Ticket Sales, ticket sales and more ticket sales. New ticket sales business and retention of ticket clients!
MMW Marketing was founded by Mark Washo in 2004 to support his self-published book Break Into Sports Through Ticket Sales. The company has since added services to help sports and entertainment properties prosper in this tough economy by driving revenue and reducing costs. Throughout Mark's sports career, he has had to work within tight budget constraints to maximize revenue without jeopardizing quality. As a result, Mark learned of skilled professionals and companies that deliver quality work within the scope of limited budgets. We want to introduce these services to you!
Mark has a strong network of key professional relationships that has direct B to B relationships with MMW Marketing. MMW Marketing represents many of the companies listed on this page, and can tap into all of them for expertise, aid in cost reduction and to help create revenue solutions. A full listing of these important professional relationships is listed at the bottom of the page.
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Mark Washo's Career Profile
Mark is a 18 year veteran of the sports business industry. Mark is now the President and General Manager of the Washington Freedom of the Women's Professional Soccer League. Prior to joining the Freedom as the teams President/GM, Mark was the Executive Vice President of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club (MLS), where he oversaw ticket sales, ticket operations, customer service, marketing, community relations and public relations. Prior to joining the Chicago Fire, Mark was the Senior Vice President of the New York-New Jersey MetroStars (now the New York Red Bulls). Mark joined the MetroStars after spending the previous five seasons with D.C. United as the team's Senior Director of Ticket Sales.
Mark has seen success in every sports franchise that he has worked for. After a small stint working in insurance and the rental car business, Mark decided his passion was sports. He started with Buffalo Bison's Baseball and then went to the NBA's Washington Bullets (Wizards) and worked his way up to Executive Vice President. Having experienced the success and rewards to working in an industry he loved, Mark published "Break Into Sports Through Ticket Sales." Mark currently serves on the board of America SCORES Chicago, and was just named to the faculty of Sports Management Worldwide.
In addition to sports, Mark is also passionate about the music industry, and in particular heavy metal music. As a result, Mark has also worked with a handful of music artists in the release CD's and has provided career counseling.
Mark's Career Highlights
Washington Freedom Soccer- President and General Manager- current professional team position
Chicago Fire Soccer - Executive Vice President
- Led Fire to achieve all time ticket sales records in season tickets, group tickets and total ticket sales revenues
NY/NY MetroStars (Red Bulls NY) - Senior Vice President
- Won the 2003 Ticket Sales Team of the Year award
DC United - Senior Director of Ticket Sales
- Won 1999 and 2000 Ticket Sales Team of the Year awards
Budget Rent A Car - Corporate and Embassy Account Executive
- Budget Rent A Car was the 2004 Official Rent a Car partner of the World Cup - Mark's introduction to soccer at the highest levels
Washington Bullets (Wizards) - Account Executive
Buffalo Bison Baseball - Direct Marketing Ticket Sales Representative
Berskshire Life Insurace - Marketing Apprentice
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MMW Marketing Business Partners
MMW Marketing has the ability to tap into the resources and expertise of highly respected professionals in the Sports and Entertainment Industry. Our friends in business are:
Giltedge Soccer Marketing - John Guppy, professional soccer expert
Global Pro Management- Diego Gutierrez and Bret Magpiong, representing, managing, marketing
Madison Partners - Mike Thiessen, stadium development and project management expert
Professional Sports Consulting - Tom Leip, sports management and sales expert
Shattered Glass - Dean Magdalin, boutique full services advertising and marketing agency owner
Sports Management Worldwide - Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, professional sports agent/sports management
Sports Properties Inc. - Hill Carrow, sports sponsorship expert
Sponsorship Research & Strategy- Dr. Larry DeGaris, sports market research and sales retention expert
Navigate Sports Marketing - AJ Maestras, sports sponsorship valuation expert
Amazing Tech Products.com - Keith Washo, professional music and music technology expert
Metal Mike - professional metal musician
Onlinewaitlist.com LLC.- Jon Morse and Ali Virani- technology "developrenerus"
Teamworks Media- Kevin Krebbs, sports marketing expert and full agency services
Take Out Marketing- Mori Ninomina- full services marketing agency in New York City
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