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Cover Genius teams up with Future Ticketing on event cover. Last year, more than 80.2 million fans purchased tickets to watch professional sports in the UK. According to Two Circles’ 2023 UK Attendance Report, attendance at British racecourses remained at 4.8 million in 2023, cricket attendance surpassed 3.0 million and football fans took the top spot with 55.5 million attendees. By integrating with Cover Genius’ award-winning distribution platform, XCover, football clubs, rugby clubs, racecourses, and amusement parks, along with concert and festival venues that use Future Ticketing for their ticket sales, can now offer embedded protection solutions for all types of events. The protection is integrated directly within the customer purchase journey to help provide peace of mind and a seamless experience to thousands of customers. Peter McNeile, UK & International Sales Director, said, “This new partnership helps grow the availability of protection solutions for event-and-racegoers all over the UK and Ireland who purchase tickets via our users. We wanted to provide a customer-first approach and seamless claims experience if a ticket-holder unexpectedly cannot attend an event they were looking forward to.” https://lnkd.in/eRt_a3Zw #OpenInsurance #EmbeddedInsurance #Insurance #Insurtech #Partnership

From thrilling Rugby Matches to Star-Studded Concerts, learn how Principality Stadium embraced technology to enhance fan experiences, operational efficiency and achieving an impressive 99,5% digital ticketing rate. 👏 Here are some of Daniel's key takeaways from his discussion on the TicketingPodcast.(com) where he explored into these exciting topics. 👇 1️⃣ 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Discover the extensive benefits of going digital, from improved event safety to deeper fan engagement. 2️⃣ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Every event could be the highlight of someone's year. See how thoughtful ticketing creates unforgettable experiences. 3️⃣ 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮: Reduce guesswork and maximize opportunities by strategically using data. Dive deeper into Daniel’s insights and be inspired here! 🤩 https://lnkd.in/dur697Tc #TicketingPodcast #Ticketing #DigitalTransformation

Have you ever wanted to learn more about ticketing sports events and what's involved? 🤔 glosancon - sports have launched 'Sold Out: An Introduction to Ticketing Sports Events' 🎟️ We sat down with the founder, Shah-Zeib A. to learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eCdbD2X8

Check out Bret McCormick's article on the four biggest sports trends of 2024. In the Charlotte based Sports Business Journal, Bret touches on facilities (both US and international), ticketing, and other topics of interest to sports fans. What do you think of Bret's prognostications? #sportstrends2024 #stadiumdesign #sportsfanexperience

🚀 Just read an eye-opening piece by Frédéric Longatte, CEO of SECUTIX, on the future of live event and sports ticketing. The industry can't afford to stick to old ways. Innovation and a fan-first approach are key to staying ahead. Longatte stresses the importance of direct relationships with customers, leveraging technology, and a mobile-first strategy. He rightly points out that it's not just about selling tickets anymore, it's about creating a comprehensive, engaging experience for fans. 💡 My Takeaway: Technology and data are available to revolutionize the fan experience. It's time for the industry to embrace these changes. Stagnation is not an option to keep up with evolving consumer demands and technological advancements. A must-read for anyone in the ticketing and event industry.

New on the Momentus #blog: Effective venue management is crucial for all sports organizations, from the grandeur of major league stadiums to the intimacy of minor league venues. But did you know that the needs of major and minor leagues can vary significantly? "Different Leagues, Different Needs: Minor League Sports and Venue Management Software" by James Trimble dives into the key differences between these venues and how seamless event and venue management software helps them run at maximum capacity. Read the blog ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MxGEju #MajorLeagueSports #MinorLeagueSports #VenueManagement #EventManagement #EventSaaS

New on the Momentus #blog: Effective venue management is crucial for all sports organizations, from the grandeur of major league stadiums to the intimacy of minor league venues. But did you know that the needs of major and minor leagues can vary significantly? "Different Leagues, Different Needs: Minor League Sports and Venue Management Software" by James Trimble dives into the key differences between these venues and how seamless event and venue management software helps them run at maximum capacity. Read the blog ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gfBZ3j #MajorLeagueSports #MinorLeagueSports #VenueManagement #EventManagement #EventSaaS

Great News and (maybe old news for some people) 👏 🏆Our partner club, F.C. København Fill More Seats in Parken Stadium! 💡F.C. Copenhagen has seen a significant rise in released and converted tickets for home matches at Parken Stadium, resulting in fewer empty seats. 🎉A new app feature introduced in July 2023 has contributed to this growth, allowing season ticket holders to release their seats when they can't attend. 📈Fans have embraced this initiative, resulting in a remarkable increase in ticket conversions compared to previous seasons. 📈In the current 23/24 season, there has been an increase in released seats, with Section 12 experiencing a 1250% increase and C-tribune nearly 700%. 🔄The #resale of released tickets contributes to the Fan Fund, supporting various fan activities such as tifo displays and events. 📈There has been a positive trend in ticket conversions, with Section 12 witnessing a 74.77% increase and C-tribune 66.7%. 📈The average utilization rate of converted tickets is an impressive 88%. 📈The minimum utilization rule introduced for platinum cardholders has also increased attendance, requiring 85% utilization for card renewal. #MatchdayRevenue #ResaleofTickets NewC Sport Foto: Lars Rønbøg, Getty Images Link to article in comments. 

This is an interesting look at Paris FC's decision to make the large majority of their tickets completely free this season. This experiment turns some age-old sports conventional wisdom on its head: that if you tinker too much with the integrity of the ticket price through deep discounts, promotions, or freebies, over time the perceived value of the product suffers. Yet, for Paris FC, their home attendance has been up by nearly a third this season. The story goes on to describe the success of a limited free ticket pilot program by Fortuna Dusseldorf, a second division German soccer club. Since their pilot launched, merchandise and sponsorship sales are up 50%, which is notable, even if there isn't conclusive evidence that those increases are as a result of the pilot. In the era of sports as content, a stadium filled with production extras (conventionally called "fans") adds a lot of value to the broadcast. Better, more compelling broadcasts tend to garner more viewers, adding value to future rights packages. Will that be enough to convince an American professional sports team attempt a similar pilot? #SportsBusiness #TicketSales #FanExperience