Event & Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC)

You’ll love this Adventures In Venueland episode with this legendary trailblazer Alex Hodges, Chief Executive Officer of Nederlander Concerts that is chock full of amazing stories, great career tips, and plenty of laughs. We talk about his time as an agent, representing emerging artists at the time such as Otis Redding, The Allman Brothers Band, The Police, and many more,?as well as founding Paragon and Empire Agencies. He tells us about his time as the personal manager for Gregg Allman and Stevie Ray Vaughan before joining Nederlander Concerts the first time, working at House of Blues Concerts, and then returning back to Nederlander Concerts.?

EVMC offers scholarships for Industry Professionals called the EVMC Legacy of Leadership Fund. This opportunity is open to attendees who work in the industry and have never attended the conference OR have attended in the past, but for financial reasons would not be able to attend. Applications are due March 14, 2025. Applicants must be: ? A full-time employee in the event & arena marketing industry. ? A first time attendee or returning attendee who would not be able to attend due to financial difficulty. ? Have a valid passport and/or legal photo identification. Applications will be judged by the EVMC Scholarship Committee on the following: ? Eligibility ? Letter of Recommendation from Supervisor ? Personal Essay ? Special consideration will be given to EVMC Planning Committee members or anyone that has significantly contributed to the conference in the past. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gC29v5hn

NEW EPISODE: You’ll love all the great tips and conversations in this next Adventures In Venueland episode such as advice for those considering starting their own agency, the value of time off in recentering your path, and plenty of fun stories speckled throughout as we talk with Michelle E. McCarthy, Founder & CEO of MCC Marketing Group. Michelle, who is based in Jersey City in the New York City market talks about her love of music and other passions which drive her and her focus of optimizing results and maximizing campaigns for her clients. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

We are officially 1??0??0?? days out from EVMC in Atlanta! ?? Register today! Early Bird Registration is available until March 31.

Our EVMC College Internships provide great opportunities for students interested in working in the live entertainment industry. Applications to join us in Atlanta this June for this one-of-a-kind networking experience are due April 4, 2025. ?? Hear from 2024 intern, Lauren Jones who’s the Marketing Coordinator at Desert Diamond Arena in Arizona. Apply?today: https://lnkd.in/eha98g35

We're #hiring a new EVMC COLLEGE INTERNSHIP APPLICATION in Atlanta, Georgia. Apply today or share this post with your network.

NEW EPISODE: Join us for this next Adventures In Venueland episode, especially if you like puppies, coloring books, creative ideas, and fun stories. Visit Baltimore as we chat with Alyson Katz, Brand Manager for CFG Bank Arena, an Oak View Group facility. 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. #Venueland bit.ly/Venueland

We are celebrating the 1??0??th anniversary of the EVMC Awards in Atlanta! ?? Our #EVMC2025 Agenda is now live on our website. On Thursday, June 5, for the first time ever, a special EVENING edition of the awards will shine a spotlight on the most groundbreaking ideas and exceptional professionals in live entertainment marketing live from The Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Following the ceremony, EVMC attendees will have the opportunity to tour this historic landmark and celebrate the industry’s best. Agenda: https://lnkd.in/eC_bw5ff

2025 EVMC Awards submissions are now open! ?? TWO new categories are being introduced to the EVMC Awards lineup this year: Grassroots Campaign of the Year and Social Media Content Series/Campaign of the Year. These new opportunities join the staple of awards categories including: ? Marketing & Publicity Campaign of The Year ? Grassroots Campaign of the Year (NEW) ? Social Media Content Series/Campaign of the Year (NEW) ? Most Creative Artist Welcome ? Most Creative Artist Gift (under $500) ? Most Creative Artist Gift (over $500) ? Breakthrough Professional of the Year ? Impact Award ? Hall of Fame ? Gigi Award Submissions for these awards must fall between January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The deadline for submissions are set for Friday, March 28, 2025. ??: https://lnkd.in/g97gQnwh

1??0??0?? EPISODES! We’ve landed 100 main guests on Adventures In Venueland since we launched in November of 2020. THANK YOU to all of our amazing guests and listeners for joining the adventure ??????