If you’ve watched or listened to Cubs games over the last week or so, you’ve probably been inundated by the ads. Even in markets outside of Chicago and on stations that don’t carry Cubs broadcasts, Marquee Sports Network is marketing to fans. The new exclusive home for Cubs baseball starting in February of 2020, Marquee warns you to hold onto your helmet nachos as you prepare for the glorious coverage to come.
While the team itself is doing a pretty terrible job of supporting the marketing push as they stumble out of the playoff race, the timing is perfect from a broadcast standpoint.