National Independent Venue Association

Puttshack Announces Appointments of Key Executive Positions

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Puttshack, the world's first and only upscale tech-infused mini golf experience featuring craft cocktails, local beers, and globally inspired dishes, announces the appointment of Susan Burke as the company's first General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer and Rocio DeJesus as Head of People & Talent. They will both report directly to Puttshack CEO Joe Vrankin. These roles expand Puttshack's senior leadership team and position the company for continued success while providing legal oversight in future contract negotiations and the ability to react swiftly to resource needs in the new venues, as well as identify needs for additional corporate talent acquisition. Susan and Rocio will both sit in the Chicago headquarters.

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  • "I am incredibly excited to further strengthen our U.S. executive leadership team with the appointments of both Susan and Rocio."
  • "Susan's extensive legal experience better positions Puttshack and our partners as we enter a crucial phase of our growth strategy.
  • Her expertise will be critical as we quickly move to establish our brand in key markets," Vrankin continued.
  • Throughout her 20-year career, Rocio has served as a strategic business partner and has focused on developing and supporting key talent/people initiatives.

Ad.Ventures Announces Partnership with Dentity to Scale Web3 Credentialing to Over 100 Independent Venues and Festivals Across the Country

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ad.Ventures, the collective of over 120 independent venues and festivals across the U.S. that leverages that portfolio's combined weight to form groundbreaking partnerships, announced today a new program with Web3 credentialing platform Dentity.  Through the partnership, Dentity will positively disrupt the ticketing process and enhance the experience for fans, venues, promoters, and artists by leveraging Dentity's Web3 platform. Dentity will unveil new features at SXSW which redefine ticketing and create new opportunities for fans, venues, and artists.

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  • Through the partnership, Dentity will positively disrupt the ticketing process and enhance the experience for fans, venues, promoters, and artists by leveraging Dentity's Web3 platform.
  • Dentity will unveil new features at SXSW which redefine ticketing and create new opportunities for fans, venues, and artists.
  • Dentity leverages powerful Web3 technology, including on the blockchain, to ensure consumers' privacy when verifying and storing their identity information.
  • "Dentity's Web3 credentials platform redefines ticketing and creates new opportunities for fans, venues, and artists," said Jeffrey Schwartz, Founder, and CEO of Dentity.

Cannery Hall Adds Tyler Key as Talent Buyer for 3 New Stages

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Nashville, TN, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cannery Hall is ready to start booking artists and bands for 2023, which will all be handled by the venues new talent buyer, Tyler Key.

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  • Nashville, TN, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cannery Hall is ready to start booking artists and bands for 2023, which will all be handled by the venues new talent buyer, Tyler Key.
  • We can highlight artists that are currently underrepresented in Nashville and dont get opportunities on stages controlled by large corporations, added Tyler Key, Talent Buyer at Cannery Hall .
  • Cannery Hall is in the historic Cannery Row District, which has been a bedrock of Nashvilles music scene for over 40 years.
  • With an independent spirit highlighting music across genres, Cannery Hall will add to Nashvilles music heritage for decades to come.

Music Returns to Cannery Hall in 2023

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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Cannery Hall will become an anchor for Cannery Row, ensuring that music, history, and inclusion are integrated into the future evolution of the area.

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  • Cannery Hall will become an anchor for Cannery Row, ensuring that music, history, and inclusion are integrated into the future evolution of the area.
  • Cannery Hall is in the historic Cannery Row District, which has been a bedrock of Nashvilles music scene for over 40 years.
  • When it opens in 2023, Cannery Hall will be the largest and one of the only independent music venues in Nashville.
  • With an independent spirit highlighting music across genres, Cannery Hall will add to Nashvilles music heritage for decades to come.

From Banquets to Wedding Biz Expert

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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TEANECK, N.J., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When you grow up in a catering business, weddings become part of your DNA. So, it's no surprise that Brian Lawrence built a career in that niche. This year marks Lawrence's 40th anniversary in the wedding industry. He has used a lifetime of experience to become the owner of a wedding marketing website design and SEO firm and a well-known wedding industry speaker and educator.

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  • He has used a lifetime of experience to become the owner of a wedding marketing website design and SEO firm and a well-known wedding industry speaker and educator .
  • After connecting, Lawrence put together a Facebook Group to bring together wedding professionals to raise funds for humanitarian organization Nova Ukraine.
  • Wedding pros can learn more about improving website presence, elevating SEO or building a Google Business profile with a complimentary 30-minute consultation .
  • And to find out more about "Wedding Industry Leaders for a Better World," email Brian Lawrence or call 201.244.5969.

Elliot A. Resnik Joins Masur Griffitts Avidor LLP as Partner and Chair of Entertainment

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Masur Griffitts Avidor LLP (MGA) is pleased to announce Elliot A. Resnik has joined the firm as Partner and Chair of its new Entertainment Group.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Masur Griffitts Avidor LLP (MGA) is pleased to announce Elliot A. Resnik has joined the firm as Partner and Chair of its new Entertainment Group.
  • Most recently and since 2009, Mr. Resnik was Senior Counsel with Herbsman Hafer Weber & Frisch LLP.
  • "It is with great pleasure and a view towards the future that I join my new colleagues at Masur Griffitts Avidor and look forward to growing their current transactional entertainment practice group," said Mr. Resnik.
  • Masur Griffitts Avidor LLP (MGA) is a forward-thinking law firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles.

Disney Music Group's Acclaimed A Cappella Group, DCappella, Set To Perform As Part Of YouTube Music Nights On November 20

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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We look forward to DCappella sharing their special performance of Disney classics to fans around the globe."

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  • We look forward to DCappella sharing their special performance of Disney classics to fans around the globe."
  • YouTube Music Nights is a series featuring original live performances from iconic independent music venues across the U.S. in support of NIVA (National Independent Venue Association).
  • YouTube Music Nights will raise funds for NIVA's Emergency Relief Fund, where any member organization can apply for support.
  • Contemporary a cappella pioneer Deke Sharon is the group's co-creator, music director, arranger, and album producer.For more information, visit www.dcappellalive.com .