Results tagged ‘ Action Jackson ’
Promotions 101
One of the most unique and attention-getting promos staged in the Minor Leagues last season was the State College Spikes’ “Night of 100 Promotions.” This special evening was exactly what its name implied — over the course of nine innings, the front office staff incorporated 100 unique promotions into the game presentation. Sure, the definition of “promotion” may have been stretched passed its breaking point just a tad (Free Smells? Ballpark Air Giveaway?) but that was all part of the fun.
The Spikes have decided to up the ante this season, because taking place on Monday is — wait for it — “The Night of 101 Promotions.” Thanks to my vast network of clandestine Minor League sources, I have been able to obtain a list of every single promotion that will be taking place.
Prepare Yourself:
| 162 Free student tickets from SPA |
| 4 Lucky fans will get their seats upgraded |
| Be a lucky wristband winner |
| Be Ike’s sweetheart for the night |
| Be on the Dance Cam |
| Be on the Fan Cam |
| Bounce in the Kids Zone |
| Buy tickets from Scott Walker |
| Catch a bag of peanuts |
| Catch a t-shirt |
| Chant “Fear the Deer” |
| Clap when the Spikes score |
| Compete in the Big Shoe Race |
| Compete in the Hamster Ball Race |
| Compete in the Scrub Race |
| Complimentary mints in the bathroom |
| Do the chicken dance |
| Do the wave |
| Do the YMCA |
| Dollar Dog Night |
| Draw on the concourse with sidewalk chalk |
| Eat 5 hot dogs for $5 |
| Eat as much as you want in an All You Can Eat Seat |
| Eat milk and cookies in the ballpark |
| Find out score from other Pirates affiliates |
| Find Waldo in the ballpark |
| Flyover (by a bird) |
| Follow along with the game on 3WZ |
| Free high-fives |
| Free laughs |
| Free low-fives |
| Free memories |
| Free napkins at all concession stands |
| Free Pocket Schedules |
| Free programs at gates |
| Free Smells |
| Free statistics sheet at Customer Service |
| Gates open 1 minute early |
| Get a player’s autograph |
| Get a schedule poster |
| Get your picture taken with a lifesize hot dog |
| Get your picture taken with a lifesize ice cream cone |
| Give your recyclables to Gang Green |
| Go green with the Spikes |
| Guess the Attendance |
| Guess the player of the game |
| Guess the speed of the 3rd pitch of the 3rd inning |
| Guess which eyeball will win the 20/20 Dash |
| Have your birthday announced |
| Hear the weather from Mountain Man Matt |
| Help support the Children’s Miracle Network |
| Hug an intern |
| Hugs from Nookie Monster |
| Hula Hoop on the concourse |
| Ike the Spike Autograph Session |
| Inhale ballpark air |
| Invisible Giveaway |
| Jeer the Jammers |
| Kids Run the Bases after the game |
| Look for the lucky Sheetz ad |
| Look for the lucky Wegman’s ad |
| Man-powered program cooling system |
| Meet the front office staff |
| Meet the GM of the Spikes |
| Pet Bob the Baseball Dog |
| Play “I Spy” with your friends |
| Sanitize your hands on the concourse |
| Save money with Ike’s Headlight Special |
| Score the game in your program |
| See the future Florida Marlins |
| See the future Pittsburgh Pirates |
| See the view of Mt. Nittany |
| See your favorite Spikes player |
| Self-guided concourse tour |
| Sing “Take me out to the ballgame” |
| Sing along to the National Anthem |
| Sing the 7th inning stretch |
| Skittles Giveaway |
| Socialize with fellow Spikes enthusiasts |
| Superhero headshots |
| Superhero walkup music |
| Talk to an usher |
| Throw out a first pitch |
| Toss tennis balls onto the field |
| Try the Chef Special |
| Try to catch a foul ball |
| Use your ticket stub at McDonald’s |
| Vote for a special song to be played |
| Watch for a broken bat |
| Watch for upcoming promotions |
| Watch Ike’s “Single Ladies” Dance |
| Watch the Gameday Show Live |
| Watch the Gang Green superhero skit |
| Watch the rockets red glare |
| Watch the World’s Fastest Infield Drag |
| Wear Spikes gear to the game |
| Win 5 free car washes |
| Win a free pizza |
| Win a free taco when the Spikes score |
| Win a prize if the Spikes get a home run |
| Win a team autographed ball |
—————————————————————————————————————————————
So there you have it. Check out the Spikes on Monday for a jam-packed evening of being,
bouncing, buying, catching, chanting, clapping, competing, doing, drawing, eating, finding, following, getting, giving, going, guessing, having, hearing, helping, hugging, hula-hooping, inhaling, jeering, looking, meeting, petting, playing, sanitizing, saving, scoring, seeing, self-guiding, singing, socializing, talking, throwing, tossing, trying, using, voting, watching, wearing, and winning.
The above 43 verbs pretty much sum up the Minor League Baseball experience. They also sum up the experience of being alive.
benjamin.hill@mlb.com
Gettin' That Worm
The 2009 season is still — horrors! — more than four months away.
Nonetheless, several teams have recently announced their 2009 promotional schedules. This simple act serves as a soothing balm to my troubled soul, reminding me and others like me that happy times will soon be here once again.
Let’s take a look at what a few of these promotional early birds have in store for us all.
Lehigh Valley IronPigs — The turnstiles clicked and whirred at a stunning pace last season, 
as the IronPigs drew over 600,000 fans to Coca-Cola Park in their inaugural campaign. But now, the honeymoon is over. Fans this year will be a bit more discerning, so the club has found a variety of ways to lure the crowds to the idyllic environs of the baseball diamond. Here are three promotions that caught my eye (and you know how painful that can be):
April 15 — Tax Day, w/ team logo checkbook cover giveaways.
June 25 — FeFe the Mascot bobblehead doll giveaway (Fe is the symbol for “Iron”, in case you somehow didn’t know that most basic of facts).
June 29 — Italian Heritage Day w/ Pizza Cutter Giveaway
New Hampshire Fisher Cats — Between this, this, and this, the Fisher Cats have been very much in the Ben’s Biz Blog radar as of late. Well, it continues. Here are three highlights from their 2009 promo sked:
July 23 — Splash Day (this is a Fisher Cats tradition. In a recent “At Home With” column, media relations director Mike Murphy explained it as such: “Our staff dresses up as lifeguards, we set up a dunk tank, and by
partnering with area fire departments, we have “wet zones” where the
fire department spray hoses into the air, dousing specific areas of the
park to offset the heat of the summer.”)
August 7 — Crazy Burger Challenge (your guess is as good as mine…)
August 9 — Manchester Monarchs Cap Giveaway (sweet, sweet synergy with the local minor league hockey franchise)
Trenton Thunder (the only club to be honored on the floor of the New Jersey State senate
this offseason)
May 11 — Championship Canvas Giveaway
May 12 — Ketchup and Mustard Dispenser Set Giveaway
August 12 — Austin Jackson Action Photo Paperweight Giveaway (action photos and paperweights…together at last! Also, I believe that clips from “Action Jackson” should be shown on the videoboard on this most special evening).
Well, this concludes today’s installment of arbitrary promotional listings. Hey, teams, if you have released YOUR 2009 promotional schedule then please do not hesitate to get in touch:
benjamin.hill@mlb.com
Remember, in the cutthroat world of Minor League promotional gurus, no one wields more power than I.
BensBiz
Recent Comments