HomeTown Ticketing Launches Premier Partnership With Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (OIAAA)
COLUMBUS, OH – September 1, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing and the Ohio Interscholastic Administrators Association (OIAAA) have joined forces to share the power of digital ticketing across the state. As a new Premier Partner of the OIAAA, Hometown is committed to supporting the OIAAA’s work with athletic administrators in Ohio to access the latest tools and technology for their roles. HomeTown’s partnership with another key organization in Ohio shows the strength and trust in the company by its home state and nationwide as the leading digital ticketing platform for K–12 schools and colleges. HomeTown’s easy to access platform provides a comprehensive ticketing solution from online ticket sales and managing athletic seasons to scanning tickets at the gate for fast entry. In addition to the robust features the HomeTown platform offers athletic administrators, the in-house Support Team and school-assigned Client Success Managers provide top quality support to ensure each school has the resources and answers they need. “The OIAAA would like to announce a Premier Partnership with HomeTown Ticketing. Cashless ticketing was big last year during the pandemic and many of our member schools used the outstanding service and found it to be an efficient and time-saving platform. With the majority of our member schools using HomeTown and the fact it is an Ohio-based company, it was a no-brainer for our two organizations to form a partnership. Thank you HomeTown Ticketing for the partnership with the OIAAA.”– Glen Gillespie CMAA Executive Director | OIAAA “HomeTown is excited to add the OIAAA to our growing list of partnerships in Ohio and around the country. We are proud to work with organizations like the OIAAA as they share the value of working with our platform and advocate for the tools that simplify organizing and running athletic programs. Together, we strive to make it easy for students, staff, and community members to cheer on student athletes.”– 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 THE OHIO INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION (OIAAA) The Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association was founded in 1956 to provide a professional organization in Ohio for interscholastic athletic administrators. From its beginning, the OIAAA was established to create an exchange forum of best practice for the oversight and enhancement of education-based athletic programs in Ohio schools.
HomeTown Ticketing Becomes Diamond Level Sponsor Of The FIAAA
COLUMBUS, OH – August 25, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has become a Diamond Level sponsor and partner of the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (FIAAA). Both the FIAAA and HomeTown are striving to improve the experience of athletic administrators and in turn the experience of players, their families, and fans of high school athletics. HomeTown is committed to supporting and working with athletic administrators, like those who are members of the FIAAA, by providing a platform that makes it easy to set up events, sell tickets, and track revenue. With this technology, administrators can save time and stress less, allowing them more time to work with coaching staff and student athletes to build stronger teams and enduring athletics programs across the state of Florida and nationally. This partnership between the FIAAA and HomeTown shows HomeTown’s commitment to being the comprehensive solution that schools are looking for, from providing leading technology to the in-house Support Team and school-assigned Client Success Managers who ensure each school has the support, resources, and answers they need to make their sporting events successful. “The FIAAA is excited to partner with the leading digital ticketing company for schools and colleges. HomeTown’s platform allows for ease of use, quick scanning of tickets, and the ability to receive revenue super fast. We look forward to a long relationship with Hometown Ticketing.”– Russell Wambles, CMAA Corporate Director | FIAAA “Working with the FIAAA is an exciting step in HomeTown’s journey. We are proud to sponsor the FIAAA at the Diamond level and believe in the association’s value. Their support for student athletes, both on and off the field, shows their belief that sports enrich students’ school days, and we are proud to align ourselves with them as schools across Florida gear up for another exciting year of competition.” – 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 THE FLORIDA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION (FIAAA) The mission of the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association is to develop, enhance, and preserve the educational values of interscholastic athletics. The FIAAA serves its members by providing resources to develop and enhance leadership skills, developing mentorship programs for new athletic administrators and offering numerous opportunities for professional growth. In conjunction with the Florida High School Athletic Association, the FIAAA promotes the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play in all athletic contests and works to safeguard the physical, mental, social, and moral welfare of all high school students.
