Mohegan Sun’s Erin Frostad named to Ragan’s Top Women in Communications Awards, Class of 2024

Mohegan Sun is proud to announce that Erin Frostad, who is the Team Member Communications & Involvement Manager for the resort, has been honored by Ragan as part of their Top Women in Communications Awards, Class of 2024. Frostad’s recognition for this prestigious awards program is alongside other honorees within the Dynamic Doers category. This category is dedicated to women who roll up their sleeves to get things done, and then some!

“This recognition by Ragan is an incredible and well-deserved honor for Erin,” -said Don Trella, VP of Human Resources for Mohegan Sun. “Erin is a gifted and hard-working communicator that truly helps build the tremendous employee-centric work culture that has grown at Mohegan Sun. She does this ever-important work with kindness, passion and a goal orientated mindset and we couldn’t be prouder of her!”

Frostad will be celebrated alongside other accomplished women at the Top Women in Communications Awards Luncheon, which will take place on February 29th at the City Winery in New York City. This event promises to be an inspiring occasion, bringing together industry leaders to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of the honorees.

“Congratulations to Erin Frostad,” said Brendan Gannon, Senior Marketing Manager for Ragan’s and PR Daily’s Awards programs. “This well-deserved recognition highlights Erin’s dedication, expertise and impact on the communications industry.”

As Team Member Communications & Involvement Manager at Mohegan Sun, some of Frostad’s primary responsibilities include developing, implementing and evaluating internal communication strategies focused on leadership, healthcare, community involvement and key business updates. Mohegan Sun offers robust Team Member benefits and awards programs as well, and Frostad helps ensure impactful internal communication outreach for these important programs. Additionally, Frostad manages internal engagement strategies and programs for Mohegan Sun, which help foster a positive and rewarding team member experience.

Mohegan Sun’s parent company, Mohegan, was also named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek.

For more information on careers at Mohegan Sun, please visit mohegansun.com/careers

And to learn more about Ragan’s Top Women in Communications Awards, Class of 2024 honorees and the celebratory luncheon, click here.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:

Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

ABOUT RAGAN COMMUNICATIONS

Ragan Communications has been delivering trusted news, training and intelligence for more than 50 years to internal and external communicators, HR professionals and business executives via its conferences, webinars, training, awards, subscriptions and membership divisions. Its daily news sites—PRDaily.com and Ragan.com—are read by more than 600,000 internal and external communicators monthly.

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Mohegan Sun Appoints Kimberly Noto as Vice President of Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer

UNCASVILLE, CT (September 16, 2020) – Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce the promotion of Kim Noto to Vice President of Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer. In her new role, Kim will take the lead on all marketing efforts, including overseeing Mohegan Sun’s Player’s Club, VIP Services, Hotel Sales & Marketing, Hotel Yielding, Database Marketing, Sponsorship, Bus Marketing and Special Events.

“Kim is a great example of how hard work, dedication and a personal commitment to development can lead to success at our company,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager at Mohegan Sun. “As our business strategy adjusts for a post-COVID world, we are looking forward to her perspective and strategic decisions.”

Noto has been with Mohegan Sun since 2007, developing a wealth of knowledge and experience through roles that include serving as the Marketing Analyst, Senior Marketing Analyst, Marketing Analysis Manager, Director of Campaign Management & Analytics and VP of Customer Relationship Management. She has a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in marketing from Bryant University and an MBA in business analytics from the University of Hartford. Kim currently lives in Pawcatuck, CT with her family.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) Appoints Kevin Lowry as Assistant General Manager of Flagship Property

UNCASVILLE, CT (August 27, 2020) – Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), a master developer of awe-inspiring integrated entertainment resorts (IER) worldwide, today appointed Kevin Lowry as Assistant General Manager of Mohegan Sun Connecticut. Within this new role, Kevin will be responsible for finance, gaming, cashiering, tenant and retail operations at Mohegan Sun.

“We are pleased to introduce Kevin Lowry as the new Assistant General Manager of our flagship property,” said Mario Kontomerkos, Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. “Kevin has been a member of the Mohegan family for more than 20 years and served Mohegan Sun Connecticut faithfully since we opened our doors in 1996. We are confident Kevin will guide Mohegan Sun, one of the largest integrated entertainment resorts in North America, on a path of continued growth and success.”

As an integral part of the Mohegan Sun team since its establishment, Kevin has served as the former Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Sun Pocono. Within the finance department, Kevin has held the roles of Analyst, Senior Analyst, Budgets and Analysis Manager, Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, as well as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis over the years. He will utilize his wide range of financial knowledge as Assistant General Manager and ensure optimal performance and fiscal growth for the property.

Kevin will work alongside Jeffrey Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun, and the leadership team on all major initiatives. Kevin graduated from Marietta College with a Bachelor’s in Business Management and currently resides in Pawcatuck, CT with his two sons Kyle and Luke.

ABOUT MOHEGAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT:
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Inspire in Incheon, South Korea and Niagara Casinos in Niagara, Canada. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, as well as Northern Asia and Niagara Falls, Canada, and coming soon pending regulatory approval, Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA and New England Black Wolves, a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit www.mohegangaming.com.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) Recruits Nick Gilham as Director of Social Media

Also promoted at MGE’s flagship integrated entertainment resort, Mohegan Sun, is Dana Lambersky to Director of Convention Services

UNCASVILLE, CT (January 30, 2020) – Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has named Nick Gilham Director of Social Media. He will oversee social strategy, marketing, content, monitoring and operations for all MGE properties. Dana Lambersky has been promoted to Director of Convention Services for Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, where she will play a new and vital role in the planning and organization of the growing calendar of meetings, incentives, conference and exhibitions at Mohegan Sun.

