responsible for the organization's leadership, strategic vision, operations and global ambitions, including the pursuit and acquisition of sports, entertainment and consumer-facing properties. He is the acting Chief Executive Officer overall properties within the organization's portfolio and under the ownership of Managing Partners Josh Harris and David Blitzer, including: the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), the New Jersey Devils (NHL), Prudential Center, a top five-ranked performance venue in the U.S. located in Newark, New Jersey; Dignitas, an internationally renowned esports organization which includes Clutch Gaming, the NBA 2K League's 76ers Gaming Club, the Sixers Innovation Lab, the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center, the Delaware Blue Coats (NBA G League), and the Binghamton Devils (AHL). He is an acting Co-Managing partner for Elevate Sports Ventures, a sports and entertainment agency created in partnership between HBSE, Live Nation | Ticketmaster, the San Francisco 49ers and Oak View Group. With more than 20 years of experience in the NBA, NHL and NFL, O'Neil has earned a reputation as a leader of leaders and is one of the most connected, dynamic and driven executives in the industry today. Previous executives whom he has mentored and managed run many of the top organizations in sports and entertainment today; those he currently manages are poised to lead the industry into the next generation. O'Neil's reputation for authentic leadership, unparalleled drive to innovate and emphasis on the importance of corporate culture has placed him at the forefront of the industry vanguard. In merely six years overseeing operations for the properties in HBSE's portfolio, O'Neil led the Philadelphia 76ers to sign the first jersey patch sponsorship in “Big Four” sports history; construct the most technically advanced training complex in professional sports, the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex; establish an industry-leading Innovation Lab, and become the first U.S. professional sports franchise to acquire a world-renowned esports team. In that same period, under O'Neil's ambitious and aggressive leadership, Prudential Center has become a top seven and top five most-played venue in the U.S. and the world by Billboard and Pollstar, respectively, and welcomes over 1.75 million fans and event attendees through its doors annually. Of his professional accomplishments, O'Neil considers his organizations' corporate culture and dedication to community service his greatest successes and future legacy. The Philadelphia 76ers have been named one of the “Most Innovative Companies” in the world by Fast Company magazine (2018), one of the “Top 50 Cultures” in the U.S. by Entrepreneur (2017), three-times named a “Best Place to Work in Philadelphia” by the Philadelphia Business Journal (2016, 2015, 2014), twice named a “Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania by the Central Penn Business Journal (2018, 2017) and twice named one of the “50 Best Companies to Sell For” by internationally-renowned Selling Power Magazine (2019, 2018). Prudential Center was named a “Best Business” by NJBiz (2016). O'Neil's belief that those who steward iconic sports and entertainment brands have the responsibility and privilege to use those platforms to mentor the next generation of leaders and make the world a better place is the driving force behind HBSE's community engagement initiatives. Recognizing the important role HBSE's properties play within its communities, O'Neil's employees individually volunteer 76 hours of service annually in the communities where their fans and patrons live, work and play, resulting in more than 30,000 hours of dedicated community service each year. The Philadelphia 76ers' charitable endeavor, the Sixers Youth Foundation, has additionally raised more than $1 million for Philadelphia-area youth last year alone and is leveraging sports to help children in need. A former President of Madison Square Garden Sports, O'Neil was the key architect in some of the largest venue sponsorship deals in history while overseeing iconic sports properties including the New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Rangers (NHL). O'Neil spent seven years as the Senior Vice President of the NBA's renowned Team Marketing and Business Operations group, where he advised NBA, WNBA and NBA Gatorade League teams on all business operations, CRM Department and NBA Canada business. Earlier in his career, O'Neil served as the President of HoopsTV.com and held positions with the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) and New Jersey Nets (NBA). For almost a decade, O'Neil has served as an Alternate Governor for the NBA and NHL. In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 the Philadelphia Business Journal named O'Neil to their “Power 100” list of the “most influential people” in the greater Philadelphia region; he additionally received Philadelphia Business Journal's “Most Admired CEO” honor in 2018. In 2019, The Hockey News named O'Neil No. 37 on their list of “100 People of Power and Influence.” In 2019, Hashtag Sports honored O'Neil with an award for “Leadership in Supporting Diversity in Sports.” Sports and technology outlet, SportTechie, named O'Neil as 2017's “Most Innovative Executive”; in 2016, Philadelphia Magazine declared him one of the “Most Innovative Leaders” in Philadelphia. He has been twice named to The NJBiz “Power 100” list. As a young executive, O'Neil was thrice recognized at Sports Business Journal's acclaimed “Forty Under 40” Awards; launching him into the publication's renowned “Hall of Fame.” He additionally received “Forty Under 40” honors from Adweek and Sporting News in 2006 and 2005 respectively. O'Neil's influence and experience have earned him a place at the podium at some of the largest industry conferences in the world, delivering keynotes at events such as: Leaders in Sport, Beyond Sport, Sports Business Journal's World Congress of Sport, the IEG Pivot Conference, the Ivy Sports Symposium, Sports Marketing Association's Conference and more. O'Neil's leadership practices have been chronicled and applauded in The Outward Mindset by the Arbinger Institute, publishers of The New York Times Best Seller, Leadership and Self Deception, The Orange Revolution by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton, and Potato Chip Ticket Sales by Kathy Burrows. He has made numerous appearances on CNN, CNBC, FOX Business Network, and has twice co-hosted Bloomberg television's Bloomberg. He also interacts daily with his nearly 20,000 Twitter and 35,000 LinkedIN. He serves on the boards for the March of Dimes, Zoomi Inc., the Sixers Youth Foundation and the Sixers Innovation Lab. O'Neil earned his bachelor's degree in Marketing from Villanova University and his master's in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He currently resides in Pennsylvania with his wife, Lisa, and three daughters. What you'll learn about in this episode: How applauding talent, rewarding character, and celebrating both teamwork and teammates has earned Scott the reputation for his authentic leadership, having an unparalleled drive to innovate, and the emphasis he places on the importance of culture How Scott and his team went about changing the landscape of diversity and inclusion when he took over the 76'ers Why Scott is intentional about hiring people for leadership roles when they may be too young and not quite ready How Scott does such an incredible job of prioritizing and balancing his life as Father, Husband and Sports Executive What is Scott's process of recruiting and retaining incredible executive talent What were the three biggest lessons that Scott learned from David Stern How the 76'ers were able to set season ticket sales records despite having one of the worst records in the NBA Additional resources: Your Facebook Profile: Scott O'Neil Your Twitter Name: @ScottONeil Your Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-o-neil-057203/  

