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Sr. Manager, Client Services · MarketScale

Katie Steinberg

Katie Steinberg is Sr. Manager of Client Services at MarketScale, leading the client experience for Fortune 500 brands. She also serves as a host on the Game Changers sports and entertainment series.

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Contributor Brief·Katie Steinberg · 4 articles
Updated Feb 11, 2025

Authenticity and safety drive modern fan engagement strategies

Steinberg argues that organizations win fan loyalty by shifting from top-down messaging to bottom-up authenticity—whether through user-generated content, mentorship, or transparent security practices. She contends that fans now demand genuine experiences and visible investment in their welfare, forcing institutions to rebuild trust from the ground up rather than through traditional promotion.

69.3%

of fans factor security into attendance decisions

“Fan-created content became the heartbeat of Super Bowl 59.”

What Super Bowl 59 Taught Us About UGC

Three approaches to modern fan trust

Security as attendance prerequisite9
User-generated content as amplification engine8
Mentorship converting struggle into credibility7

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Security as attendance prerequisite
User-generated content as amplification engine
Mentorship converting struggle into credibility

3 in 4

eventgoers willing to pay extra for security

Setbacks on and off the field became the foundation for mentoring the next generation.

Eric Dickerson Turns Career Struggles into Lessons for Young Players

Venues must rethink their entire security approach from the ground up.

From Gates to Game Time: Lessons in Proactive Stadium Security

“Safety sells.”

Themes:Authenticity over messaging: fan-generated and lived experience drive engagementSecurity as competitive moat: safety directly influences attendance and willingness to payVulnerability as asset: transparency about struggle builds institutional credibility

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