Fresno, CA. (Top40 Charts/ VisionOne Official Website) The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has significantly updated its Facebook status by launching the ability for patrons to purchase tickets directly through the leading online social media network. The organization is the first in Canada to launch ShoWare™ Social Media Connect, enabling fans to further engage with its brand in new and meaningful ways.
ShoWare Social Media Connect allows venues to get the most from the social media revolution by selling tickets directly from its Facebook fan page with real-time inventory management and credential validation. Built-in sharing features help venues gain "followers" on Twitter and "fans" on Facebook and ultimately boost sales.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra created its Facebook page three seasons ago, and has used it as an active part of its overall communications strategy by posting information about the orchestra and encouraging interaction with its fans. They currently have more than 2,000 fans and expect that the Facebook ticketing capability will encourage more growth.
"Engaging fans on Facebook has become an increasingly core strategy of ours. Now people can buy tickets right from Facebook rather than have to leave and come to our site, so it's one less step for them," said Marylou Bennetts, Director, Marketing and Sales for the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. "The addition of Facebook ticketing is another way we can interact with our patrons and generate a positive customer experience."
"Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra's use of ShoWare Social Media Connect has them uniquely positioned to leverage their existing marketing efforts in a very integrated and cohesive fashion," said Joseph Wettstead, Vice President Sales and Marketing for ShoWare by VisionOne, Inc. "We are extremely pleased to be working with such an innovative and savvy organization."
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra's Facebook page is located at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Calgary-Philharmonic-Orchestra/39456269313. To learn more about the ShoWare solution visit https://www.showare.com.
About ShoWare™ by VisionOne
ShoWare™ provides turn-key box office solutions, as well as ticket selling and distribution services for a broad range of events and venues. ShoWare™ offers a complete range of innovative and reliable ticketing software systems. As an alternative to "outsourcing" box office ticket operations, ShoWare™ licensed ticketing offers the benefit of total control, private labeling, and content management.
VisionOne, Inc. is a privately held international corporation founded in 1998 with North and South
America headquarters in Fresno, California with operations in Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, and European Headquarters in St. Gallen, Switzerland (ticketportal) with operation in Germany and Austria.
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About the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Led by internationally renowned
Music Director Roberto Minczuk, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has been a cornerstone of Calgary's multi-faceted arts community since 1955 and is one of North America's finest and most versatile live music ensembles. A repertoire that is extensive and broad in scope consistently attracts acclaimed guest artists and conductors. From classical giants to rock and roll hits and family favorites, the CPO offers an average of 80 concerts per Season designed to fit all musical tastes.
Media contact:
Joe Wettstead
ShoWare™ by VisionOne, Inc.
info(at)showare(dot)com
