World Poker Tour Enterprises (WPTE) announced it has created an events division that will be available to work with corporations, meeting planners, charitable organizations, and others to hold WPT-themed poker events around the country.
WPT Events will help design the programs for entertainment purposes only.
Linda Spitz, a marketing executive in the media business, and Kim Ellis, an event planner, will join WPTE as vice presidents of events.
Spitz was a Senior Vice President for Clear Channel, where she led a team that planned, sold, and executed cross-platform strategies for corporations interested in increasing brand visibility through radio, television, interactive, outdoor, and entertainment properties.
Previously, she served with a number of companies that merged into Clear Channel, including Katz Marketing Dimensions, Republic Radio Sales and RKO.
Ellis is the owner of preeminent meeting and event company, KEE Meetings & Events, specializing in corporate sales meetings, product launches, and golf events. She served with Hyatt Hotels for more than 20 years.
