Client of the Month: Jerry Hambaugh

April 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

April’s Client of the Month is Jerry Hambaugh, an Indiana Native and big time basketball fan. Jerry attended the 1980 Final Four with his father and didn’t hesitate at the opportunity to share that experience with his grandson this year.  The pair traveled to Atlanta to cheer on their team, the Louisville Cardinals.  Wearing University of Louisville hats that Jerry and his father made for the 1980 game, Jerry and his grandson Hunter had the chance to rub elbows with  Louisville’s head Football coach Charlie Strong and even Dick Vitale.

Check out some of the photos below of Jerry and Hunter’s championship experience. Cheers to Jerry for being April’s Client of the Month!

Jerry Hambaugh & his grandson Hunter at the 2013 Final Four in Atlanta.

Jerry Hambaugh & his grandson Hunter at the 2013 Final Four in Atlanta.

Jerry's grandson Hunter and Louisville’s head Football Coach Charlie Strong

Jerry’s grandson Hunter and Louisville’s head Football Coach Charlie Strong

Hunter courtside & ready to cheer on the Cardinals.

Hunter court-side & ready to cheer on the Cardinals.

 

 

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Ranking the Most Engaged MLB Fan Bases

April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

We’re excited to share our first annual ranking of the most engaged fan bases in the MLB. The ranking is based on an algorithm that evaluates fan activity in terms of:

  • Home game attendance (% of total capacity)
  • Median ticket price
  • Ticket demand
  • Team social media following

The San Francisco Giants hold the #1 spot on the list with an especially active fan base.  Boasting two World Series championships in the last three years, Giants fans have been filling their stadium to 100% capacity at the beginning of the 2013 season. In addition to driving one of the most in-demand tickets in the MLB, Giants fans are engaged online as well. The Giants have more than two million followers on Facebook and Twitter combined, trailing only the Yankees and Red Sox.

Other franchises represented on this list reveal the importance of marquee players and post-season success in driving fan engagement. Six of the teams included in the top 10 have made World Series appearances since 2007, many of which set home attendance records the following season.

The attractiveness of home stadiums may also benefit top 10 teams in engaging fans. Post-McCourt, the Dodgers have returned to the top of the attendance rankings in 2013, and there’s no arguing that Dodgers Stadium is an absolute gem. Other franchises like the Cubs, who haven’t been to a World Series since 1908, have built a fan culture around Wrigley Field.

With the 2013 MLB season underway, there will be plenty of opportunities for fans to show their support at the games. It’s going to be a dog fight in the West between the Dodgers and defending champion Giants, who will meet in early May.  The New York Yankees, who will be looking to re-stake their claim as AL champions this year, will meet the promising Red Sox in early June. There’s lots of time for any team to make a run in 2013, but there’s no doubt that fan support will play a role in who goes to the playoffs in September.

So what do you think? Did your team make the list? Click on the infographic below to enlarge & zoom.

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San Antonio Alamodome lands Alvarez-Trout megafight

March 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment

With the big fight only a month away, we decided to take a closer look at Mexico’s Canelo Alvarez and the USA’s Austin Trout. Both boxers have yet to lose a professional match and have KO’d their way through the competition thus far. Trout called out Alvarez for a fight after he dominated Miguel Cotto, and now they will be rocking San Antonio’s Alamodome on April 20. Check out TicketCity’s tale of the tape and decide who you think has the edge in this Light Middleweight bout.

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TicketCity Client of the Month: Steve H.

February 25, 2013 By 3 Comments

steve hAs February’s Client of the Month, Steve H. has the kind of fan story that reminds us what “for the love of the game” really means.  A die-hard Ravens fan, 2012 was a special year for Steve, albeit bittersweet as he watched his favorite player do the signature pregame dance before the home fans one last time.

Ever since Steve and his wife attended their first Ravens game during the 2001 Super Bowl, they’ve been hooked on the Baltimore purple. Now 13-year season ticket holders, Steve and his wife haven’t missed a home game.  When Ray Lewis announced that he would be retiring heading into the AFC Wildcard game against the Indianapolis Colts, Steve and his wife made a promise to themselves: they were going to be there to see Ray play his last game- no matter what.

At that time, they could have only hoped for the adventure this promise would lead to. Their cross-country tour, a.k.a. “Ray Lewis’s Last Ride”, included trips to Denver, Foxboro, and ultimately New Orleans.  After each win, Steve called TicketCity’s Rick Rivera for tickets to the next game.

As most passionate fans do, Steve practices a little healthy superstition, always sitting in either row 17 or seat 17 for a Ravens game (17 is Steve’s lucky number).

“Rick knows where we like to sit, and after the win against New England, he knew we were all in,” Steve said. “He secured our seats in row 17 for the big game, and even helped book our hotel in the French quarter.”

Although football season is over, Steve proudly displays his Ravens flag in the front yard of his Florida home, enjoying the comments it receives from his neighbors.

We’re very proud to have Steve H. as February’s Client of the Month.

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Daytona 500: 5 Tips if You’re Heading to the Speedway this Weekend

February 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment

We all enjoyed watching Carl Edwards, Brian Vickers and Marcos Ambrose tell us what it was like to experience their first Daytona 500 in an intimate video interview released by NASCAR on Monday.  And it’s not just the drivers, pretty much anyone who’s been to the Daytona 500 can remember their first experience at the race.  Here at TicketCity, we’ve pulled together a short list of the top 5 things you need to know before heading to the race Sunday based on our own first-time experiences:

  1. Bring a cooler- The speedway allows one soft side bag or cooler, so feel free to bring your own refreshments. Just remember- the cooler can be no larger than 14 X 14 X 14 inches.
  2. Plan for the Florida sunshine- The weekend weather forecast indicates there may be some cloud relief this weekend, but Florida weather is unpredictable so bring the sunscreen just in case (note: umbrellas aren’t allowed into the event).
  3. Take care of your hearing- Who doesn’t love the sound of horsepower monsters and screaming fans? Still, it’s important to remember that a NASCAR race car at full throttle measures approximately 130 dB- 15 dBs over what is considered safe to listen to for just 15 minutes. Since earplugs cost less than a dollar, it’s a worthy investment to protect your hearing.
  4. Get a seat cushion- At Daytona, it’s all bleacher-style seating. Bring a seat cushion — your rump will thank you.
  5. Check out some of the local watering holes- For pre-race eats, the Brickyard Lounge is located only a mile from the Speedway so you’ll never have to worry that you’ll miss the starting flag. If you’re looking to wet your whistle after the race, The Arena is a sports fan’s paradise, with 15 HD projectors located around the restaurant.

iStock_000005994756MediumIf just reading this list makes you want to go to the race for the first (or fifth!) time, tickets are still available for as low as $85 just days before the race at TicketCity.com. And if you’ve already attending the race, we’d love to hear any other tips you may have!

 

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