(CelebrityAccess MediaWire)
Pro Sports & Entertainment
has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Umbrella Entertainment Group and their premier event property, the Airshow Network, the recognized leader in air show entertainment offering event management and production throughout the USA and Canada for over 15 years. As the largest and most experienced producer of air shows, ASN's successes include 600 air shows in 46 states and 7 provinces averaging 40 air shows per year that have been attended by over 8 million fans. This transaction represents Pro Sports & Entertainments, Inc.'s entry into the air show live entertainment market and is a strategic component of its acquisition growth initiative.
The Air Show Network offers fans aerial entertainment, ground displays and consistently excellent guest services. ASN offers unique sponsorship opportunities that translate to a high value return when compared to other marketing mediums. Headquartered in Carpinteria, CA, UEG has conducted thousands of events since it's founding in 1983 serving many Fortune 500 and emerging growth companies.
Pro Sports & Entertainment intends to expand corporate partnerships, television broadcast opportunities and onsite attendance throughout the 24-35 annual events operated by the Airshow Network. "We are excited about entering into the air show event market and the synergies it brings PSEI," stated President and CEO Paul Feller. "Air shows and their surrounding events attract millions of fans annually and we believe The Air Show Network can become branded in a similar way to what NASCAR has become to the motorsports industry. Umbrella Entertainment Group is by far the leader in this event sector and we are proud to have its management and events join the Pro Sports & Entertainment, Inc. family." –Bob Grossweiner and Jane Cohen
