QUEENS, N.Y. (Jan. 31, 2023) – Through a partnership with Prolific 1, the Exclusive Ticket Distribution Partner of St. John’s Athletics, St. John’s Sports Properties hosted Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City during the men’s basketball contest against Georgetown this past Sunday, January 29th at Madison Square Garden. “This is the second year in a row Prolific 1 has offered this great experience to Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City,” said Kevin Waters, General Manager of St. John’s Sports Properties. “It’s a special thing to see the impact our partnerships can have in our community, especially on our younger fans. We greatly appreciate Prolific 1 for their partnership.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC is a 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to “build and support mentoring relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth”. Adult volunteers are matched with children from ages 7 to young adulthood.
“Prolific 1 is thrilled to provide this unique experience to BBBS of NYC,” said Mike Garvie, CEO of Prolific 1. “We value the nature of our partnership with St. John’s which allows us to leverage our philanthropic values and support the NYC community, helping the youth build core memories that will last a lifetime.”
Sunday’s experience included the “Bigs” and “Littles” from BBBS of NYC enjoying pre-game photos on the court, BBBS of NYC being recognized in an on-court presentation during the game, and in-game branding for BBBS of NYC throughout the game.
“We are excited to partner again this year with St. Johns Athletics & Prolific 1. Creating meaningful experiences for our Bigs and Littles is essential to our mission to ignite potential, and we are thrilled to do this from center court at Madison Square Garden.” said Michael Coughlin, Chief Innovation & Program Officer, “Mentoring has never been more important, and we thank our partners in supporting our mission to build the next generation of leaders in NYC.”
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC:
Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BBBS of NYC) is the nation’s first and the city’s largest youth mentoring organization. By matching a caring adult mentor, a Big, with a New York City youth, a Little, we are inspiring the next generation of leaders. Through our one-to-one mentoring, Workplace Mentoring Program (corporate engagement), affinity groups, College & Career Success Program, Bigs in Blue, and other community partner programs, BBBS of NYC serves over 2,500 youths annually across all five boroughs. 99% of our Littles are promoted to the next grade, and 93% of our Littles are accepted into college.
About Prolific 1:
Prolific 1 partners with entertainment rights-holders, combining industry-leading technology with expert analysis to drive incremental revenue and attendance for live events, on your terms. With 250+ forward-thinking partnerships across live entertainment, Prolific 1 delivers flexible solutions that provide market strategy, real-time pricing optimization, controlled inventory management, actionable data and analytics, and more. With decades of experience and millions of tickets sold each year, Prolific 1 provides next level insight, seat by seat
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (December 27th, 2022) – Orange Bowl has extended its relationship with Prolific 1, naming them the Official Fan to Fan and Strategic Ticket Provider of the Capital One Orange Bowl.
Through this relationship that began in 2019, Prolific 1 will help the Capital One Orange Bowl maximize event awareness, provide real-time sales data, and drive incremental revenue through a trusted ticket distribution process.
“We’re happy to continue our partnership with Prolific 1, which provides a convenient and secure outlet for Capital One Orange Bowl fans across the country,” said Ana Hernandez-Ochoa, Orange Bowl Chief Operating Officer.
“Year after year, the Capital One Orange Bowl is a top-performing event bringing together some of the best teams in college football,” states Mike Garvie, CEO of Prolific 1. “We’re proud to be a long-standing partner of this event, and we look forward to furthering the success of this relationship, while delivering fans a memorable experience.”
The 2022 Capital One Orange Bowl will feature the University of Tennessee vs. Clemson University in yet another historic matchup. The game will be held on Dec. 30th at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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About Orange Bowl
Orange Bowl is a 391-member, primarily-volunteer non-profit sports organization that promotes and serves the South Florida community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Orange Bowl’s community outreach is embodied by the four pillars of its Orange Bowl Cares program: Youth Sports, Education, Community Engagement and Legacy Programs. Orange Bowl features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the 2022 Capital One Orange Bowl on Dec. 30. For more information on the 2022 Orange Bowl events, including promotional inquiries and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program, log on to orangebowl.org or follow @OrangeBowl on social media.
About Prolific 1
Prolific 1 partners with entertainment rights-holders, combining industry-leading technology with expert analysis to drive incremental revenue and attendance for live events, on your terms.
