Brass Tacks Events

Thank you to BizBash for this honor.

Truly an honor to be included on the BizBash 1000 Most Influential Event Professionals. Thanks to David Adler for this exciting recognition.

From BizBash --
SENATE DEMOCRATS CALL FOR INVESTIGATION OF ONLINE TICKETING INDUSTRY: Senators Amy Klobuchar and Richard Blumenthal have called for a federal investigation of the online ticketing industry, referring to a report that Ticketmaster-Live Nation has resisted a 2010 consent decree. The 2010 merger between the two companies was approved by the Justice Department under a negotiated consent decree, which sets rules they have to follow to make sure the deal doesn’t hurt competition. The senators wrote in a letter that Live Nation's power remained "virtually unchallenged" a year before the consent decree is set to expire. The Hill: “Klobuchar and Blumenthal cite a 2018 Government Accountability Office report finding fees are, on average, more than 25 percent of ticket prices and are frequently not visible until late in the buying process. The senators also cited a report by The New York Times noting that Live Nation ticketed 80 of the top 100 concert arenas in the nation in 2016. That, they added, necessitated a probe by the Justice Department’s antitrust division into whether Live Nation has abided by the consent decree or determine whether the decree tenure needed to be extended.”

Centerpieces at the are simple, understated made with yellow/red variegated tulips.

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Absolutely thrilled to report this news! An honor to be nominated and an even greater honor to share this nomination with my dear friend and colleague Barb Harris of CTC Destination Management!!

A nice mention of our Esprit Award-winning event that we produced along with Premiere Events, Lisa Hause, Malleret Designs and The Inviting Pear for PEJ Events.

Esprit Award Series: Best Event Volunteer Collaboration and Best Team Effort The ILEA Esprit Awards program is a dynamic industry awards programs, attracting an exceptional range, depth and quality of entries from all areas of live and special events. The 2018 Esprit Awards Gala was held at ILEA Live on Friday, 17 August, in Denver. There were 36 different categories and ove...

Last week in Denver, we were honored with three Esprit Awards. So many people to thank: Our clients, of course. PEJ Events and Ms. Ariel and her wonderful father, David. To our creative partners, without you, nothing happens. Marcela Bogado Malleret Designs Premiere Events Lisa Hause Lisa Hause Photography The Inviting Pear Full Spectrum Ice Sculptures SUM XP Timo Xzavier Altared Weddings and Events and many, many others that worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring these wonderful experiences to fruition.

EXCITING NEWS! Just learned moments ago that Brass Tacks Events has been nominated for four Esprit Awards! Woohoo! Thanks so much to my wonderful colleagues that made this possible!

Best Design ~ Best Social Event ~ Best Corporate Event ~ Best Team Effort

PEJ Events Malleret Designs The Inviting Pear Full Spectrum Ice Sculptures Premiere Events Lisa Hause Andy Sams Timo Xzavier Ryan Guthrie Brett Nelson

Very excited to be working with my friend and colleague Barb Harris on an event in Chicago in a couple weeks. I'm still working on clever codenames for us to utilize during our walkie-talkie communications onsite. Suggestions are welcome. Comment below. ;-)

Ten years ago today, Brass Tacks Events was born. It's been a helluva ride! Thanks to all of our wonderful clients and our talented creative partners. Looking forward to writing the next chapter...stay tuned. 😉