Got an email this week from the Fresno Grizzlies regarding YouTube videos.

I love the youtube links you post, and I know a good majority of ours are up there but here is the link to the Grizzlies youtube page with most of our stuff:

YouTube Link

Keep up the great work!!

Scott C.
VP of Marketing
Fresno Grizzlies Baseball

Our YouTube pages are becoming more popular each month and we now have about 600 videos indexed for easy viewing. While I do spend time each week viewing, this is the best way to get your YouTube videos included on our index….submitting your YouTube page or sending us the video links.

Other than showcasing your best work we are leaning more on YouTube for this year’s Best of Awards. Both in the nomination and selection process.

For example, within the Grizzlies submissions was video from the “Drag Kings” which is their dancing groundskeepers. (see video below). That will certainly be part of the discussion for the potential new category of “Best Entertainment Element” this year.

Thanks again to the Grizzlies….and I encourage you to submit your videos to us (submit any link to info @ gameops.com).

–Cudo

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TRICK OR TREAT WITH PARKER AND FRIENDS

Fresno, CA- Don’t be surprised tonight when a 7 foot yellow bear greets your children tonight as they trick-or-treat throughout the community.  Grizzlies’ mascot Parker, along with his mascot buddies Freddie the Falcon and Scorcher of the Fresno Fuego, will be on hand at the St. Jude Dream Home to pass out candy.

Should you miss Parker at the St. Jude Dream Home, have no fear.  He will be taking his special Halloween costume to the streets for some “reverse” trick-or-treating.  Parker will be knocking on doors and giving out treats- Grizzlies tickets for the upcoming 2008 season.

Media wishing to follow Parker as he gives out some big surprises tonight can contact Scott Carter to find the mascot’s exact location.

I wanted to highlight this promotion from Frenso since it was so well thought out.  It obviously promotes the team, but it also promotes their mascot as the centerpiece of fun and family entertainment.  They perfectly blended a charity appearance, media appearance and team marketing opportunity into one night of entertainment.

The reverse trick-or-treat idea allows the team to essentially invite themselves into people home and promote their team.

No word if Parker was chastised by anyone in the greater Fresno area for being “a little too big” for trick or treating.

-Cudo

The Blues Brothers Bluesmobile

Bid on an exact replica of the famous 1974 Dodge Monaco “Bluesmobile” car from the original Blues Brother’s film!

This vehicle has been touring for the past 15 years with the top Jake and Elwood Blues impersonators in the country. The act has performed in thousands of sports stadiums and venues all over the world. This fabulous car has hit every state in the continental United States. It has been everywhere from Seattle, WA to Miami, FL; from Portland, ME to San Diego, CA. The Bluesmobile has driven inside shopping malls, on NASCAR tracks, and in every type and size of sports stadium from War Memorial Park in Greensboro, NC to Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. It even motivated NYC’s finest to hold up traffic to allow it to cruise down Broadway unencumbered in the middle of rush hour!

Total Sports Entertainment, home of the long time touring act “The Blues Brothers” are on a mission from God: This time to sell the fabulous Bluesmobile. Bidding is open now on eBay.

ebay bidding link

Happy Bidding.

-cudo

The November Update has been posted. Lots of great new additions as we move into full gear with college, hockey, and hoops season. I hope you enjoy the recent additions.

First we move into the final stretch for the 2007 Best of Gameops.com Awards. The blog is our central spot for nominations and we will be accepting nominations until mid-November. Check out the Best of Award Categories on the blog for more details. I encourage you to make nominations to help our panel find the best of the best.

This month we also have an interesting interview with long-time NBA mascot performer Michael Zerrillo. After 17 years with the Hornet’s franchise Michael has hung up his tights and wings and joins Gameops.com for an exclusive interview.

The Promotion Spotlight features the Human Hockey Puck race for hockey. Check out this great costume race that has become a fan favorite in many cities.

Lots more on the site, including a lot more YouTube videos have been indexed for easy viewing on our YouTube section. See almost 600 videos in easy to sort categories. More videos are being added each month.

We remain overstocked on Jumbo Parachutes, so if you are looking for a special way to drop t-shirt on your fans, check out these parachutes on the Gameops.com Store.

December and January should also be very good on Gameops.com. I have some good content brewing and a couple new products that should be helpful for a lot of teams….so stay tuned.

Also, I encourage you to check out the blog during the month since the twice-a-week entries often feature links to updated content and site specials.

Thanks for visiting and making Gameops.com the number one site for game operations and entertainment professionals.

–Cudo