Oak View Group

BRITTEN PARTNERS WITH OAK VIEW GROUP TO FURTHER ENHANCE IN-VENUE SPONSORSHIP APPLICATIONS

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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DENVER, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oak View Group (OVG), the largest developer of sports and live entertainment venues in the world, today announced a new preferred business partner designed to further enhance in-venue sponsorship applications at its properties. Britten has been selected as the new OVG preferred partner for non-digital signage and event fabrication.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oak View Group (OVG), the largest developer of sports and live entertainment venues in the world, today announced a new preferred business partner designed to further enhance in-venue sponsorship applications at its properties.
  • Britten has been selected as the new OVG preferred partner for non-digital signage and event fabrication.
  • As the preferred non-digital signage and event fabrication vendor for OVG, Britten offers OVG additional sponsorship opportunities through its proprietary product portfolio developed within the retail industry for over two decades.
  • Britten also offers OVG venues event fabrication services utilizing our experience in Print and Hardware products, Foam 3D, and BoxPop custom shipping containers.

Cantaloupe Acquires CHEQ, a Company Revolutionizing the Sports & Entertainment Fan Experience, Expanding Reach into Stadiums, Venues, Festivals and More

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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This strategic investment positions Cantaloupe for expansion into the large and rapidly growing sports, entertainment, and restaurant sectors with a comprehensive suite of self-service solutions.

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  • This strategic investment positions Cantaloupe for expansion into the large and rapidly growing sports, entertainment, and restaurant sectors with a comprehensive suite of self-service solutions.
  • CHEQ technology increases food and beverage sales, speeds up transaction times and drives new customer traffic and engagement.
  • Omnichannel Solution: mobile payments (native app, QR codes, NFC, in-seat delivery, pick up with live wait times), POS kiosks and handheld devices.
  • “We are looking forward to joining Cantaloupe and continuing our mission of delighting guests with a best-in-class on-premise payments experience.

Events DC Announces Partnership with American Pest

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Washington, DC, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for Washington, DC, announced American Pest as an official partner of the authority.

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  • Washington, DC, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for Washington, DC, announced American Pest as an official partner of the authority.
  • Through this three-year partnership, American Pest will promote their brand image at Entertainment & Sports Arena and Events DC community events.
  • American Pest currently provides year-round pest control services at several Events DC venues, including the Entertainment & Sports Arena, the DC Armory and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
  • “American Pest has been providing pest control services for the greater Washington, DC community for almost 100 years,” said Kevin Poland, President of American Pest.

UBS Arena Unveils New Sustainability Agenda "Sustainable Brilliance & Community Resilience"

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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BELMONT PARK, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As UBS Arena celebrates its second anniversary, the venue is proud to announce its new formal sustainability agenda which advances their commitment to environmental impact and the surrounding community.

Key Points: 
  • "Sustainable Brilliance & Community Resilience" was created to provide a forward thinking, groundbreaking framework to UBS Arena's sustainability efforts.
  • "Our organization's commitments are deeply rooted in making a difference," said Kim Stone, President UBS Arena.
  • Build Community Resilience – Develop community resilience plan, such as energy storage solutions for emergency situations, with a target completion date by 2030.
  • This is why UBS Arena is setting a public goal to develop a community resilience plan.

Oak View Group Partners with Oracle to Supercharge Fan Experiences at Sports and Live Entertainment Venues

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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DENVER and AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to elevate the guest experience with shorter concession lines, enhanced mobile ordering and a streamlined digital payment processing system, Oak View Group (OVG), the largest developer of sports and live entertainment venues in the world, today announced a partnership with Oracle to deploy Oracle's MICROS Simphony Cloud and Payments Cloud Service in its owned and operated arenas with rollout to its global portfolio of arenas, stadiums and event venues over the next several months.  

Key Points: 
  • The solution will deliver flexible configurations for food and beverage offerings and give fans an omnichannel order and pay experience.
  • Through the new partnership, all OVG Hospitality partners will offer contactless pay options, such as debit/credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
  • "Oak View Group's partnership with Oracle is 100 percent about the fan experience," said Ken Gaber, president of OVG Hospitality.
  • "As OVG has continued to grow exponentially, it has also continued to deliver on its unrelenting focus on the fan.

DailyPay Extends Partnership With Oak View Group to 125 Venues Nationwide for Landmark Deal Including NBA and NHL Arenas

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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DENVER, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oak View Group (OVG), the global venue development, advisory, and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industries, and DailyPay, a leading financial technology company, today announced it has expanded the rollout of a first-of-its-kind OVG integration into venues across the U.S. The partnership will reach seven NBA and NHL sports teams and 125 venues across the country, and will bring DailyPay financial wellness benefits to all Oak View Group employees company-wide. The expansion comes following the regional-level launches of the program in select markets including UBS Arena at Belmont Park, NY, home of the NHL's New York Islanders; Xcel Energy Center, and the NHL's Minnesota Wild; and Toyota Center, and the NBA's Houston Rockets.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will reach seven NBA and NHL sports teams and 125 venues across the country, and will bring DailyPay financial wellness benefits to all Oak View Group employees company-wide.
  • OVG employees will also benefit from the platform's robust financial wellness tools, which include budgeting and savings features.
  • OVG, known for its exceptional management of world-class venues, including arenas, stadiums, and convention centers, is dedicated to enhancing the employee experience across its diverse portfolio.
  • In total, the partnership will reach approximately 65M+ fans in major venues across the U.S.

