Rev those engines and join us in Motor City as we head north to talk with Kim Klein, VP of Marketing & Communications for 313 Presents in Detroit, Michigan. We learn all about 313 Presents, which oversees Little Caesars Arena, Fox Theatre (Detroit), Comerica Park, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, and Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre. They work with over 30 promoters across all the venues, producing and promoting over 300 events a year. Kim tells us about the structure of her team and how she heavily values mentorship and prioritizes balance and culture to prevent burnout and support the team. We hear about the latest waves Detroit is making and how the city is blooming with rich culinary and music scenes. Kim walks us through her history in the industry, from a love of symphony band freshman year to jobs and internships at The Palace of Auburn Hills, and how networking and passion for live events has helped lead her from one opportunity to the next. Enjoy this great episode filled with marketing talk about SMS, working with partnerships, and other tips, as well as a heartfelt discussion about what makes Detroit great.
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