HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
COLUMBUS, OH – July 23, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. The MIAA represents 14 member schools across the states of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. This partnership will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers, as well as, additional security and reporting capabilities for the MIAA staff to utilize. In addition to the Championship events, HomeTown Ticketing will help ticket MIAA tournaments and special events as well as possible partnerships with member universities. “The MIAA is excited to partner with HomeTown Ticketing,” said MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy. “MIAA fans are some of the most loyal fans in the country and this online ticketing solution for regular-season games and conference championships will be important enhancements to the MIAA fan experience.”— Mike Racy, Commissioner | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) “HomeTown Ticketing is thrilled to announce our partnership with the MIAA as we help them bring professional level ticketing to future tournaments and championship events. Our safe and secure ticketing system will allow fans, students, and communities the option to purchase tickets online when attending MIAA events.”— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT MIAAThe MIAA is one of the nation’s oldest conferences and one of the most successful in NCAA Division II. The conference dates all the way back to 1912 and currently has 12 full-time members with two associate members. The MIAA also has its own streaming network called The MIAA Network. Below is more information about the Association. Learn more at: www.themiaa.com ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix announcement
PrestoSports and HomeTown Ticketing Partner for Enhanced Contactless Fan Experience
July 21, 2020 – PrestoSports, the leading all-in-one sports technology platform in college athletics, and HomeTown Ticketing, the smart choice in online ticketing for athletic programs of all sizes, are excited to announce a strategic partnership to streamline connections with fans as well as event and game-day operations. The partnership further connects the online and physical worlds of fans through PrestoSports, enabling them to search for and purchase event tickets online and enter venues through a completely contactless experience–an especially critical capability as sports return in the fall for the first time since the onset of COVID-19. With no set-up costs, no annual fees, and a simple $1 per ticket fee, HomeTown Ticketing makes it easy and affordable for PrestoSports customers to implement online ticketing. With just a simple code addition and minimal training, organizations can expect to be up and running in under a week. Pricing is completely controlled by each athletics program with the same transaction and payment processing fees regardless of ticket prices or quantity. The HomeTown system will make it easy for PrestoSports customers to implement social distancing and contactless best practices. It enables any smartphone to scan tickets up to 10 feet away, eliminating the cost of dedicated scanners and meeting social distance guidelines. Live data of capacity numbers and seating assure that space is optimized without exceeding established limits or modified temporary arrangements due to COVID-19 or any other restrictions. Some of the key advantages HomeTown delivers include: Free For Schools – Schools receive full value of tickets with no expensive scanners required. Custom Branded – Designed to match your school from your box office login screen to the ticket. Simple & Easy – Organizations sell tickets directly through their PrestoSports website Integrated – Now fans are able to purchase tickets directly through the athletics website Box Office & POS – Cloud-based box office tools enable easy creation and management of events. Immediate Funds – Electronic funds sent immediately, no invoices or payments required. “This is a great and timely partnership, enabling all of our customers to address the need for online and contactless ticketing for incredible fan experiences. With our mutual relationships with conferences and athletics programs, this is a natural fit. We look forward to continued innovation and growth between our companies – and getting back to sports,” said Keith Womack, President, PrestoSports. “HomeTown Ticketing is very excited about the opportunity the partnership with PrestoSports provides us. With this partnership, as well as being the official digital ticketing partner of the NAIA and 18 college conferences, we are looking forward to introducing our exceptional services and provide all colleges and universities with the opportunity to own their own ticketing and deliver a safe and professional experience to their fans.” said Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO, HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. PrestoSports and HomeTown Ticketing will conduct a joint webinar during the PrestoSports Summer Camp on August 5th to review this solution and partnership in more detail. HomeTown Ticketing HomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix PrestoSports PrestoSports is a software-as-a-service company providing technology to colleges and conference offices. The company is also the official website and streaming provider of the NAIA, NJCAA and more than 100 athletic conferences. Backed by Battery Ventures, PrestoSports delivers solutions for building athletic brands, igniting fans, and funding sports programs. Battery Ventures formed its sports division in 2017 which included the acquisitions of PrestoSports, Stretch Internet, and Black Diamond (SIDHelp). PrestoSports is committed to delivering customers a more expansive suite of software solutions to help them nurture and grow their tight-knit communities of members, fans, athletes, and coaches. Clubessential Holdings LLC Clubessential Holdings is a Battery Ventures company, fulfilling their global mission of investing in and creating cutting-edge, category-defining businesses by providing a full suite of membership and club management Software as a Service solutions to private clubs, health & fitness clubs, military organizations, municipalities, and college athletic programs. Across four brands – Clubessential, ClubReady, PrestoSports and Vermont Systems – the company offers a variety of forward-thinking technology and services which help more than 8,000 customers attract, engage, and retain club and community members and fans for life. For more information, visit the following websites: Clubessential: www.clubessential.com; ClubReady: www.clubready.com; PrestoSports: www.prestosports.com; Vermont Systems: www.vermontsystems.com.
