Playmakers Entertainment Complex Switches to Tickets.com
Costa Mesa, CA - October 15, 2007 - Playmakers Entertainment Complex,
Fargo, N.D., has moved its ticketing operation to Tickets.com, a leading
provider of integrated ticketing solutions; it was announced today by Tickets.com.
The 30,000 sq. ft. entertainment destination wanted a comprehensive ticketing
solution to accommodate the anticipated increase in ticket sales, including the
ability to sell tickets online on its own web site. Under the agreement, Playmakers
Entertainment Complex will take advantage of Tickets.com's turnkey box office
management system in addition to full service ticket selling and distribution
services.
Playmakers Entertainment Complex will also utilize the Tickets.com Tickets@Home®
feature, giving ticket buyers the ability to print tickets on their home or office
computers, and Access Control, enabling Playmakers to capture marketing data
about concert goers. Tickets.com will also install kiosks at the box office for
advance ticket sales and will call pick up.
"We're proud of the entertainment we bring to music lovers in the Fargo
area. We wanted to enhance the overall concert-going experience with a convenient
ticket buying process," said Kerry Fernholz, general manager, Playmakers
Entertainment Complex. "We were impressed with the Tickets.com philosophy
of helping us to promote our brand by enabling ticket sales through our own web
site and giving us full access to our customer data. This will help us control
the online experience for our patrons and help us better serve their needs."
"We're happy to be partnering with Playmakers Entertainment Complex to improve
their ticketing operation. Now that they'll be selling tickets on their own web
site and retaining their customer data, they will be better equipped to develop
customer relationships and enhance their marketing efforts," said Brian
Roberts, VP of Sales, Tickets.com.
Playmakers is North Dakota's premiere nightclub, featuring two concert venues.
The House of Rock features local and regional bands in a hip and trendy atmosphere.
Genres include rock, country and hip hop. The Venue, opened in September 2006,
attracts national touring entertainment. Past talent has included Seether, Static
X, Ted Nugent, Modest Mouse, Sevendust, 30 Seconds to Mars, Phil Vasser, Dierks
Bently, Gary Allan and Ziggy Marley. Information and tickets for upcoming events
are available at www.playmakersfargo.com or by phone at 800-511-1552.
About Tickets.com, Inc.
Tickets.com, a subsidiary of MLB Advanced Media, LP, the interactive media and
Internet company of Major League Baseball, is a premier event ticketing solutions
and services provider for thousands of top worldwide entertainment and sports
venues.
Press Contacts:
Melanie Kuderka
714-327-5411
mkuderka@tickets.com
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