Building from the Ground UP with Ryan Brach, SVP Global Partnerships at Oak View Group/Seattle Kraken, dives into Ryan's journey, path, and learnings along the way. We get into his perspectives and thoughts on opening a new arena for the NHL's Seattle Kraken and a new AHL team in Palm Springs. 

Episode 16 of Prodigy Search Presents features Dan Griffis, President, Global Partnerships for the Oak View Group. Griffis discusses a variety of topics in this episode including the strategy and eventual success for some of the most prolific naming rights deals in the history of sports and entertainment. During the past six months, Griffis and the Oak View Group have successfully negotiated naming rights partnerships for the under-construction Climate Pledge Arena (NHL Seattle); UBS Arena (the arena under construction at Belmont Park on Long Island); and the Moody Center (arena also under construction at the University of Texas). With those naming rights deals, coupled with founding partnerships for Seattle, New York, Austin and other Arena Alliance members, Griffis and his staff have generated well over $1B in new revenue within the past 12 months. A veteran of over 20 years in the sports and entertainment business, Griffis speaks about the key to building relationships, fostering those relationships throughout the years, which has ultimately lead to multiple-billions of dollars in sponsorship revenue. Despite that tremendous success and unparalleled leadership, Griffis emphasizes that his career mantra in building relationships is to “make many more deposits than withdrawals.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A milestone episode for the guys calls for a very special guest! This week, Sound of Hockey welcomes Lance Lopes, Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the Seattle Kraken. Lance was technically the very first employee hired by the Oak View Group in Seattle to make Climate Pledge Arena a reality, and as such was one of the most influential people in bringing the 32nd NHL franchise to life. Lance shares some fantastic behind-the-scenes stories about the arena processes and the triumphant 2018 season ticket drive. This is a very interesting interview. Also in this episode, you will hear some solid NHL Bubble chatter from John, Andy, and Darren, and some good ribbing of Mike Milbury for an atrocious tweet. Segments this week include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Arthur Staple catches you up on the Islanders making it to the bubble in Toronto, and the latest roster decisions as the team prepares for the qualifying round (1:26). Then, he is joined by team co-owner Jon Ledecky and Tim Leiweke, the CEO of Oak View Group, to discuss the future home of the Islanders, UBS Arena at Belmont Park (12:26).Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/nosleeptilbelmontAdvertise on No Sleep Til Belmont: theathletic.com/podcastads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB is officially back baby! Opening Day is upon us... in the middle of July but a great sign that we have turned a little bit of a corner. Rob and Chris start off the podcast discussing the unveiling of the new Seattle NHL team's name.. The Kracken! Big fans of the logo and name. With the return of the MLB the guys dissect the new virtual signage and how the revenues will be distributed. Plus the Oak View Group landed 2 monstrous naming rights deals during a Pandemic. Kudos to them. Rob shares his views on how to handle your social accounts when applying for a job. The guys wrap up the Podcast with more Pearl Jam love.

The great Linda Cohn is in for Greg! What happened at the Draft Lottery? Plus, Tim Leiweke of the Oak View Group joins to talk about the newly-named arena in Seattle (12:30).

Joey Vendetta takes the reins on a Friday! Former NHL defenceman Kevin Bieksa weighs in on Toronto’s candidacy as a potential NHL hub city and Artemi Panarin’s comments about escrow. Tim Leiweke, CEO of the Oak View Group, discusses the development of Seattle’s new environmentally-friendly NHL arena and the organization’s naming-rights partnership with Amazon. The […]

Andy invites Tim Leiweke - CEO of Oak View Group! Tim is one of the top sports executives in the world, renowned for building championship teams and state-of-the-art entertainment events. Tim discusses his start in professional sports, highlights his time as President & CEO of AEG, and his new company, Oak View Group - which is revolutionizing the venue & area business worldwide! Andy & Tim also discuss David Stern, Staples Center, and his insights into how we return to sports!

Hour 1 of Thursday's OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as the boys continue to debate what Bryan will shoot at The National with golf courses officially opening up today. As well TIm Leiweke of Oak View Group stopped by following our chat regarding his role in Toronto's sports success & TSN Golf Analyst Bob Weeks joins the show to speak on some rules surrounding the return of golf in Ontario.

Hour 1 of Thursday's OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as the boys continue to debate what Bryan will shoot at The National with golf courses officially opening up today. As well TIm Leiweke of Oak View Group stopped by following our chat regarding his role in Toronto's sports success & TSN Golf Analyst Bob Weeks joins the show to speak on some rules surrounding the return of golf in Ontario.

