Podcast appearances and mentions of steve lacroix

Steve LaCroix speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about his successful 30-year career as a sports and entertainment executive. Having served as the Minnesota Vikings' executive vice president and chief marketing officer from 2001 to 2020, LaCroix will provide a glimpse into what it's like to work for a major sports franchise, how he adjusted to being an effective leader during the pandemic - including what it was really like for the players to play games without fans in the stadium - and will reflect on the Vikings' long and storied history. A sports enthusiast his entire life, LaCroix found that he could combine his passion for athletics with his knack for marketing and will break down the often overlooked business side of sports. In addition, he will provide an inside look at what it's like working for a high profile league which undergoes intense media scrutiny and constant fan attention, while balancing giving back to the community and monitoring the needs, particularly those related to mental health, of players. This is a conversation that Vikings fans and football and sports lovers alike will not want to miss!

Steve LaCroix speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about his successful 30-year career as a sports and entertainment executive. Having served as the Minnesota Vikings' executive vice president and chief marketing officer from 2001 to 2020, LaCroix will provide a glimpse into what it's like to work for a major sports franchise, how he adjusted to being an effective leader during the pandemic - including what it was really like for the players to play games without fans in the stadium - and will reflect on the Vikings' long and storied history. A sports enthusiast his entire life, LaCroix found that he could combine his passion for athletics with his knack for marketing and will break down the often overlooked business side of sports. In addition, he will provide an inside look at what it's like working for a high profile league which undergoes intense media scrutiny and constant fan attention, while balancing giving back to the community and monitoring the needs, particularly those related to mental health, of players. This is a conversation that Vikings fans and football and sports lovers alike will not want to miss!

On Episode 31, Sam and Jack are joined by former Execuitive VP and Chief Marketing Officer with the Minnesota Vikings and Iowa alumni Steve LaCroix to talk about his career in the sports business field. We start with talking about his beginning with the Indiana Pacers ticketing department, attacking a career in sports business, ending up with the Minnesota Vikings for 20 years. Steve assisted in the redesigning of the jerseys, the building of U.S. Bank Stadium, hosting Super Bowl 52, and transitioning to all digital ticketing. Each of these accomplishments are discussed and more in this very in-depth podcast that takes a deeper dive at what responsibilities Steve had during his time and what he experienced during his time.

Steve LaCroix, most recently Executive Vice President & Chief marketing Officer for the Minnesota Vikings, talks about the role of digital content in connecting with fans and the importance of developing and applying insights from the data produced by digital platforms.For more information on the TicketManager Partner Summit, click here.

“The fan experience is first and foremost in everything we do. Whether it is game presentation, how we welcome people to how we assist people during the game – IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FAN EXPERIENCE.” On this episode of Fired Up, Steve LaCroix, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the Minnesota Vikings provides great insights on how the Vikings focus on the fan’s emotional connectivity with the game and the team. LaCroix's sales and marketing team was responsible for ushering in a new era in Vikings football as state-of-the-art U.S. Bank Stadium opened in 2016 to rave reviews. The new Vikings home featured second-to-none amenities, service and game-day experience for Vikings fans and offered the region a ground-breaking sports and entertainment venue that the team and fans both embraced. U.S. Bank Stadium was a finalist for Sports Business Journal's coveted "Sports Facility of the Year" award and World Architecture News' "Sport in Architecture" award along with Stadium Business Awards nominations for "Venue of the Year" and took home "Venue Project of the Year" at the awards program in Dublin, Ireland. ***IGNITE FAN INSIGHTS*** www.ignitefaninsights.com Powered by Ignite Fan Insights observes fans from key sports, their behavior, and their loyalty to the sports they follow. We encourage you to subscribe to Ignite Fan Insights. It's free and you'll receive a steady flow of information allowing you to better understand sports fans along with nuggets of wisdom from sports industry leaders. Your subscription includes: three e-publication reports per year based on surveys with over 3,000 U.S. sports fans; twelve to twenty-four podcasts, e-newsletter, blogs and industry-relevant webinars. Subscribe today at www.ignitefaninsights.com

Steve Lacroix, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, talks IHeartMedia & KFAN's newly announced 5 year extension with the Vikings. The play-by-play voice of the Packers, Wayne Larrivee, joins the show to talk this week's upcoming border battle. Gil Brandt, former Vice President of Player Personnel for the Dallas Cowboys, talks the NFL 100 list. Chief Operating Officer for the Vikings, Andrew Miller, gives some insight into the front office side of things. As always, Matt Birke makes his weekly Wednesday appearance. Not to mention, Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks, Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, & Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins all stop by the TCO studio for some football conversation.

