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Pictures of seats instead of circles to represent seats
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“We’re No. 1!!” You hear this chant repeatedly when a sports team wins a big game.
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The organizers of the San Diego Mac N’ Cheese Festival, in support of the World Wide Network of Learning, have..
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Boomtown Reno is such a great place to have fun that you can leave with far more money than you had when you..
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The Newport Exhibition Group has partnered with Purplepass Ticketing for the Newport..
Curing blindness in 8 million poor people in India sounds like an impossible mission, but the Sankara Eye..
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Mesa Community College (MCC) needed a new performing arts center because the Arizona school’s dance and music..
There’s live music every weekend at the R&J Music Pavilion in San Antonio. Really good music. Sometimes, the..
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Several San Diego area community leaders decided in 1997 that they wanted to honor the area’s military veterans...
The United States had one-tenth as many pub quizzes as Great Britain a few years ago so John Dicker and Joel..
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Located in Corona, Calif., about 45 miles east of Los Angeles, the M15 Concert Bar & Grill has become a hotspot..
We are excited to announce our new partnership with Modern Tribe, a digital solutions platform! Event planners can..
Virtual event planning was on the rise well before COVID-19 hit, but now in the wake of the pandemic, it’s setting..
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According to research published by Future Workplace, a HR advisory and research firm, access to natural light and..
The Coronavirus pandemic has substantially affected all aspects of our world, including the arts and cultural..
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Due to customer feedback and demand for the functionality, we have added the new Venue Address tool accessible in..
A post-event report is an essential part of any event’s organization when it comes to measuring results. It is a..
Measuring the results of virtual events isn’t that different from in-person events. However, there are a few..
Because of the coronavirus, events have transitioned to online and live streamed experiences. But what about taste..
Coupon codes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. These codes offer a discount when applied to an order or at..
COVID has turned the world upside down. To be honest, our reality right now seems to be plucked from a science..
The current Coronavirus pandemic and home lockdown has made most of us mentally readjust to the idea of planning..
If you were planning a large event or community gathering in the near future, your plans have probably changed...
The current pandemic COVID-19 has changed how many businesses operate. The majority of businesses were forced into..
When you decide to take your live event virtual, it's hard to know where to start. Follow these ten steps to..
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During these challenging times, Purplepass is offering promoters the chance to set up and collect donations for..
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If you’re thinking about using Airbnb to host an event or experience, there are several factors you’ll want to..
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It's time to plan for your best fundraising year to date!
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A personalized buying and checkout experience can be one very crucial factor that determines the rate of ticket..
It’s almost 2020! 🥳🎉🎊 At Purplepass, we’ve had an incredible year of successful events, new customers, and..
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Most event promoters new to the industry don’t know when it’s time to make the change and sell their tickets..
Volunteers are the cogs that make the nonprofit industry function. But let's be honest — volunteers can be a..
Did you know that 77% of people say that food is important when they attend an event?
80% admit that they would..
As a nonprofit, everyone thinks spreading your mission is your primary aim. And they’re right… sort of. Here’s the..
Whether you’re selling the latest-and-greatest food tech, promoting your amazing new cookies and pies, or you’re..
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The ticketing industry is filled with fakers. And we’re not talking about the people; we’re talking about the..
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We’re rapidly approaching Fall and Winter — two extremely active seasons for events. Between those Halloween..
Did you know that 12% of people that try to purchase tickets end up getting scammed? Fake tickets make up a..
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Outdoor theatre events are hosts to some of the most fun, engaging, and interacting events on the planet.
From..
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If you are trying to boost attendance and create additional visibility for your event, consider offering coupon..
When it comes to ticket scanners, you can either use a built-in connected scanner, or go with a hand-held..
A key component of preparing for your event is marketing it. There are dozens of marketing methods out there, and..
Successful event planning is not a solo act. It requires the efforts of a talented team of individuals and a high..
If you are thinking of running a giveaway, that means you need to see a boost in ticket sales. Am I right?..
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For many years, business owners and marketing agencies have incorporated case studies into their advertising..
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One of the hottest new trends in event planning is incorporating facial recognition technology into the..
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The event industry has been placed on hold for months now because of the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. However,..
The term SWOT analysis can be seen coming up in company reports, conversations and business strategies, but what..
As a nonprofit with limited resources, marketing and growing your organization might seem like an impossible task...
While your social media, email channels, print ads, television spots, and so on all play a role in your..
We don’t give social media the credit it deserves. Face facts. Social media has more than 3 billion active users,..
Running a nonprofit is a year-round pursuit. That’s a given. However, there are certain times of the year when..
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Since running countless fundraisers at my company, I’ve learned that one of the most frustrating challenges with..
It's time to plan for your best fundraising year to date!
With changing budgets, new grants, and phased out..
The winter holiday season, and the increased generosity surrounding it, presents the single biggest opportunity of..
Marketing a charity or fundraising event is one of the most important steps that come before the actual event day...
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As a nonprofit, everyone thinks spreading your mission is your primary aim. And they’re right… sort of. Here’s the..
Over 40% of marketers believe that events are the single best marketing channel on the planet. But, you don’t have..
Most nonprofit event teams have three primary drivers of event ROI — ticket sales, sponsors, and on-site..
While nonprofits are mission-driven and dedicated to raising funds (and/or distributing funds) to a specific..
Running an event can be a serious pain. You have to print and organize ticket materials, run the front-door,..
Whether your goal is to raise money for healthcare, protect wildlife, or build water networks in 3rd world..
Nonprofits are driven by their mission. From the CEO to the employees, nonprofits inspire brand ambassadors, forge..
Operating a nonprofit can pose a real challenge both financially and logistically.
That is why you should take..
Nonprofit organizations are growing around the world, but do you really know what they are and how they operate?..
If you’re starting a nonprofit, the hardest part is just that, starting! No matter what your mission or goals are,..
Most nonprofit organizations require funding in some capacity whether it be business or individual donations,..
Volunteers can be the backbone of an event; with enough training, practice and work ethic, they can turn an event..
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Are you an event promoter who wants to boost attendance at a future event?
If you are, you probably know there..
Part of the fun, along with the challenges, of working for a non-profit are the opportunities to get creative and..
Bring your fundraising goals to life for your nonprofit by shaping your company to fit the needs of today's..
Promotional products are the cornerstone of the B2B events industry. From conferences and meetings to keynote..
Event aesthetics matter. The colors of your brand can improve customer recognition by 80%. And 92% of people pay..
What is one thing every guests feels they have to get before leaving an event?
PROOF they were there!
Meaning..
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Purplepass offers full support for all of our Boca printers, but why would event planners want to use them? The..
Event planners and organizers have plenty of things to be concerned about when in the initial planning stages.
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Event planning should be a creative process that uses a variety of approaches to keep things fresh and intriguing.
Brand consistency is a vital component to attracting customers and can also help a event promoters meet their..
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Event planning requires a great deal of time, effort, and forethought.
You want to provide the best possible..
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