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Upgrade Your Email Marketing With Our New MailChimp Integration

January 6th, 2023

Upgrade Your Email Marketing With Our New MailChimp...

In a sea of advertising bombardments, email remains king of the marketing realm. Many Eventbrite alternatives will tout the messaging functionality of their event ticketing software. But how flexible are these functions, and will they fit the needs of your events, and—more importantly—your loyal customers? Harnessing the power of email marketing can lead to unprecedented profitability. With SimpleTix's new MailChimp integration, it couldn't be easier.  The power of two platforms in your event ticketing software Communication with your attendees is vital in this business. It doesn’t matter if your event operation is a concert hall, a haunted house, or a drive-in theater, you need to reach out to customers in a thoughtful, effective, and integrated manner. Gone are the days when people would scan the local newspaper to see what events or gatherings were happening this weekend. You need to have a direct line of communication with your customers, and Mailchimp gives you that opportunity. Connecting SimpleTix with Mailchimp can save you steps, and it lays the groundwork for marketing your events better. If you aren’t using email as an integral component of your marketing plan, you're leaving money on the table. While the task of mastering this method of communication may seem daunting, there are plenty of free resources available to help you understand the ins and outs of email. Look into online videos, blog posts, and other media to see what suggestions the experts are touting. Your website CMS may have courses that will cover the basics and get you running an effective email marketing campaign. Compelling subject lines, exciting images, and clear content within your emails will help your message stand out in your customer's inbox and increase open rates. Over time, you'll track which of your emails do better than others, so you can see what's working and improve...

Making Memberships Easy with This Eventbrite Alternative

December 30th, 2022

Making Memberships Easy with This Eventbrite Alternative

Members are your most valuable, engaged, and loyal customers. They excitedly click on your bulk email campaign messages, they wear their lanyard or membership badge with pride at your events, and they invite all their friends to come to your future happenings. Studies suggest that members are four times as valuable as your other attendees. You can’t leave this market segment just sitting there. And by adopting a state-of-the-art Eventbrite alternative as your ticketing platform, it really couldn’t be any easier to create the connection that membership programs build. That dedication, that loyalty to your brand, and the attractions you bring to your customers are all within reach. Remember your members.  Selling memberships is a great opportunity to build buzz and improve your bottom line. While some loyalty programs are free to customers (think airline mileage points and restaurant clubs), it’s good to associate value with that relationship. Let your members know that this isn’t just some swipe card that comes in the mail and collects points—no, let them know that it is exclusive and full of value. They will pay to be among your most honored guests, and they will feel more special in the process. Do you already have a membership program for your attendees to join? If not, we’ll show you the easy steps you can take to get it going today! But if you already offer a membership program to your attendees, fantastic! The following details will still help you see how SimpleTix is the best Eventbrite alternative to help boost your new or existing membership program.  How to tell which customers have membership potential? If your Eventbrite alternative event ticketing software works well with Square and Mailchimp, you will have no problem segmenting your sales and email campaign data into useable and effective target groups....

Getting More out of General Admission Ticketing

December 13th, 2022

Getting More out of General Admission Ticketing

Different event types and venues call for different event ticketing needs. The right online event ticketing solution helps you provide the choices that are best for you and your patrons. General admission is one of the most common ticket types offered for events. A general admission ticket gives event-goers the ability to enjoy your event at an affordable price point without having to pay for reserved seating. With event ticketing software, general admission also gives you a starting point to upsell additional perks and privileges for customizable higher-tier packages for online pre-sales. Online ticketing software allows you to pre-sell tickets digitally—that way, you don’t risk losing out on sales from those who don’t have the time to stop by and would rather buy remotely and plan ahead. Digital sales also let you sell tickets 24/7 instead of being restricted to the hours your venue is open during the day. Here's a closer look at how event ticketing software helps you optimize general admissions sales and more: Pre-sale tickets Bulk purchasing Season passes Pre-Sale tickets: why they matter Pre-sale tickets can help theater-goers ensure they have a ticket to the performances they want to see and that fit their schedule and preferences. Ticketing software helps you maximize the benefits of pre-sales, including: Better planning and resource management. When you pre-sell tickets online, you have real-time reporting of the revenue coming in and can better manage your budget and resources accordingly. You can also get an idea of what ticket packages or add-ons are selling and adjust your approach to marketing and sales as needed. Convenience for purchasers. Event-goers like to plan. They may also want to buy tickets to certain performances or events at a place and time outside of your physical location and hours of operation. The more convenient you...

How the Right Ticketing Solution Can Create a Better Gameday Experience

December 13th, 2022

How the Right Ticketing Solution Can Create a...

The right ticketing solution can make the difference between your fans' gameday experiences being memorable or worth forgetting. In this article, we’ll show you how our Eventbrite alternative can make your gameday operations easier and more efficient while increasing your fans’ satisfaction with their minor league game day experience. Learn how you can use SimpleTix to: Offer season passes Pre-sell individual game tickets Upsell concessions and merch Effectively deploying your event ticketing software can lead to increased attendance at minor-league games. Moreover, cohesive communication between ticket sales and service staff can also keep customer satisfaction at an all-league high. By deploying the right Eventbrite alternative, your ballpark leverage growth and customer loyalty, too. Season Passes With the right Eventbrite alternative ticketing software, you can offer your fans a myriad of ticketing options that fit their schedule and lifestyle best. Full-season tickets are the obvious option, and a fruitful segment to market to. Full-season ticket holders tend to spend more money at the arena buying food, snacks and drinks, team merch, and other upsells. But not all fans are looking to attend every single home game, some want options to attend multiple games throughout the season without the hassle of buying multiple individual tickets. Try offering your fans varied ticket packages that allow you to provide different bundles of tickets and other up-sells to your guests.  Establishing a consistent revenue stream can also be achieved with half-season and event quarter-season ticketing packages. Presenting these options to your ticket purchasers is an easy option with SimpleTix’s event ticketing segmentation, which allows your game attendees to still be engaged with the team on that “super fan” level. A robust event ticketing platform moves past these rigid structures and offers various options: Multi-game ticket packages that assign fans the same seat for all 10 games....

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Getting More out of General Admission Ticketing

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December 15th, 2019 - Aron Kansal

Buncombe County switched to SimpleTix, a local tech company, for the county’s annual Lake Julian Festival of Lights celebration. Ultimately, the county saved hundreds of dollars in fees and saw…

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Zapier now features SimpleTix

April 19th, 2019 - Aron Kansal

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November 25th, 2018 - Jenna Spinelle

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Combining Registration and Payment for a Club Event

January 8th, 2018 - SimpleTix Team

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Sell More Tickets Thanks to SimpleTix e-Ticketing Promo Codes Feature With SimpleTix, you can easily use promotional codes in newsletters and ads as a marketing tactic In order to create…

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