Key Highlights  Scott shares his early days, coming out of college and how he got started (the hard way) in the industry (at the New Jersey Nets) How he found his groove, valuable lessons for any student and inspiring sports executive How is own experience shaped his Leadership style now His NBA days and lessons learned there – relationships and communication (face time) His view of falling in love with the power and influence of Sports Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment – most talented sports executive group ever assembled Strong Community Services philosophy Winning or Losing seasons – Building a long term winning mentality & culture Scott's take on E-sports and Sixers Innovation Lab and products coming out of it Unique partnerships with other organizations from San Francisco 49, Live Nation/Ticketmaster, etc Eye on China and lessons for opportunities outside of the US   About Scott O'Neil Scott O'Neil is the Chief Executive Officer of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, an organization with the mission of building passionate, high-performing teams that inspire people to enhance the communities where its teams live, work, play and win. O'Neil is responsible for the organization's leadership, strategic vision, operations and global ambitions, including the pursuit and acquisition of sports, entertainment and consumer-facing properties. He is the acting Chief Executive Officer over all properties within the organization's portfolio and under the ownership of Managing Partners Josh Harris and David Blitzer, including: the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), the New Jersey Devils (NHL), Prudential Center, a top five-ranked performance venue in the U.S. located in Newark, New Jersey; Dignitas, an internationally renowned esports organization which includes Clutch Gaming, the NBA 2K League's 76ers Gaming Club, the Sixers Innovation Lab, the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center, the Delaware Blue Coats (NBA G League), and the Binghamton Devils (AHL). He is an acting Co-Managing partner for Elevate Sports Ventures, a sports and entertainment agency created in partnership between HBSE, Live Nation | Ticketmaster, the San Francisco 49ers and Oak View Group.   With more than 20 years of experience in the NBA, NHL and NFL, O'Neil has earned a reputation as a leader of leaders and is one of the most connected, dynamic and driven executives in the industry today. Previous executives whom he has mentored and managed run many of the top organizations in sports and entertainment today; those he currently manages are poised to lead the industry into the next generation. O'Neil's reputation for authentic leadership, unparalleled drive to innovate, and emphasis on the importance of corporate culture has placed him at the forefront of the industry vanguard. In merely six years overseeing operations for the properties in HBSE's portfolio, O'Neil led the Philadelphia 76ers to sign the first jersey patch sponsorship in “Big Four” sports history; construct the most technically advanced training complex in professional sports, the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex; establish an industry-leading Innovation Lab, and become the first U.S. professional sports franchise to acquire a world-renowned esports team. In that same period, under O'Neil's ambitious and aggressive leadership, Prudential Center has become a top seven and top five most-played venue in the U.S. and the world by Billboard and Pollstar, respectively, and welcomes over 1.75 million fans and event attendees through its doors annually. Of his professional accomplishments, O'Neil considers his organizations' corporate culture and dedication to community service his greatest successes and future legacy. The Philadelphia 76ers have been named one of the “Most Innovative Companies” in the world by Fast Company magazine (2018), one of the “Top 50 Cultures” in the U.S. by Entrepreneur (2017), three-times named a “Best Place to Work in Philadelphia” by the Philadelphia Business Journal (2016, 2015, 2014), twice named a “Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania by the Central Penn Business Journal (2018, 2017) and twice named one of the “50 Best Companies to Sell For” by internationally-renowned Selling Power Magazine (2019, 2018). Prudential Center was named a “Best Business” by NJBiz (2016). O'Neil's belief that those who steward iconic sports and entertainment brands have the responsibility and privilege to use those platforms to mentor the next generation of leaders and make the world a better place is the driving force behind HBSE's community engagement initiatives. Recognizing the important role HBSE's properties play within its communities, O'Neil's employees individually volunteer 76 hours of service annually in the communities where their fans and patrons live, work and play, resulting in more than 30,000 hours of dedicated community service each year. The Philadelphia 76ers' charitable endeavor, the Sixers Youth Foundation, has additionally raised more than $1 million for Philadelphia-area youth last year alone and is leveraging sports to help children in need. A former President of Madison Square Garden Sports, O'Neil was the key architect in some of the largest venue sponsorship deals in history while overseeing iconic sports properties including the New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Rangers (NHL). O'Neil spent seven years as the Senior Vice President of the NBA's renowned Team Marketing and Business Operations group, where he advised NBA, WNBA and NBA Gatorade League teams on all business operations, CRM Department and NBA Canada business. Earlier in his career, O'Neil served as the President of HoopsTV.com and held positions with the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) and New Jersey Nets (NBA). For almost a decade, O'Neil has served as an Alternate Governor for the NBA and NHL.  In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 the Philadelphia Business Journal named O'Neil to their “Power 100” list of the “most influential people” in the greater Philadelphia region; he additionally received Philadelphia Business Journal's “Most Admired CEO” honor in 2018.  In 2019, The Hockey News named O'Neil No. 37 on their list of their list of “100 People of Power and Influence.”  In 2019, Hashtag Sports honored O'Neil with an award for “Leadership in Supporting Diversity in Sports.” Sports and technology outlet, SportTechie, named O'Neil as 2017's “Most Innovative Executive”; in 2016, Philadelphia Magazine declared him one of the “Most Innovative Leaders” in Philadelphia. He has been twice named to The NJBiz “Power 100” list. As a young executive, O'Neil was thrice recognized at Sports Business Journal's acclaimed “Forty Under 40” Awards; launching him into the publication's renowned “Hall of Fame.”  He additionally received “Forty Under 40” honors from Adweek and Sporting News in 2006 and 2005 respectively.  O'Neil's influence and experience has earned him a place at the podium at some of the largest industry conferences in the world, delivering keynotes at events such as: Leaders in Sport, Beyond Sport, Sports Business Journal's World Congress of Sport, the IEG Pivot Conference, the Ivy Sports Symposium, Sport Marketing Association's Conference and more. O'Neil's leadership practices have been chronicled and applauded in The Outward Mindset by the Arbinger Institute, publishers of The New York Times Best Seller, Leadership and Self Deception, The Orange Revolution by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton, and Potato Chip Ticket Sales by Kathy Burrows. He has made numerous appearances on CNN, CNBC, FOX Business Network, and has twice co-hosted Bloomberg television's Bloomberg. He also interacts daily with his nearly 20,000 Twitter and 35,000 LinkedIN. He serves on the boards for the March of Dimes, Zoomi Inc., the Sixers Youth Foundation and the Sixers Innovation Lab. O'Neil earned his bachelor's degree in Marketing from Villanova University and his master's in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He currently resides in Pennsylvania with his wife, Lisa, and three daughters. Visit : https://marcusluer.com/podcast

