4 Keys to Digital Ticketing with HomeTown
We have ticketing down to a science. At HomeTown, we understand that making the switch to digital ticketing might seem like a big change at first, but the benefits are incredible. Our platform is about four steps that are the key to successfully ticketing your events and getting your revenue! 1. Sell Your Tickets HomeTown’s box office makes it easy to sell tickets right from your school’s website. With custom seat maps, season pass options, and even promo and pass codes, you will have the tools you need, no matter which events you are selling tickets to. 2. Scan Your Fans As we like to say, it is all about Fast Scans and Happy Fans. The HomeTown Gate App makes it easy to contactlessly scan printed or mobile tickets, helping you avoid lines and track attendance. With our Guest List feature, you can even check in fans who have forgotten their tickets or whose phone has a dead battery. 3. Get Your Revenue Once a ticket is purchased, you have access to your revenue within 24 hours, and HomeTown never touches your funds. Our platform’s built-in, filtered reporting tools make it easy to track your sales and income on a per event, venue, or school basis so that all your accounts and records are organized. 4. HomeTown’s Support Our support is top of the industry! When you sign on with HomeTown, you will have a dedicated account manager who can answer your questions and teach you how to use new features so that you can make the most of all that we have to offer. These four areas of focus have allowed us to create and provide the best possible ticketing platform to our schools, districts, and organizations. They are why HomeTown is the leader in our industry and why over 10,000 schools across the country trust us! Related post: How Fans Purchase Tickets Online and in the HomeTown Fan App Using HomeTown for your ticketing is easy, and we can help you get your events up and running on our platform in just a few days! Do not forget to check out our Twitter page to see how other schools and organizations are using HomeTown. Or, set up a call today to chat with one of our team members and learn how we can provide you with a ticketing solution to fit your unique needs.
Hometown Ticketing Announces Partnership with Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG)
COLUMBUS, OH – September 22, 2021 For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing and Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) have teamed up to reach more colleges and universities across the United States. Together, the two companies will spread the word about the benefits of using digital ticketing and share why HomeTown is the leader. In higher education spaces, HomeTown excels at providing a full-service digital ticketing platform that empowers colleges and universities to manage events across campus and track ticket sales and revenue with ease. With HomeTown’s platform, schools will have the tools, resources, and support to power their online ticket sales and make it easier than ever for their fans to attend events. Together, CSMG and HomeTown Ticketing are looking forward to the future and continuing to improve the fans’ ticketing and game day experiences at colleges across the country. “We are excited to be partnering with HomeTown Ticketing to enhance and upgrade our entire operation which currently includes media rights, sponsorships, and licensing across traditional sports and esports. We are happy to join forces, be a part of their success story, and to help spread the word through intercollegiate athletics.”— Michael Schreck, CEO | Collegiate Sports Management Group “HomeTown Ticketing’s official partnership with the CSMG brings a new level of awareness of our digital ticketing platform in the collegiate space and will help our company reach new colleges and universities, growing the HomeTown network of schools. We are excited for the future of HomeTown with CSMG as our partner and look forward to working with them to help colleges implement digital ticketing.” — Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. 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. 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.
How Fans Purchase Tickets Online and in the HomeTown Fan App
When schools or organizations use HomeTown Ticketing, their fans have two fast and convenient ways to purchase their digital event tickets ahead of time. Get Tickets Online When fans are looking for tickets to events, they can go directly to the school or organization website. HomeTown provides schools and organizations with a website embed with their branding and school colors. This means that fans don’t have to navigate away from the school or organization website to get their tickets, and the website retains all of the web traffic. Events are displayed within the website embed. From there, fans choose the events that they wish to buy tickets for. Then once fans have chosen their event, they select the type of ticket and number of tickets they wish to purchase. As a final step, fans submit their payment details and confirm their purchase. Related post: All Types of Tickets: HomeTown Has the Options People Want Once fans have purchased their tickets, they can download the PDF ticket directly from the confirmation page. They will also receive their tickets as a PDF via email. This PDF can be printed and brought to the gate to be scanned or saved to a mobile device. Get Tickets in the HomeTown Fan App The HomeTown Fan App is another great way to get tickets ahead of game time by conveniently purchasing and storing your tickets in your smartphone or tablet. The Fan App is available to download in both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Related post: Why Choose HomeTown Ticketing? Once downloaded, fans simply open the app and search for the school or organization. Then, they select the event they wish to purchase tickets for from the list of events hosted by the school or organization. The event details will display and fans will see a “Buy Tickets” button. This brings them to the various ticket options and leads them through the easy check out process. Tickets are then stored within the Fan App, making it easy to always see your tickets to upcoming events and find them for scanning at the gate. The Fan App also allows users to share tickets to other members of their family or with friends. Fans can also favorite schools so that they can easily friend their home school and those schools or organizations whose events they frequent. Save Favorites Choose Event BUY TICKETS Both of these methods are fast, easy to access, and make it simple for fans to get their tickets to events!
