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Fan Experience

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

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How you behave will determine what you are known for. So you better know who you want to be. 🧠

How you behave will determine what you are known for. So you better know who you want to be. 🧠

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“Why would you want to go work for the Padres??? Nobody in San Diego cares about the…

“Why would you want to go work for the Padres??? Nobody in San Diego cares about the Padres!” ⚾️

Wayne Partello taking a selfie outside Camden Yards, the Baltimore Orioles' stadium

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“Hey man, you’re just a DJ…” 🎧

“Hey man, you’re just a DJ…” 🎧

A young Miami Dolphins draft pick smiling and shaking hands on stage with broadcast hosts wearing headsets, a Dolphins logo displayed on a screen behind them

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“Sometimes You Have to Rely on Your Past to Power the Present”

“Sometimes You Have to Rely on Your Past to Power the Present”

Wayne Partello and two colleagues smiling together in the stands at Camden Yards, Baltimore Orioles stadium, under a partly cloudy sky

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Creating an unforgettable fan experience doesn’t happen by accident—or magic.

Creating an unforgettable fan experience doesn’t happen by accident—or magic.

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Sports teams could learn a lot from what Royal Caribbean International has created with…

Sports teams could learn a lot from what Royal Caribbean International has created with Icon of the Seas.

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Sports teams could learn a lot from what Royal Caribbean International has created with…

Sports teams could learn a lot from what Royal Caribbean International has created with Icon of the Seas.

Wayne Partello selfie next to sticky notes reading 'Listen', 'More', 'Talk', 'Less' with a hand-drawn arrow connecting them

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Listening beats talking: focus groups show customers want to share, being heard builds…

It’s me, hi, I’m a talker, it’s me… 🎤 But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: listening is far more important than talking.

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Brand success starts with choosing a destination: "Who do we want to be when that moment…

The key to driving brand success is choosing a destination and knowing what you will represent when you get there.

Wayne and four friends posing with a chef in a restaurant kitchen.1 / 4

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A few weeks ago Katie Jackson called me and said, “I have a crazy idea…”

A few weeks ago Katie Jackson called me and said, “I have a crazy idea…”

Decorative confetti-bordered photo collage: Wayne on a baseball field with colleagues, and Wayne smiling with a friend at a bar with a game on TV screens behind them.

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When something goes wrong, it can feel like the whole world is watching—but what if they…

When something goes wrong, it can feel like the whole world is watching—but what if they really were? 😬

A young Wayne kneeling on the Boston Celtics parquet floor logo amid confetti after the 2008 NBA championship celebration, with the empty arena in the background.

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June 17, 2008 - That’s me on the floor after the Boston Celtics celebrated banner 17.

June 17, 2008 - That’s me on the floor after the Boston Celtics celebrated banner 17.

Photo collage of a nightclub crowd cheering and Wayne DJing behind a laptop and mixer under blue stage lights.

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Happy

Happy #NationalDJDay! 🎉

Wayne wearing a black 'Lewis' cap inside a restaurant, with an inset photo of the Lewis' restaurant storefront.

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A business thriving since 1939, Lewis' in Norwood, Massachusetts, holds valuable lessons

A business thriving since 1939, Lewis' in Norwood, Massachusetts, holds valuable lessons:

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I saw this picture from last week’s The Gathering Summit and was so excited about this subject!

I saw this picture from last week’s The Gathering Summit and was so excited about this subject!

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Lasting brand-consumer relationships require consistent respect and value; don't ditch…

Relationships, whether friendships, marriages, or brand-consumer connections, share a common truth: lasting bonds require respect and value.

Wayne Partello smiles in a selfie wearing a Savannah Bananas cap and a CUENTO-branded hoodie.

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The brands you wear tell a story; the Savannah Bananas' fans-first storytelling is a…

The brands you wear tell a story, I choose to try and only wear brands that support me, but I have adjusted my rule because of this hat…

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The Savannah Bananas show impromptu moments layered on curated ones make an experience…

I love everything about this and here are a few of the reasons why.

A flame-bordered graphic reading "How to get the best fire? Generate vs Amplify" with a campfire icon and a gas can icon.

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Generating excitement is exhilarating but amplifying genuine excitement should always be…

Generating excitement is exhilarating but amplifying genuine excitement should always be the goal.

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An easy question that most people miss when making brand decisions…

An easy question that most people miss when making brand decisions…

The arena show and crowd at a Vegas Golden Knights game inside T-Mobile Arena.

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Vegas Golden Knights lessons: never miss a chance to tell your story and extend the…

I am always looking for inspiration and now that I’m traveling more, there are opportunities around every corner.

A CUENTO-branded "Lessons From a DJ #3: The Power of Awareness" quote card with a photo of Wayne Partello and the quote "I treated that boardroom like a giant dance floor."

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DJ lesson: reading and adjusting to a crowd is a masterclass in self and situational…

The interaction between a DJ and their crowd is a masterclass in awareness. You need to have strong self awareness, while also possessing a firm grip on situational awareness to ensure the audience is buying what you are selling.

Wayne Partello takes a selfie with four former San Diego Padres colleagues on the field at Petco Park.

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It doesn’t matter what you do, or where you do it there is one constant…

It doesn’t matter what you do, or where you do it there is one constant…

Wayne Partello takes a surprised selfie on a walkway between wine barrels at Robert Mondavi winery in Napa.

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A winery guide's care for the brand is a reminder: if your efforts aren't appreciated at…

Walking the Robert Mondavi winery in Napa this week and the level of care and knowledge our guide had for the experience and their brand was incredible.