Cracking down on scalpers
September 18, 2008
The Canadian Press
Despite VANOC’s claims that they will be policing unauthorized ticket re-sellers for the Vancouver 2010 Games, Mario Livich, CEO & Founder of ShowTimeTickets.com, says they will be very active in selling these tickets, “it’s a legal business, the buying and selling of tickets, and it’s a much-valued service in the marketplace.”
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Category: Ticketing Industry
Baseball dream comes true
Check out this cool story in the Scene & Heard section in the Vancouver Sun about a customer of ours who surprised a long-time Yankees fan with tickets for his first visit to Yankee Stadium!
Read full story here.
More BCAIM Goodies Coming in Early October
As you may know (after all, it’s mentioned right down here!), on October 2, our very own Murray Pratt will be tackling the world of ticket re-selling at the second BCAIM Luncheon of 2008.
For those of you who can’t make it out to the event, we’ve got your covered. Check out our blog in early October for a recap of the event, as well as videotaped footage of Murray’s speech and a post-event video pod-cast interview with the man himself. Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed if you wish to be notified when we update our blog.
Meanwhile, if you have any questions or comments for Murray, don’t hesitate to send them over to [email protected] and we’ll try to address them during our interview!
Event Information:
Date: October 2, 2008
Time: 12 PM
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 791 Georgia Street West, Vancouver, BC
Be sure to register online at http://www.bcaim.org
Presenting the world of ticket re-sellers
Join ShowTime Tickets.com at the BC Association of Integrated Marketers (BC AIM) luncheon for a presentation on a current and often controversial topic that is sure to challenge some of the conventional wisdom on ticket reselling.
Murray Pratt, Vice President Operations & Business Development of ShowTimeTickets.com, will speak at the October 2nd luncheon on one of the most controversial industries and topics in today’s marketplace. Fresh off the recent ticketing controversies at the Beijing Summer Games and with the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games around the corner, come and hear how ticket reselling has evolved and what role it plays in the marketplace today.
Murray will answer any questions you have about the industry and even share some tips and techniques for your own ticket buying and selling efforts.
BC AIM Luncheon
October 2, 2008 – 12PM
Four Season Hotel Vancouver
791 West Georgia St
Murray Pratt, Vice President Operations & Business Development of ShowTime Tickets.com, is a former President of the BC Direct Marketing Association (BC AIM predecessor) and currently sits on the board as director-at-large. With over 20 years of marketing and sales experience holding a series of management and senior managemetn positions with companies such as Intrawest, Learning International (formerly Xerox Learning Systems), E&J Gallo Wines and Procter & Gamble.
BC AIM is the only association in British Columbia dedicated to measurable advertising and direct marketing — including broadcast media and interactive technologies. They offer members networking opportunities and access to educational events.
Murray will answer any questions you have about the industry and even share some tips and techniques for your own ticket buying and selling efforts.
BC AIM Luncheon
October 2, 2008 – 12PM
Four Season Hotel Vancouver
791 West Georgia St
Murray Pratt, Vice President Operations & Business Development of ShowTime Tickets.com, is a former President of the BC Direct Marketing Association (BC AIM predecessor) and currently sits on the board as director-at-large. With over 20 years of marketing and sales experience holding a series of management and senior managemetn positions with companies such as Intrawest, Learning International (formerly Xerox Learning Systems), E&J Gallo Wines and Procter & Gamble.
BC AIM is the only association in British Columbia dedicated to measurable advertising and direct marketing — including broadcast media and interactive technologies. They offer members networking opportunities and access to educational events.
CTV's Olsen On Your Side
Resellers can be asset to concert ticket buyers
Airdate July 4, 2008
CTV’s Chris Olsen uncovers how consumers can get good deals on hard to get concert tickets.
Full Article & Video Here
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