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Behind the Headlines: State of Professional Sports in Milwaukee
October 14, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
It is a great time to be a Milwaukee-area sports fan, with the Milwaukee Bucks advancing to the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals this past season, the Milwaukee Brewers making another run towards the playoffs after last year’s thrilling National League Championship season, the continued success of the Milwaukee Admirals and the winning of the Major League Indoor Soccer championship by the Milwaukee Wave. Come here the top executives from these teams talk about the keys behind their success on and off the field, while also trying to draw fans in one of the smallest professional sports markets.
What: Team executives will discuss the challenges and opportunities of operating a professional sports team in Milwaukee, including drawing fans against many other competing industries, the growing prominence of social media and what it takes to be successful on and off the field.
When: Monday, October 14, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Italian Community Center (ICC), 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
The perspectives on the topic panel will be represented by the following invited guests (listed alphabetically):
- Peter Feigin, Milwaukee Bucks
- Jon Greenberg, Milwaukee Admirals
- Rick Schlesinger, Milwaukee Brewers
- Mike Zimmerman, Milwaukee Wave/Milwaukee Milkmen
The guests will answer questions from the media panel and from the audience.
Media panel:
- Delaney Brey, TODAY’S TMJ4
- R. Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Nick Williams, Milwaukee Business Journal
Presenting Sponsor:
Newsradio 620 WTMJ & ESPN Milwaukee, part of Good Karma Brands
Cost and Registration: The cost to attend is $25 for MPC members, $30 for non-members. Lunch is included. Seating will be limited. Advanced registration and payment are required and may be done by booking below. Checks may be mailed to the MPC at PO Box 176, North Prairie, WI 53153-0176.
Cancellations will be accepted up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund. Please contact Joette Richards at the Milwaukee Press Club with any questions at joette@milwaukeepressclub.org or call 262-894-2224.