Sage, the leading provider of accounting, financial, human resources and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses, is partnering with Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baseball Hall of Fame to offer fans a once-in-a-lifetime experience that lets them May begin the 2023 season of Major League Baseball (MLB).
The 19-time MLB All-Star will lead Sage’s out-of-office campaign, inviting several client CFOs and their employees from across North America to a VIP experience on opening day. This unique reward is given to those who consistently demonstrate team spirit, dedication and professionalism in their workplace and celebrates Sage’s new official partnership with Major League Baseball. The campaign launched today features MLB’s Iron Man himself, Ripken Jr., taking a day off to celebrate with Sage.
Aziz Benmalek, President of Sage North America, said of the campaign, “Opening Day represents Sage’s official debut as a Major League Baseball sponsor, and we believe this is a day to celebrate and see you out of office!”
“Throughout his record-breaking career, Cal Ripken Jr. displayed the ultimate professionalism, dedication and dedication,” Benmalek continued. “This is what Sage recognizes and rewards from our customers, colleagues and fans across North America. We’re helping provide a well-deserved day off to celebrate both the new MLB season and the employees who show up each day and are determined to do their best for a team effort.”
Running across both Chevrolet-presented MLB Opening Day 2023 and Mastercard-presented All-Star Game 2023, the Sage Out of Office (#SageOOO) campaign offers fans of all clubs the opportunity to connect with America’s favorite To engage in pastime and enjoy a day away from the office. Those lucky enough to win on opening day received a surprise video call from Ripken Jr. to break them the news.
Ripken Jr., who played 21 years in the majors and set the MLB record for longest consecutive game streak with 2,632 games, said, “The Sage Out of Office campaign was a fun way to reward those with similar attributes show how I’ve tried to embody it as a player, and now as a leader. When I was playing in MLB, I never thought about taking a day off from practice, it just wasn’t in my mind. Sage enables its clients to streamline processes and gain faster access to insights – ensuring business owners, CFOs and their finance team members have the flexibility to take a day off to enjoy March 30 opening day .”