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Provider For The Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA)
COLUMBUS, OHAugust 24, 2021 For Immediate ReleaseHomeTown Ticketing is proud to announce our partnership with the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA). As the CHSAA’s official ticketing provider, HomeTown is committed to supporting and working with coaches, athletic directors, and administrators to help them manage and ticket their sporting events all year round. With HomeTown’s easy to access platform, schools are able to simplify ticketing, offer online ticket sales, credit card transactions, and even provide custom seat maps for fans to choose their seat to the game. This partnership is further recognition of HomeTown’s nationwide commitment to providing schools and partners with a comprehensive solution to their events. From setting up events in their online Box Office, to the convenience of having tickets in hand before the game, to quick scanning for gate entry, HomeTown has it all covered. In addition to the robust features of the HomeTown platform, the in-house Support Team and school-assigned Client Success Managers provide top quality support to ensure each school has the resources and answers they need. “The CHSAA is very excited to be partnering with HomeTown Ticketing as our digital ticketing partner. It is an important step in connecting our fans, alumni, and benefactors to all of our events.”– Denise Hillig, NYSCHSAA President | CHSAA “HomeTown Ticketing’s partnership with the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) will bring a new level of support and simplicity to schools through our easy to use platform and fast scanning technology. The HomeTown team welcomes CHSAA, and we look forward to serving their students, staff, and communities as they cheer on the athletes all school year long.”– 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 THE CHSAAThe purpose of the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) is to provide a structure for interscholastic athletic competition among its member schools. The CHSAA organizes competition and institutes rules and bylaws for all of the sports under its auspices. Keeping in mind the Catholic beliefs of its member schools, the CHSAA always ensures the highest standard of fair play and sportsmanship. These beliefs are promoted through the behavior of its student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and spectators.
HomeTown Ticketing Partners With Bluefin And Payfactory To Elevate Security And Flexibility For Payment Processing
COLUMBUS, OH – August 19, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing is pleased to announce its partnerships with Bluefin, the recognized leader in payment and data security, and Payfactory, a tech-enabled payment facilitator for software platforms. These partnerships continue HomeTown Ticketing’s commitment to providing a platform with the highest levels of security and flexibility for schools at the K–12 and collegiate levels. Together, these leaders in the field are leveling up the simplicity and efficiency of digital ticketing. Bluefin’s familiarity with the higher education space further enhances HomeTown’s ability to provide the tools colleges are seeking for their digital ticketing. Bluefin’s stand out reputation for their ability to protect payment data with PCI-validated P2PE and provide safe and compliant processing is why over 20,000 companies, including HomeTown, trust them to serve their clients. PCI-validated P2PE is the gold standard for payment encryption, immediately encrypting payment data in a PCI-certified device, with decryption done outside of the higher education network. Payfactory’s flexibility and easy onboarding solutions will continue to provide HomeTown’s clients with payment processor options, as well as, continue to grow the connections HomeTown clients can have to the payment processing and fintech options they require. “Bluefin’s proven track record of success and experience providing security and payment processing solutions to educational institutions contributed to the creation of what will be an unprecedented solution for educators. By serving over 300 of the largest universities in the US, the Bluefin Payfactory solution aims to break through the traditional limitations of other processing platforms delivering industry-leading encryption security, speed of deposits, and service fee flexibility which empowers schools to eliminate card processing fees. Schools will now get money faster, virtually eliminate the costs associated with card acceptance all while being protected by the highest level of security available in the market today.”– Ruston Miles, Founder | Bluefin and Payfactory “HomeTown Ticketing strives to be the company to offer the most comprehensive security and increasing flexibility for the schools who use our platform. With the addition of Bluefin to our payment processing partners, we continue to raise the bar in the digital ticketing industry and show why we are leading the way for schools to simplify their ticketing. Together, HomeTown and Bluefin are forging a partnership that will empower schools to take the next step in their athletics, arts, and events.”– 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 BluefinBluefin is the recognized leader in encryption and tokenization technologies for payment and data security. Our security suite includes PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) for contactless face-to-face, call center, mobile and unattended payments, and our ShieldConex® data security platform for the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Personal Health Information (PHI), and payment data entered online. The company’s partner network currently includes over 200 processors, payment gateways and ISV’s operating in 44 countries, which provide Bluefin’s P2PE solutions direct to merchants, enterprises, healthcare organizations and more. Bluefin is a Participating Organization (PO) of the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC) and is headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in Waterford, Ireland. For more information, please visit http://www.bluefin.com. About PayfactoryPayfactory is a tech-enabled payment facilitator for software platforms. Formed by payments industry veterans and created for and by developers, Payfactory enables software vendors to effortlessly integrate complex payment acceptance, deposit funding and new account onboarding features into their platform while minimizing risk. Payfactory serves enterprise software companies seeking a higher level of security, service and speed. For more information, please visit http://www.payfactory.io
HomeTown Ticketing Partners With rSchoolToday To Expand Their Network Of Athletics Management Relationships
