Edition #109
October 20, 2026
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Would you pay $1K today for a seat at a game that might not happen for over a decade?
That’s just one of the questions framing the newest CRO.ticker. Here are three key takeaways from today’s edition:
➤ Promotions are becoming a pricing tool, not a seat-filler. Giveaways and pop-culture theme nights are being used to drive full-price, direct sales and bring in new fanbases, rather than to discount unsold inventory.
➤ The next 10% of revenue may already be on the books. Half of business leaders believe they could grow revenue from existing customers by up to 10% in a year if their teams knew where to focus.
➤ The same fan rarely shows up as the same customer twice. A ticket buyer might be a parent one night and a client host the next, and each visit calls for a different experience.
Scroll down for the Orioles swapping roughly 2K upper-deck seats for a standing-room bar, the one-hour tattoo promotion that set a Chipotle sales record, and Epic Games pivoting its Disney shooter to an “AI first” build.
KNOWLEDGE DIVIDENDS…
More focused coordination of sales could unlock more revenue according to a new report from AI-driven CRM company SugarAI. Here’s what you need to know…
➤ While 53% of surveyed companies report stable commercial performance—with 21% delivering strong growth and 17% struggling—63% of business leaders say commercial complexity is increasingly difficult to manage.
➤ The most significant barriers include identifying growth opportunities within existing customers (49%), navigating information across multiple systems (45%), managing large volumes of customer data (37%), relying heavily on individual knowledge for decisions (35%), and forecasting accurately (30%). To address these barriers, 51% of respondents indicated their teams need better guidance, as 53% say traditional CRM systems fail to provide clear recommendations.
➤ Revenue Brew's Layla Ilchi: "According to the report, half of business leaders think they could generate up to 10% more revenue from existing customers over a 12-month period if their commercial teams knew what to focus on and what actions to take. Many businesses see AI as a way to unlock that revenue, with 50% of responders highlighting the technology as the path forward. They also believe AI will help recommend the best next steps (44%), improve forecasting and planning (41%), identify customers at risk of reducing spending or churn (39%), and help commercial teams decide what to focus on (39%)." (link)
Baltimore Orioles President of Business Operations Catie Griggs appeared on the Sports Business Radio podcast to discuss the club's fan engagement strategies and upcoming stadium renovations at Camden Yards. Ahead of the 2027 season, the organization will remove roughly 2K seats from the left-field upper deck to construct a standing-room-only area featuring a central bar. Griggs also emphasized the importance of soliciting actionable feedback from ticket buyers, noting the team recently installed 900 new speakers after post-game surveys indicated the ballpark's previous audio system was inadequate. More key takeaways…
➤ Avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach to the fan experience: "I think a lot of brands look at it through the lens of I am a 44-year-old mother. ... The reality is sometimes I'm coming as a 44-year-old mother, in which case, what is the best experience for me and my family? Other times I'm coming as a professional where I'm hosting guests, I'm hosting clients. I'm looking for a different experience there."
➤ On involving players in the Nike City Connect uniform design process: "It wasn't a, 'Hey, this is a thing that's happening.' It was, 'It's important that this is something you feel comfortable, represents you,' because at the end of the day, if a fan comes to the ballpark or a fan's thinking about the Baltimore Orioles, they're probably thinking about Camden Yards, but mostly what they're thinking about is the guys taking the field. … And so if that group of people look and are like, 'This isn't me,' that means we haven't done our job and we have to go back to the drawing board." (link)
Rugby World Cup Experiences Director/GM David MacCallum outlined the premium hospitality program for the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, emphasizing a shift toward high-access ticket packages over traditional dining lounges. MacCallum on differentiating the premium inventory amid rising consumer expectations: "Consumers have more choice than ever before when it comes to live entertainment. Expectations continue to rise, and guests increasingly compare sporting hospitality not just against other sports properties but against luxury travel, entertainment and lifestyle experiences. Our response has been to focus relentlessly on differentiation. Every product within the Rugby World Cup Experiences portfolio has been designed to offer something that can’t be replicated elsewhere, whether that’s unprecedented on-field access, globally inspired hospitality concepts, or uniquely Australian travel experiences." (link)
Margins of Victory: J Batt
Kentucky Director of Athletics and Champions Blue LLC CEO Jay Bat joins LMU AD Craig Pintens in the latest episode of Margins of Victory to unpack the continued professionalization of the college sports enterprise. Batt outlines his strategy for maximizing in-season momentum, detailing how Kentucky's unique LLC structure empowers the department to operate with the agility, business acumen, and commercial focus of a professional franchise.
