HEADLINER ARTICLES

"This newsletter helps keep realistic hopes alive with real time information and happenings while also highlighting many of our friends in this diverse community. Cheers to that!" – Jen Caruso

Jul 6
5 min

Foundation Born from Death of Emerging Industry Pro Seeks to Support Live Events Dreams for Students

Read more about Emily's impact on the entertainment industry and Well Dunn, the foundation her parents and Superfly's Rick Farman created.

The Key to VIP and Shaping Quality High-End Experiences

BOH

Jun 1
11 min

The Key to VIP and Shaping Quality High-End Experiences

This issue features our favorite folks who work across a variety of VIP and hospitality roles to find out just what makes VIP, so, well, VIP

Food Trends for 2021: More variety, food “experiences,” and the chicken tender champion

BOH

May 25
4 min

Food Trends for 2021: More variety, food “experiences,” and the chicken tender champion

Keeping up with the hottest trends in food products, service, and experiences.

Mitigating Risk: Why Hiring Security First, Not Last Will Keep You Safer

BOH

May 18
5 min

Mitigating Risk: Why Hiring Security First, Not Last Will Keep You Safer

How event security should be handled with Justin Hale, Citadel Security USA

How to Write An Effective Statement of Work (SOW)

BOH

May 11
5 min

How to Write An Effective Statement of Work (SOW)

A SOW is simply a written description of the services you will be delivering, and it is part of your contract with your client.

It's Time to Dust the Rust Off & Get Back to Work!

BOH

May 4
4 min

It's Time to Dust the Rust Off & Get Back to Work!

As many of us return to work on events, Tami Richter tells us we need to adjust our mindset and reset our expectations for ourselves.

How COVID Changed the Trajectory of the RFID Industry

BOH

Apr 27
10 min

How COVID Changed the Trajectory of the RFID Industry

RFID technology isn’t new. Other contactless solutions such as mobile ticketing, mobile ordering, mobile payments aren’t new either.

Customer-Centric Strategy Needs to Lead Ticketing Changes

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Apr 20
5 min

Customer-Centric Strategy Needs to Lead Ticketing Changes

Without fans, there is no industry. Fans are the keystone of the entire experience.

How A Life-Long Events Pro Pivoted to Working in TV During the Pandemic

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Apr 13
5 min

How A Life-Long Events Pro Pivoted to Working in TV During the Pandemic

Charlie Jennings of Grey Street Events got his first taste of success in live music production when he was just 17-years-old.

Role Models of Reinvention: How Musicians Lead the Way

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Apr 6
4 min

Role Models of Reinvention: How Musicians Lead the Way

Two Beats Ahead shows us what the musical mind has to teach about innovation.

Touring during COVID -- What’s protocol like for this multi-city tour?

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Mar 30
5 min

Touring during COVID -- What’s protocol like for this multi-city tour?

With today’s uncertainty in the live events industry, visualizing what the future looks like is perhaps the most difficult task.

How Ticketing Company Lyte Found Success by Going Heavy on Ticket Flexibility

BOH

Mar 23
6 min

How Ticketing Company Lyte Found Success by Going Heavy on Ticket Flexibility

Lawrence Peryer walks us through how Lyte’s unique approach to cancellation and flexibility allows them to boost consumer confidence

We Talked to a Live Events Tax Pro About Your Most-Asked Tax Questions

BOH

Mar 16
5 min

We Talked to a Live Events Tax Pro About Your Most-Asked Tax Questions

Miguel Williams, a tax preparer extraordinaire who specializes in taxes for live event workers, helps answer some of our tax questions

Free Drinks, Celeb Influencers, and Other Things that Will Endure for Events in 2021

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Mar 9
6 min

Free Drinks, Celeb Influencers, and Other Things that Will Endure for Events in 2021

Jordan Kallman breaks it down!

BOH

Mar 2
6 min

What’s It Like to Work the Super Bowl?

Surprisingly Chill, According to This Week’s Headliner

How NBA Bubbles Burst the Status-Quo For Industry Pros in the Wake of COVID

BOH

Feb 23
4 min

How NBA Bubbles Burst the Status-Quo For Industry Pros in the Wake of COVID

Changes to NBA protocol after that moment were just the beginning of the shake-up.

The Future of Live Events: Hybrid, Virtual, and Traditional Events

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Feb 16
3 min

The Future of Live Events: Hybrid, Virtual, and Traditional Events

Livestream events need to have more production value for fans

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Feb 9
8 min

Insurance 101

Do you get frustrated with Insurance and believe it is a necessary evil? Me too, that’s why I dove in head first to pull back the curtain

BOH

Feb 2
5 min

Moving Merch with Kelsie Powers

Kelsie reflects on prior knowledge gained from her years working in the industry, and what lies ahead.

BOH

Jan 26
6 min

Making Festival Maps

I’m the behind-the-scenes guy who makes the festival maps.