Interview with Frank Supovitz

Episode 11 of the Event Masters podcast, hosted by Christian Napier, titled "Interview with Frank Supovitz" was published on October 19, 2023 and runs 77 minutes.

October 19, 2023 ·77m · Event Masters

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Summary

In this episode, host Christian Napier interviews Frank Supovitz, an event management veteran who has produced and directed hundreds of live events over his decades-long career. Guest BackgroundFrank Supovitz is an Event Industry Hall of Famer inducted in 2006. He has authored 5 books on live event management and delivery.Currently founder of Fast Traffic, a company that builds custom teams to work on venue development, design, and event production projects. Formerly Senior VP of Events for the NFL where he managed 9 Super Bowls. Also previously led event production for the NHL and Radio City Music Hall.Key Topics DiscussedFrank's accidental entry into the event management industry starting as a Radio City Music Hall usher in high school Moving from Radio City Music Hall to the NHL to start their first dedicated event production departmentCreating the NHL Heritage Classic, the first ever professional outdoor hockey game Joining the NFL and learning the sport's unique culture as an outsider Managing the team and logistics for NFL events like the Super Bowl and DraftBehind-the-scenes stories from producing Super Bowl halftime showsDealing with unexpected crises like power outages at Super Bowl XLVIILaunching his own company, Fast Traffic, for more variety and flexibilityThe importance of getting involved in events through any entry point opportunityHow to Connect with FrankLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franksupovitz Twitter: @SUPEventsWebsite: https://www.fasttrafficevents.com

Episode Description

In this episode, host Christian Napier interviews Frank Supovitz, an event management veteran who has produced and directed hundreds of live events over his decades-long career.

Guest Background

Frank Supovitz is an Event Industry Hall of Famer inducted in 2006. He has authored 5 books on live event management and delivery.
Currently founder of Fast Traffic, a company that builds custom teams to work on venue development, design, and event production projects.
Formerly Senior VP of Events for the NFL where he managed 9 Super Bowls. Also previously led event production for the NHL and Radio City Music Hall.

Key Topics Discussed

Frank's accidental entry into the event management industry starting as a Radio City Music Hall usher in high school
Moving from Radio City Music Hall to the NHL to start their first dedicated event production department
Creating the NHL Heritage Classic, the first ever professional outdoor hockey game
Joining the NFL and learning the sport's unique culture as an outsider
Managing the team and logistics for NFL events like the Super Bowl and Draft
Behind-the-scenes stories from producing Super Bowl halftime shows
Dealing with unexpected crises like power outages at Super Bowl XLVII
Launching his own company, Fast Traffic, for more variety and flexibility
The importance of getting involved in events through any entry point opportunity

How to Connect with Frank