jason strauss

Controlling interest in Tao Group sold by Madison Square Garden Hospitality
In 2017 Madison Square Garden Entertainment purchased a 67% share of the Tao Group for $181 million. MSGE has entered into an agreement to sell their share for $300 million to Mohari Hospitality (founded by the founder of Poker Stars), effectively valuing the entire company at $550 million. J. Allen Smith, Managing Partner, Mohari said …

Majority share of the Tao Group Being Shopped
James Dolan, the owner of the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers, is reportedly considering selling his share of the Tao Group, which includes a number of high-end nightclubs and restaurants. The company, which was founded in the early 2000s, has locations in cities across the United States, as well as internationally. A …

EDM Biz recap – a must attend for those in or wanting to learn more about the dance music business
Firmly establishing itself as the US most important conference on dance music, EDM Biz capped a 5th year off with a move to Caesar’s Palace and expanded programming with 2 sessions running concurrently during the event. In addition a larger conference expo with various exhibitors was available for attendees to peruse. The first panel, ‘What’s in …

Current state of EDM (an industry discussion)
Askmen.com did a sit down at the recent Winter Music Conference with a few of the dance music industry’s biggest players to get their take on the current state of EDM. Participants include Dave Grutman of Liv/Story, djs Erick Morillo, Cedric Gervais and Mim Nervo (Nervo), Jason Strauss of Strategic Group (Tao, Marquee) and more. …

Want to party just 1 day at EDC but VIP-style? check this out!
Now that the EDC schedule is out maybe you decided to book that last minute flight to Las Vegas to see one of your favorite djs? Here’s the only way to get in with single-day style… Insomniac has partnered with Marquee to offer VIP table service each night. Want to roll with a group of …