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The Huddle Up Group has announced an internal promotion of Dean Polk, who will take on the title of vice president of data and strategy. Polk has extensive experience throughout various sectors of the industry. A West Virginia native and a former Disney Sports team member, Polk most notably worked with USA Baseball and the […]
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A national survey of 2,000 adults conducted on behalf of Visit Anaheim and released recently says that 45% of sports fans have left the country to see a game and 35% have planned a vacation specifically based on when and where their favorite team is playing. Visit Anaheim, the official destination organization for Anaheim, California, […]
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The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission has signed an agreement with Verizon. Under this new partnership, Verizon will provide financial commitment to reinforce LASEC’s bidding efforts for major events and community legacy programs through the sports and entertainment events taking place in Los Angeles. “The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission is committed to […]
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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has been named the official entitlement sponsor of the East Harmon Zone at the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. As the latest event partner for the race, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will take over the East Harmon Zone, complete with entertainment and fan activations. “We are excited to […]
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Clemson, Davidson, Maryland and UAB will headline the 2023 Asheville Championship men’s college basketball tournament from November 10–12 at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina, in the third year of the early-season event. The four programs participating have a combined 73 NCAA Tournament appearances, making this year’s field the strongest yet. Tickets for […]
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Aggregate Sports has named former U.S. Figure Skating executive Ramsey Baker to the position of senior vice president, joining an organization that works with sports properties, leagues, teams and federations by creating value for them, their partners and supporters. Baker joins Aggregate Sports after departing U.S. Figure Skating at the end of December. His 18-year tenure […]
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U.S. Figure Skating has announced the host cities for the 2024 Synchronized Sectional Championships. Wichita, Kansas, was selected for a third time to host the Midwestern Skating Championships. The 2024 dates are January 24–28 with all competitions at Intrust Bank Arena and practices at the Wichita Ice Center. “Wichita has always provided an exceptional experience […]
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ASM Global has appointed Tony Hodgins as general manager of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. As general manager of the PCC, Hodgins will be responsible for the successful operations of the center, including programs such as the recently launched Hospitality Industry Advancement Trust Fund, a partnership between the center’s management and its trade show labor partners. […]
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Eric Engelbarts has been named the executive director of the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance in State College, Pennsylvania, and will start his new role on April 29 after a decade-plus as the executive director of the Michigan Sports Alliance, where he created and grew the State Games of Michigan. “The Happy Valley Adventure […]
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SportsPittsburgh has announced a new addition and an elevation on its team. Brady Inners has been promoted to director, sports event development. He was previously SportsPittsburgh event manager. Nick Jelliff joins the SportsPittsburgh team as sports program coordinator. “We’re thrilled to welcome Nick to our growing SportsPittsburgh team and to elevate Brady to the role […]
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