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New Post: Sphere Entertainment Recruits Jennifer Koester For Key Leadership Role - https://lnkd.in/dkfCQd6w - Former Google executive Jennifer Koester joins Sphere Entertainment as president, Sphere Business Operations, with effect from Feb. 5. In this new position, Koester leads the strategy and execution of all business aspects of Sphere, the $2 billion next-generation entertainment space that opened last September in Las Vegas, with U2’s UV’s Achtung Baby Live At Sphere residency. Announced today (Jan. 22), Koester will work closely with executive leadership to grow the Sphere businesses, including maximizing the calendar and ticket sales; driving strategic partnerships with artists, managers, promoters and others in the live entertainment space; and developing a corporate conference business for product launches and other events. Based in New York, Koester reports to James Dolan, executive chairman and CEO, Sphere Entertainment. “We have seen a strong worldwide reaction to Sphere from customers, brands and artists since our September opening,” comments Dolan in a statement, “and we look forward to leveraging Jennifer’s extensive background driving growth at premier technology and entertainment brands as we continue to build our Sphere business.” Koester joins the company having racked-up 25 years’ executive-level experience across sales, marketing, technology, digital business, legal counsel and more, most recently serving as managing director, Americas strategic alliances, global partnerships at Google Commercial Operations. Before that, she was director, telecommunications and video distributors, global partnerships at Google. “Throughout my career, I have focused on pioneering and delivering growth strategies that bridge business needs and leverage new technologies,” she comments, “and I am excited to bring that experience to Sphere.” The state-of-the-art venue on the Vegas Strip is massive — standing 366 feet tall by 516 feet wide, big enough to house the Statue of Liberty. But it’s the detail that matters. Its 20,000 capacity main room is dominated by a 160,000-square-foot LED screen that curves and towers to an apex of 240 feet above. Footage from U2’s first run in the room went viral, and the shows were box-office gold. According to Billboard Boxscore, U2‘s 17-show run beginning in September at Sphere generated nearly $110 million in ticket sales, with an SEC filing noting that those dates generated a total of $30.7 million in revenue for Sphere Entertainment through Nov. 30. Next up, Sphere Entertainment’s own content offering, Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard from Earth, generated approximately $44.5 million in total revenue from ticket sales from 111 showings. Read more here. - Download: Stupid Simple CMS - https://lnkd.in/g4y9XFgR

👩💼 32% of women are in senior leadership positions... *not great*... ♿ 6% of people with disabilities are in senior leadership positions... *shockingly bad* 👩⚖️ ♿ females with a disability don't even get a stat in terms of leadership roles.... *embarrassing*. These are 3 stats that need to change... but how easy is it to do? That's what we will be talking about at the Unfiltered Event at 1880 Singapore together with Neil Patwardhan Grace Kerrison and Uma Thana Balasingam. Come on down if you are in Singapore... going to be a great night - even if you are not an 1880 member, let me know if you are interested and I will add you to the list.

Asia's pop culture is everywhere—think pop-up stores, grassroots activations, mega stores, festivals, and consumer products—it's part of everyday life across Asian countries. Did you know that some of the world's top media franchises were born in Japan? Pokémon, for instance, has amassed an impressive $147 billion in revenue—nearly double that of the beloved Winnie the Pooh, who ranks third. This graphic shows Japan's creative dominance, where more than half of the top media franchises originate from Japan, a powerhouse in global entertainment. Of course, Disney plays a pivotal role alongside these Asian giants through strategic acquisitions and its beloved characters, contributing to a combined portfolio value exceeding $330 billion - Disney power! If you work in a related area like licensee, consumer products, games and content, Asia always merits a deep look and attention. The region continues to innovate with new franchises that capture global attention. Take Kakao Friends, a phenomenon originating in South Korea that has expanded into Japan and beyond. These characters have seamlessly integrated into daily life through mobile apps, merchandise, and captivating content. It is probable that one day we will see "Ryan" and his friends included in graphics like these. Are you interested in discussing more about businesses and trends in Korea or Asia? Feel free to message me. Andrea Borloni - lifelong learner, innovator, and curious mind - studying, living in Seoul and exploring Innovation, new business ventures, and marketing in South Korea, Brazil, and around the globe. #marketing #innovation #brand #licensee #content https://lnkd.in/gyKxZgtC