ARCTOS PARTNERS AND OAK VIEW GROUP JOIN FORCES TO LEAD INDUSTRY-WIDE CLIMATE ACTION

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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DENVER and DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The GOAL sustainability platform, founded by Oak View Group (OVG), the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena, Fenway Sports Group, and green building expert Jason F. McLennan, today announced a strategic partnership with Arctos Partners ("Arctos" or "the Firm"), to expand the tracking performance of the GOAL sustainability program and increase sustainable operations in venues around the country.

Key Points: 
  • Arctos Partners and Oak View Group's GOAL sustainability platform join forces to lead industry-wide Climate Action.
  • They join the Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Wild, and New Jersey Devils as other Arctos portfolio teams that joined GOAL over the last year, in addition to founding partner Fenway Sports Group.
  • "Arctos believes in the importance of driving sustainability efforts in the sports industry and a data science-driven approach is critical to establishing and measuring best practices," said Jordan Solomon, Partner at Arctos Partners.
  • "GOAL is an ideal platform to advance this effort alongside Oak View Group and our professional sports franchise partners, while also enhancing performance across a network of world-class venues."

Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs and Silvercrest Advertising Announce Naming Rights Partnership

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Acrisure Arena, the newest world-class venue in Southern California, owned and operated by Oak View Group (OVG), the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds, and Silvercrest Advertising, a technology company that delivers sophisticated marketing and media solutions for brands, jointly announced a multi-year relationship that names Silvercrest Advertising as the official and exclusive naming rights partner of the Premium Level at Acrisure Arena. The Premium Level, now known as Silvercrest Level, represents one of Silvercrest Advertising's most exciting sports and entertainment partnerships to date.

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  • Silvercrest Advertising is the Official Naming Rights Partner of Acrisure Arena's Exclusive Premium Level, now known as Silvercrest Level
    PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Acrisure Arena , the newest world-class venue in Southern California, owned and operated by Oak View Group (OVG), the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds , and Silvercrest Advertising , a technology company that delivers sophisticated marketing and media solutions for brands, jointly announced a multi-year relationship that names Silvercrest Advertising as the official and exclusive naming rights partner of the Premium Level at Acrisure Arena.
  • Silvercrest Advertising is the official naming rights partner of the Premium Level at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs.
  • Said Silvercrest Advertising Founder and CEO, William Rodriguez, "Our company has a lot in common with Acrisure Arena.
  • The agreements with Silvercrest Advertising were negotiated in collaboration between Silvercrest Advertising and Oak View Group , the owners and operators and exclusive multimedia rightsholder for Acrisure Arena.

Climate Pledge Arena is First Arena to Achieve International Living Future Institute's Zero Carbon Certification

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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SEATTLE, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Climate Pledge Arena and the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) today announce that the arena has achieved Zero Carbon Certification.

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  • "Our Zero Carbon certification recognizes highly energy efficient buildings that are designed and operated to fully account for their carbon emissions impacts," said ILFI CEO Lindsay Baker.
  • This is a significant undertaking, especially for as large and complex a project as Climate Pledge Arena.
  • "Climate Pledge Arena's ILFI Zero Carbon certification should be an inspiration to every future arena project worldwide because we now know anything is possible, and this is so incredibly necessary."
  • In securing the naming rights of the historic arena in June 2020, Amazon named it Climate Pledge Arena as a regular reminder of the importance of acting to fighting climate change.

1 Million Strong Celebrates a Year of Impact: Changing the Conversation around Recovery and Wellness, Starting with the Music Industry

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, 1 Million Strong, an impact initiative that's working to change the way people think about and approach addiction recovery, marks a significant milestone, celebrating its first anniversary. Over the past year, 1 Million Strong has united the music industry, artists, and fans to create inclusive sober spaces, encourage open conversations about recovery, and offer support for those impacted by addiction to ensure no one is left outside the gates. By 2025, 1 Million Strong aims to support 1 million people impacted by addiction through The Phoenix, a national sober active community that provides free and meaningful programming to anyone impacted by substance use, including those in recovery, anyone who chooses to live a sober lifestyle, and supporters of the movement.

Key Points: 
  • "1 Million Strong has ignited a shift – starting with the music industry – that elevates a markedly different mindset in how we dismantle isolation and replace shame with strength," said Colette Weintraub, Head of Stand Together Music.
  • "This movement brings festivals, fans, artists, and music industry leaders together, uniting to redefine norms and create a vibrant sense of community."
  • With 46.3 million Americans ages 12 and older facing a substance use disorder and 56% of music industry professionals citing problematic substance use, the 1 Million Strong movement is one that's much needed.
  • As National Recovery Month in September and Sober October approaches, along with the holiday season, the message of 1 Million Strong becomes even more essential.