MIAMI (Sept. 12, 2018) – Florida International University (FIU) and Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment's Collegiate Division announced today the selection of TickPick, LLC, as FIU's Official Ticket Marketplace for Miami Sports and Entertainment.
TickPick will now serve as the secondary ticketing platform for sports and entertainment events throughout South Florida. The partnership will include tickets priced at face value for select FIU events. TickPick also receives high-level exposure and engagement throughout FIU's campus and in South Florida via signage, promotions, and various online and social media programs. The company will also offer upcoming contests where Panthers fans can win one of a kind experiences and tickets to exciting events.
"We are very fortunate to partner with FIU, a powerhouse institution in Florida and on the national stage," Paul Jones, Head of Business Development for TickPick said. "This is an exciting opportunity for TickPick to work with a University with more than 55,000 students which is consistently making noise both academically and athletically. Panthers fans from around the country can now get the most out of their dedication through access to our fairly priced tickets and consistently great customer service."
TickPick features an industry-leading approach to ticket selling with its all-in pricing and reduced fees. The company offers simplified transactions without hidden fees or commissions which compare favorably to the 25% or more in total fees charged by competitors.
"We are always on the lookout for partnerships that add value for our FIU season ticket holders, alumni, students and fans and are thrilled to partner with TickPick, an emerging leader in the secondary ticketing industry,"
Pete Garcia, FIU's Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment said. "We believe TickPick will become a one stop shop for tickets to sports and entertainment events in Miami and throughout South Florida."
Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment, the sponsorship and multimedia rights partner for FIU Athletics, worked with TickPick leadership to develop the partnership.
Since 2014, VWSE Collegiate Services has become a leader in college sports marketing and developed to represent the sponsorship or multimedia rights for multiple schools and athletic conferences, including the America East Conference, Big South Conference, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Colonial Athletic Association, Western Athletic Conference, and the West Coast Conference, as well as Arizona State National Sales, Canisius College, East Tennessee State University, Florida International University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, Liberty University, Longwood University, Loyola Marymount University, Niagara University, Pepperdine University, Samford University, University of San Francisco, Siena College, Saint Joseph's University, Santa Clara University, Stony Brook University, and Towson University.
For additional information or details on TickPick, please visit
www.tickpick.com. For more on VWSE, visit
www.vanwagner.com.
ABOUT TICKPICK, LLC
Founded in 2011, TickPick is reshaping the secondary event ticket marketplace with its no-fees approach. The company does not charge any fees for buyers, setting it apart from competitive firms that charge steep transaction fees. It also leverages its algorithms to look at the price/value ratio for tickets, and then offers value grading for buyers so they can get the optimal experience for their money. Users can also bid on tickets in a process that is similar to financial markets where supply and demand creates a more efficient marketplace. TickPick was founded by Co-CEO's Christopher O'Brien and Brett Goldberg who saw inefficiencies in the ticket marketplace and decided to build a more transparent and cost-effective solution.
ABOUT VAN WAGNER SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment LLC (VWSE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Wagner Group LLC, is one of the preeminent sports marketing and media sales organizations in the world. It is an acknowledged innovator in property consulting and branding solutions and a global leader in naming rights, team and venue services, high-impact visible TV signage throughout the MLB, NBA, NCAA, MLS, and internationally in soccer, advertising and sponsorships sales, premium ticketing, technology design and integration, and in-venue content production. VWSE works with more than 300 professional and college teams worldwide. VWSE assists teams, organizations and properties in creating and selling advertising; sponsorships; and media that maximize revenue potential, and helps clients develop effective and powerful customized brand campaigns.
