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 Named Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC)
COLUMBUS, OH – September 21, 2021 For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) a Division II conference serving institutions of higher education in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. Since its founding in 1978, the GLVC has supported student athletes not only as they achieve the highest levels of success in their sports, but also in their academic pursuits. HomeTown is proud to welcome the GLVC to their growing list of conference partners, which includes several other conferences in Division II of college athletics. Together the GLVC and HomeTown will provide students, staff, and fans with the latest technology in ticketing to provide a fast, easy, and convenient ticketing experience. 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. HomeTown is committed to providing the GLVC with the access to the tools, resources, and in-house support at every turn to power their digital ticket sales . “The GLVC is pleased to partner with HomeTown Ticketing for our championships for the 2021-2022 season. This agreement will provide our families and fans with a convenient and safe digital platform to purchase tickets to attend our post-season tournaments and events.”— Jim Naumovich, Commissioner | Great Lakes Valley Conference “HomeTown Ticketing welcomes the Great Lakes Valley Conference to our network of collegiate conferences. We are thrilled to be ticketing their post-season tournaments and championship events for the 2021-2022 school year. The conference has embraced technology with their own streaming platform, and we are looking forward to working with the GLVC and their fans with our fast, easy, and convenient digital platform to take their ticketing experience to the next level.” — Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. This partnership was brokered by Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG). ABOUT THE GREAT LAKES VALLEY CONFERENCEThe Great Lakes Valley Conference is one of the premier NCAA Division II conferences, made of 15 member institutions from three Midwest states (Illinois, Indiana, Missouri) and comprised of 8,000 student-athletes, 64,000 students, and 600,000 alumni. Founded in 1978, the GLVC has grown to sponsor 24 Conference championships and is among the nation’s elite in academic and athletic success. GLVC schools have captured 19 NCAA Division II national championships, including 11 on the men’s side – seven of which are in basketball – and the most recent coming for Lindenwood University women’s lacrosse in 2021. Among the 23 NCAA Division II conferences analyzed in the November 2020 report published by the national office, the GLVC ranked third in both Federal Graduation Rate (FGR) at 68 percent and Academic Success Rate (ASR) at 83 percent for all student-athletes. The GLVC is also home to the GLVC Sports Network – the first NCAA Division II conference-wide digital streaming network that launched in 2014. GLVCSN can be found on GLVCSN.com, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Roku devices, as well as iOS and Android mobile apps. 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 ABOUT COLLEGIATE SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUPCSMG is a College Sports Properties Group that drives the business performance of college athletic conferences and schools, providing them with a successful growth strategy, and generating revenue to support their athletic department and initiatives. CSMG specializes in Marketing Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights Strategy & Negotiation, Sponsorship Sales, Name Image and Likeness Solutions, Licensing, Event Production & Management, Ticketing, and Esports. Visit www.collegiatesmg.com for more information.
Hometown Ticketing Named Official Online Ticketing Partner for the American Midwest Conference
COLUMBUS, OH – September 2, 2021 For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Online Ticketing Partner for the American Midwest Conference (AMC). The AMC supports a variety of athletics programs across Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois as it hosts sixteen sports championships and has ten full members and two single sports members. HomeTown is proud to be supporting this NAIA member conference with leading digital ticketing technology as the student athletes strive to uphold the NAIA Champions of Character® Initiative and its five core values – integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. With HomeTown’s digital ticketing platform and tools, the conference will power their online ticket sales for their championship competitions and meet the needs of their venues and events. Together, the AMC and HomeTown Ticketing are looking forward to the future and continuing to improve the fans’ experiences when attending events, including being able to use HomeTown’s new Fan App to purchase and save their tickets to events. “The AMC is excited to partner with HomeTown Ticketing. They bring a whole new level of convenience to our championship hosts and fans. HomeTown Ticketing will provide a great opportunity for those attending AMC Championships and special events with contactless service, convenience and comfort of having a ticket before they arrive. We are starting with our wrestling, women’s basketball and baseball tournaments this year but look forward to expanding that in the future and having a long and rewarding partnership with HomeTown Ticketing.”— Will Wolper, Commissioner | American Midwest Conference “HomeTown Ticketing is excited to welcome the American Midwest Conference to our growing network of college and university conferences across the country. Through our technology and our in-house team of ticketing and support experts, we are certain that HomeTown will not only meet but exceed the expectations of students, staff, and fans as they gear up for an exciting year of supporting and cheering on their student athletes. We are excited for all that this new partnership will hold, and we look forward to the school year together. ” — Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. This partnership was brokered by Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG). ABOUT AMERICAN MIDWEST CONFERENCEThe American Midwest Conference (AMC), a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), has ten full members in Arkansas and Missouri and two single-sport members in Illinois. The AMC sponsors championships in 16 sports and emphasizes the NAIA Champions of Character® Initiative and its five core values – integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. 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 ABOUT COLLEGIATE SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUPCSMG is a College Sports Properties Group that drives the business performance of college athletic conferences and schools, providing them with a successful growth strategy, and generating revenue to support their athletic department and initiatives. CSMG specializes in Marketing Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights Strategy & Negotiation, Sponsorship Sales, Name Image and Likeness Solutions, Licensing, Event Production & Management, Ticketing, and Esports. Visit www.collegiatesmg.com for more information.
