NBC Talks With Air and Sea Show Executive Producer Mickey Markoff

Mickey Markoff 2022 Air Sea Exec - NBC News anchor in front of display of air and sea show logo and person in parachute

Memorial Day Weekend is quickly approaching, and South Florida local news is shining a light on the events paying tribute to the true meaning of the date. NBC sat down with Hyundai Air and Sea Show Executive Producer Mickey Markoff to talk about the upcoming event to get a better understanding of the mission and vision behind the show.

The Air and Sea Shows have been going on for decades in South Florida. Despite it being renowned for its spectacles on the beaches and in the skies above, it has remained true to its foundational mission that goes beyond the entertainment factor. Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for those who have sacrificed their freedom in pursuit of our nation’s freedom.

While this is its true meaning, it has become more commonly associated with mattress sales and barbecues in recent years. The Hyundai Air and Sea Show Executive Producer Mickey Markoff is on a mission to change that, and recall its true meaning.

“There is no better time than Memorial Day to pay tribute to those that paid the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our freedom” — Mickey Markoff, 2022 Hyundai Air and Sea Show Executive Producer

In the interview, Markoff sits down with NBC to talk more about the mission, what to expect, and where to get tickets for the “Greatest Show Above the Earth”. You can view the clip on NBC.

To learn more about the history of the Air and Sea Shows, check out the Chicago Tribune’s article on Markoff’s first foray into the aviation event when he introduced the concept of corporate sponsorship to the Lakeshore Park Air and Water Show. Since then, he has made the Air and Sea Show a household name in South Florida. Keep your eyes on the skies and see for yourself at the upcoming show!

is best-known as an executive producer of the Hyundai Air and Sea Show. Markoff is also President of MDM Group, an innovative South Florida firm that develops effective multidimensional marketing campaigns. Learn more about , and the history of the here.

Originally published at http://mickeydmarkoff.wordpress.com on April 15, 2022.

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