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Post by theleewmowen on Oct 21, 2008 10:44:25 GMT -5
wsuraiders.cstv.com/genrel/102108aaa.htmlRaiders Name Griest Director of PromotionsCorey Griest, formerly corporate marketing manager for the Dayton Dragons, has been named Director of Promotions for the Wright State University athletics department, WSU Senior Associate Director of Athletics Maureen Cooper announced Tuesday. Griest has held his current position with the Class A Midwest League Dragons since 2006 where he was charged with design and implementation of marketing strategies for renewal and increase of season ticket sales, corporate sales and group sales. Prior to his position with the Dragons, the Wright State graduate held a similar position with the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer. "Corey brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Raiders in many areas, including ticket sales and promotions," Cooper said. "He is familiar with the area as well as the school which will play a pivotal role in our success with season ticket sales and the game-day experience for our fans. We look forward to having him on board and part of our family." Griest, a WSU soccer player from 2002-2005, earned his degree from Wright State in Marketing with a minor in Management. During his time at WSU as a student, he was an active member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, planning fund-raising events and community service.
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Post by Sixth Man on Oct 21, 2008 11:30:11 GMT -5
Smart hire. He knows the area and has connections.
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Post by Sixth Man on Oct 24, 2008 11:22:23 GMT -5
Subsequent to efforts around the game, the university will slowly being branding the Nutter Center, so it has a stronger affiliation with the team. For example, the athletic department plans to paint a mural of great players that will grow each year and it will add league signage.
John Siehl, executive director of the Nutter Center, also said the effort will be placed to brand the Nutter Center as the home of Wright State athletics. To that point, the two organizations will share a sales person, who will jointly market the team and the arena to sponsors.
Grant said the athletic program’s roughly 20 sponsors have remained flat over the years, but the new staff and focus should grow it.
Aside from the changes, athletic officials are hopeful the basketball team shines on the court, which always is a recipe to draw more fans. The team is picked to finished second in the Horizon League this season.wrightstate.proboards1.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1622This was an encouraging quote from one of the articles posted earlier this week. Sounds like Corey Griest and bob Grant have big plans for WSU.
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Post by Doliboabros on Oct 24, 2008 11:24:43 GMT -5
What happened to Chris Collins? I thought he was promoted to Promotions Director last year.
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Post by Raider Fanatic on Oct 24, 2008 11:33:10 GMT -5
Corey Griest is Director of Promotions. Chris Collins is Manager of Athletic Promotions. I don't know what the difference is or who reports to who. I just found them both listed on WSU's athletic site. wsuraiders.cstv.com/staffdir/wrst-staffdir.html |
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Post by Glory Days on Oct 24, 2008 11:40:25 GMT -5
I'm glad we are hiring guys with good experience, but I'm really happy we are hiring guys with WSU ties. I was very happy last year when we promoted Chris Collins. He is a true Raider through and through. I think it is so much easier for someone to promote something they care about than someone coming in and just working for a paycheck. With Corey Griest's ties to WSU, I hope he is just as passionate about WSU as Chris Collins.
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Post by Raider Rowdies on Nov 5, 2008 7:14:11 GMT -5
Cards are backBasketball trading cards are back. The Raiders will hand out one free card at every home men's basketball game this season, compliments of Arby's. Other promotions this season will include free food, a Saturday night kid's zone and — still to be scheduled — The ZOOperstars. The Hall of Fame game is scheduled for Feb. 7 when the Raiders play Butler. The highlight of that night will be the Hall of Fame inductions of former WSU coach Jim Brown and former Assistant Athletic Director Paul Newman as well as the 1983 Division II national championship team. www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/college/wsu/2008/11/05/ddn110508spinside.html
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Post by theleewmowen on Nov 5, 2008 9:04:00 GMT -5
Cards are backBasketball trading cards are back. The Raiders will hand out one free card at every home men's basketball game this season, compliments of Arby's. When was the last time WSU gave out these trading cards? |
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Post by Willie on Nov 9, 2008 10:15:25 GMT -5
Wright State is showing our new ticket promo commercial on the right hand side of the main page of the athletic site. I really like it. I love it and the choice of music. wsuraiders.cstv.com/index-main.html |
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Post by Raider Country on Nov 9, 2008 10:19:14 GMT -5
When was the last time WSU gave out these trading cards? It's been quite awhile. I think Schillings was our coach the last time we gave them out, but I could be wrong. I don't have kids, so I don't pay much attention to the promos geared towards kids. |
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Post by Nutt House on Nov 9, 2008 17:51:24 GMT -5
Wright State is showing our new ticket promo commercial on the right hand side of the main page of the athletic site. I really like it. I love it and the choice of music. wsuraiders.cstv.com/index-main.htmlI really like the ad too. I hope we seee it on tv soon. |
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Post by Raider Alumni on Nov 9, 2008 19:13:13 GMT -5
The commercial is pretty awesome.
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Post by Raider Fanatic on Nov 9, 2008 19:19:49 GMT -5
Hiring Corey Griest was agreat idea. I love the promos we are running for this season. I hope they pay dividends in an attendance increase.
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