With 250+ forward-thinking partnerships across live entertainment, Prolific 1 delivers flexible solutions that provide market strategy, real-time pricing optimization, controlled inventory management, actionable data and analytics, and more. With decades of experience and millions of tickets sold each year, Prolific 1 provides next level insight, seat by seat.
HARTFORD, CT (November 18th, 2022) – Through a long standing partnership with UConn Athletics, Prolific 1 will collaborate with the Women’s Basketball Team on a food drive to support those in need this holiday season. As part of the effort, fans attending the game on Sunday, November 20th will be encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate.
As the presenting sponsor of this game, Prolific 1’s CEO, Mike Garvie, will join representatives from UConn and each of the local food banks to present the donation on center court.
“After a successful toy drive in 2021, Prolific 1 is excited to leverage our partnership with UConn Athletics to give back to the local community in a different capacity,” says Mike Garvie, CEO of Prolific1. “This is a challenging time of year for many people, and we’re eager to support our community and these deserving organizations in any way we can.”
The local organizations receiving the donations include: Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc, United Way of Connecticut and Access Community Action Agency.
“We know that nearly 40% of Connecticut residents live paycheck-to-paycheck at best, and at worst, are falling behind. This can mean stark choices between paying the rent and buying the nutritious food a family knows their kids need, shares Lisa Tepper Bates, President & CEO, United Way of Connecticut. “Feeding America tells us that 490,000 Connecticut residents struggle with hunger – more than 131,000 children in our state don’t get enough to eat. Every hour of every day, people in Connecticut turn to United Way of Connecticut/211 for help finding the resources they need – including food supports. We are proud to work together with community partners, like TVCCA and Access Agency, and with state agencies to help Connecticut residents access what they need for themselves and their families, and to build a path to thrive. United Way of Connecticut thanks everyone for combating food insecurity in our state. We wish you all a very meaningful Thanksgiving.”
“United Way is proud to bring together the right people and resources to make a tangible difference for local children and families. Today’s food drive is a powerful representation of what it looks like to LIVE UNITED,” says Eric Harrison, President and CEO, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. “We especially want to thank those who donated non-perishable items. Because of them, more people in Eastern Connecticut will be able to put food on the table throughout the holiday season.”
“This is a wonderful opportunity for the UConn community to partner with local food pantries located in the heart of Huskyland. Access’ Willimantic site based pantry is 15 minutes down the road from Storrs and our mobile program delivers to food insecure communities that are also cheering on our Lady Huskies, a real win-win!” says Kathleen Krider, Senior Director of Community Engagement and Resource Management at Access.
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About TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.)
The mission of Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA) is to provide services and partner with other organizations to address the social determinants of health – housing, food security,
employment, education, and basic needs – of low-income and vulnerable households of Eastern Connecticut, with a focus on building the community’s self-sufficiency and resiliency.
TVCCA traces its roots to the historic anti-poverty initiatives of the 1960s. President Lyndon B. Johnson launched the War on Poverty with the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, which defined the scope of the Community Action Program, and the structure and functions of Community Action Agencies, the grass-roots organizations that would oversee and administer the Program nationwide. More than a half-century later, Community Action Agencies throughout the county continue to help people in low-income and disadvantaged communities access the services they need at a local level, while fostering greater levels of self-reliance and economic autonomy among their clientele.
Since its incorporation on March 22, 1965 as New London County’s Community Action Agency, TVCCA has remained true to this vision, and steadfast in its commitment to address social and economic disparities in our area, and mitigate both the causes and consequences of poverty. Throughout the region, TVCCA is recognized as a community leader and a trusted partner in advocating for and meeting the needs of the area’s most vulnerable residents.
About United Way of Connecticut
United Way of Connecticut serves by 1) connecting people to information, education, and services; 2) supporting early childhood development and education; 3) responding to emergencies, whether they are personal/family crises or community-wide disasters; and 4) promoting strong communities in collaboration with many government and nonprofit partners. These four objectives are carried out by means of our diverse array of services which creates cross-cutting connections that help to integrate the work of multiple government and nonprofit agencies.
United Way of Connecticut’s core services include the Connecticut 211 contact center and point of entry for Mobile Crisis Intervention Services and Connecticut’s Coordinated Shelter Access Networks; 211 Child Care Resource and Referral Contact Center; 211 Child Development; and administering the State of Connecticut’s childcare subsidy program, Care 4 Kids. United Way of Connecticut also works with local United Way leaders to advance the common good by creating opportunities for all, with a particular focus on education, income/financial security, health and basic needs. For more information, visit ctunitedway.org.
