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Parkhub, AEG Partner to Bring Game-Changing Parking Experience to Marquee Sports & Entertainment Venues

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

The agreement, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, makes ParkHub technology available to all three AXS ticketed venues, creating a seamless integration between the AXS ticket purchase platform and venue parking operations.

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  • The agreement, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, makes ParkHub technology available to all three AXS ticketed venues, creating a seamless integration between the AXS ticket purchase platform and venue parking operations.
  • Through ParkHub’s mobile point-of-sale and parking inventory solutions, the integration across the AXS purchase flow gives fans the option to conveniently pre-purchase parking ahead of select events and easily validate their parking pass at the venue.
  • In addition, the firm’s business intelligence platform, Suite, will enable AEG executives to further optimize parking operations and the guest experience by providing real-time insights into their parking operation.
  • “Their technology is driving more revenue to our bottom line and has enhanced the fan’s experience by integrating prepaid parking into the event ticketing process.”

KBS Sells TOBY Award-Winning 675,945 Square-Foot Class A Mixed-Use Property in Downtown Los Angeles, California for $104 Million

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Union Bank Plaza was owned by KBS Real Estate Investment Trust II.

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  • Union Bank Plaza was owned by KBS Real Estate Investment Trust II.
  • “The property represents an opportunity for the buyer to be part of an eventual post-pandemic recovery in downtown Los Angeles.
  • Additionally, Union Bank Plaza recently achieved The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) recognition from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Greater Los Angeles.
  • “KBS did a terrific renovation of Union Bank Plaza which put it squarely in the Class A subset.

Pizza City Fest Los Angeles Brings 40+ Pizzerias and More to L.A. LIVE, April 29-30, 2023

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Pizza City Fest Los Angeles announces even more talent joining the first of its kind event, which will take place April 29-30, 2023 at L.A. LIVE – Downtown Los Angeles’ Sports and Entertainment District – and offer fans the unique opportunity to sample pizzas from Southern California’s best pizza makers all in one location over two days.

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  • Pizza City Fest Los Angeles announces even more talent joining the first of its kind event, which will take place April 29-30, 2023 at L.A. LIVE – Downtown Los Angeles’ Sports and Entertainment District – and offer fans the unique opportunity to sample pizzas from Southern California’s best pizza makers all in one location over two days.
  • On Saturday, chefs Chris Bianco and Ann Kim will join producer Brian McGinn to talk about their series Chefs Table: Pizza.
  • Tickets to Pizza City Fest Los Angeles start at $95.
  • Celebrating the passion, innovation, and community of great pizza making with the industry’s most venerable personalities, the Pizza City Fest Los Angeles lineup includes:

Bestselling Public Relations Book 'Stories That F*cking Matter' By Digital Marketing Agency Experts Reveals Secrets of Epic Storytelling to Win Clients & Grow Business

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Authors Steven Le Vine and Garrett McClure, co-founders of Grapevine PR + Consulting, a growth-focused integrated marketing and strategic public relations firm, recently released their bestselling book, "Stories That F*cking Matter: Three Pillars of Epic Storytelling to Dominate Media Headlines, Win Clients and Grow Your Business."

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Authors Steven Le Vine and Garrett McClure, co-founders of Grapevine PR + Consulting , a growth-focused integrated marketing and strategic public relations firm, recently released their bestselling book, "Stories That F*cking Matter: Three Pillars of Epic Storytelling to Dominate Media Headlines, Win Clients and Grow Your Business."
  • The #1 Amazon bestselling book walks readers through Le Vine and McClure's signature storytelling framework, detailing proven strategies to tell a story that gets attention and grows business.
  • "Stories That F*cking Matter" serves as a guide to craft stories that change minds, win hearts, and mold reality.
  • The book is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent bookstores like Austin's BookPeople and L.A.'s Book Soup.

Visit West Hollywood Announces 2023 Partnership with Outfest

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The West Hollywood Travel and Tourism Board, also known as Visit West Hollywood, announced today a new partnership with Outfest. As the official destination partner for Outfest's tentpole festivals, the legendary city will welcome visitors and locals to celebrate Outfest Fusion, Outfest OutFronts and Outfest Los Angeles and book West Hollywood hotel stays directly on the Outfest website beginning this month. These events will showcase the best in talent and serve as a global destination for diverse filmmakers around the world.

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  • The Official Destination Partner of Outfest's Tentpole Festivals Welcomes Visitors and Locals to its Vibrant City to Celebrate Outfest Fusion, Outfest OutFronts and Outfest Los Angeles Beginning This Month
    WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The West Hollywood Travel and Tourism Board , also known as Visit West Hollywood, announced today a new partnership with Outfest.
  • As the official destination partner for Outfest's tentpole festivals, the legendary city will welcome visitors and locals to celebrate Outfest Fusion, Outfest OutFronts and Outfest Los Angeles and book West Hollywood hotel stays directly on the Outfest website beginning this month.
  • "With the support and in-kind partnership of Visit West Hollywood, we look forward to developing more expansive relationships within the city and with the West Hollywood hotels, specifically those with screening theaters and creative event spaces," said Meghan Adamovic, Associate Director of Corporate Relations at Outfest.
  • For more information and to book reservations for Outfest's tentpole festivals and West Hollywood hotel stays, please visit www.outfest.org and www.visitwesthollywood.com .

