Gina Rotolo

This is no desert mirage, we’re chatting with Gina Rotolo, VP of Marketing & Communications for Coachella Valley Firebirds, a freshly-hatched AHL team who will be nesting at Acrisure Arena, the brand new Oak View Group arena coming to Coachella Valley, California. Gina, who is currently in Texas but will soon relocate, tells us all about the new team and arena, which has a diverse senior leadership team including a strong mix of women in key roles. Learn all about her experiences and knack for opening venues and what unique offerings this building and team will bring to the California market. Gina also walks us through her career, including her time with MGM and AEG in Las Vegas, as well as previous venues and buildings she’s worked for and opened along the way. She openly shares struggles she has faced and gives inspiring insight into working through them and continuing to grow. This episode is packed with solid career advice, encouragement to take risks and try new things, and lessons learned that may help you in your journey.Gina Rotolo: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedInCoachella Valley Firebirds: Facebook | Twitter | InstagramAcrisure Arena: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.