The Concert Room welcomes veteran PR and Promotions Executive Ike Richman. Ike was the public relations and promotions publicist at the Spectrum Arena, creating, implementing and executing publicity events, press conferences, photo opportunities, and media events for hundreds of events and concerts. He has successfully orchestrated press conferences for some of the top live music acts in the world, including Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, and Metallica.
Ike led all communications on the closing of the Spectrum in 2009, which included building website (Remember the Spectrum), a documentary and publishing a book titled "God Bless the Spectrum" (available on Amazon) to commemorate the arena’s history. Ike's passion and hard work helped create the Spectrum's legacy!
Ike is the founder of Ike Richman Communications, which specializes in publicizing live local, regional, national and international sports, concerts and entertainment events. He also consults on events for the current Sports Arena in Philadelphia and is involved in the live music scene on behalf of Live Nation.
Links:
The complete Spectrum concert list:
Spectrum Concerts (as of 9-22-08)
The Spectrum Concert Group:
The Philadelphia Spectrum - A Tribute to all of the classic rock concerts
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