HomeTown Ticketing Partners With BigTeams To Support Athletic Directors And Welcome New Integration Opportunities
COLUMBUS, OH – October 28, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing is pleased to announce their partnership with BigTeams, a leader in providing athletic directors with scheduling, management, and compliance tools to streamline and simplify their everyday tasks. This partnership highlights the increasingly positive advantages that technology provides in the school and athletics spaces. Working in the same spaces, both companies align in their goals to support athletic departments in creating stronger, larger programs while making it easier to manage all that comes with the sports and events. BigTeams’ flagship product, Schedule Star, allows athletic directors and administrators to manage the ins and outs of their teams all from a centralized, mobile platform, creating less paperwork and enhancing compliance. HomeTown’s previous experience with integrating scheduling systems into the HomeTown platform opens the door to explore similar solutions with Schedule Star within the HomeTown event management and ticketing platform. “BigTeams’ main goal is to enable school athletic & activity administrators to focus on more important things, like fostering student leaders and mentoring staff members. Accordingly, we are pleased to offer a schedule integration with the leading K-12 digital ticketing platform. This strategic partnership allows us to provide a more efficient, high quality experience for everyone.”– Jennifer Motze, VP of School Development | BigTeams “HomeTown’s partnership with BigTeams is a continuation of our mission of supporting school athletic programs around the country. Together, BigTeams and HomeTown will be able to offer new solutions to athletic directors and administrators via the implementation of our state of the art technology and industry leading customer service. We are excited and look forward to providing fast and easy ticketing to BigTeam schools, districts, and associations in collaboration with BigTeams.”– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K–12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT BIGTEAMSSince 1964, Bigteams has been the leading provider of innovative athletic & activity management tools serving the K-12 market. Our comprehensive solution eliminates tedious, time-consuming workflow for thousands of schools, districts, leagues, and state associations across the country. From scheduling to registration and eligibility, the BigTeams product line is one central point of record for all data. BigTeams is HIPAA, FERPA and COPPA compliant and its US-based service center has a 99% Customer Satisfaction rating. For more information visit bigteams.com and follow @Bigteams on Facebook and Twitter.
Communication, Capacity, and Cancellations: How HomeTown Can Help
Managing events is about more than just selling tickets. Fans need to know important details and get updates about the events you are hosting. We understand how important this is to keeping all of your fans safe and happy, so our system has built-in tools to help you! Communication From details about parking to what time the doors open to last minute updates, communicating with your fans is key to making their experience as easy as possible. HomeTown’s platform has several built-in tools that make communication with your event goers simple. You can also set up custom event terms, which require fans to check a box indicating that they agree to your declared terms when purchasing tickets. Related post: How Fans Purchase Tickets Online and in the HomeTown Fan App When fans purchase tickets online, their tickets are emailed to them. In this initial email, you can include custom event details including a map of where the venue is, parking information, gates times, and more. You can even include an attachment in the confirmation email with things like parking instructions or forms to complete. You can also use email to update ticket holders about changes to your events, like new event policies or adjustments to game time. For fans that purchased their tickets via the HomeTown Fan App, the system allows you to send important updates through three methods: email, text, and push notifications. Your message will be sent by all three methods at the same time, so that they are sure to see key information. Remember, this can only be used for updates or important event information, not marketing. Capacity With a seat map of your stadium, gym, or auditorium, your fans can know exactly where they’ll be sitting at your events. Your fans can select their specific seat and ensure they have the view they want, and can help you manage capacity by restricting which seats can be purchased. You can also set capacity limits on general admission sections of your seat map to ensure that no section has too many people. Related post: Communication, Capacity, and Cancellations: How HomeTown Can Help You can still set capacity limits for events that do not utilize a seat map when you build your ticket levels. This allows you to sell a certain number of tickets to your event, regardless of what combination of student, general admission, senior, or any other level you may have in your box office are purchased. Cancellations Whether a game is cancelled due to weather or another issue, you have the tools to handle it. If your event will be rescheduled, you can simply adjust the date and time of your event in the box office, and this ensures that all tickets purchased will still be valid for your rescheduled event. Then, you can use the communication tools we mentioned above to get the word out to fans who have already purchased tickets and let them know when the event will be rescheduled. If the event will not be rescheduled, the HomeTown team will help you issue refunds to all those who have purchased tickets. Follow HomeTown Ticketing Facebook Linkedin Instagram Want to learn more about why fast scans mean happy fans? Follow HomeTown Ticketing on our social media to see scanning in action at events across the country!
