MLB hopes to attract new fans with pop culture theme days at ballparks
Major League Baseball is expanding its use of pop culture theme days at ballparks to attract a wider audience. The league is leveraging popular franchises in an effort to fill seats and engage new fans through targeted promotional events.
Promotional theme days are not new to sports, but leagues like MLB are leaning into pop culture franchises to fill the seats.
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