The Importance of Autonomy Leadership: Lessons from the 'Spring of SEOUL' Last weekend, I watched a Korean movie titled "The Spring of SEOUL," vividly portraying the dark aspects of modern Korean history. One key element contributing to the unimaginable events of that period was the lack of mobile phones, compounded by the monopoly and control of information by a single faction. The main character radiated a distinct charisma, standing in sharp contrast to a small group of principled individuals who staunchly opposed what they deemed as wrong. In the past, leadership relied heavily on personal conviction, often unquestioningly following strong opinions. However, contemporary and future leadership demands a shift towards facilitating team members in making informed decisions. This transformation involves guiding through voluntary participation, objective analysis, healthy judgment, and transparent information sharing. Unlike the days when charismatic leadership, driven by power and influence, held sway, today's leaders must be more receptive to diverse perspectives. The ability to listen to those with differing opinions, coupled with inclusiveness and flexibility, is crucial. Leaders need to adapt their thinking in the face of errors or blind spots and encourage a culture of openness. By valuing the input of team members with diverse perspectives, leaders can prevent the collapse of the entire organization or the emergence of a toxic culture stemming from a single individual's misguided decision. This approach fosters the best decision-making processes and cultivates a positive organizational culture for the benefit of everyone involved. #AutonomyLeadership #SpringOfSEOUL #Leadership #Diversity #opencommunication #PositiveLeadership #TeamCollaboration #organizationalculture #LearnFromHistory #autonomy #transformationalleadership #inclusiveculture #Humandynamicgroup

"I cannot emphasize this point enough: if you're entering APAC, these markets move quickly. You've got a lot of nimble local players, so agility must be at the core of your operations, not just within the central team but also the regional teams. They need to move fast, learn what's happening, and act accordingly." Just wrapped up a great event with Sandeep Suvarna, an experienced APAC Exec at LinkedIn, Twitch, and The Walt Disney Company. 🙌 Sandeep shares compelling examples from his experience at LinkedIn, Twitch, and Disney, emphasizing how understanding and adapting to local differences can drive significant growth, while failing to do so can lead to missed opportunities or even loss of market share to more nimble competitors. 🚀🌎 Ready to learn more? Check out the link in the comments section for an additional resource that will help you navigate the challenges of global expansion. ⤵️⤵️⤵️ P.S. Thanks for moderating the event, Klaus Børme Wehage 🇺🇦, and to those who attended Despina Hannah Gleitsmann, Shilpa S Nath, Alok S., Krzysztof Blusz, Gian Paulo dela Rama, Ritesh Sethi, Delta Purna Widyangga, Kevin Sutantyo, Daniel Hazman, Matt Clark, Jorge Ivan Ramirez, Myco Doan-Tran, and Rachel Collins MCIM. #GlobalClass #globalexpansion #Twitch #linkedin #Disney #APAC

🚨ESHA Leadership Series - From Vision to Strategy🚨 Next Monday, April 29 at 3:00 PM CET, I have the privilege of hosting the fourth session of the ESHA Leadership Series in collaboration with Apple Professional Learning. 🗓️ After sessions on 'leading change', 'the elements of leadership and how to develop a 'vision on learning and teaching with technology', I will explore how to get from vision to strategy. Not in complex management jargon, but from a clear starting point via concrete goals and practical steps to a plan for action. 🔥 What's great: you don't even have to be a member of European School Heads Association (ESHA), AVS | Academie Vakvereniging Schoolleiders, or Schoolleiders VO to take part. If you are a 'leader in the school', this is a great session to participate in and you are most welcome ... and bring a friend. 🧡 Register below for this free (inter)active session and for the other remaining sessions in the series. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eNtdax6a #Apple #SchoolLeaders #professionaldevelopment #leadership #innovation #education #strategy 

Not only NO is not a failure, but you're going to find out how valuable it is to get people to say no and how much farther you can get and how much more information you can get and how much it will actually enhance your relationship when you make people feel like not only is it OK to say no, but no is a really good answer. We assume that getting a “yes” from the other side is the goal of any negotiation, but former lead FBI negotiator Chris Voss says knowing how to get a “no” is actually more important. https://lnkd.in/gkXFyDUR #communicationskills #negotiationskills #empathy #leadership

I saw this video and it brought up so many thoughts. If you can see it, you can do it. “Seeing is believing, and believing is achieving." “If you can imagine it, you can achieve it." “Representation is the foundation of possibility." “What you see, you can be." “Visibility fuels possibility." “When you see it, you believe you can be it." “Exposure leads to aspiration." “Representation inspires realization." “If you can dream it, you can achieve it." “Seeing others succeed paves the way for your success."

"𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨." ~Walt Disney Let's do something together! Please join us for GALA Academy starting this Wednesday, May 8th to start thinking differently about how you're approaching sales. This first session will feature the incredible Lisa Proeber of The Middle Six. Lisa is an innovative leader and lean sales specialist and she will cover: ✨ That sales is 50% a science and 50% an art ✨ How we can best use our inherent professional behaviors to harness selling strengths and avoid potential pitfalls ✨ Four powerful visual tools that will help create market awareness and drive revenue Details in the comments. I can't wait to see you there! 🧡 #sales #training #localization