About United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
United Way brings people and resources together to address immediate needs and find long-term solutions to challenging problems. United Way does this by investing in programs and services; leading community change initiatives; and, mobilizing resources and volunteers to ensure that children succeed in school; people get jobs and are financially secure; people are healthy; and, basic needs are met during tough times. For more information, visit unitedwayinc.org.
About Access Food Pantries
Site-Based and Mobile is available to individuals and families in Windham and Tolland Counties who find themselves in an emergency situation where they run a risk of being without food. A crisis can happen to anyone at any time which can force them to have to choose between food and other necessities. A three-day food supplement is issued to those families/individuals experiencing a food crisis immediately and
weekly or monthly appointments can be set up. An individual or family can meet with a Case Manager for an assessment and determine what can be done to eliminate the barriers that created the need for an emergency food supplement. They can also see what other services they qualify for. Access goal is to help our customers to get past the short-term crisis that they are experiencing and have food security for their household. Visit https://accessagency.org/ to learn more
Six questions all teams must ask secondary market consultants before entering partnerships.
For many years, the secondary market has been viewed and treated as a back-end channel of underground entrepreneurs gauging the temperature of buyer tendencies and trying to score big by buying low and selling high. Purchases were made through traditional methods of season ticket purchases, group ticket packages, mini plans, and single-game on sales. For far too long, these buyers were “undercover.” Teams and venues had no true idea of who these buyers were and what it was they were trying to accomplish. It was a challenge to identify and weed out “the good ones” vs. “the bad ones.”
Over the course of the last five years, the landscape has changed.
The transactional opacity of traditional secondary market buyers has decreased through the advancement of large secondary consolidators. Teams and venues have begun to change their approach in dealing with these consultant and distribution companies and have demanded a level of transparency in these investments. The days of the rogue reseller trying to purchase under the radar and hide their identity is slowly coming to an end.
Partnerships have blossomed. Teams and venues have since been working directly with vetted, successful, major distribution partners to maximize revenues, attendance, and marketing value. Sales dashboards are shared in real-time; market trends are detailed in daily and weekly calls; presentations and investments are made at a very high level. Establishing market control and maintaining pricing integrity are top priorities of companies such as Prolific 1. The level of transparent interaction between partners is an integral part of making it a success.
For those teams and venues looking to form a true partnership with a distribution consultant, ask these six internal questions before beginning the vetting process:
What are my goals for ticket sales across all my different sports? Can my partner help me achieve these goals for all these programs?
To promote a healthy and robust primary and secondary market, what is the ideal size of my secondary market? Can my potential partner help me access this number and show me why this is beneficial?
What is the distribution plan for the inventory, and where is the inventory sold? What customer service is provided?
How important is sales data to help achieve pricing maximization on a game-by-game basis, and can my partner supply this information in real-time?
Will my partner assist me in distributing tickets for events the athletic department may be required to buy and help me get revenue back for them? (conference tournaments, bowl games, NCAA tournament)
Will my partner supply me good feedback and insight into ticket sales and serve as an extension of my department to make sure all customer needs are met?
Answering these questions will allow your team/venue to begin formulating a plan and selecting a distribution partner. Take time to determine what is best for your particular situation. Poll your peers, ask for referrals and call on them, and meet your prospective partners in person. Understand the technologies your prospects currently have in place and what technologies they are currently developing or investing in to help their business.
Selecting the right strategic distribution partner is a major step forward in achieving unit sell-through, revenue maximization, and ticket distribution success!
Prolific 1 is excited to announce its newest partnership with the Azalea House for 2022. Taking over as the naming rights sponsor, it will officially be known as the Azalea House, powered by Prolific 1.
Located just minutes away from Augusta National Golf Club, the Azalea House serves as a centralized location for tournament attendees seeking a premium, VIP hospitality experience throughout the entire tournament. This includes admittance into the golf tournament and full access to Azalea House amenities including valet parking, food and beverage offerings, private restrooms, onsite concierge, and golf cart shuttles to and from course. To learn more, please visit: https://azaleahospitality.com/
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT ( December 20, 2021) – Through a partnership with the Gotham Classic, Prolific 1 presented an on-court donation to the Veteran Tickets Foundation on Saturday December 18th at Madison Square Garden. During half time of the St. John’s vs. Pittsburgh game, Prolific 1 Chief Executive Officer,
Mike Garvie, presented the donation to Vet Tix Chief Strategy Officer, Steven Weintraub.
