Sound Off

S.P.O.R.T.S. Day 2 Wrapup

SHREVEPORT, LA —  The annual S.P.O.R.T.S. Relationship Conference continued Tuesday (October 6) in Shreveport, Louisiana. SportsEvents Media Group’s Publisher Talty O’Connor opened the morning’s general “Town Hall” session with a focus on identifying industry challenges, along with sustainable solutions.

“Today during Town Hall we are defining issues for Sports Planners …

Visit Snohomish County, Where Victory Is Yours!

Welcome to PNW Sports! Snohomish County, Washington, where dedication to your successful event is our badge of honor.

Located in northwest Washington State, nestled between the sparkling blue waters of Puget Sound and the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains. Snohomish County begins 15 miles …

S.P.O.R.T.S. 2015 Underway In Louisiana

By SportsEvents Magazine Publisher Talty O’Conner. This year’s S.P.O.R.T.S – The Relationship Conference convenes October 5-8 in Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana

Long-term success in the sports events industry is built around meaningful relationships. For event owners and rights holders, real relationships mean we work with destination and venue …

Spotlight On Shreveport/Bossier City

Shreveport and Bossier City market themselves as “Louisiana’s Other Side” to accentuate their location near the state’s western border with Texas. More specifically, Shreveport-Bossier is in the northwest corner of Louisiana where I-20 and I-49 converge. The Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) is served by four airlines.

“Our team believes Shreveport-Bossier …

Focus on Mississippi

Focus on Mississippi Sports Venues

While football may be king in Mississippi— the state is home to one of the nation’s
top tailgating universities, the University of Mississippi—the Magnolia State is passionate about sports of all kinds. “Mississippi is a must-visit for sports fans,” said Lauren …

Life In The Talty Lane: My Ride On Bert

“Bert” is as stumpy as a bull frog, as strong as an ox and as agile as a ballerina. Bert is formally known as “Fat Albert,” and she’s the huge C-130 Hercules transport plane that performs the opening act for the Navy’s Blue Angels precision fight squadron.

Her primary mission …

Life In The Talty Lane

A few weeks ago all of our employees embarked on an adventuresome afternoon corporate retreat. We went bowling. We started off with a meeting to talk a little about our company culture. We have certain agreements we all commit to that revolve around character, integrity, attitude, …

Spice It Up A Little…Add A Health & Wellness Component To Your Event

By Bruce Knittle

As a sports planner, if you are looking to add something unique to your event, why not add a health-oriented component. There are several out there that are becoming increasingly popular with individuals of all ages interested in improving both mind and body.

On The Trail Of Adventure: Biltmore Estate Opens Up To Sports Events

By Kelly Watkins

Biltmore, set amid the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, is a dream location for outdoor sporting events. The estate encompasses 8,000 acres. It’s only in recent years that the Vanderbilt family has allowed sports events to take place on the Estate. Now, the …

Swim, Bike, Run, Wed: Couple to tie the knot at Alabama Coastal Triathlon

By Ally Dorrough • Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism

GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – The Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon is set for Saturday, Sept. 12 with a 1.5K swim in the Gulf of Mexico, 40K bike ride, 10K scenic run and a special twist at the finish …