Jackie Naparlo
Jackie Naparlo Appointed Outback Presents’ SVP Entertainment Strategy
The exec joins from Legends | ASM Global
Leading independent promoter Outback Presents has announced Jackie Naparlo as its Senior Vice President of Entertainment Strategy and Development.
The role:
Naparlo will lead company-wide initiatives in growth, new revenue generation, and operational efficiencies that support Outback’s expansion across comedy, music, festivals, and beyond.
Backstory:
Naparlo has worked in live entertainment for two decades across companies such as Live Nation, William Morris Endeavor, and Red Light Management.
She recently served as Regional Director of Booking at Legends | ASM Global, where she oversaw programming and budgets for major venues across the Southeast.
In addition to her venue leadership, Naparlo also founded Nightowl Promotions.
Its merchandise division partnered with major brands including Live Nation, Walmart, Hilton and A&E Networks.
On the promoter side she routed and promoted Louis C.K.’s US and Mexico dates from 2019 – 2026.
What they said:
Mike Smarkdak, Founder and Co-CEO of Outback Presents: “We are proud to welcome Jackie Naparlo as our new Senior Vice President of Entertainment Strategy and Development. She is a dynamic leader whose vision will play a vital role in shaping our future. It is an exciting time at Outback and I am thrilled to have Jackie joining us!”
Leading independent promoter Outback Presents has announced Jackie Naparlo as its Senior Vice President of Entertainment Strategy and Development.
The role:
Naparlo will lead company-wide initiatives in growth, new revenue generation, and operational efficiencies that support Outback’s expansion across comedy, music, festivals, and beyond.
Backstory:
Naparlo has worked in live entertainment for two decades across companies such as Live Nation, William Morris Endeavor, and Red Light Management.
She recently served as Regional Director of Booking at Legends | ASM Global, where she oversaw programming and budgets for major venues across the Southeast.
In addition to her venue leadership, Naparlo also founded Nightowl Promotions.
Its merchandise division partnered with major brands including Live Nation, Walmart, Hilton and A&E Networks.
On the promoter side she routed and promoted Louis C.K.’s US and Mexico dates from 2019 – 2026.
What they said:
Mike Smarkdak, Founder and Co-CEO of Outback Presents: “We are proud to welcome Jackie Naparlo as our new Senior Vice President of Entertainment Strategy and Development. She is a dynamic leader whose vision will play a vital role in shaping our future. It is an exciting time at Outback and I am thrilled to have Jackie joining us!”
Leading independent promoter Outback Presents has announced Jackie Naparlo as its Senior Vice President of Entertainment Strategy and Development.
The role:
Naparlo will lead company-wide initiatives in growth, new revenue generation, and operational efficiencies that support Outback’s expansion across comedy, music, festivals, and beyond.
Backstory:
Naparlo has worked in live entertainment for two decades across companies such as Live Nation, William Morris Endeavor, and Red Light Management.
She recently served as Regional Director of Booking at Legends | ASM Global, where she oversaw programming and budgets for major venues across the Southeast.
In addition to her venue leadership, Naparlo also founded Nightowl Promotions.
Its merchandise division partnered with major brands including Live Nation, Walmart, Hilton and A&E Networks.
On the promoter side she routed and promoted Louis C.K.’s US and Mexico dates from 2019 – 2026.
What they said:
Mike Smarkdak, Founder and Co-CEO of Outback Presents: “We are proud to welcome Jackie Naparlo as our new Senior Vice President of Entertainment Strategy and Development. She is a dynamic leader whose vision will play a vital role in shaping our future. It is an exciting time at Outback and I am thrilled to have Jackie joining us!”
Jackie Naparlo
Outback Presents
Mike Smarkdak
Live Nation
William Morris Endeavor
Red Light Management
Legends | ASM Global
Nightowl Promotions
Louis C.K.
A&E Networks
Executive Moves
Industry Personnel Changes
Promoter Diversification
Independent Agency Growth
High-Profile Management Changes
Executive Appointments
Artist Management
Talent Agencies
United States
Mexico
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This story was written with information from Outback Presents’ press release.
We covered it because it’s news of an executive appointment at a leading independent promoter.
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