“Through Prolific 1’s commitment to supporting veterans, we are grateful to donate to those who have served our country,” states Mike Garvie, CEO of Prolific 1. “VetTix has been an amazing resource, and we look forward to continuing our support.”
Founded in 2008, Vet Tix provides an easy outlet for Veterans and currently serving military members, including immediate family of troops KIA to attend live events across the country.
“Vet Tix is honored to be the recipient of such a generous ticket donation from Prolific 1. Because of donations such as this, Prolific 1 and Vet Tix are able to create lifelong memories and experiences for our VetTixers and their families.” said Michael Focareto III, Navy veteran, Founder and CEO of Vet Tix.
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About The Veteran Tickets Foundation
Veteran Tickets Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that teams up with major sports teams, leagues, promoters, organizations, venues, and ticket holders to provide free tickets to the more than 21 million military and veterans. Currently serving military, honorably discharged veterans from all eras and branches of service, and family of those Killed In Action are eligible. Vet Tix does this to support our troops and veterans by honoring their service and sacrifice while providing positive family and life experiences, during and after their years of service to our country. To learn more about Vet Tix, go to: https://www.vettix.org/
About the Gazelle Group
The Gazelle Group is a sports marketing firm located in Princeton, NJ, specializing in event production and management, client representation, and sponsorship consulting. Gazelle produces numerous nationally-recognized events, such as the Good Sam Empire Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project presented by Continental Tire, the Roman Legends Classic presented by Old Trapper, the Gotham Classic, the Sunshine Slam, the inaugural Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off, the Duke Veterans Day Weekend
Showcase, the Abe Lemons Classic, the Kentucky Classic, and the College Basketball Invitational. For more information on the Gazelle Group, please visit gazellegroup.com.
About Prolific 1
Prolific 1 partners with entertainment rights-holders, combining industry-leading technology with expert analysis to drive incremental revenue and attendance for live events, on your terms.
With 250+ forward-thinking partnerships across live entertainment, Prolific 1 delivers flexible solutions that provide market strategy, real-time pricing optimization, controlled inventory management, actionable data and analytics, and more. With decades of experience and millions of tickets sold each year, Prolific 1 provides next level insight, seat by seat.
For more information, visit prolific1.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
PRINCETON, NJ (Nov. 11, 2021)– The Gazelle Group has announced an extended partnership with Prolific 1 for its series of events occurring across the 2021-2022 men’s college basketball season.
These events include the Good Sam Empire Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project presented by Continental Tire, a four-team, two-day event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV on November 22 and 23 featuring No. 1 Gonzaga, No. 2 UCLA, Central Michigan and Bellarmine. The Roman Legends Classic presented by Old Trapper, a four-team, two-day tournament at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on November 22 and 23 featuring Providence, Virginia, Georgia and Northwestern. And the Gotham Classic, a one-day doubleheader at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY on December 18 featuring St. John’s Seton Hall, Pittsburgh and Iona.
“We look forward to working with Prolific 1 to help further market and promote our portfolio of nationally-recognized collegiate men’s basketball events,” says Gazelle Group president Rick Giles. “Prolific 1’s resources and know-how are second to none and we feel this partnership will be beneficial for everyone involved.”
As the Official Secondary Ticketing Partner, Prolific 1 will utilize their distribution expertise and solutions raise awareness and drive attendance to new levels, while providing informative ticketing data and analytics back to the Gazelle team.
“The Gazelle Group and their portfolio of events continue to offer fans premier matchups featuring the top programs in college basketball” stated Michael Garvie, CEO of Prolific 1. “We
are excited to continue our partnership and support their ticketing strategy on a game-by-game basis.”
During the Gotham Classic, Prolific 1 will also present an on-court donation of 5,000 tickets to The Veteran Tickets Foundation. Founded in 2008, Vet Tix provides an easy outlet for Veterans and currently serving military members, including immediate family of troops KIA to attend live events across the country.
“Vet Tix is honored to be the recipient of such a generous ticket donation from Prolific 1. Because of donations such as this, Prolific 1 and Vet Tix are able to create lifelong memories and experiences for our VetTixers and their families.” said Michael Focareto III, Navy veteran, Founder and CEO of Vet Tix.
About the Gotham Classic
First played in 2012, the Gotham Classic features teams from across the country in one of the most competitive events of its kind. In eight short years, the tournament has attracted the likes of Syracuse, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Louisville, Memphis, Davidson, Pittsburgh, NC State, and West Virginia, among a host of other prominent programs.