Hometown Ticketing Named Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)
COLUMBUS, OH – October 21, 2021 For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). Since its founding in 1980, the MAAC has supported student-athletes not only as they achieve the highest levels of success in their sports, including NCAA Division I basketball, but also in their academic pursuits. HomeTown is proud to welcome the MAAC to their growing list of conference partners across the United States. Together the MAAC and HomeTown provide a fast, easy, and convenient ticketing experience for students, staff, and fans of their member schools. With ticket scanning at the gate, HomeTown’s platform increases security at events and allows fans to enter games quickly, making their game day experience focused on cheering on their team. From championship events and beyond, this partnership will continue to provide the latest in technology and the best experience for fans. “The MAAC is proud to name HomeTown Ticketing as the Official Ticketing Partner of the league,” said MAAC Commissioner Rich Ensor. “HomeTown’s ticketing platform will simplify ticket sales at MAAC Championships and grant fans the ability to easily purchase tickets digitally. This partnership is a great opportunity for the MAAC as we look to move away from cash sales.”— Rich Ensor, Commissioner | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference “HomeTown Ticketing welcomes the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference to our network of collegiate conferences. At HomeTown, we are committed to supporting conferences and their members by offering an easy, secure, flexible platform that provides a solution for all levels of events. We are excited to be ticketing the MAAC’s championship events for the 2021-2022 school year and look forward to supporting the MAAC for many years to come.” — Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT THE METRO ATLANTIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCEWith 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 41st year of competition during the 2021–2022 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETING HomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K–12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are available and accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
HomeTown Ticketing Announces Coporate Partnership With The MIAA
COLUMBUS, OH – October 15, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing is proud to announce our partnership with the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). In supporting collegiate sporting events across the league, especially at a championship level, HomeTown will provide an easy to access platform that makes purchasing tickets, managing athletic seasons, and attending events fast and simple at every level, from fans to administrators. This partnership also furthers HomeTown’s goal of supporting colleges and universities at every level of competition. HomeTown is honored to be supporting America’s first collegiate athletic conference, and helping to make the 2021–2022 academic year, the conference’s 134th consecutive year of operation for the NCAA Division III-affiliated conference, one to remember. By offering a comprehensive ticketing solution, the MIAA and its member schools will be able to set up events in their online Box Office, experience the convenience of purchasing tickets online, and provide quick scanning for gate entry. In addition, HomeTown’s in-house Support Team and Client Success Managers provide top quality support to ensure each school has the resources and answers they need. Fans will have easy access to purchase tickets online and in the HomeTown Fan App to MIAA events. “We are excited to announce HomeTown Ticketing as the Official Online Ticketing Partner of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. This partnership will ease the burden of our member schools and streamline tickets sales for MIAA championships and tournaments. HomeTown has proven to be a leader in digital ticketing, and their online platform will provide fans easier access to purchase tickets for our conference events.” – Penny Allen-Cook, Commissioner | MIAA “We are excited to welcome the MIAA to our network of partnerships and athletic associations. HomeTown is committed to providing the innovative solutions that colleges and universities, like those in the MIAA and across the country, need to provide faster, easier ticketing options for their students, staff, and fans. This partnership will allow our two organizations to work together to support athletic programs and provide new ways for fans to access tickets so that they can cheer on their favorite student athletes. We look forward to an exciting school year ahead and many more to come with the MIAA.”– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K–12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations at no cost. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are available and accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT THE MICHIGAN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (MIAA)The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) is America’s first collegiate athletic conference. The 2021–2022 academic year marks the 134th consecutive year of operation for the NCAA Division III-affiliated conference. The MIAA was founded March 24, 1888. From the very beginning, the conference has conducted full-season championships in multiple sports. As one of America’s finest NCAA Division III conferences, the MIAA offers 23 sports for men and women.
HomeTown Ticketing Partners With Level Access To Enhance Accessibility Of Platform And Apps
COLUMBUS, OH – October 4, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing is pleased to announce their partnership with Level Access, the leader in accessibility solutions to enhance the HomeTown platform and apps to provide the highest level of accessibility. This partnership will bring a renewed, detailed evaluation of HomeTown’s commitment to accessible technology and identifying areas for continued improvement and innovative solutions. For HomeTown, this partnership aligns with our mission to provide a professional-level experience for all users, across the country. Together, Level Access and HomeTown will work to enhance our technology and allow your fans to have a smooth and easy ticketing experience at every turn. “We are proud to partner with HomeTown Ticketing to provide a first-person perspective on how all fans use their platform to enjoy activities at America’s schools. People with disabilities often struggle with social isolation, so fostering more opportunities for people to connect with others is important.”]– Tim Springer, CEO & Founder | Level Access “HomeTown’s partnership with Level Access will allow us to better understand the accessible solutions that we can implement to continue to improve in our platform and applications. Through this commitment to serving all those who use our platform and attend events, this partnership will allow us to bring the best possible ticketing experience to schools, districts, and organizations nationwide.”– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K–12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT LEVEL ACCESSLevel Access provides industry-leading and award-winning digital accessibility solutions to over 2000 corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions. Level Access’s mission is to achieve digital equality for all users by ensuring technology is accessible to people with disabilities and the growing aging population. Founded in 1997, Level Access has an unparalleled history in helping customers achieve and maintain compliance with the full scope of accessible technology regulations and standards including the ADA, WCAG, CVAA, AODA, EN 301 549, and Section 508. To learn more about Level Access, visit www.levelaccess.com
