BiggnightsRecently Displaced Atlanta Thrashers Franchise Neglecting Fans’ Refunds
July 20th 2011 05:12
According to a report over the weekend, recently displaced NHL franchise the Atlanta Thrashers have yet to refund their season ticket holders. The fans bought the tickets with the assumption that the Thrashers would be playing the upcoming season in Atlanta. They have since moved to Winnipeg, the financial success of which is another business story for another day.
The report, coming from WSBTV in Atlanta, claims that numerous fans have yet to receive their refunds, despite promises that they should have gotten their checks in the mail already. Needless to say, the fans, which already lost a beloved team, were not happy about how the divorce has transpired.
It’s unfortunate that sports franchises do not appreciate their fans as much as they should. The fact is, sports teams make money off of so much more than selling tickets. There are revenue streams merchandising, marketing, and TV deals just to name a few. Many industries are solely reliant on a core customer base, which often leaves sports fans out in the dust.
The report, coming from WSBTV in Atlanta, claims that numerous fans have yet to receive their refunds, despite promises that they should have gotten their checks in the mail already. Needless to say, the fans, which already lost a beloved team, were not happy about how the divorce has transpired.
It’s unfortunate that sports franchises do not appreciate their fans as much as they should. The fact is, sports teams make money off of so much more than selling tickets. There are revenue streams merchandising, marketing, and TV deals just to name a few. Many industries are solely reliant on a core customer base, which often leaves sports fans out in the dust.
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