About the Gazelle Group
The Gazelle Group is a sports marketing firm located in Princeton, NJ, specializing in event production and management, client representation, and sponsorship consulting. Gazelle produces numerous nationally-recognized events, such as the Good Sam Empire Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project presented by Continental Tire, the Roman Legends Classic presented by Old Trapper, the Gotham Classic, the Sunshine Slam, the inaugural Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off, the Duke Veterans Day Weekend Showcase, the Abe Lemons Classic, the Kentucky Classic, and the College Basketball Invitational. For more information on the Gazelle Group, please visit gazellegroup.com.
About The Veteran Tickets Foundation
Veteran Tickets Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that teams up with major sports teams, leagues, promoters, organizations, venues, and ticket holders to provide free tickets to the more than 21 million military and veterans. Currently serving military, honorably discharged veterans from all eras and branches of service, and family of those Killed In Action are eligible. Vet Tix does this to support our troops and veterans by honoring their service and sacrifice while providing positive family and life experiences, during and after their years of service to our country. To learn more about Vet Tix, go to: https://www.vettix.org/
About Prolific 1
Prolific 1 partners with entertainment rights-holders, combining industry-leading technology with expert analysis to drive incremental revenue and attendance for live events, on your terms.
With 250+ forward-thinking partnerships across live entertainment, Prolific 1 delivers flexible solutions that provide market strategy, real-time pricing optimization, controlled inventory
management, actionable data and analytics, and more. With decades of experience and millions of tickets sold each year, Prolific 1 provides next level insight, seat by seat.
For more information, visit prolific1.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
ATLANTA (Aug. 3, 2021) – Peach Bowl, Inc. has once again teamed up with Prolific 1, naming them the official Ticket Resale Partner of the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game for the next three seasons. This follows a recent agreement in 2020 where Prolific 1 also became the official Ticket Resale Partner for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
In this mutually beneficial partnership, Peach Bowl, Inc. will receive access to Prolific 1’s real-time, web-based data portal that provides insight into all current sales and available seat locations. In addition, Prolific 1 will provide strategic distribution models and ticket pricing consultation as needed by Peach Bowl, Inc.
“We’re happy to grow our partnership and deliver results for the Peach Bowl and their properties,” said Michael Garvie, CEO of Prolific 1. “Together, we have created a seamless and proven strategy for some of the premier games in college football that sets a new standard for sales and revenue.”
Prolific 1 will be integrated into the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game ticketing ecosystem to ensure a seamless transition, prior to tickets going on sale this year.
“We had a successful partnership that began with Prolific 1 last season and resulted in a sold out Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl,” said Gary Stokan, Peach Bowl, Inc. CEO and president.
“We’re thrilled to expand this partnership to our Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games these next few years, especially considering we are scheduled to feature some of college football’s most storied programs during that time.”
The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game averages 69,170 fans for each game – higher than 36 bowl games from the 2019-20 Bowl Season. More than 1 million fans have attended the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game since its inception in 2008, resulting in 12 sellouts to date.
This year’s Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games will feature a projected top-10 matchup between Alabama and Miami on Sept. 4 and a Louisville vs. Ole Miss game on Sept. 6 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Additional Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games that will fall under the new agreement include Oregon vs. Georgia and Clemson vs. Georgia Tech in 2022, as well as Louisville vs. Georgia Tech in 2023.
For more information, visit www.Chick-fil-AKickoffGame.com
ABOUT THE CHICK-FIL-A KICKOFF GAME
Created in 2008 by Peach Bowl, Inc., the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game is the preeminent bowl-style, neutral-site game featuring two elite football programs and has been nationally televised on the first Saturday of the college football season since its inception. The game has hosted teams with national rankings of No. 1 (twice), 2 (twice), 3, 5 (twice), 6 (twice), 7, 9 (twice), 14, 16, 18 (twice), 19, 22, 24 (twice) and 25 (three times). The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game boasts an average attendance of 69,170, has been watched on television by more than 78.4 million viewers, and has distributed $83.5 million in total team payouts. Since its inception in 2008, the Chick-fil-A Kickoff game has featured 10 national coaches of the year, 32 players who were recipients of national awards during their collegiate careers, a total of 78 first-round NFL Draft picks and two teams that have used the game as a springboard to a National Championship that same season. For more information, visit chick-fil-akickoffgame.com
Dynamic and variable pricing of tickets has become standard. Fans now expect prices to shift throughout the season based on basic supply and demand.
