Patrick Klinger is the founder of Agile Marketing Partners, a consultancy that helps top organizations and brands negotiate, manage, leverage and maximize their partnerships with teams in the NHL, MLB, NBA and collegiate sports. Prior to establishing his firm, Klinger spent 14 seasons as vice-president of marketing at the Minnesota Twins where he helped lead the ballclub to all-time attendance records and earned a reputation for developing trend-setting programs. He defined and strengthened the Twins brand which helped earn the team the Horizon Awards “Sports Organization of the Year” and “Sports Person of the Year” honors. His marketing programs resulted in seven regional Emmy Awards, a Silver Effie Award and national honors for advertising and brand campaigns.
Contact @ 612-366-0419
patrick@ignitorpartners.com
Patrick Klinger Career Highlights
- Recipient of seven Regional Emmy Awards
- Recipient of Silver Effie Award for Advertising Effectiveness
- Widely credited with helping launch the bobblehead doll craze that remains one of the most popular promotions in sports history
- Instrumental in the creation of the highly-successful and award-winning “Get to Know ‘Em” and “Twins Territory” advertising campaigns
- Contributor to the effort that led to the National Hockey League’s return to Minnesota
- Created a one-of-a-kind tradeshow booth that featured a live bald eagle
- Founded the Capital Club, a 100-member sports-centric business networking organization
- Creator and host of “Behind the Game,” a monthly television program featuring notable sports figures
- Spearheaded grand opening celebrations for Target Field and the RiverCentre Convention and Entertainment Complex
- Published author and frequent speaker on sports marketing, customer service and networking
- Board Chairman, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
- Long jump champion while in 6th grade
- Voted “Best Penmanship” as a student at W-K Elementary
- Former disc jockey with skills that required a career shift to marketing
Testimonials
“When I think of the single most kind, honest, talented and seasoned marketing professional that I have ever had the honor to work with, Patrick Klinger tops my list. I know Patrick to be a tireless worker and an individual who strives for nothing but the absolute best. He is a real role model to everyone who has worked with him, or for him. He has not only been a professional colleague of mine for many years, he has also been a true friend, and that is a rare combination in today’s world!” – the late Mark Vukelich, Allina Health
