Learfield IMG College announced May 13 that ANC, a leading technology service provider, and GoVision, a premier mobile video screen provider, will operate as ANC effective immediately.
Combining the two brands provides new permanent and temporary video display technology capabilities for sports venues, special events, retail properties, commercial buildings, entertainment venues and transportation centers.
The combined ANC brand brings more than 35 years working closely with architects, general contractors, event producers and product manufacturers to provide clients strategic consultation, technology integration and robust event services that create next generation immersive experiences.
Learfield IMG College acquired ANC and GoVision as independent businesses in 2015 and 2016, respectively. The combined operation will be led by CEO George Linardos alongside ANC’s Founder and Vice-Chairman Jerry Cifarelli.
“ANC and GoVision are game changers in this industry, and both companies have outstanding reputations due to their excellent talent, innovation, client services and ability to exceed expectations,” says Linardos. “Combining these two brands will allow us to continue to grow and distinguish ANC as a truly unique partner for the marketplace, creating dynamic experiences through technology innovation.”
“The timing of this transition comes at a good time and aligns with our recent successful deployments across a variety of industries,” adds Cifarelli. “Adding an events unit to ANC will elevate and expand our offerings as a turnkey technology service provider.”
ANC’s deployment portfolio includes award-winning projects with Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Moynihan Station, Penn State University, Pier 17 at South Street Seaport, University of Notre Dame, Wells Fargo Center and Westfield World Trade Center. GoVision’s mission critical special events include NCAA Final Fours, Live Nation concerts, the last four Presidential Inaugurations, the PGA Tour, Ryder Cups and Super Bowls.
ANC, a Learfield IMG College solution, designs, installs and provides ongoing operations and services for digital media architecture which stimulates, entertains and engages consumers at special events, sports venues, and places everywhere. ANC fuses art, commerce and technology to set the gold standard of the event experience for a distinguished client list that includes the Super Bowl, the Final Four, the University of Notre Dame, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York City Marathon, the Ryder Cup New York City’s Westfield World Trade Center and Pier 17 at Seaport District NYC. Complementing ANC’s deployments is ANC Studios, which provides dynamic and engaging content; ANC Services, which provides content scheduling and reporting; and ANC Operations, which provides 24/7 support, providing on-site repairs and operational support to venues and events all over the country. For more info, visit www.anc.com.
