From the 313 to the 303, we’re chatting with Omar Gates, Marketing & Advertising Coordinator for the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment in Denver. After chatting with Omar about Denver and some exciting development plans announced recently, we dive into his history in the industry which led him from a passion for sports and a bachelor’s degree in economics at University of Missouri to a boot camp with the Marcus Graham Project. After landing an internship with the Detroit Pistons, his hometown team, Omar cut his teeth on advertising and marketing before heading out to Denver earlier this year for his current role. We talk shop and strategies about email marketing best practices, how to use data and analytics, SMS marketing, AI applications, and the importance of looking beyond traditional ROI. We talk about what it was like attending and being a panel moderator at his first EVMC conference this past June, where we met him, and how it gave him an opportunity for growth. Enjoy this great perspective of someone earlier in their industry career who talks about the importance of mentorship, embracing challenges, and looking for ways to grow.

Omar Gates: LinkedIn
Denver Nuggets: Facebook | Instragram | X/Twitter
Colorado Avalanche: Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

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ADVENTURES IN VENUELAND

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Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & Marketing
Dave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest Research
Megan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital Advertising
Samantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & Publicity
Camille Faulkner | Audio Editing & Mixing

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BONUS EPISODE – What does a UFO, bloody hatchet woman, haunted miners, and a ghost rattler snake have in common? They’re all regulars at one of the world’s (and universe’s?) most iconic venues - Red Rocks Amphitheatre! For our third annual Halloween episode we chat with our friend Brian Kitts, Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer for Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Denver Performing Arts Complex, who is our guide through the various spooky and mysterious tales echoing off the red sandstone of this iconic venue. We first hear about a recent UFO sighting at 1AM on June 5, 2024 following an All Time Low show. For EVMC attendees keeping track at home, that is the night prior to our opening night reception at the venue! From intergalactic visitors to a ghastly ghoul, we next hear about the iconic Hatchet Woman which has been seen numerous times around the venue enjoying shows and haunting fans in the parking lot. Lastly, we learn about the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, nicknamed the “Ghost Rattler,” which in the winter is known for creepy, slow rattles and catching the unassuming off guard. We hope you enjoy this Halloween treat of an episode that is sure to send some shivers down your spine.

Brian Kitts: LinkedIn | Email
Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Facebook | Twitter/X | Instagram

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Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & Marketing
Dave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest Research
Megan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital Advertising
Samantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & Publicity
Camille Faulkner | Audio Editing & Mixing

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Tuck your drafting pencil behind your ear and unfurl those blueprints because we’re talking venue design with this episode, where we chat with Geoff Cheong, Senior Principal and Senior Architect at Populous. With a focus of drawing people together around the things they love and amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and joy, Populous has designed some of the world’s most renowned venues. Geoff, who served as lead designer on Climate Pledge Arena and had a significant role in the design of T-Mobile Arena and many others, walks us through his experience as a venue and event designer and how he found his way into the field. From a love of sports at a young age to designing some of the most cutting-edge sports and entertainment venues, he provides fascinating insight into how venue design is approached and the importance they place on their project teams immersing into communities. We talk about the trends of more music-first venues as well as the importance they are placing on venue accessibility and inclusivity. From his home base in Kansas City, traveling for meetings, and a design-focused mindset with project collaborations and leading teams – hear a bit of what it’s like to be a venue designer and some of the designs and innovations that inspire Geoff. Enjoy this interesting look into what goes into creating amazing new venues and retrofitting iconic legacy buildings on this fun, informative episode.

Geoff Cheong: LinkedIn | Email
Populous: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram

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ADVENTURES IN VENUELAND

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Learn more about Event & Venue Marketing Conference

Meet our team:

Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & Marketing
Dave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest Research
Megan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital Advertising
Samantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & Publicity
Camille Faulkner | Audio Editing & Mixing

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