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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

THE WORLD'S LARGEST SPORTS' PRESENTER...



AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) is a subsidiary of The Anschutz Corporation. AEG is the world’s leading sport events presenter and the second largest concert promoter after Live Nation.

AEG has more than 50 divisions and affiliates; the biggest ones are:
  • AEG Facilities => Venues’ operation and consulting
  • AEG Live => 15 regional offices worldwide; production, marketing and promotion of touring acts, festivals, and arts & exhibitions
  • AEG China => #1 sports and entertainment company
  • AEG Digital Media => Production and streaming media over multiple platforms
  • AEG Global Partnerships => Creation marketing platforms for partners
  • AEG Merchandising => retail, e-commerce for sports teams and special events including LakersStore.com and BandMerch.com
  • Ken Ehlrich Productions

AEG is the world largest owner of sports teams. The firms owns some of the most acclaimed teams such as:
  • Los Angeles Galaxy
  • 50% of Houston Dynamo
  • Los Angeles Kings
  • Ontario Reign
  • Manchester Monarchs
  • Eisbaren Berlin
  • Hamburg Freezers
  • 49% of Hammarby IF Fotboll in Sweden
AEG also owns parts of Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Sparks, Hartford Colonials and Reading Royals.

AEG’s Mission
“We’re building state-of-the-art facilities around the globe. We're creating one-of-a-kind live entertainment experiences. We're distributing unique content to international audiences. We're giving fans access to world-class performances, transforming events into peak life experiences.” (Anschutz Entertainment Group)

AEG Live caught the world’s attention in 2009 when they had been announced to be Mickael Jackson’s presenter for his This Is It Tour at The O2 Arena in London, UK. The company hosted Mickael Jackson's funerals at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

AEG’s World-Class Venues
  • The Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA
  • The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA
  • Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO
  • Mercedes-Benz Arena in  Shanghai, China
  • O2 World-Ice Arena in Berlin, Germany
  • The O2 Arena in London, UK, Europe's largest indoor entertainment venue.
  • Master Card Center in Beijing, China
  • The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
  • NOKIA Theatre Times Square
  • Target Center in Minneapolis, MN
  • American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL
  • Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX)
  • Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • Qatar National Convention Centre 
  • Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia
  • Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Canada

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