Viral Akron Football Promo Attracts Celebrity Season Ticket Buyers
Zips tickets are selling fast after a chance to play offensive coordinator.
The Akron Zips' unconventional football promo has taken social media by storm, attracting celebrity season ticket buyers and setting new ticket sales records. For the home opener against Robert Morris, one lucky season ticket holder will have the unique opportunity to script the team's opening drive. The promotion, launched by Akron's senior deputy AD and COO Matt Pottorff and AD Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich, involves purchasing season tickets to enter a random drawing.
Since its announcement on August 4, the school has sold out suites for the first time in program history and surpassed annual ticket sales goals. The promotion, which immediately caught the attention of major sports personalities like Dan "Big Cat" Katz and Bobby Bones, has generated over 16 million views on the initial Twitter post.
Contestants have the chance to win perks including meeting with the head coach, participating in a press conference, and sitting in the coaches box with guests during the game. Akron's athletic department plans to capitalize on the buzz by sharing notable season-ticket holders on social media and hosting appearances on various sports shows.
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