Obstacles in Innovation

Last week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Meghan Goria (Situation’s needs-no-introduction Account Group Director for Arts & Culture) and Peter Yagecic (our incredible VP of Innovation), and we got to nerd out on Criterion — a project that not only met the moment but reshaped it.  Roundabout Theatre Company's ambitious decision to create [...]

Interview with Ben Feller on the Power of Language

Words matter. I once heard the head coach of the Women's Olympic soccer team talk about the concept of benchwarmers. Understanding that these players usually enter the game at a critical moment, she decided to call them gamechangers. That's powerful.  Words serve as a critical bridge between people and their ideas. They have the power [...]

Nasdaq’s Jane King Interviews Damian Bazadona

I had the pleasure of sitting down with the folks at Nasdaq as part of Jane King's Innovator Series. We discussed my start in the New York City entertainment industry as a DJ, how my passion for technology and live experiences grew into the business Situation is today, and how to power live performance brands. We [...]

The Power in Feeling Seen

“Friendship is the privilege of being seen.” These powerful words by poet David Whyte have always resonated with me when thinking about the power of live experiences. I recently brought my kids to the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, to watch the surging Knicks keep their hot streak alive. From the moment we [...]

5 Marketing Ideas to Consider for Ticketing in 2024

Thinking back on some of the highlights of 2023, one of the most energizing weeks our team had was at the Tessitura Learning & Community Conference back in August in Kissimmee, FL. It was a warm and thought-provoking week, and Situation was thrilled to sponsor the North American leg of the conference, something we were [...]

The ‘Us’ Opportunity on Broadway in the Year Ahead

As we enter 2024, I feel energized when speaking about the future of Broadway. Despite the headwinds and ill will of some of the mainstream media outlets that I’ve recently crossed paths with, which are choosing to push a narrative for the demise of Broadway and New York City, I remain as energized as ever [...]

A Look Inside the Exciting Return of New York City

This article originally appeared on Muse by Clio.  To read the article on Muse by Clio, click here. As we all know, New York City was hit hard by the pandemic—in particular the travel and tourism industries. But what I don't think a lot of people know is how fast the city has bounced back with recent projections [...]

Lessons From Both Sides of the Pond

Situation Group has offices in New York City and London as well as remote colleagues all over the globe — from South Carolina to South America. There are challenges in managing a global team, but the benefit of international expertise makes it all worthwhile. I recently sat down with two members of our team, Pippa [...]

The Business of Broadway: An Honest Perspective from a Broadway Legend

What I believe the Broadway industry needs now more than ever is a big dose of honesty. Coming out of the pandemic, the Broadway industry is left with a significant set of new challenges and opportunities to address — right in front of us. This industry has been so good to me and I, like [...]

A Status Check of the ‘Live Experience’ Experience

This article originally appeared on Muse by Clio.  To read the article on Muse by Clio, click here. The pandemic impacted many businesses, but I can say firsthand that it had a profound impact on any business that was centered around a "live experience." Simply put, quarantining and visiting live experiences are at two very opposite ends of [...]