Key Takeaways:
➤ Capitalizing on Game-Day Emotion: Batt emphasizes that throwing a massive 60,000-person game-day party is wasted without intentional, immediate back-end follow-up.
➤ The Power of the LLC Structure: Operating the department under the Champions Blue LLC creates essential business agility, allowing Kentucky to quickly scale staff, incentivize talent, and aggressively pursue emerging alternative revenue streams outside traditional institutional constraints.
➤ Developing a Commercial District: Drawing direct inspiration from the Atlanta Braves' Battery, Batt details ongoing evaluations for a mixed-use entertainment district around Kroger Field.
THE CROSSOVER EFFECT…
Sportico’s Jacob Feldman reports that some fans who paid $1K apiece in 2015 for the Milwaukee Brewers’ “Timeless Tickets” promotion – 1K personalized bronze stubs redeemable for any future home game – are frustrated with how the team is honoring them for its first World Series since 1982. Rather than choosing from prime seats, holders were offered select areas, often in the upper-level terrace, plus the option to buy companion tickets at $1K apiece. The original terms only guaranteed the best seats available at the time of redemption, though holders say the process tightened last year when they were shown a form with limited sections instead of a broader selection. The redemptions come as the team encourages fans to buy 2027 season plans for future postseason access, and as Game 1 seats on the secondary market start above $2,300. (link)
The Los Angeles Rams are implementing promotional giveaways like replica Super Bowl LVI rings and co-branded merchandise to drive direct, full-price single-game ticket sales and capture new customer data, according to SBJ's Ben Fischer, who notes that unlike baseball franchises who traditionally use promotions to fill empty seats, the Rams are using the strategy to extract higher prices and reduce secondary market resale, offering custom Minnie Mouse headbands and Hello Kitty bobbleheads to single-game buyers while allowing season ticket holders to purchase the items for a $25 donation. The team has sold roughly 1K gift-with-ticket packages per targeted game, pushing historically weak-demand matchups like last week’s contest against the [Arizona] Cardinals into standing-room-only territory. Rams EVP of Consumer Revenue and Strategy Dan August: “We are using this to get full-price sales and sell through even more, and raise demand beyond what it’s ever been, not to sell out. We want to get new fans in the building. We want more kids to be fans.” (link)
FEVO President Betty Tran-Rennon is actively expanding the platform's ticketing business by connecting intellectual property owners with sports teams to develop targeted theme nights. SBJ’s Ethan Joyce notes the company services over 800 live event customers and collaborates with approximately five rightsholders to bridge non-endemic fanbases into the sports ecosystem, recently securing a partnership with Japanese brand Sanrio. The St. Louis Blues are capitalizing on the trend, as Senior Director of Group and Promotional Sales Jennifer Nevins scheduled a Bluey Game, Hello Kitty Night, and Fourth Wing Night for the current season to attract new ticket buyers, and Tran-Rennon says of tapping into niche pop-culture properties: "Just because you’re not familiar with an IP, it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t move the needle." (link)
UK animator Nick Murray-Willis partnered with MLB Network to create the "Context matters" postseason ad campaign, which features 30-second spots recontextualizing famous broadcast calls through hand-drawn animation, according to The Athletic's Tim Britton. MLB Network Director of On-Air Promotions Justin White initiated the collaboration by sending Murray-Willis a 4-minute reel of curated audio clips, a streamlined process compared to the 14 hours of raw footage the animator typically receives annually from Formula 1. Three 30-second commercials have aired throughout the postseason, with a fourth scheduled to debut later this month. Murray-Willis, who has never attended a professional baseball game, found the sport's distinct vocabulary well-suited for out-of-context humor: “In American sports, the announcers are quite good at just saying complete nonsense. Sometimes it’s difficult when you do a sport, and they’re just telling you exactly what’s happening. But it’s quite good when they grab something completely off the wall.” (link)
FROM SIGNALS TO SYSTEMS…
Advertiser confidence in media mix selection fell to 57% in 2026, down from 64% in 2025, according to Kantar’s annual Media Reactions report. Based on surveys of 806 senior marketers and 23,452 consumers, only 51% of advertisers believe they receive actionable intelligence to support marketing goals, while confidence in balancing brand building with performance marketing dropped to 50% from 60% a year prior. To address fragmentation across platforms, 75% of marketers plan to increase investments in AI assistants next year, while spending on micro- and nano-creators is projected to rise 66% and 61%, respectively. Kantar CEO of Americas Jeff Greenspoon discussed the core challenge facing modern brand leaders: “Media, creative, brand, performance, and commerce all have different dashboards. They have different partners, and those partners are incentivized differently. [They] are measuring the instruments and not the orchestra.” (link)
