130 - How Teams Can Use Nano Banana to Generate More Revenue

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AI isn’t just about writing better emails anymore—it’s about creating visuals that sell. In this episode, Jeremy introduces Nano Banana, Google’s new AI image-generation tool, and breaks down exactly how sports teams can use it to move more merchandise, sell more tickets, and close bigger sponsorships. If you’ve ever wished you could create pro-level visuals in minutes instead of weeks, this episode shows you how.

See all of the mock-ups and designs Jeremy made here: Episode 130

Key Topics Covered

• What Nano Banana is and why it’s like “Canva on steroids”
• How to use AI visuals to test merchandise concepts and launch pre-order campaigns risk-free
• Quick-win strategies to boost ticket sales with AI-generated graphics and personalized fan content
• Bounce-back offers: using visuals to re-engage fans right after games
• Sponsorship mock-ups that turn “maybe” into “heck yes” during pitches
• Time-saving workflows for marketing teams without huge budgets or staff
• The three-step approach to testing Nano Banana in your operation (pick one bucket, run a 30-day test, track results)
• Why early adopters of AI visuals will outpace their competition

Timestamps

• (00:00) Intro: The revenue power of AI visuals
• (01:06) What is Nano Banana?
• (03:26) Three big reasons it matters: time, money, and new possibilities
• (03:54) Revenue bucket #1: Merchandise mockups & pre-order testing
• (05:39) Revenue bucket #2: Ticket sales promotions, bounce-back offers, and personalization
• (10:15) Revenue bucket #3: Sponsorship mockups, player content, and mascot marketing
• (12:37) Why better visuals sell better
• (14:59) Where to start: a simple 4-step process
• (17:21) Main takeaways

Main Takeaways

1. Nano Banana isn’t a gimmick—it’s a real revenue driver for sports teams.
2. Start small with merchandise mockups for quick wins.
3. Expand into ticket sales and sponsorships once you see results.
4. Early adopters who build repeatable AI workflows will win big.

Call to Action
Share this episode with a colleague stuck in Photoshop or Canva who needs faster, smarter ways to create visuals.
Want help mapping AI into your team’s revenue strategy? DM Jeremy or schedule a call at SportsMarketingMachine.com

Links mentioned:

Google Gemini

Episode: 122 - 9 ways to use ChatGPT to help you sell more tickets

Episode 117 - Good Deal or Bad Strategy? The Right Way to Use Loss Leaders

Episode 115 - “We Miss You”: The Email That Brings Fans Back

Episode 103 - Personalize It - Why it Works (Part 1)

Episode 101 - 6 Fan Experience Lessons Learned from Going to Disneyland

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