Engine Vision Media Hires Chris Gialanella as President & Publisher

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Friday, March 17, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Engine Vision Media, a Los Angeles based media company founded by renowned attorney and businessperson Mark Geragos and attorney and entrepreneur Ben Meiselas, announced these executive moves today, reinforcing their commitment to investing in more staff and resources for these historic media properties - Los Angeles magazine, Orange Coast magazine, and Pasadena magazine. In the first 3 months since acquiring the publications, Engine Vision Media has already added 15 new positions in editorial, digital and sales.

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  • In the first 3 months since acquiring the publications, Engine Vision Media has already added 15 new positions in editorial, digital and sales.
  • Christopher Gialanella joins Engine Vision Media as President and Publisher of Los Angeles magazine, Orange Coast magazine, Pasadena magazine and So Cal Design.
  • "I am delighted to announce that I have joined Engine Media Vision as President and Publisher, overseeing their prestigious brands," said Gialanella.
  • Shelby Russell has been elevated from President and Publisher to COO and Head of Events for Engine Vision Media.

Adam Bass Co-Moderator and Kalley Aman Presenter at Sandpiper Partner’s 15th Annual Los Angeles Legal Market Conference 2023

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter, will serve as a Co-Moderator of Sandpiper Partner’s 15th Annual Los Angeles Legal Market Conference 2023.

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  • Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter, will serve as a Co-Moderator of Sandpiper Partner’s 15th Annual Los Angeles Legal Market Conference 2023.
  • Chief Operating Officer Kalley Aman will present on Talent, including Lateral Hires, Retention, Professional Development, and Diversity & Inclusion, as well as Risk Management Issues.
  • Other presentation topics include, what clients want, state of the L.A. legal market, and state of the real estate market.
  • The conference takes place in Century City on March 14.

Brokerages from 20 Countries and Territories Gather in the Cayman Islands For Christie’s International Real Estate’s Annual Owners Conference

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

This was one of the key takeaways from the annual Christie’s International Real Estate Owners Conference, which brought together independent broker-owners from four continents, 20 countries and territories and more than two dozen U.S. states, to share industry trends, network and collaborate.

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  • This was one of the key takeaways from the annual Christie’s International Real Estate Owners Conference, which brought together independent broker-owners from four continents, 20 countries and territories and more than two dozen U.S. states, to share industry trends, network and collaborate.
  • And this is only the beginning.
  • We are looking at growth opportunities in every major city and markets that are important to our auction house partner and to your referral business,” said Chris Lim, president of Christie’s International Real Estate.
  • The two-day conference wrapped with the presentation of Christie’s International Real Estate’s Affiliate of the Year award, which went to Reed and Lori Jackson, owners of Charlotte, N.C.-based Ivester Jackson Christie’s International Real Estate .

VING RHAMES STARS IN MANNY HALLEY PRODUCTIONS ORIGINAL TV SERIES, LEGACY

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Friday, March 3, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Independent film company, Manny Halley Productions is back at it again, with their latest original hit new series, Legacy. Premiering on BET+, the star-studded series features legendary actor, Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible, Baby Boy); Lisa Raye (The Player's Club, All of Us); AJ Johnson (Baby Boy); Draya Michele (L.A.'s Finest, BET's Tales); Barton Fitzpatrick (Power Book IV: Force, The Chi); Andra Fuller (True to The Game); Clifton Powell (BET's The Family Business, CW's Black Lightning); Jeremy Meeks (Dutch); and more.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Independent film company, Manny Halley Productions is back at it again, with their latest original hit new series, Legacy.
  • "This series is one for the ages, leaving viewers at the edge of their seats from beginning to end," says Executive Producer Manny Halley.
  • Created and Executive Produced by Manny Halley, written and executive produced by Yolanda Halley, the show follows Guy Simmons (Ving Rhames), the patriarch of the Simmons family, the ruling crime family in the southern underworld.
  • Manny Halley Productions is a black independent film company that funds, produces and licenses all of its content.

BLACK INDEPENDENT FILM COMPANY MANNY HALLEY PRODUCTIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BET+ RELEASES ORIGINAL HIT SERIES, LEGACY

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Independent film company, Manny Halley Productions is back at it again, with their latest original hit new series, Legacy. Premiering on BET+, the star-studded series features legendary actor, Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible, Baby Boy); Lisa Raye (The Player's Club, All of Us); AJ Johnson (Baby Boy); Draya Michele (L.A.'s Finest, BET's Tales); Barton Fitzpatrick (Power Book IV: Force, The Chi); Andra Fuller (True to The Game); Clifton Powell (BET's The Family Business, CW's Black Lightning); Jeremy Meeks (Dutch); and more.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Independent film company, Manny Halley Productions is back at it again, with their latest original hit new series, Legacy.
  • "This series is one for the ages, leaving viewers at the edge of their seats from beginning to end," says Executive Producer Manny Halley.
  • Manny Halley Productions is a black independent film company that funds, produces and licenses all of its content.
  • Legacy, which is co-produced by Rodney Turner and Denee Busby Howard is available now on BET+ on March 2nd.