Mall of America® launches podcast So Much More featuring industry leaders, exciting brands, and unique storytelling

 

BLOOMINGTON, MN. — August 17, 2023 

Mall of America® has launched an industry-first podcast called So Much More to share unique insights into the largest retail and entertainment destination in the country. With more than 32 million annual visitors, one of the most frequently asked questions remains, “How does this place remain so successful?” So Much More sets out to answer that question and share the best kept secrets of the Mall.

So Much More is now available on all major podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google, just in time to celebrate the Mall’s 31^st birthday. The show debuted with six episodes featuring topics that include: meeting the four rotating hosts; the owner’s vision behind the Mall; safety as a priority; hosting major events including professional wrestling; an insider’s look at esports; and what it takes to run a city within a city. After the initial launch, new episodes will post every Wednesday.

"We have so many stories to share after thirty years that it was hard to know where to start,” said Jill Renslow, Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer at Mall of America. “I think our team has landed on a perfect mix of industry topics, business issues, insider look at events, Mall fan stories and special peeks behind the curtain. In the episodes we share industry and business trends, best practices and stories from the people that have helped make Mall of America such a unique destination.”

Mall of America changed the face of retail and entertainment when it first opened in 1992, and this podcast continues that tradition of leading the industry and sharing our story. The podcast will feature real stories of how the Mall started and why it continues to thrive. Listeners will hear about challenges that have been faced along the way, and the lesson learned. It will feature guests and experts from all walks of life and business. Along the way, listeners will laugh, learn, and might even change the way they look at things.

The inaugural season of So Much More is presented by the Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau, a longtime partner of Mall of America and the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minnesota.

“Our goal is simple,” said Bonnie Carlson, President & CEO of Bloomington CVB. “We want to inspire travelers to visit Bloomington. Since it was first proposed, Mall of America has been an anchor of our community, and we have been great partners from the very beginning. That’s why we are excited to be the presenting sponsor for this new way to share remarkable stories and get listeners excited to visit this amazing destination.”

To stay up to date on the latest So Much More podcast happenings and to find out about future episodes visit www.mallofamerica.com/podcast.

 

ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA

At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with up to 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, a 7-acre indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience; and more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android. 

ABOUT THE BLOOMINGTON CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

The Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minnesota, and is home to Mall of America, the nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex. Bloomington is conveniently located adjacent to Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and at the doorstep of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Bloomington also has the largest concentration of hotels in the metro area, making Bloomington the perfect choice hosting meetings, events and for visitors to stay. For more information, visit bloomingtonmn.org.

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