Hometown Ticketing Named Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC)
COLUMBUS, OH – September 13, 2021 For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) a Division II conference serving institutions of higher education in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Since 1992, this conference has worked to create the best student athletes possible, both on the field and in the classroom. HomeTown is proud to welcome the NSIC as its latest conference partner and shares in the schools’ enthusiasm for the college athletic experience, both for the athletes and for the fans that attend the games, matches, and meets where the student athletes shine. With HomeTown’s platform, the NSIC will have the tools, resources, and support to power their online ticket sales and make it easier than ever for their fans to attend events. Together, the NSIC and HomeTown Ticketing are looking forward to the future and continuing to improve the fans’ ticketing and game day experiences. “We are excited to partner with HomeTown Ticketing as the Official Online Ticketing Partner of the NSIC,” said Commissioner Erin Lind. “HomeTown has proven to be a leader in digital ticketing, and their online platform will provide a great benefit to our institutions and their fans. With the ever-changing ways to interact with our fans, a digital ticketing platform is that next step to enhance the fan experience. HomeTown has made it even easier with integrations for our Official Fan Engagement app platform, From Now On, which makes it even easier for our institutions to have a one-stop shop for their gameday needs.” — Erin Lind, Commissioner | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference “HomeTown Ticketing is thrilled to have the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference joining our growing network of college and university conferences across the country. We are especially pleased to be able to provide their fans with a comprehensive technological solution through our partnership with From Now On. Together, we are working towards a seamless experience that blends our team’s innovative ticketing platform with the robust features of the From Now On app, and the energy and enthusiasm of the NSIC fans to create the ultimate game day.” — Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT NORTHERN SUN INTERCOLLEGIATE CONFERENCE The NSIC is a 16-team, 18-sport, NCAA Division II conference with institutions located in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The NSIC is a model Division II conference that uses high-level athletics competition to develop champions in the classroom and community while empowering student-athletes to be impactful and positive leaders. Formed in 1992 by the merger of the Northern Intercollegiate Conference (men’s league) and the Northern Sun Conference (women’s league), the NSIC has flourished over the past quarter century, maturing into a 16-team union of Upper Midwest colleges and universities. The NSIC has won 24 team national championships and crowned 81 individual national champions. For additional information, visit Northernsun.org. 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 Announces Presenting Sponsorship Of The Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (AIAAA)
COLUMBUS, OH – September 9, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing is proud to announce our Presenting Sponsorship of the Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (AIAAA). As a sponsor of the AIAAA, HomeTown reaffirms its commitment to supporting the athletic directors, coaching staff, and athletes in Arizona’s schools by offering a fast, easy solution to ticketing events and getting fans in the stands. HomeTown’s platform provides a comprehensive solution that makes it simple to create and manage athletic events, sell tickets, and track revenue, saving time and energy for those in charge of these events. With quick-scanning technology, fans are able to present their printed, mobile, or in app tickets at the gate for entry. This helps avoid long lines at the box office and the gate all while providing a truly contactless and paperless experience. In addition to the many 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 Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (AIAAA) is thrilled to add HomeTown Ticketing to its sponsorship family! As our Presenting Sponsor, Hometown Ticketing has demonstrated their commitment to work with the AIAAA and all the athletic directors, coaches, and athletes they serve through interscholastic athletics. HomeTown allows middle and high schools to provide sports ticketing for all of their athletic events through their school’s own website. The process is simple, cashless, and paperless.”– Joni Pabst, CAA AIAAA Executive Director and 2008 NIAAA President | AIAAA “HomeTown is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the AIAAA. Together, we are able to support coaches and athletic directors across the state of Arizona as they work to build stronger, better sports programs for their student athletes. We are excited for the future of our partnership with the AIAAA and are committed to providing the paperless, easy process to take ticketing to the next level in Arizona 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 THE ARIZONA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION (AIAAA) The Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association was begun in 1982 by a group of high school athletic directors who realized that education and programs were needed to foster higher standards of professionalism with the ranks of Arizona’s high school athletic directors. The AIAAA works closely with the Arizona Interscholastic Association, the governing board for all Arizona high school athletics. The purpose of the organization is to foster high standards of professionalism and ethics, promote cooperation and sportsmanship among schools, provide for an exchange of ideas and understanding of the administration of high school athletics, promote good will and camaraderie among the athletic directors of the State of Arizona and to encourage/promote athletic programs that will provide the widest possible participation, while maintaining the highest possible standards.