“Nick Gilham comes to MGE with a wealth of knowledge and leadership skills in social media, brand strategy and communications,” said George Galinsky, SVP Marketing Communications at Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. “Nick’s management experience with global brands such as LensCrafters, Purina and Stanley Black & Decker will give our guests the most welcoming, relevant and exciting social networks with which to engage.”

Gilham spent the first 10 years of his career working in information technology for companies such as AT&T. After receiving his MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, he shifted gears and followed his passion for digital marketing. By 2015, Gilham would be named Marketing Manager for LensCrafters Social Media division where he oversaw social strategy for platforms including, but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Most recently, Gilham served as Sr. Social Media Strategist and Brand Strategist for Stanley Black & Decker.

In his new role as Social Media Director, Gilham will steer the Social Media operations for the expanding Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) portfolio, which in addition to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, operates integrated entertainment resorts and casino destinations in PA, WA, NJ, LA as well as Canada and in the near future, Las Vegas, NV and South Korea.

“We’re thrilled about these recent hires and promotions,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Our team member Dana has been a huge part of the Mohegan Sun Expo and Convention staff and is an extremely dedicated, talented and hardworking individual, which was highly evident with her recent and successful work for Miss America which aired live on NBC, last month from Mohegan Sun.”

Lambersky began her career at Mohegan Sun in 2001 as Convention Services Manager, where she facilitated the key objectives of groups, including corporate, association, consumer shows, B2B trade shows, special events and fundraisers for large capacities in a variety of event spaces. Within her responsibilities was coordinating and organizing all group requirements, including but not limited to food and beverage, hotel accommodations, travel, audio/visual, banquet room sets, event diagrams, entertainment, IT, ticket sales, tenting, security, billing and recreation. This vast range of skills and experience led Lambersky to being named Director of Convention Services in late 2019, where her role is now elevated to oversee all functions of Mohegan Sun’s Convention Services department. Lambersky will also liaise for all major group and event operations with all departments to ensure clear, concise and timely communication and execution of all group needs and logistics.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN

Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

ABOUT MOHEGAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Inspire in Incheon, South Korea, and Niagara Casinos in Niagara, Canada. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington Pennsylvania, Louisiana,  Northern Asia, Niagara Falls, Canada, and coming soon pending regulatory approval, Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE is owner and operator of ConnecticutSun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA and New England Black Wolves, a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit www.mohegangaming.com.

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Mohegan Sun’s “Back of House” Digital TV Series Wins Multiple Awards through the Communicator and Telly Organizations

The innovative online series that allows viewers a sneak peek at real hospitality employees in real work situations is also being used as a career building resource by the HSMAI Foundation

UNCASVILLE, CT – (June 11, 2019) – Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment (MGE) announced today that the second season of its original digital TV series, “Back of House,” found online at backofhouse.tv, took home four awards at the 25th Annual Communicator Awards, the leading international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications. The popular digital series also won two Bronze Telly Awards for Branded Content in Entertainment and Branded Content in Sports.  Since 1979, The Telly Awards have recognized some of the best work in TV and Video. Earlier this year Mohegan Sun was also notified that “Back of House” is being used by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Foundation (HSMAI) as part of a campaign to inspire future leaders into hotel, travel and hospitality careers.

Accolades from the 25th Annual Communicator Awards were revealed at the end of May.  The episode called, “Preperation”, featuring Amber Cox, the WNBA Connecticut Sun’s VP of Sports Operations, was individually recognized with a Silver Distinction Award. Another Silver Distinction Award was received for the episode called, “Celebrity” featuring Mohegan Sun’s Celebrity Events Producer, Lindsay Cady.  The most prestigious awards included a Gold Award of Excellence for Web Series Development and a Gold Award of Excellence for Tourism Branded Content. The show’s production company Primal NY, in partnership with Fact & Friction, were equally credited.

“We believe Mohegan Sun’s digital TV series continues to be recognized by industry experts, in part, because Mohegan Sun continues to be recognized for its welcoming, exciting, one of a kind hospitality.” said George Galinsky Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment.  “The placement of the show into a career development program for the HSMAI Foundation was unexpected. It’s a testament to team members. The series aims to highlight some of the staff’s little known, behind the scenes skills and duties, and of course, their human connections with our guests. We are proud to provide fresh industry insights at backofhouse.tv for potential hospitality career professionals. What was originally meant to be pure entertainment for our guests has evolved into an informative platform for industry recruiting.  This has demonstrated itself through the overwhelmingly positive social media response as well.”

On Facebook alone, total video plays for “Back of House” season two are currently over five million, and social impressions on both Facebook and Instagram have surpassed 7.5 million. “Back of House” has also just been recognized by the Vega Awards, winning a Silver award in the Documentary Series category. With “Back of House” season three premiering in October of 2019, the digital TV series will continue to captivate viewers of all kinds well into the future.

Want a sneak peek at “Back of House” season three?  Like Barbeque? An episode about a huge outdoor BBQ festival has already been filmed. How about celebrities, grand openings and parties? Slot machines? Beauty pageants? Previous seasons featured Martha Stewart, Snoop Dog, DJ Khalid, Britney Spears, Kenny Chesney, and more.  Tune in to see who’s next while exciting new, young team members join the cast and crew in totally new scenarios.

“Back of House” is produced by full-service production studio, Primal-NY, that specializes in digital strategy, brand discovery, content creation and distribution. The series has also been supported by Fact & Friction, the TV development consulting firm whose credentials include Undercover Boss & Next Top Model, as well as working with Tyra Banks, Rihanna, Jay-Z & Jenny Jones. The online series takes viewers behind the scenes at Mohegan Sun through concerts, grand openings, celebrity appearances, special events, amazing restaurants, sports and more.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:

Owned by Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment (MGE), Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

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