Event Entertainment News You Can Use
by Mark Sonder Productions, Inc.

The purpose of this bi-monthly e-zine is to provide meeting and event planners as well as other talent buyers with High Value content to help make their jobs easier and more productive. Save these e-zines in a special Inbox folder for future reference.

January/February 2009 Issue Features:


Industry News: Top Entertainment Acts Can Hook Big 'Whales' at Casinos, by Mark Mayer

The entertainment dollar for casino resorts remains essential for a venue's existence, but the economic climate may reduce the number of "A" list acts that appear. Mark Sonder, CSEP was one of the expert panelists that tackled this subject that became the focus of the December 2008 Gaming Magazine section entitled, "News You Can Bet On," authored by Mark Mayer. To read the article click here. (Expert Day Part 2 will appear in the March/April issue.)

Featured Act: Mark Chesnutt

Of all the recorded highlights Chesnutt has enjoyed, they take a back seat to his first love; Mark Chesnutt lives to perform on stage. “I just make records because I want people to come see my show,” he says with a grin. “Recording music for folks to just listen to music is great,” he says, “but I’ve got to be out there on stage making it.” Fans who have seen him perform agree. Known as one of the industry’s hardest-working concert performers, maintaining a hefty tour schedule and steady presence in front of his fans, Mark’s dedication to deliver live music is unsurpassed for concerts and conventions. For more on Mark Chesnutt click here.


Event Tips: Licensing Your Music, Part Two

Your meetings and events are alive with the Sound of Music! No event is complete without music, whether it is background music, live entertainment, or a recorded soundtrack that accompanies a presentation.  In addition to being a form of entertainment, music is also a business.  As a meeting or event planner who will constantly use all types of music as part of your events you need to be aware of music licensing laws, your compliance obligations under those laws, and the rights of musicians to payment for the use of their music. To read Part 2 click here.



As an award winning entertainment agency, Mark Sonder Productions, Inc. is the national leader in designing event marketing solutions through headline entertainment and production services for facilities, corporations and associations. Since 1985.

We Keep You Center Stage

For booking information on Mark Chesnutt or other headliners, call Mark Sonder Productions, Inc. at 540-636-1640 or visit our website at www.marksonderproductions.com.

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