Jody Dankberg is a key member of Stern Pinball's leadership and operations team, serving as Director of Licensing where he has secured major deals including the first-ever Led Zeppelin pinball license. He is also a co-host of the 'Drinks with Jack' video series and has been involved in production coordination work with the Shippy team. His role in licensing is described as challenging, and his understanding of customer needs has been questioned by industry figures.
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Jack Danger is a major behind-the-scenes part of SHUI production, not just a host.
Jody Dankberg is responsible for Stern's repeated launch failures, including Stranger Things at CES
Jody Dankberg outbid Spooky Pinball for the Godzilla license after Spooky publicly announced their interest
Gary Stern (Stern Pinball CEO) purchased two Heavy Metal machines—one for home and one for Cabo
Leadership at Stern Pinball; Kaneda critiques Comic-Con marketing decision as questionable judgment
Appears at end of stream playing Munsters with Jack Danger; provides commentary on gameplay experience
Stern representative whom Shane met at CES three or four years ago; facilitated Stern Army location status
VP of Marketing at Stern Pinball; blamed by Kaneda for repeated launch strategy failures including Stranger Things CES and James Bond reveal
Stern Pinball executive/decision-maker on theme selections; criticized for lazy IP strategy and over-reliance on Disney/Marvel
Stern Pinball licensing/product manager; alleged to have negotiated Godzilla deal by outbidding Spooky after learning their interest
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Jody Dankberg was promoted to licensing director position after previously handling marketing and licensing hybrid role
Jody Dankberg was hired as new Director of Marketing to conduct customer research
Stern Pinball representative who discovered Jack streaming at The Walking Dead reveal and invited him to stream the game
Stern Pinball executive; noted to have relationships with entertainment studios; involved in licensing deal acquisition for Stern
Present during stream, participates in gameplay, provides commentary and banter with Jack and others
Stern licensing contact who approached Ed Robertson about Rush pinball, relayed band's requirement for Ed's involvement
Licensing executive at Stern; described as obtaining 'greatest licenses'; friend of Packer; consulted on IP opportunities
Licensing handler for Rush (Premium)
Representative of Stern Pinball present at event distributing promotional flyers
Contact at Stern Pinball; Jack references speaking with Jody about game whitewoods
Stern representative who invited Jack to stream The Walking Dead reveal party, catalyzing first major tournament broadcast
Stern Pinball licensing director; present at factory event
Former marketing director at Stern Pinball; promoted to director of licensing and new business development
Senior executive at Stern Pinball; comes from metal promotion background; may have ties to music licensing
Stern Pinball executive; transitioned from marketing responsibilities to Director of Licensing and New Business Development role
Stern Pinball Senior Director of Licensing and New Business Development; inducted to Hall of Fame 2024; panelist on licensing
Stern Pinball Senior Director of Licensing and New Business who welcomed factory tour guests
New Director of Marketing hired by Stern Pinball to conduct customer research and outreach
Head of Marketing and Licensing at Stern Pinball
Stern Pinball representative interviewed by Nate about Ghostbusters technical features
Person Robert Mueller publicly thanked on Facebook as inspiration for Deep Root; context unclear
Stern Pinball executive; referenced for potential Back to the Future license acquisition efforts
Stern licensing executive; involved in title selection and IP negotiations
Stern Pinball's licensing manager; noted as music-focused, responsible for band IP portfolio strategy.
Stern Pinball licensing director; credited with securing recent diverse licenses including music/IP deals; behind-the-scenes role
Stern Pinball Director of Licensing; contacted by Josh Sharp regarding TMNT license acquisition
Stern Pinball tour guide who helped arrange host's first podcast interview with Steve Ritchie in November 2016
Director of licensing at Stern Pinball; credited with securing first-ever Led Zeppelin pinball license
Stern Pinball executive responsible for securing licenses; offers approved licenses to designers
Shippy team member involved in production and coordination, discussed as integral to behind-the-scenes work
Co-host/attendee of 'Drinks with Jack' episode
Stern leadership; Kaneda questions if he understands what customers want
Co-host of 'Drinks with Jack' video series (appears in title)
Stern Pinball staff member whose job dealing with licensing is described as 'a nightmare' by Chuck Ernst