Prolific 1 helps teams create a comprehensive data and analysis driven distribution model which delivers benefits to the primary and secondary ticketing market.
Over the past five years, dynamic and variable pricing of tickets has become standard. Fans have come to expect ticket prices to shift throughout the season based on basic supply and demand trends. This pricing structure, however, is not a new concept.
Secondary market distribution leaders have benefited from the ebbs and flows of the sports industry for decades. Companies like Prolific 1 partner with rights-holders on macro goals of driving attendance and providing secondary market insight on buyers. Through secondary exchanges, teams put more eyes on seats while offering fans a preferred buying experience. This controlled sales process helps teams’ price more effectively on the primary by using dynamic and variable primary pricing models, while supplying new lead information and customer data for teams utilizing mobile transfer technology.
In many mobile ticketing partnerships across the NFL, teams have grown their buyer database by up to 500% due to the amount of volume that occurs through these distribution channels.
Rights holders can create a customized secondary market selling strategy to focus on specific inventory locations where primary demand may be lower, including near-term inventory.
Utilizing a trusted distribution partner allows for an open concept selling strategy. This strategy positively impacts building optics and produces ancillary revenue where otherwise the seat would have remained spoiled or unsold. Prolific 1’s distribution process allows prospective customers a chance to sample premium areas on a single game basis, which enters them into the corporate sales funnel.
Last season, Prolific 1 offered a club product through its open distribution network at an affordable single game price with an NHL partner. This primary sales strategy allowed team professionals an opportunity to meet ticket buyers and speak to them directly about the additional benefits that these premium seats offer. As a result, over 100 new premium season seat packages were sold in that minimally marketed, high yield area.
These changes in ticketing strategies have granted teams new insight and benefits that have previously been inaccessible.
If you are looking for a custom distribution model for your organization or premium area, be sure you choose a trusted partner that can assist you in meeting your organizational goals.
ECHL News (October 26th, 2020) – The ECHL announced on Monday that Prolific 1 has been named the “Preferred Ticket Distribution Partner of the ECHL” for the 2020-21 Season.
As part of the agreement, Prolific 1 will offer controlled ticket distribution to select teams across the ECHL, providing benefits such as increased event awareness, historical and real-time sales data and a trusted buying experience for fans.
“Continuing our relationship with Prolific 1 allows us to ensure our fans get the best tickets available for ECHL games while also helping create new ones through their distribution channels,” said ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin. “With the 2020-21 Season being different than any other year in our history, this relationship is even more important on the road ahead.”
The partnership is an extension based on a successful partnership following last season and continues to establish Prolific 1’s presence in hockey, with numerous professional and affiliate relationships already in place.
“We’re excited to extend our partnership with the ECHL and continuing to offer teams a proven primary and secondary market strategy,” said Michael Garvie, Chief Revenue Officer of Prolific 1. “Collaboratively, we achieved great results last year and now more than ever, a trusted distribution partner will be needed help teams and organizations drive awareness and revenue as live events return.”
About Pro
Prolific 1 is the largest ticket distribution company and consultant in the United States. Collaborating with entertainment rights-holders, they combine industry-leading technology with expert analysis to drive incremental revenue and attendance for live events, on your terms.
With 250+ forward-thinking relationships across all sectors of live entertainment, Prolific 1 delivers flexible solutions that provide market strategy, real-time pricing optimization, controlled inventory management, actionable data and analytics, and more. Relying on decades of experience and millions of tickets sold each year, Prolific 1 provides next level insight, seat by seat.
For more information, visit www.prolific1.com or connect with them on LinkedIn and Twitter for ticketing trends, infographics, podcasts featuring industry executives, and more.
About the ECHL
Began in 1988-89 with five teams in four states, the ECHL has grown into a coast-to-coast league with 26 teams in 19 states and two Canadian provinces for its 33rd season in 2020-21. There have been 678 players who have gone on to play in the National Hockey League after starting their careers in the ECHL, including 16 who made their NHL debuts in the 2019-20 season. The ECHL had affiliations with 25 of the 31 NHL teams in 2019-20, marking the 23rd consecutive season that the league had affiliations with at least 20 teams in the NHL. Further information on the ECHL is available on its website at ECHL.com as well as on Twitter and Facebook.