How an Orioles Intern Became the Team’s CMO | Mark Fine

Show Notes

In this episode of the Lessons from Sports Podcast, host and CEO at CUENTO Marketing, Wayne Partello sits down with Mark Fine, Chief Marketing Officer of the Baltimore Orioles. From interning with the Orioles as a college student to returning decades later as the CMO of his childhood team, Mark’s story is a powerful example of how passion, persistence, and relationships can shape a career in sports marketing. Mark shares his path through Major League Baseball, the NBA, Minor League Baseball, the Harlem Globetrotters, the National Lacrosse League, Professional Bull Riders, and major sports and entertainment organizations like Comcast Spectacor, the New York Mets, Brooklyn Nets, and UFC. Along the way, he breaks down the lessons he learned about leadership, brand building, ticket sales, fan engagement, and navigating career growth across leagues and levels. This conversation dives into what it really takes to build a long-term career in sports, how early internships can open unexpected doors, and why relationships and reputation matter just as much as results.