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Spring Product Innovation Series , Black Product Managers Network 💫 This past week I had the opportunity to hear from product leaders from Reddit, Inc. & Live Nation Entertainment . 💡 Takeaways : 1️⃣ Although data is a strong storytelling tool , some things can only be seen through real world user behavior . 2️⃣ Leading with empathy is the shortest path to solving problems . 3️⃣ When a new technology / solution emerges (AI) , start with the solution and work backwards . Gain a deep understanding of the solution and wait for the problem to arise . 4️⃣ 1:3:1 Framework : - Identify a problem - Come up with 3 possible solutions - Make a recommendation based on the best solution Thank you Brandon Quinn and Adriel Frederick for pouring into us . Today is the last day of Live Nation Week , where you can score concert tickets for as little as $25 for artist like Missy, 21 Savage, and Avril Lavigne. Let’s have fun this summer :

The Pricing Bilderberg Group 🤔 At least that's what Litkai Gergely (owner at Dumaszínház) calls our very first half-day-long pricing workshop. This happens when you work with a leading comedian who actually owns and manages a theater that sells hundreds of thousands of tickets per year for stand-up comedy. 🎭 After two years of successful dynamic pricing collaboration—with its ups and downs, but mostly ups—we're full of innovative ideas about how to fine-tune algorithms, explore new collaboration opportunities, and shape the future of a great product in the hands of a great team. Excited to see what the next phase holds for DynamO Pricing and Dumaszínház! 🚀 Thanks Pal Danyi, PhD for bringing your expertise to the team! 💡 🧠 #DynamicPricing #InnovationInTicketing #ComedyBusiness #StandUpComedy #TechInArts #PricingStrategy #DynamO

**Overcoming Pre-Show Jitters: Turning Stage Fright into Stage Might** As we step into a new week, let’s shine a spotlight on a challenge many of us face in the world of live entertainment: pre-show jitters. It’s that flutter of butterflies in your stomach before the curtain rises, the adrenaline that both terrifies and excites you. 🦋🎭 But here’s the secret: those jitters you feel? They're not your enemy. They're a sign that you care deeply about your art and your audience. They're a part of the magic that makes live performance so exhilarating. So, how do you transform stage fright into your greatest ally? Here are a few strategies that have helped professionals across the industry: **I want to hear from you!** How do you tackle pre-show jitters? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below. Let’s turn our collective stage fright into our collective stage might! 💪🌟 #StageManagement #LiveEntertainment #OvercomingChallenges #StageConfidence #TheatreLife #PerformanceArts

Here's another exciting feature on BOOST! 🌟 Introducing... Searchable Location Dropdown Menus! 🔎 This one will be particularly handy if you have quite a few locations! If you have 8 theaters or more, your customers will be able to search locations by name instead of scrolling through the list. This way, it's easier than ever for your audiences to find the exact showtime that they're looking for! Are you excited to see this feature on your sites? Let us know in the comments! #newfeature #productupdate #boxofficecompany #cinemaowners Michelle Villegas Kathy Vlesmas Ernie Mekhail Laura McNally

Collaboration with trusted partners can result in great storytelling. That’s true whether it’s a feature, a doc or an ad.

Hilarious Chase: A Crazy Moment Caught on Camera Watch as we capture a hilarious chase moment that will leave you in stitches! Join in on the laughter as we share this crazy footage and relive the excitement. #FunnyVideos #CrazyMoments #CaughtOnCamera #HilariousChase #FunnyCapture #ViralFootage #LaughOutLoud #Entertainment #CrazyChase #FunnyClip

This is what we've been doing: 1. Metrodeck stage in a new community centre 2. Tiers in a private cinema 3. Big tiers in the workshop #thisiswhatwedo #wetransformspaces

Do you know what I mean when I say that there are projects in life that feel like everything stays on hold until this one huge project is off your desk? This is me right now! And holy guacamole I can't wait for this time next week when over two year prep finally comes alive! Hands up who can relate? #showtime #eventmanagement #eventorganizer #weddingplanning

Having a brand script or brand guidelines or North Star is an epic efficiency tool. You can change the packaging without EVER changing the product. Take Shark Week for example: Different year Different locations Different hosts Same product: “There’s a shark in the water and it might get a little close.” - Host *host jumps in the water* *shark gets close while music plays* “Whoa the shark got close!” - Host Millions of us watch it every year, and we eat it up 🦈 So don’t be novel or new or innovative. Just be Shark Week.

Meet the unsung heroes of every AVT Productions event: our Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager. They keep the show running seamlessly, cueing performers, managing equipment, and even watching every beat on a 42" monitor backstage. They're the conductors of the performance, ensuring perfection behind the scenes. 🎭🎥📺 #AVTProductions #EventPros #BackstageHeroes #EventDesign #EventExecution #ProfessionalEvents #CorporateFunction #EventLogistics #CorporateExperience #CorporateEventServices #EventTechnology #CorporateEventExperts #AVTProductions #BehindTheScenes #ComingSoon #eventproduction #CorporateEvents #EventProduction #EventManagement #CorporateMeetings #EventPlanner #EventProfessionals #CorporateGatherings #BusinessEvents #EventCoordinator #ConferencePlanner #CorporateEventPlanner