COLUMBUS, OH – June 2, 2020
For Immediate Release
HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Online Ticketing Provider of the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC). HomeTown Ticketing and the NECC will collaborate on ticket sales for their competitive esports events and offer convenient online ticketing options for consumers to simplify and speed up the process of purchasing tickets and scanning at the gate.
HomeTown is thrilled to welcome the esports community to our ticketing platform, and is thrilled to provide this growing area of competition to the HomeTown network. The NECC showcases top competitions at the collegiate level and offers event attendees the chance to better understand the world of esports while cheering on their favorite players as they battle it out on screen.
“We’re excited to announce this partnership and begin working with HomeTown Ticketing. With some of the LAN events the NECC will be announcing in the near future, we think it’ll be the perfect match for our events along with their top-of-the-line services.”
– Jacob VanRyn, Commissioner | National Esports Collegiate Conference
“At HomeTown Ticketing, we are always here to help when it comes to providing the simple, quick answer to your school or conferences ticketing needs. We are thrilled to be able to provide the NECC with the platform they need to expand their audience and support them as they explore the features of using HomeTown for their upcoming events.”
– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc.
This partnership was brokered by Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) who represent the NECC for media and sponsorship partnerships.
ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETING
HomeTown 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 NECC ESPORTS
The NECC began sponsoring esports in the fall of 2020. The NECC is currently sponsoring both regular season competition and championships across a wide variety of titles. The conference aims to serve the gaming community with respect and is a safe and inclusive environment. With more than 90 colleges and universities currently competing in the conference, the NECC is proud to be a positive home for the collegiate gaming community. For more information, please visit necc.gg
ABOUT COLLEGIATE SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUP
Founded 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.
