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October = A month of ticketing-focused Breakfast Briefings with Cog Design | B Corp (via Zoom). Thanks to the Gallagher Brothers, ticketing is headline news. Maybe that's why there are three ticketing events happening in London in October (details below). Rolling with that wave of interest, and providing a platform for those who aren't near to the capital, we are devoting Thursday mornings to the topic, throughout the month. Message me if you want to come to one, more or all, and inexplicably haven't had an email invite. ___ Thu 3rd Oct, 9am Oasis vs Othello Why one size won't fit all when it comes to your on-sale strategy, and what lessons we can learn from companies that do it brilliantly (and those who don't). with Chris Crossley, COO & Co-Founder at Line-Up ___ Thu 10th Oct, 9am Ticketsolve Exploring the ways that technology and innovation can be harnessed to enhance the arts, offering insights into the intersection of digital tools and human ingenuity.  with Chris Spring, Chief Product Officer and Paul Fadden Managing Director at Ticketsolve ___   Thu 17th Oct, 9am Making ticketing accessible Many disabled people are still excluded from attending events by the barriers of ticketing. How can we disrupt that dynamic and open up our events to all?  with Craig Pryde, Founder at Different Breed ___   Thu 24th Oct, 9am Ticketing simplified with Shopify How Foundling Museum (and others) leverage Shopify to create cost-effective ticketing solutions that enhance insights and integrate with existing CRMs. with Stuart Leech, Founder of Studio T ___   Thu 31st Oct, 9am Pushing Spektrix out of the box An illustrated guide to how creative companies are using the Spektrix API to build extra functionality and integrate with innovative partners.  with Nina Primeraki , Client Integrations Lead at Spektrix ___ These ticketing events are all happening in London during October.... Thu 3 Oct / Recharge 2024 Leicester Square Theatre Our friends at Ticketsolve are holding two, free events: in London (03.10) and Dublin (26.09). They promise immersive learning with workshops, panels, and talks from top arts and culture leaders. https://lnkd.in/eAmJmiXN Tue 15 Oct / Ticketing Professionals Conference 2024 1/2 Shaw Theatre Six sessions to boost ticketing, marketing and digital skills – and how these three must interact in your organisation. Sponsored by our friends at Line-Up https://lnkd.in/exx966RY Tue 29 Oct / SOLT & UK Theatre's Ticketing Conference Rose Street, Covent Garden A half day of learning and networking. Discuss hot topics and share best practice, then connect over a drink. Sponsored by our friends at Spektrix. https://lnkd.in/e5AG5QEA

Runs on the Board. Something I definitely have struggled with on the cricket pitch of late. But Ticketure is posting some big first innings totals. When first introduced to Ticketure I was bowled over (ok, no more cricket puns) with how many applications that it would have served so well for. Timed entry and GA ticketing requirements are not limited to museums - and are currently hitting it for six (ok, I lied) in other markets with clients like Meow Wolf and Enchant Christmas in the US. If you want proof as to the size of these attractions, one attraction alone serviced 3.23 million visits in 2022. (https://lnkd.in/gjUgFxsp) Ticketure's functionality would have served so well in a previous life. One Haunted House pop up comes to mind..... Perhaps a beer festival? Perhaps SaaS ticketing is part of the solution to Australia's music festival scene....

Sharing some details of exactly what we are building at eventmate Event ticketing has been around for quite some time, and current platforms grew so accustomed to their market positions they stopped innovating altogether around 2010. Hence, for the last 10-15 years, we see identically looking event ticketing platforms everywhere. It usually goes like this: - You find an event - See the ticket price - Click to purchase - Get an updated ticket price with a 10-15% service fee - A timer starts ticking, signalling that time is limited (no, it’s not, but conversions are higher that way) - You make a payment - The payment is a success, and you receive your ticket through... email? 🙃 Somehow all platforms look the same and do the same annoying things like tickets through email, timers to bump up conversions, bloated service fees, but the UX always differs in a way that you can’t accomplish such an easy task as buying a ticket in a few simple steps 🫨. And the phrase goes like this: "If you do not innovate, you die". Hence, eventmate comes into the picture. We’ve decided to do things differently from the start, and so we did. The thinking was the following: - We spend some 90% of our online time in our favourite messengers - Why don’t we move event ticketing there? Obviously, we are not the first platform to come up with this idea, you probably can’t buy an event ticket not through a messenger in China 🇨🇳 today. The product we came up with is kinda neat (biggest fan here). Not only aren't you leaving your favourite messenger, and the UX is instantly recognizable (it’s chat, okay? You can’t do it the wrong way 🤪), but also the event organizer has a way to easily update you on event changes or provide you with some important details or an event continuation coming next week. Consequently solving the touchpoint problem for both sides. We have also come up with an all-things-event mobile app where event organizers can track their ticketing statistics, financials, check-ins, attendee details, ratings, reviews, and all other important things ON THE GO. It's fast, cheap and easy so that anybody can organize an event and start selling tickets in few simple steps hence our vision 👁️. We've already launched it in Ukraine 🇺🇦, and considering the bloody war for survival we've got some good traction regardless. The goal for now is to conquer some messenger native market (e.g. country where all things are messenger-first) with our solution ✌️. Onwards to the new era of event ticketing