Sound of Hockey took a significant one-week hiatus to rest up and recover from its first "season." But that proved to be far too long of an offseason for the guys, who are champing at the bit to get back to work for Episode 48!  This week, there are lots of chuckles to be had, as John, Andy, and Darren discuss such hard-hitting storylines as Patrik Laine's convincing interview on his future with the Winnipeg Jets, a Friday-night viewing of some random 1994 NHL Playoff game, and of course last week's NHL Mascot Conference.  Plus, some Seattle-related news, as Oak View Group has apparently filed for a trademark of the name "Firebirds" for its future AHL team (hopefully) in Palm Springs. What does this mean? The guys tell you in this episode.  Segments this week include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

The Mariners spent years working with Mike Zunino, but despite all efforts, things never quite worked the way everyone had hoped. Now, the team has decided to go in a different direction, acquiring Omar Narvaez. Corey Brock wrote a piece on Narvaez for The Athletic. He describes the skill set he brings to the team, and where they still want to see him improve. The NBA All Star Game took place yesterday, and there was no defense to be had whatsoever, but that's always been the case. Did people really watch the game in Seattle? It's a little harder to get into it, and the league in general without a team. Luckily Chris Hansen and the Oak View Group both seem to be working toward bringing a team here; OVG with the new hockey arena, and Hansen still pressing forward with the SoDo plans. It'd be a little crazy, after 15 years of fighting for a new arena, if we suddenly had two, but the more the better when it comes to trying to lure a basketball team. M's fans weigh in at 49451; will they still be excited about the "re-imagined" 2019 team?