HomeTown Ticketing Partners With Hudl To Level Up The Athletics Experience Before, During, And After The Game
COLUMBUS, OH – September 2, 2021For Immediate Release COLUMBUS, OH, August 31, 2021 – HomeTown Ticketing, the leading digital ticketing and game management solution for high schools and small colleges in the U.S. is announcing a new partnership with Hudl, the leading athletics video platform. The partnership aligns with HomeTown’s mission to enhance school events (especially athletics) by providing an easy, fast, and technology-driven experience at every stage of the game. “This partnership with Hudl strengthens our commitment to serve and support athletics at every level. We are thrilled to partner with this leader in the educational athletics space to bring clear, easy solutions that empower schools to improve their athletics programs and support their student athletes to the fullest,” said HomeTown Chairman & CEO Ryan Hart. The partnership also means added savings for schools or districts that use both partners. Schools working with Hudl on department-wide packages that add HomeTown as a digital ticketing provider are eligible for a rebate of $1,000 on their first 1,000 tickets sold to their events. (See terms and conditions) “Hudl is excited to partner with HomeTown Ticketing to provide an exclusive offer to our Athletic Department customers. This offer will provide schools the ability to streamline their ticketing operations across all sports this season. We believe this partnership will provide schools with the ability to grow fan attendance and increase revenue this season,” said Hudl SVP Competitive, Greg Nelson. Hudl provides a suite of video capture and analysis technologies that power high school athletics. These technologies allow schools to record, stream, and analyze video of their sporting events. With their robust range of video features, schools are able to make sideline adjustments to game play, study game film, and provide fans with access to their favorite games from anywhere. Working together, Hudl and HomeTown bring the best that video and ticketing technology can provide, and put it in the hands of coaches, athletic directors, and administrators to build stronger, better programs that recognize the skills and hard work of student athletes and staff. 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 accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT HUDL Hudl is a leading performance analysis company revolutionizing the way coaches and athletes prepare for and stay ahead of the competition. Founded in 2006, Hudl offers a complete suite of products that empower more than 180,000 global sports teams at every level—from grassroots to professional organizations—to gather insights with video and data. Hudl’s products and services include online tools, mobile and desktop apps, smart cameras, analytics, professional consultation and more. *TERMS AND CONDITIONS Only clients (schools or districts) who are first clients of Hudl which then proceed to sign a digital ticketing services agreement with HomeTown Ticketing are eligible to participate in this rebate program. Schools who are HomeTown clients as of the date of this press release’s publication are not eligible nor are schools who become HomeTown Ticketing clients prior signing with Hudl. Upon signature of the digital ticketing agreement with HomeTown, eligible clients will be enrolled in a one-time rebate program. The maximum rebate per signed agreement is $1,000 regardless of whether the agreement is signed at a school, district, or organizational level. Signed agreements that are renewal agreements to continue the use of HomeTown Ticketing’s services are ineligible for this program. The one-time, $1,000 rebate will be paid to the client after the client has reached 1,000 tickets sold through the HomeTown Ticketing platform. Rebates will be paid on a quarterly basis for all clients that reach the 1,000 ticket threshold in the previous quarter. No partial payments will be made in this rebate program. Clients must reach 1,000 tickets sold through the HomeTown Ticketing platform before they are eligible for any rebate payment.
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 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.
Why Choose Hometown?
When it comes to digital ticketing, no other company has the technological features, security, and support to match Hometown. We stand out as the leader in digital ticketing for schools and colleges, but why? With over 10,800 satisfied schools, districts, colleges, and organizations, there are a few key reasons why Hometown leads the way. Our Team and Dedicated Support The Hometown Team has over 200 employees nationwide, making us the largest digital ticketing provider in the K–12 and college space. With an office in Columbus, OH, as well as remote employees in several additional states, Hometown is committed to having a team that is both national and local to every region of the country. We have dedicated client success managers for every account, so our schools, districts, and organizations have direct access to our team. Additionally, the availability of our support team is structured to serve event organizers and fans with questions about their tickets from the start of the day on the east coast to the end of the day on the west coast. The team can be reached via phone, email, or online chat Monday–Saturday, from 8 a.m. ET until 10 p.m. PT, before, during, or after events. Our Technology Our in-house team is hard at work every day implementing and improving technology in our platform with new features that create more flexibility for events. Our platform is embedded directly onto the school’s website, allowing for a seamless purchasing experience. We also released a Fan App in summer 2021 that allows fans to buy and store their event tickets right on their iOS or Android devices. Related post: Scanning Tickets vs. Self-Redemption: Understanding the Differences Our Partnerships Hometown has several key partnerships, integrating with their scheduling platforms to make it easy and efficient for our schools and districts to import events into our system and sell tickets. Additionally, we partner with many state associations throughout the country to support their missions and better serve their member schools. Security is Out Priority The Hometown platform and Gate App provide schools with professional-level scanning technology allowing staff and volunteers to quickly and contactlessly verify tickets saved to a phone, printed out, or stored in the new Hometown Fan App, available on both iOS and Android devices. Related post: Scanning, Security, and a Professional-Level Ticketing Experience Our Costs are Clear There are no set-up fees, no onboarding fees, and no monthly subscription fees. All of our features, from customized seat maps to point-of-sale functionality, are all included in our per ticket service fee. We are excited to help schools, districts, and organizations across the country with their athletic events, performing arts, and even school activities, and we can help you too! Schedule a call with us today to learn more about how to get started.
