Sphere Entertainment appoints Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as global head of corporate marketing and communications, according to Variety and Deadline. Both outlets say she will serve as a leading corporate spokesperson and oversee the company’s promotional and communications efforts. Sphere is based in Las Vegas and operates the venue known as Sphere, which the reports describe as having become a major live event space in the U.S. Deadline adds that the company is focused on growing beyond its flagship location by building a broader network of venues for live concerts, film screenings and other experiences.
The sources also reference Sphere’s programming, including a film slate that features Darren Aronofsky’s sci-fi doc “Postcard From Earth,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and the upcoming “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” While the outlets differ slightly in emphasis—Variety highlights her role as lead spokesperson and promotional oversight, and Deadline also frames the hire in the context of expansion plans—they both confirm the same appointment, position title, and her responsibilities within Sphere’s global marketing and communications function.
