Big, big show on AdCast tonight. I think I was sort of floating in the surreality of it all; it was quite a lineup of big-name guests...
• Boxing champion. Movie star. Entrepreneur. Tonight, Antonio Tarver, the "Magic Man" himself, added the sought-after role of "AdCast guest" to his resume. Tarver, former light-heavyweight champion of the world and co-star of Rocky Balboa, joined us for a lengthy segment to discuss his recent accomplishments and goals both inside and outside the ring, including a possible big-name fight in Tampa Bay.
• A man with a hand in one of the most sacred events in America joined us as well tonight. Reid Sigmon is the Executive Director of the 2009 Super Bowl Tampa Bay Host Committee. Reid joined us to discuss how he got to such a great responsibility, and talked about some of the events that he will be involved in planning around the event.
• Go Rays! Darcy "D-Ray" Raymond, the man with what may be the most convenient nickname of all time, is the VP of Branding and Fan Experience for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Darcy spoke of the various thematic, event-based, and other marketing efforts the organization has made to "put butts in the seats" at The Trop'.
• Jimmy Mela, Owner of Vintage Wine & Cellars, also fulfills a spot on the committee of one of "the top ten beer festivals in the country." Now twelve years in the making, Mela's involvement with Lowry Park Zoo's WaZoo event brings over $125,000 to the (non-profit) zoo annually. He talked with us about how it all started, what to expect, and where to get tickets to the August 4 event.
• Mike Compton came on the show with big news. Tampa Digital Studios is moving to Centro Ybor, and he filled us in on all the details of the big move. Tampa Digital is our gracious host and collaborator in putting on AdCast, so this move is really exciting to us as hosts and as an organization. Can't wait for the new digs!
As always, thanks to everyone who helps make AdCast possible, from the sponsors to the many people in Ad 2 and TDS that make it happen. We're already busily working at putting together next month's show; this one is going to be a tough act to follow!
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I agree, Carl! Not only did we have a great line-up, but each guest brought very valuable insights and information to our young professional audience.
Antonio Tarver's story was great. He has come such a long way in his life! Not only has he overcome hardships to become an amazing boxer, but now has a major motion picture under his belt (no pun intended) and is also working his "magic" as a business man with his new entertainment company, AT Entertainment. He's even got a soft side! You should have seen Antonio Tarver get all mushy about his wife. I love it!!! I know that young professionals in Tampa Bay are anticipating another Tarver fight in Tampa soon. I hope Jeff Lacey gets well soon!!!
Another major event that our young professional audience will be anticipating is the Tampa Bay Super Bowl in 2009!!! How great it was to hear from Reid Sigmon, the Executive Director of the 2009 Super Bowl Host Committee. Reid gave great insights into what goes into planning an event of that magnitude and how much media exposure our area sees during the Super Bowl. Also check out www.TampaBaySuperBowl.com in the next few months to see how young professionals can volunteer for the Super Bowl in 2009!
Darcy Raymond A.K.A D-Ray was a great guest as well. It's amazing to see what goes into successfully promoting Devil Rays games and ensuring that fane have the best "fan experience" possible. Their branding campaign seems to be working well! Thursday nights are even geared towards young professionals, so check it out!
And I am so excited about Tampa Digital Studios' move to Ybor! Not only will it help Ybor grow as an even greater creative cultural area; it will help Tampa Digital grow their business even more.
Check our website Monday, 7/30 to view the links from last night's interviews.
Peace Guys!
~Jessica McDonald
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