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An EVMC Podcast The EVMC Podcast - Explore the personal journeys and experiences of people in the live entertainment industry.

Join hosts Dave Redelberger and Paul Hooper as they talk with guests who work in live entertainment about what they are currently doing, their history in the industry, and the challenges they faced along the way to lead them to where they are today. Adventures In Venueland is a side project of the Event & Venue Marketing Conference, a non-profit conference that brings together diversified events a

nd venue professionals to cultivate inspiration, collaboration, and innovation for the growing entertainment industry. The AIV theme is comprised of elements from the Nine Inch Nails track 16 Ghosts II off the Ghosts I-IV album, and is licensed under a Creative Commons license (BY-NC-SA).

30/07/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: We’re headed to the Northwest to chat with Alexa Coyle, Marketing Manager for the Seattle Seahawks, Lumen Field, and WAMU Theater + Co-founder of The Female Edge. Alexa oversees event marketing for Lumen Field (concerts, dirt events, WAMU Theater, and conventions), branding and marketing for food and beverage, Seahawks retail marketing, and more. 🏈She tells us about many of the unique things about their stadium, which includes the most just-walk-out concession stands of any venue in the world. Plus, as a former professional soccer player, we talk about what it means to her to work at one of the host venues for the 2026 World Cup! ⚽️ bit.ly/Venueland

16/07/2025

BONUS EPISODE: We’re excited to launch our latest, ongoing bonus episode series, Breaking In! ✨ This series, consisting of roundtable discussions about breaking into the live event industry, will highlight different perspectives, talk through challenges, and discuss tips for those beginning their careers in .

For our first episode, we get the perspective of three EVMC conference interns as they finish school, explore opportunities to enhance their resumes, and begin applying for jobs. 🤝 Meet Naomi Redwood (Toronto, Ontario), Marquise Sommers (San Antonio, Texas), and Sierra Ross (London, Ontario). These recruits tell us about themselves, where they are in their career pursuits, what made them fall in love with the industry, and challenges they have found and continue to face. bit.ly/Venueland

02/07/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: We’re headed to “The District” for this episode to talk with Chanelle Grimm, Marketing Director for Monumental Sports & Entertainment (Capital One Arena, EagleBank Arena, and District E) in Washington D.C. Chanelle tells us about their strategy around developing a voice for each venue, and fun unique concepts for approaching audio content for posts without risking copyright challenges. Plus, learn how they justify budgets for activations and gifting by leveraging social to show digital ROI and proving earned media value off their investments. bit.ly/Venueland

18/06/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: Live from Atlanta – sit in with us as we talk with J Carter, the visionary Founder & Managing Partner behind ONE Musicfest, as we chat in front of a live audience at EVMC 2025. We talk with J about what makes Atlanta special as he tells us about ONE Musicfest, the Southeast’s largest multi-day urban progressive music festival, which has helped shape Atlanta’s rise as a music mecca. We learn how he turned an idea which began with 3,000 attendees into one of the most impactful festivals in the country, now welcoming 100,000 attendees from all over the country and globe. We dive into marketing strategies behind building brand loyalty, launching new ventures and festivals, what venues can learn from the festival world, and explore his personal and professional journey. bit.ly/Venueland

04/06/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: We’re headed out west to the stepping stone to the Central Valley – Escalon, California – to chat with Cassie Gause, Co-founder & Partner at C&K Media Solutions. Cassie tells us all about her company, which offers marketing, sponsorship, and management support for venues, promoters, tours, and artists - from one-off events to entire tours. We learn about her focus, on the marketing side, supporting a variety of clients with traditional advertising, public relations, digital advertising, and social media management. bit.ly/Venueland

21/05/2025

BONUS EPISODE: Peace up ✌️ A-Town 🅰️ – the 2025 Event & Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC) is just around the corner and we have everything you need to know as you pack and prepare for this year’s SOLD OUT conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosts Paul and Dave are joined by a trio of guests which help craft this podcast version of a KBYG: Kim Allen (EVMC President, Director of Arena Marketing at Golden 1 Center), Roberta Wright (Gigi Award Winner & EVMC Hall of Famer, Former Director of Marketing at Cross Insurance Arena), and Meredith Chapple (EVMC Planning Committee, Marketing Coordinator at Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE). Each guest talks about their experience and history with the conference as we dive into important advice and tips for getting the most out of your experience. Hear about the agenda, networking opportunities, evening events, and places to visit while in Atlanta.

Coming to the conference? 🎙️ Be sure to attend our fourth annual Adventures In Venueland LIVE episode where we’ll be interviewing J Carter, Founder & Managing Partner of ONE Musicfest. Come say hello, meet our team, and grab a free AIV sticker to slap on your water bottle! We’ll see you in ATL!

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07/05/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: 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 New York Convention Center Operation Corporation (NYCCOC), which oversees the Javits Center, one of the busiest convention centers in the world. 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. bit.ly/Venueland

23/04/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: Music City welcomes us back as we head to Nashville to chat with Dustin Turner, Music Marketing Executive at Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Dustin walks us through his day to day, and explains how CAA often functions as a bridge between promoters and management teams, working with the artist teams to figure out what the creative is going to look like, and strategizing on ways they can work with venues to make sure tours are successful. bit.ly/Venueland

09/04/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: We’re headed to Edmonton for this episode, home of the Edmonton Oilers, to catch up with Chris Ng-Muk-Yuen, Marketing Manager for Rogers Place and ICE District. Chris tells us about the venue and surrounding district, and its place in the city and approach to engaging with fans. Fresh off the Oilers’ run to the Stanley Cup Finals last season, learn how the team and venue are capitalizing on the success, enhancing their fan experience, and bringing the city together in ICE District. bit.ly/Venueland

26/03/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: Let’s talk premium! On this episode of Adventures In Venueland we head back to California and chat with Michele Kajiwara, Senior Vice President, Premium Business & Events at Crypto.com Arena and AEG , and the 2024 WISE Woman of the Year. Michele oversees the sales and service of premium seats, suites, lounges, and hospitality spaces - supporting the various tenant teams (Los Angeles Lakers, LA Kings, and Los Angeles Sparks) and touring events while operating quasi independently and reporting directly to AEG. She talks about their close relationship with booking and marketing and the role touring shows play in boosting value for members while increasing retention. bit.ly/Venueland

12/03/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: Put on your shades and pull back that convertible top because we’re headed to Los Angeles for this episode where we chat with Alex Hodges, Chief Executive Officer of Nederlander Concerts. Alex has decades of experience in all aspects of the live event industry and provides an incredible perspective into an ever-changing landscape. After we discuss Nederlander Concerts and the numerous venues they work with, we learn how Alex developed a passion for the industry, from seeing shows as a kid at Fox Theatre in Atlanta to booking bands with his college fraternity brother at Mercer University. bit.ly/Venueland

26/02/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: We’re headed to the Garden State for this episode and talking with Michelle McCarthy, Founder & CEO of MCC Marketing Group. Michelle, who is based in Jersey City in the New York City market, tells us about her experience with launching her business and the excitement and challenges that come along with it. She emphasizes the importance of a strong network and tells us about some of her recent clients, including David Gilmour’s sold out US tour, the Rock The Country festival series, and a sold-out reunion performance featuring the original Broadway cast of Anastasia, The Musical at Lincoln Center. bit.ly/Venueland

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