As the rain falls, The Friday Ticket this afternoon ponders what goes into deciding on a new ticketing platform. Deciding on a ticketing platform is HARD. The landscape is forever changing. From changes in customer behaviour to the rapid product development, the goalposts for success will probably be different from when they were first set. Here are what we figure are the top three tests to pass in changing platforms. The platform has been road tested 🚗 A cornerstone of any exceptional product is its reliability, and there's no better endorsement than if it comes recommended and is used by reputable clients. This also proves industry and expert knowledge. A breadth of clients in both volume and application is often a great endorsement for the application to your venue. It’s been put through it’s paces in real world scenarios, at scale. Problems have already been solved, best practice proven. Handled high demand on-sales? Tick. Does it deliver functionality that satiates the needs of leading producers and venues? Tick. Is the platform constantly being improved? Tick The platform is fit for purpose 🛠 In today's fast-paced market, adaptability is a non-negotiable trait for any ticketing platform. Take Ticketure for example. A platform originally designed with the needs of museums and galleries now services a broad range of attractions and experiences including immersive experiences, food and wine festivals, touring pop ups and conferences. Platforms that are in constant improvement with the customer needs in mind will achieve long term success. Adaptability in customer experiences, the need to make changes quickly and scalability is just as important as what the platform can do out of the box. Whether it's adding new features based on user feedback, integrating with third-party services, or pivoting to address emerging market demands, adaptable products have the flexibility to thrive in dynamic environments. The platform makes sense commercially. 💰 At the heart of every successful platform lies its commercial viability—the ability to generate revenue and sustainably grow the business. Our Open API approach means we’re not going to get in the way of accessing multiple sales channels – in fact, we encourage it. We’re flexible in how we create commercial partnerships with our clients and want to breakdown barriers with our models. We're a provider of a platform that is there to be used to grow and run your business. That’s why we don’t charge fees to your customers. We might be bias, but we believe our solutions would pass the test! All ways to help sell the right ticket, to the right customer at the right time.

Whether you call them ticket packages or subscriptions, buying them online shouldn't be a struggle for patrons. Our year of end-user research revealed a lot of hard-to-find bias in how arts and culture orgs structure these options. This often creates a purchase flow that prioritizes revenue over giving patrons the flexibility they deserve. The good news is there’s no need to split the difference! Experience UpStageCRM's industry-first public demo showcasing these innovative package purchase flows firsthand. Plus, discover how we make Flex Packages easy to purchase and easy to redeem. You'll wonder why this hasn't been done before! Links to package configurations are in the shared post. #UpStageCRM #UpStagePublicDemo #SmartSubscriptions #PatronFirstUX 

