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6 days ago
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Star of Gilmore Girls reminisces about playing baseball in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Actor Scott Patterson, best known for playing Luke on 'Gilmore Girls,' will appear June 6 and 7 at Epic Cons: Savannah (June 6 through 8). He – along with dozens more stars of the big and small screens – will meet and interact with fans. Stars of the big and small screen coming to the Coastal Empire for Epic Cons: Savannah June 6-8 Patterson spoke with WSAV about the impact 'Gilmore Girls' has had on fans over the years. 'There's a lot of people that are just catching on to it and they've just discovered it recently. They say they just can't get enough of it. They fall asleep with it. They have it on while they're doing their housework or cooking. You know, it's amazing. Sometimes I meet four generations of the show's fans: the great-grandparents, the grandparents, the parents, the kids. They just don't make many shows like 'Gilmore Girls' anymore.' Patterson says he loves when fans will discuss specific episodes with him. It makes him realize how the show's themes and topics really resonated with viewers. 'When you realize that the details of this show really drill down with people and they carry it in their hearts? It's really amazing. Every encounter I have had with a 'Gilmore Girls' fan, whether it's in a restaurant, the gym, wherever I am, it's always very heartfelt and very sweet.' Patterson is looking forward to coming back to Savannah for the first time in more than 40 years for more than just the convention. Before he was an actor, he was professional baseball player. 'I was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1980. I started the season in Durham, North Carolina, in the Carolina League. And then halfway through the season, I was promoted to Savannah, Georgia, the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves at that time. And it was very exciting promotion, a very exciting time because I became a bona fide prospect. And I did very well in Savannah. It's a lovely place with lovely people. And I actually didn't want to leave. I mean, you want to be called up. But of all the minor league cities I've ever lived in, Savannah was always my favorite.' You can see Scott Patterson beginning Friday at Epic Cons: Savannah. Get your tickets here. Click below for a downloadable Epic Cons: Savannah schedule. Epic Cons: Savannah scheduleDownload Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
18-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Fredericksburg Nationals Launch Pointsville Loyalty Tools to Enhance Fan Engagement
FredNats launch Pointsville's loyalty platform, rewarding fans with points for engagement and access to exclusive merch, experiences, and team content. 'We're always looking for new ways to reward and connect with our fans, and this partnership with Pointsville gives us a powerful tool to do just that.'— Kelvin Long, VP Ticket Sales and Service, Fredericksburg Nationals FREDERICKSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 / / -- The 2024 Carolina League Champions, the Fredericksburg Nationals ( FredNats ), have announced they are implementing Pointsville's advanced loyalty platform to elevate their fan experience and introduce a modern, gamified rewards system. With this launch, Pointsville brings its best-in-class loyalty platform to one of Minor League Baseball's most exciting and community-focused teams. This marks Pointsville's official expansion into Minor League Baseball, reinforcing its growing footprint across professional sports. The Pointsville platform will allow FredNats fans to earn points by attending games, participating in promotions, and watching team content. Points can then be redeemed for exclusive rewards such as merchandise, VIP experiences, memorabilia, and more. 'We're always looking for new ways to reward and connect with our fans, and this partnership with Pointsville gives us a powerful tool to do just that,' said Kelvin Long, Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service, Fredericksburg Nationals. 'With the new loyalty platform, we can reward our fans for showing up, staying involved, and supporting the team all season long. It's a fun, modern upgrade to how we build community around FredNats baseball.' Gabor Gurbacs, founder and CEO of PointsVille, added: 'Our partnership with the Fredericksburg Nationals is important for us as it means we are expanding our loyalty partnerships into MiLB. Together, we're committed to improving the experience of baseball fans across the country through enhanced fan experiences.' Pointsville's flexible loyalty tools enable teams like the FredNats to build customized and branded fan engagement systems that support sponsor activations and deliver measurable engagement across their audience. Fans can access the new loyalty experience via the FredNats' dedicated loyalty website, with potential for expanded integrations in the future across ticketing and retail platforms. About Pointsville Pointsville is a full-service loyalty and fan engagement platform offering a robust and intuitive system for creating gamified experiences, immersive AR activations, branded rewards, and measurable audience engagement. A registered developer with Pointsville powers loyalty solutions for teams, sponsors, and venues across the sports, finance, and entertainment ecosystem. About the Fredericksburg Nationals The Fredericksburg Nationals are the Single-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, providing professional baseball and family-friendly entertainment to the Fredericksburg, Virginia, region and surrounding communities. Bryan Bodner Pointsville +1 551-751-1634 email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
