Amanda Blackman
With deep expertise in entertainment and culture spanning attractions, destinations, theatre, and the arts, Amanda has shaped creative and media teams to optimise everything from brand creative and digital marketing to influencer programs and experiential campaigns. Her approach aligns with a philosophy of creating entertainment that sells entertainment and experiences that sell experiences. She's collaborated with American Dream, Mercer Labs, Harlem Globetrotters, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and more. Some of her career highlights include producing the opening ceremonies for the 2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships in Chicago, building a life-sized X-Wing out of LEGO bricks in Times Square and turning Times Square into a surround sound IMAX theatre in the first-ever Times Square takeover for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Amanda Blackman
With deep expertise in entertainment and culture spanning attractions, destinations, theatre, and the arts, Amanda has shaped creative and media teams to optimise everything from brand creative and digital marketing to influencer programs and experiential campaigns. Her approach aligns with a philosophy of creating entertainment that sells entertainment and experiences that sell experiences. She's collaborated with American Dream, Mercer Labs, Harlem Globetrotters, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and more. Some of her career highlights include producing the opening ceremonies for the 2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships in Chicago, building a life-sized X-Wing out of LEGO bricks in Times Square and turning Times Square into a surround sound IMAX theatre in the first-ever Times Square takeover for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Amanda Blackman
With deep expertise in entertainment and culture spanning attractions, destinations, theatre, and the arts, Amanda has shaped creative and media teams to optimise everything from brand creative and digital marketing to influencer programs and experiential campaigns. Her approach aligns with a philosophy of creating entertainment that sells entertainment and experiences that sell experiences. She's collaborated with American Dream, Mercer Labs, Harlem Globetrotters, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and more. Some of her career highlights include producing the opening ceremonies for the 2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships in Chicago, building a life-sized X-Wing out of LEGO bricks in Times Square and turning Times Square into a surround sound IMAX theatre in the first-ever Times Square takeover for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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