Chipotle relies on an in-house daily social listening strategy to engage an audience of over 6M followers across TikTok, Instagram, and X, per Marketing Brew’s Katie Hicks, who notes the chain collaborates with social agency Day One to turn internet memes and user-generated content into tangible activations, such as reviving its tequila-based margaritas in five major markets for its annual Halloween "Boorito" promotion. The brand also capitalizes on creator partnerships, highlighted by an August collaboration with rapper Cardi B for a new chip release that produced over 215M social engagements and 700M impressions. Senior Director of Social and Influencer Kirby Ann Connell explained how a 2019 Super Bowl meme ultimately sparked the "Tatted Like a Chipotle Bag" campaign, which offered a one-hour buy-one-get-one discount to customers with body ink: “That was the first time we’d ever done a promotion that wasn’t a full day or a peak-meal-period promotion. It absolutely blew up on social and…that hour [became] the highest-ever sales hour for us during a non-peak period. It was super amazing to see how something that could just be a niche internet meme type thing could become this huge cultural moment and business driver for the brand.” (link)
Cisco has secured multiyear agreements with the Atlanta Hawks, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, according to The Stadium Business' Bradley Rial, who notes the deal with the Hawks designates Cisco as the team's official technology partner, implementing a Wi-Fi 7 infrastructure upgrade at State Farm Arena to support fan connectivity, ticketing, and point-of-sale systems. Additionally, the venue will launch the State Farm Arena Product Command Center powered by Cisco to serve as a year-round hub for live entertainment production. In Cleveland, Cisco will use its networking and cybersecurity systems to power Rocket Arena and the new Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center, while also serving as the presenting partner for the Cavaliers' Score with STEM youth initiative. The expanded partnership with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment will supply a connected, AI-ready platform for the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty at Barclays Center. (link)
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed the company is moving toward "maximum AI acceleration," following a Bloomberg report that the developer delayed an upcoming shooter game in collaboration with Walt Disney Co. to pivot to an "AI first" production model. The delayed title, featuring characters from the Marvel and Star Wars franchises, was originally slated for a March release and serves as the inaugural project of a $1.5B multi-game partnership following Disney's 2024 investment. Developers were reportedly instructed to use tools like Anthropic's Claude to finish the game under human supervision. The shift aligns with changing consumer sentiment, as a 2026 Bain & Company survey found 42% of players are more comfortable with AI in video games than a year ago. LightShed Ventures analyst Brandon Ross on the industry's push toward automation: "Studios goals are to create the best possible games with available tools. AI gives developers the ability to create better experiences, cheaper and faster. Customers care about the finished product, not what goes into building it." (link)

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Associate Director, Promotion & Fan Engagement - W Soccer & Softball (Texas Tech University / Lubbock, TX): Leads marketing, promotions, and game presentation for Texas Tech Women’s Soccer and Softball, creating campaigns and game-day experiences to increase attendance and enhance fan engagement. More details HERE.
Senior Associate Athletic Director, Championship Resources (University of South Alabama / Mobile, AL): Leads athletics revenue strategy across fundraising, ticketing, corporate partnerships, premium experiences, and events to drive sustainable growth and stakeholder engagement. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Mobile? Click HERE.
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Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations (Fresno State / Fresno, CA): The Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations leads facilities, events, equipment, assigned sports and Athletics IT support, advancing operational excellence and student-athlete success. More details HERE.
Associate General Counsel (University of Kentucky / Lexington, KY): This Associate General Counsel position advises university leadership on the contracting issues, compliance strategies, regulatory developments and risk management needs. More details HERE.
