THE RYAN CENTER LAUNCHES NEW AND IMPROVED WEBSITE

(KINGSTON, RI – July 31, 2009) – Global Spectrum, operator of The Ryan Center located on the University of Rhode Island Kingston campus, is pleased to announce the launch of the newly redesigned theryancenter.com web site today. The Web site was redesigned to provide users with easy navigation to important and useful information regarding the arena, its events, and how to purchase tickets.
 
The new site is more user-friendly and has a number of exciting features including rotating sponsorship ad panels, photo gallery, new cyber club logo, news section and direct links to The Ryan Center Facebook and newly launched Twitter pages.  The new revolving homepage ad panel creates additional advertising opportunities for Ryan Center sponsors.  The homepage also includes a user-friendly featured upcoming events section and direct links to the Boss Ice Arena, URI Athletics and the University of Rhode Island.
 
The new site now features sections detailing building policies, frequently asked questions, parking and directions, as well as employment information. In addition, the website provides a detailed downloadable Promoter's Guide that allows interested companies and show representatives to access to venue information along with services Global Spectrum and The Ryan Center can provide.

”We are pleased to introduce the Ryan Centers' new web site as the use of the internet is now a standard communication tool. The site has a fresh look and is easier to access information needed on upcoming concerts like The Fray, family shows, comedians and of course Rhody basketball, as well as showcasing our advertising sponsors,” said Terry Butler, Global Spectrum General Manager at The Ryan Center.
 
To visit the new website visit: www.theryancenter.com
 
The Ryan Center (theryancenter.com) is a multi-purpose, 7,500 seat facility on the campus of the University of Rhode Island. Home to URI Basketball, the facility also hosts concerts, family shows, expos and more.
 
Global Spectrum (global-spectrum.com) is the fastest growing firm in the public assembly facility management field with more than 80 facilities throughout the United States and Canada. The Philadelphia-based company is part of one of the world's largest sports and entertainment companies, Comcast-Spectacor, which also owns the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association, Flyers Skate Zone, a series of community ice skating rinks, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, a regional sports programming network, Ovations Food Services, a food and beverage services provider, New Era Tickets, a full-service ticketing and marketing product for public assembly facilities, and Front Row Marketing Services, a commercial rights sales company and 3601 Creative Group, a full-service in-house advertising agency. In a partnership with Disson Skating, Comcast-Spectacor annually produces 10 nationally televised figure skating spectaculars on NBC.
 
Eventbooking.com is the industry-leading web-based software solution for anyone in the business of booking, hosting, presenting, producing or promoting events.

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CONTACT:     Diana Zanetto        
                     Global Spectrum/The Ryan Center
                     401.788.3230