How can nonprofits and charities can meet and exceed all their goals? One of the best ways to cause a positive association between donors and the cause is through music. We look at the psychology of giving as spurred on by what the Colorado Nonprofit Association calls “specials events”. Understanding Giving The reputable think tank,…
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The times they are a changin’. Recently, we have seen the headlines splashed across mainstream news outlets about Amanda Palmer and Louis C.K. turning the recording and ticketing industries upside down and appeal directly to their fans. Now MTV has launched a new platform for any band to tap into that same powerful dynamic. Can…
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A new era of venue versatility has begun. More than just being able to switch from hockey to basketball, venues are now being designed with tremendous capacity to expand and contract to meet the needs of a wide array of events. New versatility brings new profitability and improves the patron’s experience at the same time.…
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For the past several years, Internet video giant YouTube has refined its live video broadcasts from an occasional experiment viewed by a few thousand, to the current global audience of billions. YouTube’s big budget live events can be scaled down for use at your venue at a minimal cost and effort. Why do we blog…
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From recycling to installing bike racks to choosing local produce and products, your venue can promote the causes of sustainable planet with little effort and smart choices. Earn community accolades and fan praise.
I can think of few better businesses than entertainment venues to take advantage of geolocation social services for attracting new or retaining loyal customers. FourSquare and Gowalla are the two most prominent social networks throwing geolocation into the mix and providing benefits for both registered users and venues. These two down-loadable applications for mobile phones…
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Event wristbands double as fashion statements as teens take to wearing their bracelets. Consider stylish, comfortable, and attractive wristbands instead of paper tickets for your venue.
In the northeast, a quarter inch long critter is instilling fear in hoteliers, apartment managers, retailers, and theaters. The bedbug is alive and thriving after their near eradication from American cities since the 1950s. In New York city, bedbugs have forced hotels to take rooms out of service, shuttered Abercrombie and Fitch for days, and…
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I was recently approached by a potential client interested in exploring online ticketing, and one of the first questions she asked was, “Can I still mail my pre-printed tickets out.” While I assured her of our support for every major thermal ticket printer available, naturally, I pointed out the advantages and flexibility of print-at-home tickets,…
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Applying new ideas or promotions to events can have dramatic effects on ticket sales. Try one of these 7 ideas and measure the results.