The Mariners spent years working with Mike Zunino, but despite all efforts, things never quite worked the way everyone had hoped. Now, the team has decided to go in a different direction, acquiring Omar Narvaez. Corey Brock wrote a piece on Narvaez for The Athletic. He describes the skill set he brings to the team, and where they still want to see him improve. The NBA All Star Game took place yesterday, and there was no defense to be had whatsoever, but that's always been the case. Did people really watch the game in Seattle? It's a little harder to get into it, and the league in general without a team. Luckily Chris Hansen and the Oak View Group both seem to be working toward bringing a team here; OVG with the new hockey arena, and Hansen still pressing forward with the SoDo plans. It'd be a little crazy, after 15 years of fighting for a new arena, if we suddenly had two, but the more the better when it comes to trying to lure a basketball team. M's fans weigh in at 49451; will they still be excited about the "re-imagined" 2019 team?

Oak View Group co-founder Tim Leiweke discusses a host of issues related to the business of sports, including how his group is transforming the old Key Arena in Seattle as it prepares to land a hockey and basketball team. He also talks about the technological evolution in sports, and how it affects the distribution of content as well as the in-arena experience. Leiweke also talks about facilities management and what drives revenue for owners of sports teams, which nowadays are only centerpieces of much more elaborate business ventures focused on sectors like real estate or media. He also touches on President Trump's tariffs and what they mean for builders of a new arena.  Leiweke is a former chief executive officer of AEG, which operates Staples Center, and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which owns and operates, among others, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Leiweke founded Oak View Group with music industry veteran Irving Azoff. 

Tim Leiweke of the Oak View Group says they had an idea Seattle could support an NHL team, but was still a bit surprised at the outpouring for season ticket sales. Leiweke says that shows Seattle can easily support both an NHL and NBA team.

Jerry Bruckheimer and Tim Leiweke from the Oak View Group live on hockey season tickets // Hanna Scott on the efforts in Olympia to arm school teachers // Colleen O'Brien's dose of kindness -- helping and acknowledging the homeless // Sports Insider James Osborn on Nate Robinson's recruiting allegations // Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint -- Kitsap fast ferry // Doug Sovern live on Oakland sanctuary city showdown

Tim Leiweke is probably best known as the long-time CEO of AEG, where he spent 18 years and was hailed as a visionary leader, before leaving the sports and entertainment giant suddenly in 2013, pitching up not long afterwards in Toronto as CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Almost three years later, he was back in his adopted home of LA, this time starting his own venue specialist operation, Oak View Group – or OVG – which he launched alongside his partners music biz legend Irving Azoff and the Madison Square Garden company. James visited Tim in his well-appointed office in Westwood, Los Angeles, on a cloudless February or March day this year. On the conversational agenda: - OVG: What is it? Why did he leave Toronto so quickly to launch it? And is it competing with AEG? - The arena business in general: how to fill them, how to commercialise them, how to programme them, how to secure them, how to service them, and how to pick opportunities in the space; - David Beckham in Miami – and why that Major League Soccer project will happen; - a new Kevin Plank-driven arena project in Baltimore; - why Tim would never have given the go-ahead to AEG’s O2 project in London had he had real skin in the game; - secondary ticketing; and the next frontier for content in major global arenas.

This week, in an episode devoted entirely to Seattle's pursuit of an arena solution, Geoff reviews the proposals by the Oak View Group and Seattle Partners to renovate KeyArena and compares them to the Sodo District project pitched by entrepreneur Chris Hansen.

There are potentially three private groups vying to invest roughly half a billion dollars into a sports and entertainment complex in Seattle. The city is weighing a proposal for a SoDo arena and inviting proposals for a renovation of Seattle Center’s Key Arena. Decisions will soon be made and this episode helps you become further informed of the issues. In this episode: Get the scoop on how the city is approaching a potential Key Arena location from Brian Surratt, director of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development. Get an inside look at Oak View Groups intentions to submit a proposal from Lance Lopes, director of special projects at Oak View Group. Hear the challenges and opportunities the surrounding neighborhood sees from Debi Frausto who serves on the KeyArena Subcommittee Chair for the Seattle Uptown Alliance and is also on the Mayor’s Key Arena Advisory Panel. This episode will give you a better understanding of how a Key Arena renovation could impact you and life in this city.