Known for (and having runs on the board!) for ticketing in museum and timed entry settings, we put Ticketure through a ticketing requirements gauntlet of "Will It Ticket.....", a different event category each week. As it’s a Friday, we start with Food and Drinks events – multiple day specialist festivals to outdoor music & food event hybrids, to professional industry events - and why we think Ticketure is perfectly paired. Dynamic Builds 🏘 The reliability of first-party data and the loyalty of repeat customers are becoming less predictable. The ability to reach new markets via various distribution channels and manage offline sales channels (corporates, sponsors etc) in an "all in one" solution is critical to event growth. This ensures that potential attendees are engaged where they are most active, at the right price, and at the right time. Customer experiences 🎉 A customer's experience begins well before they take their first sip on site. The expectation of mobile first, and intuitive ticketing is critical to their overall experience. Features such as being able to see session availability and being able to bundle experiences in a single transaction is expected by the customer in today's ticketing landscape for food and drinks events. Easy Entry 🚦 Entry goes beyond the ability to scan a ticket or having enough turnstiles set up. Often there is manual handling of data, third party data lag and an often-clunky experience.  The Ticketure iOS POS application handles customer service, scanning, AND sales all from the same device, allowing event producers to service customers in real time. Revenue Generating 💰 The opportunity to generate additional spend per customer happens in the online ticketing purchase flow, and is often a missed opportunity, largely due to ticketing platform constraints and costs. Ticketure functionality gets 5 big ticks to the questions that should always be asked for generating additional revenue: Can admission and additional fixed capacity experiences (e.g. a Masterclass) be bundled into the same purchase?  ✔ Can experiences be promoted to existing ticket purchasers after they have already purchased entry tickets? ✔ Can group requirements including limits and data capture be captured on web sales? ✔ Can separate marketing opt ins and customer data points be captured based on the basket make up? ✔ Can prices be automated based on remaining session capacity or when bundled with an upsell? ✔ Low Costs 💲 The costs to deliver a ticketing offering to YOUR customers can be very prohibitive. Utilising a SaaS solution to deliver food and drinks events provides the flexibility to scale as needed. Keeping true to our principles, there are never any ticketing fees charged to your customers to be retained by TixTrack. The hardware to manage the system is off the shelf, and browser based. There are no caps on access licences, and we facilitate immediate access to funds (through our partnership with Stripe!)

Secure Your Spot in the Rising Market: Ticket.ga Premium Domain Name for Sale In the ever-evolving world of entertainment, events, and ticketing, establishing a strong online presence is vital for success. Today, we're excited to introduce the Ticket.ga premium domain name, a valuable digital asset that offers a unique opportunity for investors and businesses in the ticketing and event industries. The ticketing market is experiencing rapid growth, with increasing demand for seamless ticket purchasing experiences, innovative solutions, and a wide variety of events. This growth trajectory presents a golden opportunity for those looking to capitalize on the ticketing craze. Why Choose Ticket.ga? 1. Memorable and Brandable: Ticket.ga is a short, memorable, and highly brandable domain name that is easy to remember and type. It's perfect for businesses and investors looking to create a lasting impression in the ticketing industry. 2. High Search Volume: With a high search volume for the term "ticket," this domain name has the potential to attract significant organic traffic. 3. Rising Market: The ticketing market is experiencing rapid growth, and now is the perfect time to invest in a domain name that reflects this trend. 4. Versatility: Ticket.ga can be used for a variety of purposes, including e-commerce, blogs, news sites, or even a digital platform for ticket sales and event management. 5. Excellent Investment: High-quality domain names like Ticket.ga are a valuable digital asset that can appreciate over time, making it an excellent investment opportunity. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to own a premium domain name in a thriving market. Contact us today to learn more about the Ticket.ga domain name and how it can help you establish a powerful online presence. To get in touch, simply send us a direct message (DM) and let's start the conversation. Together, we can explore the potential of Ticket.ga and how it can benefit your business or investment portfolio. Secure your spot in the rising ticketing market today with Ticket.ga! 🚀

SwiftBook simplifies the event space booking process with a seamless, user-friendly design. Here's how we crafted the perfect booking experience: Problem Planning events can be a hassle. Users often struggle with complex, cluttered apps that make finding and booking venues time-consuming and frustrating. Solution SwiftBook was designed to be different—offering a sleek, intuitive experience that takes the stress out of finding and booking the perfect venue. Swipe to see how we achieved this: → We streamlined the process from onboarding to booking, so users can focus on planning their event, not fighting an app. → Thoughtful design and easy navigation make venue discovery, comparison, and booking a breeze. If you’ve had similar struggles like: → A cluttered app that confuses users → A complex booking process that leads to drop-offs → Lack of personalized venue recommendations → Difficulty in comparing venues and checking availability SwiftBook could be your answer. Here's how we solved these pain points: → A smooth onboarding experience introduces the app's key features, helping users get started with ease. → The search function allows users to input event details like location and space type effortlessly. → Filters & sorting make it easy to refine search results by price, proximity, amenities, and reviews. → Users can now explore spaces with a map view and tailored suggestions through "Recommended for You. → The venue details page offers high-quality images, detailed descriptions, and real-time availability for stress-free decision-making. → With save & compare options, users can easily shortlist venues and compare their favorites side by side. → A streamlined booking process with real-time availability ensures users book the venue of their choice with minimal friction. → The review & confirm step allows users to check all details in one place before finalizing their booking with just one click. No more hassles. No more drop-offs. Just effortless booking. --------------------------- Don't forget to share your thought on comment! 💖 Find our Calendly link when you’re ready: ☎️ https://lnkd.in/gd9Fj8Sp Check Dribbble: https://lnkd.in/gTKNmiD6 Contacts: 📩 Focotik.agency@gmail.com 🌈 WhatsApp: +971 55 804 4230 #EventPlanning #MobileUX #VenueBookingApp #EventSpaces #UXJourney #BookingExperience #UserFlowDesign #focotik #agency