COLUMBUS, OH – August 18, 2021For Immediate Release Today, HomeTown announces another key partnership with a leader in school athletics management, rSchoolToday. With over 20 years experience, and serving over 8,700 schools, rSchoolToday’s reputation for excellence and customer support along with their recent partnership with VNN Sports align with HomeTown’s commitment to serving schools of all levels, making these companies ideal partners. Their partnership will further cement both companies’ roles in the educational space and emphasize the deep understanding they have of the needs of schools and athletics management. Together, HomeTown and rSchoolToday will provide an easy-to-use system of tools to increase communications, simplify workflow, and strengthen athletics programs. Aligned in their goals to make athletics easy to manage and organize, these companies are excited to work together to further serve their schools across the county and provide future platform integrations to enhance their clients’ experiences from scheduling to ticketing and beyond. “We are excited to partner with Hometown Ticketing. They offer such a powerful, simple-to-use platform and can scale with us as we continue our rapid growth in the K-16 market.“–Ray Dretske, President and Co-Founder | rSchoolToday “Partnerships like the one between HomeTown and rSchoolToday are what helps to set our companies apart and show our commitment to serving schools to the highest level. We are excited to have the opportunity to create new tools in association with rSchoolToday and look forward to all that this new partnership will mean for our schools.”–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 rSchoolTodayrSchoolToday is a 28-year-old company providing an integrated suite of 25 cloud-hosted Software and Mobile App solutions to the K–12 and college education market. rSchool’s Sports Management Platform includes the most widely adopted athletic scheduler on the market. rSchool currently serves over 8,700 schools and 15 state athletic associations. www.rschooltoday.com
HomeTown Ticketing Partners With Oregon School Activities Association To Simplify Event Management With New Integration
COLUMBUS, OH – August 17, 2021For Immediate Release As the official ticketing partner of Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), HomeTown is committed to providing Oregon schools with the tools they need to successfully manage and ticket their events. This commitment and partnership has allowed HomeTown to roll out an integration for easily importing events and selling tickets for postseason events scheduled through OSAA in the HomeTown platform. As the new school year approaches, HomeTown is thrilled to announce that they are expanding this functionality to all OSAA schools for their regular season events this fall. With this new integration, OSAA schools will be able to import entire seasons of your school’s athletic events into the HomeTown box office in just minutes. From there, it’s simple to set up ticket levels and start selling tickets. In addition to this new integration, the HomeTown platform includes features like: season and sports pass options, customized seat maps, presale passcodes, which allow guests priority access to tickets, and dedicated support to assist schools with their events and questions. “HomeTown’s ability to integrate with our scheduling database, which delivers every member school’s activity schedules to their platform, is one of the reasons we selected HomeTown as our ticketing partner. The integration will undoubtedly make the lives easier for Athletic Directors and support staff immediately.”– Kyle Stanfield, Assistant Executive Director | Oregon School Activities Association “We are proud to launch this new integration for Oregon schools and to further strengthen our partnership with the OSAA. We can’t wait to see HomeTown schools across the state of Oregon and begin to use this new tool to simplify their event set up and speed up their digital ticketing process.”– 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 OREGON SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATIONThe Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) is a private non-profit, board-governed association comprised of 294 member high schools. A member of the National Federation of State High School Associations, the OSAA annually sponsors 113 team and 426 individual event state championships for students competing in 19 interscholastic activities. For more information, visit http://www.osaa.org or follow @OSAASports on social media.
HomeTown Ticketing Announces Partnership With The UIAAA And Exclusive Sponsorship Of The UIAAA Podcast
COLUMBUS, OH – August 16, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing is proud to announce our Gold Business level partnership with the Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (UIAAA). The UIAAA’s mission aligns with HomeTown’s values for supporting coaches, athletic directors, and administrators as they work to provide a well-rounded, educational space for athletics in schools. HomeTown will work with schools across Utah and nationwide to enhance the athletics experience for those administrators organizing and running events and the families, friends, and fans who attend these events. By providing a convenient, fast ticketing solution, HomeTown makes it simple for schools to provide a cashless, paperless transaction process for fans and help to avoid long box office lines. Fans will also be able to get to their seats faster with fast ticket scanning, making school events run more smoothly. As a part of this new partnership, HomeTown is also the exclusive sponsor for the UIAAA podcast. The weekly UIAAA Connection podcast shares insights into school athletics, stories from working in education, and inspiration as to how schools can continue to improve their athletics programs. “The UIAAA is blessed to have Hometown Ticketing as its newest Gold Business partner. HomeTown Ticketing is the premiere company in paperless ticketing. HomeTown is also the exclusive sponsor of the UIAAA Podcast. If your school is not with Hometown Ticketing, they need to be.”– Marc R. Hunter, MA, CMAA, Executive Director | UIAAA “HomeTown Ticketing is proud to partner with UIAAA. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of support for our schools as they transition to digital ticketing and learn all of the features that our platform provides. We are honored by the incredible feedback of the UIAAA leaders and look forward to another exciting year of working with Utah schools and all those across the country as they cheer on their student athletes.”– 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 UIAAAThe mission of the Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association is to develop, promote and preserve the educational values of interscholastic athletics. To serve its members, the UIAAA offers resources, professional development and leadership training. The intent of this Association is to maintain and improve partnerships with the Utah High School Activities Association, National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, businesses and other professional organizations. Furthermore, the UIAAA seeks to instill the highest ideals of ethical character while serving the athletic community.