Assistant Director, Ticket Operations (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Join Arizona Athletics as Assistant Director, Ticket Operations—lead ticketing for assigned sports, drive seamless event-day operations, and elevate the Wildcat fan experience. More details HERE.
Assistant Vice President, Licensing & Trademarks (University of Houston / Houston, TX): Lead the University of Houston System's licensing & trademarks strategy, protecting institutional brands and driving revenue through high-impact partnerships and innovative licensing programs. More details HERE.
Director of Athletics Development/Associate Director of Athletics (Fordham University / New York, NY): The position works closely with colleagues within DAUR and Athletics Departments to maximize philanthropic support and nurture a healthy pipeline for Fordham Athletics. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Director, RevShare (Montana State University / Bozeman, MT): This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing philanthropic and sponsorship-based revenue-sharing initiatives that directly support student-athletes. More details HERE.
Director of Ticket Sales and Outreach (University of Texas – Arlington / Arlington, TX): Leads UTA Athletics ticket sales and operations, drives revenue through outreach and fan engagement, oversees ticketing systems and CRM analysis, and manages student staff and campus/community events. More details HERE.
Director, Communications (West Coast Conference / San Bruno, CA): The position leads media relations, executes communications strategies, generates exposure for the Conference and its membership, and manages written and editorial content across Conference platforms More details HERE.
Financial Analyst I (2 Positions) (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Help drive Arizona Athletics forward through financial insight, analysis, and strategy. Join our team as a Financial Analyst I and help turn data into informed decisions. More details HERE.
Director of Development, Major Giving/Associate Athletics Director (Ohio University / Athens, OH): Serves as a major gifts officer for Intercollegiate Athletics at Ohio University, working within University Advancement to build and manage a robust portfolio of prospective major donors. More details HERE.
Vice President and Director of Athletics (Rice University / Houston, TX): Rice seeks a strategic athletics leader to drive championship success, strengthen student-athlete experiences, grow revenue, elevate Rice nationally, and navigate college athletics’ evolving landscape. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Houston? Click HERE. The D1.dossier for this position can be found HERE.
Associate Communications Director (University of Kansas / Lawrence, KS): Serve as primary media contact for 2026 Big 12 Champion Kansas Baseball, secondary contact for Kansas Football, and oversee Rowing communications, including media relations, digital & social content. More details HERE.
Senior Vice President - Men's Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): Serve as a senior member of the ACC's leadership team, providing strategic direction and oversight of all men's basketball programming, championships, and conference initiatives. More details HERE What would it cost to move to Charlotte? Click HERE.
Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Storytelling (Colorado State University / Fort Collins, CO): This position leads storytelling and strategic communications efforts for assigned sports, working with internal and external constituents to heighten the visibility and brand of CSU Athletics. More details HERE.
Associate Athletic Director, Revenue Marketing & Business Intelligence (University of Maryland / College Park, MD): Leads data-driven marketing and analytics to grow revenue, attendance, donor engagement, retention, and databases through targeted campaigns, pricing, audience insights, and sales partnerships. More details HERE.
Assistant/Associate Athletic Director for Communications (University of North Texas / Denton, TX): UNT Athletics is seeking an experienced, strategic leader to serve as the voice and strategist for Communications, Sports Information, and Media Relations across all Mean Green Athletics. More details HERE.
Associate Athletic Director for Communications (University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley / Edinburg, TX): Provides leadership, management, and oversight of all areas of athletic media relations and broadcasting. Brand management, communications and media relations, and special events for the department. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations, Department of Athletics (R0009158) (Wake Forest University / Winston-Salem, NC): The Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations, is responsible for a broad range of accounting and business operations functions within the Department of Athletics’ Business Office. More details HERE.
Director of Fan Experience (Virginia Commonwealth University / Richmond, VA): The Director of Fan Experience works with all facets of gameday and non-gameday fan event planning. The Director's efforts will support all ticketed VCU Division I intercollegiate athletic programs. More details HERE.
Sr. Associate AD / Business Operations (Virginia Tech / Blacksburg, VA): Manage fiscal activities to include team/support budgeting, financial planning and analysis, procurement, financial reporting, affiliated organization support, and overall workflow management. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Blacksburg? Click HERE.