Secure Your Spot in the Rising Market: Ticket.ga Premium Domain Name for Sale In the ever-evolving world of entertainment, events, and ticketing, establishing a strong online presence is vital for success. Today, we're excited to introduce the Ticket.ga premium domain name, a valuable digital asset that offers a unique opportunity for investors and businesses in the ticketing and event industries. The ticketing market is experiencing rapid growth, with increasing demand for seamless ticket purchasing experiences, innovative solutions, and a wide variety of events. This growth trajectory presents a golden opportunity for those looking to capitalize on the ticketing craze. Why Choose Ticket.ga? 1. Memorable and Brandable: Ticket.ga is a short, memorable, and highly brandable domain name that is easy to remember and type. It's perfect for businesses and investors looking to create a lasting impression in the ticketing industry. 2. High Search Volume: With a high search volume for the term "ticket," this domain name has the potential to attract significant organic traffic. 3. Rising Market: The ticketing market is experiencing rapid growth, and now is the perfect time to invest in a domain name that reflects this trend. 4. Versatility: Ticket.ga can be used for a variety of purposes, including e-commerce, blogs, news sites, or even a digital platform for ticket sales and event management. 5. Excellent Investment: High-quality domain names like Ticket.ga are a valuable digital asset that can appreciate over time, making it an excellent investment opportunity. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to own a premium domain name in a thriving market. Contact us today to learn more about the Ticket.ga domain name and how it can help you establish a powerful online presence. To get in touch, simply send us a direct message (DM) and let's start the conversation. Together, we can explore the potential of Ticket.ga and how it can benefit your business or investment portfolio. Secure your spot in the rising ticketing market today with Ticket.ga! 🚀

Secure Your Spot in the Rising Market: Ticket.ga Premium Domain Name for Sale In the ever-evolving world of entertainment, events, and ticketing, establishing a strong online presence is vital for success. Today, we're excited to introduce the Ticket.ga premium domain name, a valuable digital asset that offers a unique opportunity for investors and businesses in the ticketing and event industries. The ticketing market is experiencing rapid growth, with increasing demand for seamless ticket purchasing experiences, innovative solutions, and a wide variety of events. This growth trajectory presents a golden opportunity for those looking to capitalize on the ticketing craze. Why Choose Ticket.ga? 1. Memorable and Brandable: Ticket.ga is a short, memorable, and highly brandable domain name that is easy to remember and type. It's perfect for businesses and investors looking to create a lasting impression in the ticketing industry. 2. High Search Volume: With a high search volume for the term "ticket," this domain name has the potential to attract significant organic traffic. 3. Rising Market: The ticketing market is experiencing rapid growth, and now is the perfect time to invest in a domain name that reflects this trend. 4. Versatility: Ticket.ga can be used for a variety of purposes, including e-commerce, blogs, news sites, or even a digital platform for ticket sales and event management. 5. Excellent Investment: High-quality domain names like Ticket.ga are a valuable digital asset that can appreciate over time, making it an excellent investment opportunity. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to own a premium domain name in a thriving market. Contact us today to learn more about the Ticket.ga domain name and how it can help you establish a powerful online presence. To get in touch, simply send us a direct message (DM) and let's start the conversation. Together, we can explore the potential of Ticket.ga and how it can benefit your business or investment portfolio. Secure your spot in the rising ticketing market today with Ticket.ga! 🚀