Loop Insights names Danny Spataro as senior director of sales, sports, and entertainment

Loop Insights Inc (CVE:MTRX) (OTCQB:RACMF) announced Thursday that it has appointed Danny Spataro as senior director of sales, sports, and entertainment. 

Spataro, whose new job starts January 11, brings more than 15 years of sales and marketing experience to Loop, including roles in collegiate and professional sports as well as SaaS (software as a service), according to a statement. 

He spent 11 years with Learfield IMG College, highlighted by sales leadership roles serving Texas A&M, Arizona, Penn State, Northwestern, and Harvard. After that, he went to work with Fenway Sports Management, the parent company of the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool Football, and New England Sports Network. After Fenway, Spataro spent time at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (SMI), part of the NASCAR circuit. 

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Also, Loop noted that Spataro’s last three years have been highlighted by successful tenures at technology giant Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) (FRA:ORC) and most recently SSB. 

“I am extremely eager to get started with the Loop Insights team,” Spataro said. “Since I first became aware of the company, Loop has continued to achieve major milestones and established itself as a trailblazer in the venue management space, particularly when it comes to sports and entertainment. The power of Loop’s technology offers a number of direct applications that I believe will be incredibly beneficial to major industries as they modernize their methods of managing and engaging with their customers.”

Loop CEO Rob Anson added: “Danny’s sales background and experience working with both collegiate and professional sports organizations are a perfect fit for Loop as we continue to gain traction following the successful deployment of two venue bubbles protecting NCAA players, coaches, and staff at the Gulf Coast Showcase and Vegas Main Event in 2020. We are fortunate to have Danny join the team and we look forward to the many opportunities that await the company in 2021 as we continue to expand our reach and demonstrate the capabilities of our venue management platform.”

In other company news, Vancouver-based Loop announced that “The Loop Experience” podcast is set to launch on January 21. It will feature partners, industry leaders, technical experts, and members of the Loop team as they discuss the latest industry trends, company updates, and will provide access to behind the scene insights and progress updates.

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