HomeTown Ticketing Partners with Boxcast to Provide Live Streaming Services and Virtual Ticket Capabilities for Schools this Fall
COLUMBUS, OH – JUNE 15, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing is pleased to announce the addition of BoxCast to its ecosystem of partners. This partnership will provide schools with the opportunity to sell tickets to watch games in-venue or through purchasing a ticket to a live stream of the game. This provides fans a safe way to support the school, student athletes and community in the comfort of their home. Additionally, live streaming of games can allow the school to expand their reach to family members and supporters outside of the immediate radius of the school. HomeTown and BoxCast are working to provide communication tools, workflows, and expanded viewing experiences to assist schools and their communities that are clients of both companies. For more information on how to sign up your school, please contact HomeTown Ticketing by filling out the request form on the website (click here). “BoxCast provides the utmost level of technology and service for community venues, organizations and schools to stream events easily. This partnership allows us to continue to provide schools with our digital ticketing services with the added benefit of providing access for fans in the way they feel comfortable. We are thrilled to partner with BoxCast to provide their streaming services to our client schools and associations.”— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. “BoxCast believes that every event that can be watched live should be streamed live, and now more than ever, schools will need to provide a high-quality video experience for friends and family who cannot be present in-person. Streaming needs to be easy — that’s why we built the BoxCast Platform,” added Gordon Daily, CEO & Co-Founder of BoxCast. “The referral partnership between HomeTown Ticketing and BoxCast is such a natural fit. We clearly share the same passion for empowering schools with the absolute best user experience possible and making technology that is automated and easy-to-use.”— Gordon Daily, CEO & Founder | BoxCast ABOUT BOXCASTBoxCast is an easy, flexible live streaming platform that empowers thousands of organizations around the world to engage and grow their communities through high-quality video. Launched in 2013, BoxCast is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. Learn more @ boxcast.com ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of G3 Marketing
COLUMBUS, OH – March 31, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing and G3 Marketing are pleased to announce a unique partnership where HomeTown Ticketing will become the Official Ticketing Provider of G3 Marketing. G3 Marketing will become the experiential engagement, business development, and sponsorship activation agency of record for HomeTown Ticketing. “G3 Marketing provides us the professional approach and insight that we were looking for in an agency. We are thrilled to work with the G3 Marketing team to build unique engagement opportunities for our brand and products. Throughout the spring and summer, we will be launching several new offerings for schools, organizations, and events and having G3 Marketing’s help will take engagement to the next level.”– Ryan Hart (Chairman & CEO) HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. “HomeTown Ticketing has such a unique, secure and easy-to-use approach to managing tickets, redemption and financial reporting. We are excited to work with HomeTown as a client and make it easier for our brand partners to engage with their audiences. Keep an eye out for a lot more fun announcements over the summer!”– Adam Ross (Chairman) G3 Marketing ABOUT G3 MARKETINGFor over 20 years, we’ve made the seemingly impossible, real. We unite fans with the very best athletes and brands in the world by creating unforgettable experiences. Whether you need to put on a ProCamp, imagine a FanFest experience, produce an event, or create compelling content, we’re the team! We’re spirited in creating loyalty amongst fans that will never be surrendered. Impossible deadlines, don’t know where to begin, or logistical nightmare? No worries: we’re meticulous, agile, and turn-key, producing flawless executions at low-cost. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the fastest growing 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 24h from a ticket sale.Get started @ www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
