When Kevin Martinez joined the Seattle Mariners 25 years ago, the team played in the Kingdome where attendance, and wins, were lacking. Things are much different today.
Just two years out of college, Kevin was given anopportunity to move to Seattle and work on team promotions. He joined a small marketing team putting in long days and nights to get creative.
Thanks to the All-Star lineup lead by Ken Griffey Junior,baseball in Seattle was forever changed. Kevin has since risen through the ranks and now is the President of Business Operations.
This week on Pay Your Dues, Kevin shares stories of some ofthose All-Star players, and how juggling every opportunity he could find in college lead to his big break and his move to the West Coast.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast Journey
02:27 The Role of a Sports Executive
05:21 Career Beginnings and Education
08:20 Navigating Opportunities in Broadcasting
11:21 Early Days with the Mariners
14:24 The Impact of Key Players
17:24 Transitioning to a New Stadium
20:20 The Evolution of Fan Experience
27:32 Transitioning to Safeco Field
28:34 The Birth of Buhner Buzzcut
31:54 Memorable Mariners Commercials
35:19 Lou Piniella: A Complex Personality
39:02 Ichiro's Arrival and Impact
44:54 Celebrating Ichiro's Legacy
51:14 Creating Unique Fan Experiences
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