SMG/1st Mariner Arena partners with Legends Sales and Marketing
PRESS RELEASE FROM 1st MARINER ARENA
SMG, the largest management services company in the world, will continue to manage the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore. Nationally and internationally ranked as one of the best facilities for live entertainment, 1st Mariner Arena, under the management umbrella of SMG is poised to take the Arena to the next level.
“We are very proud of our successes to date but are not satisfied in terms of our expectations. Going forward, SMG will continue its commitment to excellence.” Harry Cann, Sr. Reg. Vice President SMG
On the heels of winning the city bid to manage the 1ST Mariner Arena, SMG today announced that Legends Sales and Marketing (LSM) has been chosen to exclusively sell and market all of the venues existing sponsorship opportunities including naming and pouring rights.
SMG is proud to partner with a company that excels at delivering innovative services for premier partners to create legendary experiences. “This partnership comes at a time when we are on the precipice of great things. With a partnership of Legends’ caliber we are excited about the future; moving forward and expanding on our already proven success.” Frank Remesch, Jr., General Manager SMG.
“We look forward to working with the City of Baltimore and SMG to bring fresh new and creative ideas and concepts to increase fan experiences, corporate partnerships and revenue streams to this already long-time successful venue” , said Legends Vice President of Sponsorships, George Manias.”
In addition to the Arena’s naming and pouring rights, LSM, will also develop new, additional sponsorship opportunities and revenue streams for the facility.
LSM has proven experience in selling and creating high profile sponsorship inventory for venues and municipalities across the country including: City of Plano, City of Sioux Falls/New Sioux Falls Arena, Pinnacle Bank Arena/Lincoln Nebraska, Texas Motoplex and Lone Star Park.
For further information on upcoming events at the 1st Mariner Arena, visit www.1stmarinerarena.com or call 410-347-2010.
About SMG
Founded in 1977, SMG provides management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities including convention and exhibition centers, arenas, stadiums, theatres, performing arts centers, equestrian facilities, science centers and a variety of other venues. With facilities across the globe, SMG manages more than 14.4 million square feet of exhibition space and over 1.75 million sports and entertainment seats. As the recognized global industry leader, SMG provides venue management, sales, marketing, event booking and programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services for such landmark facilities as McCormick Place & Solider Field in Chicago, Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, Houston’s Reliant Park and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
For more information visit www.smgworld.com