Hometown Ticketing Announces Title Level Corporate Sponsorship Of The IIAAA
COLUMBUS, OH – August 13, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing is proud to announce our partnership and sponsorship with the Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (IIAAA). As a Title Level Corporate Sponsor, HomeTown is committed to supporting and working with coaches, athletic directors, and student athletes. In supporting the events across the state of Indiana, 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 is further recognition of HomeTown’s nationwide commitment to providing schools and partners with a comprehensive solution to their events. From setting up events in the school’s (or partner’s) online Box Office, to the convenience of purchasing tickets online, to quick scanning for gate entry, HomeTown has it all covered. In addition to the robust features of the HomeTown platform, the in-house Support Team and school-assigned Client Success Managers provide top quality support to ensure each school has the resources and answers they need. “The Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (IIAAA) is proud to add HomeTown Ticketing to its family! As a Title Level Corporate Sponsor, Hometown Ticketing has demonstrated their desire to invest in Indiana Athletic Directors and all the athletes, coaches, and parents they serve through interscholastic athletics. HomeTown allows middle and high schools to provide sports ticketing for all of their athletic events directly from their school’s own website. The process is simple, cashless, and paperless.”– Greg Hill, IIAAA Associate Executive Director | IIAAA “We are thrilled to welcome the IIAAA to our network of partners. We are committed to serving schools across the state of Indiana and the nation to the highest level and providing communities with easy access to event tickets to cheer on their student athletes. We look forward to an exciting school year ahead and many more to come with the IIAAA.” – 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 INSERT ABOUT US FOR PARTNERThe IIAAA serves Indiana Athletic Administrators by providing opportunities for professional growth. The IIAAA will provide athletic administrators with the knowledge and skills required to administer the highest quality education based athletic programs. The core values of the IIAAA are accountability, collaboration, integrity, respect, servant leadership, and sportsmanship.
HomeTown Ticketing Launches App to Modernize High School Ticket Buying Experience Across U.S.
HomeTown Fan App makes buying and managing tickets for school events convenient, quick and easy from any mobile device Columbus, OH – August 11, 2021For Immediate Release Just in time for a new year at high schools across the country, HomeTown Ticketing, the leading high school digital ticketing platform in the U.S., is modernizing the way high school sports fans buy and manage tickets to their favorite events. The new HomeTown Fan App, launched today, is now available to thousands of high school fan bases across the country allowing them to easily buy and manage their entire ticketing experience with the tap of a button on a mobile device. “We want to make it as easy as possible for parents, grandparents and other high school sports fans to get into the game or theatre. People buy almost everything else on their phones. Why should events at the high school level be any different?” said Ryan Hart, HomeTown Ticketing Chairman and CEO. Momentum for digital ticketing at the high school level has been building for several years and has been accelerated over the last 18 months. HomeTown now provides paperless ticketing platforms to more than 10,000 schools nationwide. “For years, people have been purchasing tickets for pro sporting events, concerts, movies and shows through apps on their smart device. We are so excited to help schools across the country offer this digital ticketing option to their fans, making it easier than ever to cheer on their favorite students on the field or on stage,” said HomeTown Vice President of Marketing, Connor Thinnes. The HomeTown Fan App will allow guests to manage their entire ticketing experience from one place on most mobile devices including: Search for local events by school name and school zip code Choose their favorite schools and organizations to keep updated on the latest events Purchase and access all event tickets from their iOS or Android device, making it easy to review purchases and scan at the gate. Enter the events by scanning all tickets and passed directly from the app, providing for true touchless redemption. More schools than ever are making digital ticketing available to create a convenient experience for fans and guests and allow school staff to more easily and effectively manage all public events that require tickets for entry. Using HomeTown Ticketing for event management also has several benefits to the district including: Paperless transactions are easier to keep track of and help reduce accounting errors Ability to control maximum capacity for each venue or event to manage attendance safely and efficiently Eliminates the need for in person advanced ticket purchases at school Maximizes efficiencies of athletic and administrative staff that oversee the ticketing process Eliminates the need for handling cash by offering cashless payment options for fans and Speeds up event admissions For more information about the digital ticketing process go to www.hometownticketing.com. 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 offers unmatched value with easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools and secure financial management features. 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 of a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com.
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.
