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Switch to Digital Ticketing to Avoid Hand-to-Hand Transactions
Switch to DIGITAL TICKETING with One of These Platforms Hand-to-hand ticket exchanges may be deemed unsafe this fall if social distancing restrictions remain in place. Eliminate the risk of forcing fans to stand in long lines to purchase tickets at the stadium by setting up digital ticketing.
BY DAN GUTTENPLAN, FNF COACHES EDITOR
HUDDLE/GOFAN
Printing over 150 million tickets to over 10,000 high schools across the United States, Huddle offers a clean, easy-to-use consumer experience while also creating a comprehensive back-end that can be trusted by schools to handle a high volume of ticket transactions. High school ticket buyers showed a strong interest in adopting GoFan, with some schools showing as high as a 50% adoption rate with only limited advertising of the new platform.
For athletic departments, the ability to provide event reconciliation reporting quickly moved from being a ‘nice to have’ to a must.
In a later version of the consumer experience, Huddle designed and built a new feature that enabled fans to reserve specific seats or groups of seats at a given venue when making a ticket purchase. This functionality also allowed schools to create virtual versions of their event venues and configure individual seating sections for each.
Web: www.huddletickets.com/gofan
VARSITY TIX
Varsity Tix technology can be used district wide or at a single school. It’s easy to use and implementation can be completed in a few days. Deploy the platform across athletics, performing arts, dances, graduation and more.
Track your target goals and upsell non-ticketed inventory (sweatshirts, hats, etc.) during the ticket transaction. Advertising space is available on your site and tickets. Collect donations from fans and boosters during the ticket transaction.
Use this software district-wide to alleviate costs and ensure all schools are operating on the same platform. Updates are provided for each
HOMETOWN TICKETING
HomeTown ticketing provides a comprehensive ticketing solution at absolutely zero cost. The company does not charge any setup fees to get started. The software adds minimal service fees to every order in the form of a processing fee. No expensive scanners or equipment are required.
HT’s designers and developers customize the entire ticketing system to shadow a school’s brand. Users embed the software directly into your school website. This provides a simple and easy way for your community to purchase tickets online. Intuitive cloud-based box office empowers you to easily create and publish events on your website within minutes.
Receive funds from ticket sales as soon as tickets are sold online. Daily transfers automatically distribute electronic funds to the appropriate account. HomeTown Ticketing has automated the entire billing process with a ticketing system. You never make a payment.
Web: www.hometownticketing.com
school in real time. Each school receives the same level of support.
Ensure against counterfeit tickets with unique bar codes on all tickets. Instant ticket validation and a detailed reporting tool provides valuable marketing data. All accounting is reconciled in real time allowing for instant access to funds. No credit card fees are incurred by your school or district.
Web: www.varsitytix.com
5 TOOLS FOR KEEPING STUDENTS & FANS SAFE
VARSITY TIX,
powered by TicketReturn, possesses nearly two decades of box office and online ticketing industry experience. Its veteran team can empower your school to manage ticket sales, control venue access, offer a streamlined customer experience and enjoy real-time reporting at your fingertips.
Varsity Tix provided FNF Coaches with five tips for keeping students and fans safe with touchless ticketing.
1Cashless Transactions that Provide Your School Instant Access to Funds
2Touch Validation Reduces the Need for Proprietary Hardware and Physical Tickets
3Branded Season Ticket Cards for Your Loyal Fans
4Detailed Reporting on Who Attends Your Events
5Social Distanced Seating Algorithm for Your Stadium ■ Dynamic Online
Seating That
Generates Real Time
Seat Options ■ Adjustable on a
Section by Section
Basis
■ Enter the Distance
