Aug 21, 2009 at 02:17 PM
written by Brian Gainor

Activation Tactic of the Week: Belle Tire Hits a Home Run

Are you looking for new ways to reward fans based on team performance? Are you looking for ways to make your tunnel signage interactive?

During the 2009 MLB season, Belle Tire and the Detroit Tigers teamed up to create a "Belle Tire Blast Contest" that ties an interactive promotion*to the corporate partner's tunnel signage at Comerica Park. Each time a Detroit Tiger hits a home run into the Belle Tire Blast Zone (the tunnel signage located in right field), one (1) lucky fan's name whose name is drawn that night can win an exclusive prize package.

For a chance to win, fans can either enter the drawing at online or at any Belle Tire location.The exclusiveprize package, valued at $750, includes:

  • A family four (4) pack of tickets to a future Detroit Tigers Game
  • A set of four (4) Goodyear Tires
  • A gift certificate for an Amsoil Oil Change at Belle Tire
  • Detroit Tigers merchandise
  • An HD Car Connect Radio

    * Click here for the official rules and information.



    Brian Gainor is a passionate sports marketer with agency experience as well as an extensive background working in the NFL, NFL Europe, and collegiate athletics. Brian completed his MBA/MSA graduate work at Ohio University (Athens, OH) and currently resides in Charlotte, NC. As a Sports Partnership Activation Consultant, Brian created Partnership Activation, Inc. to provide sports business professionals with "industry best practices" - creative ideas that provide opportunities to generate incremental revenue. Be sure to check out all of Brian's past posts, too.