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Pub Creative Partners with STAPLES to Upgrade Their Official Arena Mobile App

Goal of New Mobile App to Further Engage and Empower Guests

Los Angeles, Calif. (February 21, 2017) - Pub Creative, a business that provides branded content solutions, has partnered with STAPLES Center and AEG to update and streamline their mobile app. The new updated app allows users to quickly access events, purchase tickets for all events, discover the variety of food and beverage options throughout the arena, as well as in-seat merchandise ordering and delivery. The addition of direct links by traffic and direction app WAZE have been included to allow simple directions to all STAPLES Center operated parking lots with real time updated traffic alerts. Users will receive exclusive promotions that include discounted merchandise and parking for STAPLES Center events.

“We are very happy to work with STAPLES Center and AEG on updating their app.” Says Bruce Birch and Ramon Montoya, Founding Partners, Pub Creative. “With our experience in helping brands connect with their audience, we are excited to be discussing new ways of elevating the fan experience at the arena as well as L.A. LIVE. We are looking forward to a great partnership”

“STAPLES Center strives to continue to be an industry leader in digital media, mobile, social and interactive areas and we believe our partnership with Pub Creative and the launch of our incredible new mobile app will help us to continue to grow our engagement and interaction with the over 3.5 million guests that visit our arena annually,” Says Lee Zeidman, President, STAPLES Center, L.A. LIVE and Theater.

- # # # - About Pub Creative Pub Creative is an award winning creative studio based in , Ca. Designing and creating world-class content that connects people to brands, places, products and ideas. Pub Creative brings their experience, talent and a cultural and contextual awareness to multiple disciplines to create meaningful connections. Pub Creative’s services include; Creative Development, Content Strategy, Production, Live Events and Webcasting, Experiential/Physical Installations, Mobile Solutions, and Brand-Focused External and Internal Communications. For more information, please contact Pub Creative at www.pub-creative.com and [email protected].

About STAPLES Center STAPLES Center has clearly established itself as the sports and entertainment center of the world. As the home of four professional sports franchises – the NBA’s and , the NHL’s and the most recent 2016 WNBA Champions Los Angeles Sparks – STAPLES Center has proven to be a home court advantage for the local teams. The AEG owned and operated arena continues to distinguish

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itself as the host of major, high-profile events of national and international distinction including the 2004 & 2011 NBA All-Star Games, 2002 NHL All-Star Game, 2000 Democratic National Convention, 2009 World Figure Skating Championships and 15 of the last 16 shows. STAPLES Center’s sixteen years have also been marked with performances and special events that brought international stature to the venue including concerts Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Prince U2, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Usher, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Keith Urban, Roger Waters, , Katy Perry, Sade and Justin Timberlake, as well as world championship boxing, family shows and special events. Hosting over 250 events a year, the arena’s reputation for world-class amenities, features and commitment to quality of service and the guest experience is second to none. Staples, Inc. entered into a 20-year agreement to become the arena’s Naming Rights Partner December 1, 1998, which has since been extended into perpetuity.

Media Contacts:

Ramon Montoya Pub Creative 310.251.3204 [email protected]

Cara Vanderhook STAPLES Center 213-742-7273 [email protected]

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