Hometown Ticketing Named Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Great Midwest Athletic Conference
COLUMBUS, OH – August 5, 2021 For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). As the 2021-2022 school year approaches, the GMAC celebrates their 10 anniversary as an active NCAA Division II conference with membership in the states of Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee. With 12 full member institutions and several associate member institutions, the GMAC is an exciting part of the collegiate sports landscape and one which continues to strive toward excellence at the highest level of competition and athletic skill. HomeTown is proud to provide the ticketing platform and tools the conference will use to power their online ticket sales for their championship competitions and meet the needs of their venues and events. Together, the GMAC and HomeTown Ticketing are looking forward to the future and continuing to improve the fans’ experiences. “We are excited to engage HomeTown as the Official Online Ticketing Partner of the Great Midwest. Hometown has proven to be a leader in digital ticketing, and their online platform will provide a great benefit to the membership and fans as we optimize championship experiences.” — Tom Daeger, Commissioner | Great Midwest Athletic Conference “HomeTown Ticketing welcomes the Great Midwest Athletic Conference to our growing network of colleges and universities across the country. We value this important NCAA Division II partnership and are confident that our platform will not only meet but exceed the expectations of students, staff, and fans as they gear up for an exciting year of supporting and cheering on their student athletes.” — Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. This partnership was brokered by Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG). ABOUT GREAT MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCEEstablished in 2011–12, the Great Midwest Athletic Conference celebrates its 10th anniversary in the 2021–22 academic year as an active NCAA Division II conference with membership in the states of Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee. The 12 full member institutions include Ashland University, Cedarville University, University of Findlay, Hillsdale College, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Lake Erie College, Malone University, Ohio Dominican University, Tiffin University, Trevecca Nazarene University, Ursuline College, and Walsh University. Northwood University will also join the conference as a full member on July 1, 2022. Great Midwest associate member institutions feature Alderson Broaddus University, Davis & Elkins College, Mercyhurst University, Seton Hill University, and Wheeling University, all in the sport of men’s lacrosse. 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 ABOUT COLLEGIATE SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUPCSMG is a College Sports Properties Group that drives the business performance of college athletic conferences and schools, providing them with a successful growth strategy, and generating revenue to support their athletic department and initiatives. CSMG specializes in Marketing Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights Strategy & Negotiation, Sponsorship Sales, Name Image and Likeness Solutions, Licensing, Event Production & Management, Ticketing and Esports. Visit www.collegiatesmg.com for more information.
