Why the San Francisco Giants Are Baseball’s Marketing MVPs

Peek inside team’s off-field playbook

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If recent history is any guide, it's the San Francisco Giants' "turn" to win the World Series this year. For the past six years, the team has won the series three times, every other year: in 2010, 2012 and 2014. But the Giants' winning record isn't the only reason fans have embraced them. The team's marketing efforts, including creating unique ballpark experiences and capitalizing on its players' personalities, have played a huge part in building one of the most successful brands in baseball.

"The success of a baseball team comes down to two things: selling tickets and selling sponsorships," said Adam Lippard, head of global sports and entertainment consulting at GMR Marketing.

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