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ASM Global has promoted industry veteran Alex Merchán to chief marketing officer. In his new role, Merchán, whose most recent position was executive vice president of marketing, will spearhead the company’s branding and positioning across areas including global partnerships, digital and CRM strategy, business development and advisory and investing efforts across the U.S. and internationally. […]
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ASM Global has named Gary Jacobus as president, business development, to oversee the company’s expanding business development and account-retention footprint across the Americas. Jacobus was an architect of the growth of the NFL’s global marketing partnerships program and has headed IMG’s global sports and entertainment corporate consulting division. During his tenure with the NBA, he […]
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ASM Global has named Liam Thornton as executive vice president for strategy and development to expand its project development program, making him responsible for strategic planning, market research, site selection and more. “We already have unmatched scale and worldwide experience with a multitude of stadiums, arenas, theaters, entertainment centers, convention/event spaces and consumer touchpoints as […]
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ASM Global has named Daniel Hoffend as executive vice president of convention centers. Hoffend is a former executive of Freeman, a leader in producing events for trade shows and corporations. At Freeman, Hoffend oversaw one of the industry’s largest network of experts in the space. In 2021, Hoffend also co-authored the “Who Gets It?!” which […]
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ASM Global has announced a long-term partnership with Fuze Technology Inc, making chargeFuze the “official charging provider” of ASM Global venues. ChargeFUZE’s network is being installed in ASM Global arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers and will allow fans to charge any device from their seats. “Innovating the guest experience is at the forefront of […]
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ASM Global has announced a partnership with Honeycomb Strategies, a consultant in sustainability for the hospitality, sports and event industries, to work on major sustainability investments with its current and potential future venues. The move demonstrates ASM Global’s focus on sustainability in the event industry. ASM Global facility owners and operators will leverage Honeycomb Strategies’ […]
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ASM Global has partnered with the Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports via Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia to enhance existing operations and event activity at the Kuala Lumpur Sports City precinct, the largest sports complex in the region. The announcement is a step forward in developing the National Sports Precinct at Bukit Jalil into a host […]
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ASM Global has unveiled a multiyear strategic blueprint with Infor for the live-entertainment industry’s first fully integrated booking, sales, food and beverage, and event management platform for domestic and international venues. ASM plans to begin deploying the software this month at select U.S. arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers. Those introductions will be expanded to […]
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ASM Global and Clorox have announced a multiyear partnership to enhance health and wellness in venues across the United States, spanning ASM Global’s portfolio of arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers. ASM Global and Clorox will officially launch the partnership at the Oakland Arena on June 1. “Since the very start of the COVID pandemic, […]
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Pechanga Arena in San Diego will become the first ASM Global-managed facility to use facial verification for ticketing at events as part of a new partnership with technology company PopID, with plans to expand it to other ASM arenas. ASM Global and PopID will begin verifying payments and authenticating tickets via facial recognition within San […]
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.@gkelite has unveiled the first three leotards in its 2024 @TeamUSA Collection, which the @USAGym athletes will wear this summer at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris.
The @NHL has approved the sale of the @ArizonaCoyotes to @utahjazz owner Ryan Smith for $1.2 billion, as well as the relocation of the franchise to Salt Lake City starting with the 2024-2025 season.
The @PGA announced today that The Ocean Course at @kiawahresort in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, will host the 2031 @PGAChampionship. Additionally, the 2029 Girls and Boys Junior PGA Championships will be contested at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
The @FIBA 3x3 season will be collaborating with @KarlLagerfeld with 3×3 players from different teams and countries. It will include a range of events and promotions throughout the season, blending @FIBA3x3 with Karl Lagerfeld’s signature style.
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