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner Of The California Community College Athletic Association
COLUMBUS, OH – April 21, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing is proud to announce its partnership with the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). As the Official Ticketing Partner of CCCAA, HomeTown Ticketing will provide an exciting new way for students, staff, and community members to purchase tickets and attend events across its network of schools. As the single largest educational system in the country, the California Community College system serves over two million students each year and provides exciting on-campus opportunities for students, including their athletics. The CCCAA coordinates the athletic activities of nearly 24,000 student-athletes across the system who participate in 24 sports. They also host 25 championships for these activities. HomeTown Ticketing is excited to help the organization simplify their ticketing system and allow students and fans to enjoy their return to the stands. Together, HomeTown and the CCCAA will collaborate on ticket sales for their championships beginning this year and will provide convenient online ticketing options for fans as well as touchless ticket scanning. “Hometown Ticketing is the perfect partner at the perfect time for the CCCAA. Online ticketing is the most convenient method to delivering and using tickets and in our current environment has fast become a necessity. Hometown Ticketing is at the forefront of the industry and delivers a first-class user experience that our schools and fans will enjoy.”— Jennifer Cardone, Interim Executive Director | CCCAA “As the largest single educational system in the country, this new partnership with CCCAA is an exciting milestone for our company and one which we look forward to continuing for years to come. Thank you to the CCCAA for trusting HomeTown to serve your students, staff, and communities as we return to cheering on our teams in person.”— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT THE CCCAAThe California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) is the governing body providing oversight of intercollegiate athletics within the California Community College System. The single largest educational system in the country, with attendance in excess of 2.1 million students annually, the California Community College system serves one-fourth of all community college students in the United States. The CCCAA establishes the rules and regulations to administer the intercollegiate athletic activities of approximately 24,000 student-athletes attending California’s community colleges. To view the latest news, information, and updates of all 24 CCCAA-sanctioned sports and 25 championships, please visit www.cccaasports.org. 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 24h from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
Hometown Ticketing Named Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Northeast Conference
COLUMBUS, OH – April 20, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Northeast Conference (NEC). Since its founding in 1981 as a basketball-only organization, the NEC has grown substantially. Today, the conference supports 24 sports for men and women and maintains automatic access to 16 different NCAA Championships. With 10 member institutions, this NCAA Division I conference is an exciting part of the collegiate sports landscape and one which continues to strive toward excellence at the highest level of NCAA competition. HomeTown is proud to provide the ticketing platform and tools the conference will use to power their online ticket sales and meet the needs of their venues and events. With Spring championships approaching, we are excited to assist the NEC with making their events run smoothly and safely as we celebrate the skills and success of their hard-working athletes. “The NEC is proud to become the first NCAA Division I conference to partner with Hometown Ticketing. Hometown Ticketing will provide the NEC with a state-of-the-art digital ticketing platform to utilize at league championships, and we look forward to working with their team.”— Noreen Morris, Commissioner | Northeast Conference “Our team sees this new partnership with the NEC, our first NCAA Division I conference, as an important milestone in our company’s growth. We are excited to share the HomeTown Ticketing platform and its many features with the NEC to make ticketing their league championships a smooth and simple process.”— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. This partnership was brokered by Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) who represent the ECAC for media and sponsorship partnerships. ABOUT NORTHEAST CONFERENCENow celebrating its 40th anniversary season, the Northeast Conference (NEC) is an NCAA Division I collegiate athletic association consisting of 10 institutions of higher learning located throughout seven states. Media coverage of the NEC extends to a number of the largest markets in the United States including New York (#1), Boston (#9), Baltimore (#26), Hartford/New Haven (#33) and Providence (#53). Founded in 1981 as the basketball-only ECAC Metro Conference, the NEC has grown to sponsor 24 championship sports for men and women and now enjoys automatic access to 16 different NCAA Championships. NEC member institutions include Bryant, Central Connecticut, Fairleigh Dickinson, LIU, Merrimack, Mount St. Mary’s, Sacred Heart, St. Francis Brooklyn, Saint Francis U and Wagner. For more information on the NEC, visit the league’s official website (www.northeastconference.org) and digital network (www.necfrontrow.com), or follow the league on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat, all @NECsports. 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 available and accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT COLLEGIATE SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUPFounded in 2014, CSMG is a College Sports Properties Group that drives the business performance of college athletic conferences and schools, providing them with a successful growth strategy, and generating revenue to support their athletic department and initiatives. CSMG specializes in Marketing Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights Strategy & Negotiation, Sponsorship Sales, Name Image and Likeness Solutions, Licensing, Event Production & Management, Ticketing, and Esports. Visit www.collegiatesmg.com for more information.
