University of Minnesota Athletics

Twin Cities Sports Panel Discussion Coming to TCF

10/18/2017 12:00:00 AM | Athletics

Oct. 18, 2017 The University of Minnesota Sport Management program and the Minnesota Twins are hosting the Challenges and Future Landscape of the Twin Cities Sports Industry: A Panel Discussion on Wednesday, November 8 at TCF Bank Stadium. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the DQ Club Room and is open to the public.

Headlining the panel will be Gophers Athletics Director Mark Coyle. He will be joined by Bryan Donaldson of the Minnesota Wild, Dannon Hulskotter of the Minnesota VIkings, Ryan Tanke of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dave Mona, a long-time sports media personality in the Twin Cities.

The Twin Cities sports industry is in a unique market. Minnesota-St. Paul is the smallest metropolitan area in the United States that hosts six major league professional sports teams, a National College Athletic Division I sports program, and a minor league team. Since 2010, the area has also experience the development of numerous new sports venues, and is set to continue to host major events.

The vibrant Twin Cities sports industry is exciting for fans and good for area development, however, it also brings challenges and opportunities for industry leaders. Is the Twin Cities sports market at a tipping point? What are the challenges and opportunities in sustaining this sports market? How are sports leaders using emerging technology and social media to enhance fan engagement and gain their loyalty? What will fan engagement look like in the future? How are sports leaders learning about what issues communities are experiencing and how do they see their role in addressing such issues.

This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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