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Dateline: New York,
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Monday, March 18, 2024
Did you know Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve didn't always have live countdowns outside of NYC? You can thank Gary Solomon Jr. for expanding the iconic, long-running holiday special to other destinations, including the first-ever Spanish countdown in Puerto Rico. Solomon is one of our 10 Industry Innovators this year for the new class of planners, designers, and producers—and his Rockin' Eve fact is just one of many ways these powerhouse event profs have (and continue to) innovate the industry. Click through the links below to meet the new class—and get inspired by their career journeys, sources of inspiration, most memorable moments, and more. Claudia PaghunieSenior Producer, Trademark EventsCynthia WestDirector of Events, Glow EventsGary Solomon Jr.Co-founder and President, Solomon GroupHelen BassettSenior Vice President, Head of Live & Events, Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal Jared S. SampsonDirector of Pride Events, JJLAJason WilliquetteEvent Designer, HMR DesignsKatie PehrsonSenior Planner and Designer, 2 the 9s EventsRoger WhytePrincipal, Stratus FirmTina H. LiFounder and CEO, THL Productions (and In the Clouds Events)Whitney ButlerVice President of Planning and Business Development, Platinum XP
About the list: Our Industry Innovators features are compiled by our editorial team using a variety of resources. The idea is to go beyond the biggest names in the biz—though it has plenty of those too—and dig deep into the industry professionals who are using truly innovative thinking to push the boundaries of live experiences.If someone has previously been named a BizBash Innovator, they are not eligible for the list. Check out our full Industry Innovators Hall of Fame here!
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