Sean catches up with Eric Blankenship, Manager – Vice President of Marketing at Tampa Bay Lightning – Tampa Bay Storm – Amalie Arena on the latest podcast.
On this podcast you'll learn about:
- How Eric started in his career and coming home to Tampa Bay
- What marketing strategies they are using to achieve season ticket sell outs
- What are the two types of Lightning fans
- How Lightning owner drives community feel for Lightning
- Why game experience is super important for Eric
- How the “Distant Thunder” plan connects fans all around the globe
Resources from the podcast
- Thanks again to Eric Blankenship from Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Storm & Amalie Arena, connect with him on Twitter @EBlankenship and on Linkedin
- Connect with Tampa Bay Lightning on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
- Connect with Tampa Bay Storm on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
- Connect with Amalie Arena on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
- Other links from the chat with Eric
- Thanks to all those who supported my SXSW Panel Picker – we will keep you posted!
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Some tweets you may have missed
“My name is Rafael Amarente”
"My name is Rafael Amarante."
More on the #DistantThunder coming soon…https://t.co/SCbobqOnhi
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) February 21, 2016
#BestoftheBolts
We started with 32, but there can only be one…
Your #BestOfTheBolts winner? #Klutcherov. pic.twitter.com/haazMxgX4N
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) September 5, 2016
Winning….
Based on a variety of different factors, @TurnkeySports ranks us 1️⃣ across the NHL for overall game day experience. pic.twitter.com/ljSiJ6mRBq
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) August 24, 2016
Learning from one of the greats
“In order to be great, you have to learn from the greats.”@tonydungy visits the #TBStorm: https://t.co/xLW5UfNj9P pic.twitter.com/jdsR0hJkVW
— Tampa Bay Storm (@TampaBayStorm) June 23, 2016
Choosing sides
Are we talkin' teams? 💍⚡️#SummerSixteenTour pic.twitter.com/iSTszJkKRp
— Amalie Arena (@AmalieArena) August 28, 2016
Happy #813Day
Nothing better. Happy #813Day, Tampa! 😍 pic.twitter.com/aU2gA9p9OD
— Amalie Arena (@AmalieArena) August 13, 2016
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