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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
David Marsland and Rachelle Abbott

OPINION - Major League Baseball and how the US breaks the UK: How to be a CEO podcast

MLB's trying to expand the game of baseball internationally, with a major focus on breaking the UK. But in a country that hasn't paid much attention to 'America's National Pastime', how do they attract attention. MLB Europe's MD Ben Ladkin sits down with us to talk about their strategy. In this conversation, we chat about:

  • The Baseball Takeover of Trafalgar Square
  • How they're using iconic merchandise to get people's attention
  • The role of stadium food in enticing audiences
  • Their broadcast deals with the BBC and BT Sport
  • The development of grassroots baseball fans
  • How Ben's time at Arsenal Football Club prepared him for a role at MLB

Listen above, or wherever you stream your podcasts.

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