January 2023 Party in the Back Podcast
The January edition of the podcast features returning guests Jeff Munneke (MN Timberwolves) and Jon Long (Newfoundland Growlers) to update us on big team initiatives. Plus crowd ignitor and motivational wiz Cameron Hughes splashes down to kick off 2023 with a bang.

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Content Features: The Water Cooler on Gameops.com
“It isn't enough for a promotion to be entertaining or even amusing; it must create conversation. When the fan goes home and talks about what he has seen, he is getting an additional kick out of being able to say he was there. Do not deny him the simple pleasure, especially since he is giving you the invaluable word-of-mouth advertising to add to the newspaper reports.” - Bill Veeck (Hustler's Handbook)

Water Cooler Moments are those that create conversation. Mascot skit, theme night, giveaway or wacky contest. We seek them out and serve them up on Gameops.com DAILY Monday through Friday.

Mariners Anthem Singer is a Draw
Mariners tap local celebrity voice for anthem and use it to highlight upcoming game.
https://www.gameops.com/mariners-anthem/

Coal for Bills and Ranger Fans in Chicago
Chicagoland mascots were in a holiday mood this month.
https://www.gameops.com/mascot-coal/

Clever Cup Celly at the O-rena
The Magic and Stuff connect World Cup frenzy with a playful on-court promotion.
https://www.gameops.com/clever-cup-celly-at-the-o-rena/

Star Wars Night Saves American Fans from a Loss
Allen Americans affirm that the final score isn't as important as an entertaining show with this Star Wars Night saga.
https://www.gameops.com/allen-star-wars/

Cowbells
Your fans have a fever and the only cure is more Cowbell. See how teams are using this iconic noisemaker to build a successful giveaway promotion.

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High Five - Milwaukee Bucks
High Five is a game review series from Gameops.com where we find five ways a team is going above and beyond to make their show great. This review is from the Milwaukee Bucks in December 2018.

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Giveaways
A growing list of giveaway ideas and executions from sports teams everywhere.  Spark your next giveaway idea from this treasure trove of ideas.

Rolla Bolla and Vertigo Cube
Rolla Bolla showcases a domination of balance and acrobatics. The Vertigo Cube demonstrates the mastery of shape manipulation & dexterity. Perhaps most amazing is the acts share the same performers.

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Improv Everywhere
This New York-based improv troupe is spreading joy off the stage and its insanely fun. What they did at a Knicks game was spectacular.

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Slingshots and Launchers
Shirt Launchers:  The Store at Gameops.com is the home to the best selection of shirt launchers on the web, ranging from Slingshots to Multi-Shirt and Ball Launchers. See our full line-up of Shirt Launchers in The Store. Check out these Store Favorites: Shirt Launchers, Prize Chutes, Chuck-a-Pucks, Confetti and Prize Wheels.

Creating a Mascot Code of Conduct
Creating a “Mascot Code of Conduct” can help ensure your performer projects your brand and helps you avoid potentially catastrophe.

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Rafi Kohan - Author of The Arena
Cudo talks with Author Rafi Kohan talk about Bill Veeck's continued influence, the odor of a mascot, where halftime acts come from, the balance between Winning and Fun and more.

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