Fanatics has canceled plans for its show at Pittsburgh's PNC Park that had been scheduled to take place later this month. The two-day weekend gathering at the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the second of three that were announced last spring by the company's new Fanatics Events division. The first, a fan/collector Comic Con style show called Fanatics Fest, took … [Read more...] about Fanatics Drops Plans for Pittsburgh Show
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Card Dealers at Fanatics Fest Give Positive Reviews
Collin Hansinger of Detroit City Sports in Sterling Heights, MI, drove ten hours with owner Steve Graus to New York City, hoping for the best at the inaugural three-day Fanatics Fest. They arrived at the Jacob K. Javits Center at noon on the Thursday before the show and finished setting up by 5 pm. As they left, they couldn’t help but notice the number of empty booths … [Read more...] about Card Dealers at Fanatics Fest Give Positive Reviews
At Fanatics Fest, Expect A Card Show With Plenty of Wow
Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, has participated in more than 1,000 fan events in his career. But for a year he's been planning something he considers wholly different - the first Fanatics Fest, hosted in New York City (FFNYC). Since Fanatics announced the festival in April, rumors have spread about the show’s content. Many have dubbed it a Comic Con for sports. … [Read more...] about At Fanatics Fest, Expect A Card Show With Plenty of Wow
Fanatics in Deal with Fan Engagement Company for Upcoming Events
Fanatics has a deal in place with a customer engagement firm that will provide some of the logistics at its upcoming events being created for fans and collectors. Komo Tech, which specializes in creating games, competitions, polls, question and answer sessions, big-screen integrations and other elements for experiences and interactions, will help create some of what … [Read more...] about Fanatics in Deal with Fan Engagement Company for Upcoming Events
Fanatics Events Plans Shows in Orlando, Pittsburgh; Shop Oriented Promotions Also Set
In addition to its previously announced fan fest in New York City this summer, Fanatics is putting together several other events around the U.S. to be held later this year. All will have collectible components but some of the content will be geared toward fans who aren't necessarily avid hobbyists. At the Topps Industry Conference in Atlanta Monday, the company told … [Read more...] about Fanatics Events Plans Shows in Orlando, Pittsburgh; Shop Oriented Promotions Also Set
Fanatics Plans Event with Collectible Focus in New York City This Summer
Fanatics’ first self-produced sports collecting event now has a date and location. The company’s Fanatics Events division has announced plans for a three-day gathering at New York City’s Javits Center from August 16-18. The company is describing Fanatics Fest NYC as “the nexus of sports fandom, culture and collecting.” It certainly isn’t the kind of card show we’re … [Read more...] about Fanatics Plans Event with Collectible Focus in New York City This Summer