Oak View Group’s OVG Facilities, which included the recent Spectra acquisition, has been rebranded as OVG360 and will cover a wide variety of offerings. (more…)
Archive | Miscellaneous
Major Markets, Major Arena Issues
Currently, there are several major markets in the United States that are served by aging arenas. Although these venues remain functional for events, they are behind their competitors in many areas, making them consistent subjects of speculation over major renovation or replacements. (more…)
San Diego Seeks Firm to Handle Pechanga Arena Operations
San Diego is looking for a firm to take over Pechanga Arena operations, as the city issued a request for proposals this week. (more…)
Judge Rules in City’s Favor in Virginia Beach Arena Lawsuit
Virginia Beach officials did not breach their contract when they ended an agreement with the developer of a proposed arena in 2017, a judge ruled on Wednesday. (more…)
London-Based Oak View Group International Launches
Oak View Group is launching Oak View Group International, a London-based entity that will explore opportunities in the UK, Europe, Asia, and Middle East. The announcement was made in London today at the International Live Music Conference. (more…)
Spectra Tapped for Ralston Arena Management
Seeking to reverse the venue’s worrisome financial trends, Ralston, NE officials have turned over Ralston Arena management to Spectra Venue Management. (more…)
First Interstate Bank to Negotiate for Rimrock Auto Arena Naming Rights
Billings, MT’s current Rimrock Auto Arena could have a new naming-rights partner in First Interstate Bank, as Yellowstone County officials will negotiate with the company. (more…)
Bojangles’ Entertainment Complex Announced
The campus that includes Bojangles’ Coliseum, home to hockey’s Charlotte Checkers (AHL), and Ovens Auditorium has been renamed Bojangles’ Entertainment Complex. This is the result of a new 10-year, $2.85 million agreement between Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits and the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA). (more…)
Simmons Bank Lands Verizon Arena Naming Rights
Simmons Bank has acquired the naming rights for Verizon Arena in North Little Rock, AR, with the 18,000-seat venue to be renamed in 2019. The deal has a term of 15 years for a total value of $10.5 million. (more…)
Verizon Arena Naming Rights Being Shopped
Verizon Arena naming rights are up for grabs, as the search is underway to land a new corporate sponsor for the North Little Rock, AR venue in 2019. (more…)
New Proposal for Nassau Coliseum Development Looks for Momentum
Another effort to develop the area surrounding Nassau Coliseum has surfaced, with BSE Global and RXR Realty behind a proposal that is looking to gather momentum. (more…)
Hy-Vee Arena Closer to Opening
The redevelopment of Kansas City’s Kemper Arena continues, as the facility is in the midst of its conversion to Hy-Vee Arena. (more…)
