Ad Space in the Outfield
League hopes to offset costs with advertising in the ballparks this season.
The little leaguers won’t be the only ones pitching at Gero Park fields this summer. Advertisers will get their chance as well. Like the big leagues, the four fields at Gero Park will be open to advertising – within reason and town limits. To offset the costs associated with running Millburn Short Hills Youth Baseball, the league went to the recreation commission and the town committee to seek approval for temporary ads in the outfields of the ballparks. “It will feel more like a big league ball park,” said Tom Favia, president of the league. The league hopes advertising will help pay for things like grounds keeping and the dugout overhaul project and eventually will help either reduce the fees parents have to pay or at least ensure that…
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12:19 pm on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
I never understood the hang up about advertising signs at Gero park. Its good to hear that this revenue source will be tapped to offset expenses. If the New York Yankees have advertising why not our future super stars! The article didnt mention the price to have a sign or who to contact to get one. more ›