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How the experience shapes what people feel, value, remember and do next.

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Wayne Partello and two friends laughing in the back seat of a classic red convertible, taken during MLB All-Star week.

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𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: Just make it happen.

𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: Just make it happen.

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Trend Breakdown: Nostalgia is becoming one of the smartest marketing strategies.

📈 Trend Breakdown: Nostalgia is becoming one of the smartest marketing strategies.

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Nostalgia isn't just entertainment anymore. It's a marketing strategy.

Nostalgia isn't just entertainment anymore. It's a marketing strategy.

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The Tartan Army completely changed the way I look at the World Cup.

The Tartan Army completely changed the way I look at the World Cup.

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My biggest takeaway from the World Cup so far

My biggest takeaway from the World Cup so far:

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The magic isn't in the event; it's in all the work nobody sees—and CUENTO should celebrate…

One thing we’re realizing as CUENTO Marketing grows: We don’t do a good enough job celebrating the work that goes into wins.

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Scottish fans' Dancing Queen at Fenway: the best entertainment teams recognize a moment and…

Scottish soccer fans invaded Boston this weekend and created one of the best crowd moments you’ll see all year.

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Today’s Big Screen Breakdown

Today’s Big Screen Breakdown:

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“Retail is dead.”

“Retail is dead.”

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Today’s Big Screen Breakdown

Today’s Big Screen Breakdown:

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I didn’t even know Bruno Mars was on tour this summer.

I didn’t even know Bruno Mars was on tour this summer.

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Clip from yesterday’s Ride With Me while walking to work.

Clip from yesterday’s Ride With Me while walking to work.

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Everyone’s talking about the LED court failure.

Everyone’s talking about the LED court failure.

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Stephen Bunting — “The Bullet” — might have the most electric walk-on in sports right now.

Stephen Bunting — “The Bullet” — might have the most electric walk-on in sports right now.

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Is the cart leading the horse… 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥?

Is the cart leading the horse… 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥?

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𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 is out of our control.

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 is out of our control.

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Narrative follows performance; communication is the backbone, so leaders should listen to…

When photos surfaced of Carlie Irsay-Gordon on the sidelines with a headset, many mocked her. Today, after a 7-1 start, those same images are being praised.

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SDSU football plan in phases: new pregame destination, new go-to-market approach, redefined…

I love it when a plan comes together—and this latest announcement from SDSU Football is a perfect example of strategy turning into momentum.

Wide view of Rogers Centre during a Toronto Blue Jays game, with the CN Tower visible above the retractable roof, captioned 'I'm So Excited for the Blue Jays.'

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The Toronto Blue Jays are heading to the World Series—and I’m excited for a reason you may…

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading to the World Series—and I’m excited for a reason you may not guess. ⚾🇨🇦

Wayne Partello composited at a press-conference podium with branded microphones labeled NEWS CHANNEL, MEDIA, CUENTO, TV NEWS, and TV, captioned 'What Are Your Thoughts On...'

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One of the easiest

One of the easiest #LessonsFromSports you can apply to your business:

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Lookin’ up and seeing Matt Coy from CUENTO Marketing quoted in Sports Business Journal…

Lookin’ up and seeing Matt Coy from CUENTO Marketing quoted in Sports Business Journal yesterday is amazing. 🙌

Wayne Partello taking a selfie with a colleague inside the Rogers Centre stadium bowl in Toronto1 / 6

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Baseball is a beautiful game, but an even more beautiful family. ⚾❤️

Baseball is a beautiful game, but an even more beautiful family. ⚾❤️

CUENTO's Matt Coy reviewing notes with SDSU Athletics staff on the field at Snapdragon Stadium

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What does it look like to reimagine a team’s entertainment experience??? 🏟️

What does it look like to reimagine a team’s entertainment experience??? 🏟️

The colorful 'Swim & Tonic' bar area aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship

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Identifying experience improvements is the start; the real work is overcoming the stack of…

I love cruises, and even more directly, I love Royal Caribbean International cruises. 🚢 And this latest move makes me love them even more. ❤️