Steve Lacroix, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, talks IHeartMedia & KFAN's newly announced 5 year extension with the Vikings. The play-by-play voice of the Packers, Wayne Larrivee, joins the show to talk this week's upcoming border battle. Gil Brandt, former Vice President of Player Personnel for the Dallas Cowboys, talks the NFL 100 list. Chief Operating Officer for the Vikings, Andrew Miller, gives some insight into the front office side of things. As always, Matt Birke makes his weekly Wednesday appearance. Not to mention, Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks, Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, & Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins all stop by the TCO studio for some football conversation.

Welcome to Trixie's Lounge, where every hour is happy hour and our patrons are intoxicated by laughter! Trixie and Steve LaCroix talk about anything and everything in pop culture and a tad beyond. Tonight in the lounge, the very first person who calls the show and raises his or her hand will win a free logo design from LaCroix Creative! Call in!

Welcome to Trixie's Lounge, where every hour is happy hour and our patrons are intoxicated by laughter! Trixie and Steve LaCroix talk about anything and everything in pop culture and a tad beyond. Tonight in the lounge, the very first person who calls the show and raises his or her hand will win a free logo design from LaCroix Creative! Call in!

Welcome to Trixie's Lounge, where every hour is happy hour and our patrons are intoxicated by laughter! Trixie and Steve LaCroix talk about anything and everything in pop culture and a tad beyond, and we do it with a shot of sarcasm, a sidecar of fun, and an off-color chaser!

Welcome to Trixie's Lounge, where every hour is happy hour and our patrons are intoxicated by laughter! Trixie and Steve LaCroix talk about anything and everything in pop culture and a tad beyond, and we do it with a shot of sarcasm, a sidecar of fun, and an off-color chaser!

Welcome to Trixie's Lounge, where every hour is happy hour and our patrons are intoxicated by laughter! Trixie and Steve LaCroix talk about anything and everything in pop culture and a tad beyond, and we do it with a shot of sarcasm, a sidecar of fun, and an off-color chaser!

Welcome to Trixie's Lounge, where every hour is happy hour and our patrons are intoxicated by laughter! Trixie and Steve LaCroix talk about anything and everything in pop culture and a tad beyond, and we do it with a shot of sarcasm, a sidecar of fun, and an off-color chaser!

Welcome to Trixie's Lounge, where every hour is happy hour and our patrons are intoxicated by laughter! Trixie and Steve LaCroix talk about anything and everything in pop culture and a tad beyond, and we do it with a shot of sarcasm, a sidecar of fun, and an off-color chaser!

Welcome to Trixie's Lounge, where every hour is happy hour and our patrons are intoxicated by laughter! Trixie and Steve LaCroix talk about anything and everything in pop culture and a tad beyond, and we do it with a shot of sarcasm, a sidecar of fun, and an off-color chaser!

Welcome to Trixie's Lounge, where every hour is happy hour and our patrons are intoxicated by laughter! Trixie and Steve LaCroix talk about anything and everything in pop culture and a tad beyond, and we do it with a shot of sarcasm, a sidecar of fun, and an off-color chaser!

Welcome to Trixie's Lounge, where every hour is happy hour and our patrons are intoxicated by laughter! Trixie and Steve LaCroix talk about anything and everything in pop culture and a tad beyond, and we do it with a shot of sarcasm, a sidecar of fun, and an off-color chaser!

Welcome to Trixie's Lounge, where every hour is happy hour and our patrons are intoxicated by laughter! Trixie and Steve LaCroix talk about anything and everything in pop culture and a tad beyond, and we do it with a shot of sarcasm, a sidecar of fun, and an off-color chaser!

Welcome to Trixie's Lounge, where every hour is happy hour and our patrons are intoxicated by laughter! Trixie and Steve LaCroix talk about anything and everything in pop culture and a tad beyond, and we do it with a shot of sarcasm, a sidecar of fun, and an off-color chaser!