Articles from Jasmijn Stenzler

Sep 21, 2023 • Ticketing

6 Methods to Encourage Your Museum or Park Visitors to Buy Their Ticket Online

In an era where online convenience is becoming the new standard, many visitors still choose to buy their tickets at the entrance. This is unfortunate, given the many advantages of online ticketing for both visitors and the museum or park itself. Think about avoiding lines, generating extra income, and gathering more information. But how can you increase the use of online ticketing? That can still be a challenge, which is why we've compiled six ideas for you.

Jul 26, 2023 • Live

11 Ways to Boost Ticket Sales and Make Your Event a Sell-Out

It's no secret that selling tickets in today's current climate can be quite the rollercoaster ride, especially with inflation confronting event-goers with increased prices all over, making them more selective where they spend their disposable income. They also tend to make last-minute decisions making it harder to forecast event attendance well in advance. Not to mention fierce competition in the market. So, if you’re looking for fresh approaches to secure more sales, look no further. From utilizing new marketing channels to exploring creative and data-driven approaches and leveraging loyal fans and influencers, here are 13 creative ways to boost ticket sales.

Jul 24, 2023 • Ticketing

9 Essential Features for Your Museum or Park’s Online Ticketing Software

Buying a ticket at the entrance of your park or museum remains important, but an online ticketing system is indispensable nowadays. Whether you already sell tickets online or want to start doing so, choosing the right ticketing software can be complicated. Look for a partner that contributes to a smooth visitor experience, helps you work more efficiently, and perhaps even generates additional revenue. To get you started, here are the 9 features that a good online ticketing system for any museum or park should have.

Jul 18, 2023 • Ticketing

Get Started With Online Ticketing: 10 Reasons for Your Museum or Park

Digitization is impacting more and more industries, including the museums & parks industry. Despite this, most tickets are still sold at the box office rather than online. This is unfortunate, as there are numerous benefits to be gained. Not only does it ensure a smooth visitor experience, but it also offers interesting opportunities for your organisation. In this blog, you will discover 10 reasons why you shouldn't fall behind in this digital advancement.

Jun 30, 2023 • Ticketing

Ticketing as First Touchpoint of the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix Fan Experience

Ticketing is the first touch point of the total experience for every event, so also for the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. That's why you want it to run smoothly so that everyone who can get a ticket looks forward to their visit. However, due to the immense popularity of Formula 1, there is a lot of interest in tickets for this event - more than there are actual tickets. Therefore, the Dutch Grand Prix was looking for an innovative ticketing system to help them manage ticket allocation smoothly, and CM.com offered the solution.

Jun 01, 2023 • Live

4 Benefits of Conversion Tracking for the Event Industry

Once upon a time, if you wanted to advertise an event, you’d probably hit the streets with an eye-catching flyer. Today, digital marketing campaigns are the preferred solution. They let you reach your target audience more efficiently. To make sure you’re getting the most out of these marketing campaigns, conversion tracking is a must. Unfortunately, most promoters stay away from this, because word on the street is that it’s quite complicated. That's a real shame because it offers a lot of benefits. Below, we tell you all about those, how to get started, and how CM.com can help.

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May 14, 2023 • Payments

The Top 10 Must-Haves for Your Museum & Park Cash Register Software

When you're in the market for new Cash Register software, it's essential to choose wisely. Your service is key to the customer experience, so you need software that keeps things running smoothly for both your team and your visitors. Plus, let's not forget the financial impact. Efficient software can significantly boost your revenue. So, what should you keep in mind to make sure you make the right choice? Here are some must-haves to look for in your Point-of-Sale (POS) software!

Aug 06, 2022 • Live

11 Ways to Make Your Event Stand Out With Mobile Marketing

Festivals are bigger than ever; the market is thriving, and people love listening to live music in a space where they feel free to let go and enjoy the atmosphere with like-minded people. While this is undoubtedly a good thing for organizers, with this popularity comes much competition. Organizers, therefore, need to think of creative ways to stand out. One way is by boosting their mobile marketing offering. CM.com offers the solution; discover here 11 examples of how you can apply this to your event.

Jul 24, 2022 • Ticketing

10 Ways Technology Can Boost the Popularity of Museums and Parks

Most museums and parks focus on the live experience of their visitors. However, with more and more visitors consisting of younger generations such as Millennials and Gen Z, the mobile experience is becoming increasingly important. Especially with visitor numbers declining, now is the time to explore opportunities to attract new streams of visitors. Embracing technology can help with this; discover ten ways to do so and enjoy the benefits.

Jun 14, 2022 • Live

10 Reasons Why Event Organizers Should Centralize Data

Many event organizers have gold in their hands, namely data. And they get it completely free from their ticket sales and other interactions with their visitors. The only problem with data is that unless you have an efficient way of handling it, you won't be able to take advantage of the insight it provides. The first step to using it is to recognize the benefits it will bring - so keep reading and find out how data can elevate your event.

May 31, 2022 • Live

7 Reasons Why the Future of Events Is Cashless

Everyone who has ever been to a festival is probably familiar with tokens, it’s part of festival heritage. Traditionally, event organizers used plastic token systems to help reduce the burden of moving cash around and create standardized pricing models. But welcome to 2022. Almost all event visitors are Gen Z and Millennials, who are used to paying with their cards everywhere they go. So why not at events? Here are 7 ways in which you can benefit from making your events completely cashless.

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Apr 14, 2022 • Live

6 Ways How an Event App Can Boost Your COVID Come-Back

This summer the online experience for many festivalgoers will be better than ever. Namely, many event businesses have discovered the benefits of digital transformation, which was fast-tracked thanks to the fast-thinking required by event organizers during a period of lockdowns and restrictions. The lessons of these 2 years have also prompted CM.com to develop its event app, created by Appmiral, to ensure that it better meets the needs of the industry. In this article, we'll give you an overview of how using a mobile festival app can help you take advantage of digitalization. Get ready to fast-track your bounce-back strategy: 6 ways to boost your Covid comeback.

Mar 08, 2022 • Customer Experience

How to Enhance Live Experiences With Technology in the Leisure & Travel Industry

Leisure and travel is an industry like no other. As a business that revolves around live experiences, we know that – unlike other sectors – the experiences you create aren't focused on adding value to an existing product; they're the product itself. So maybe you need a solution that understands this and can help you better engage with your customers as no other sectors do? This can be achieved easily and quickly through digitalization. Read on to find out how.

Nov 09, 2021 • Ticketing

CM.com Acquires Appmiral to Expand the Customer Experience With Festival & Event Apps

We’re delighted to announce that, at the beginning of November, CM.com acquired mobile festival & event app platform company, Appmiral. By joining forces, Appmiral and CM.com can fortify a common goal: to take visitors’ experiences to the next level through cutting-edge mobile and ticketing technologies.

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Sep 16, 2021 • Live

Wave Goodbye To Queuing And Crowded Bars At Your Events With Mobile Order

Whether it’s a football match, music festival, or classical concert, there’s nothing more annoying than standing at a crowded bar, fighting to get the barkeeper’s attention for a drink while you miss big chunks of the event. After all, it’s the reason you’re there in the first place. So how do we solve this? Let’s start by looking at something almost all visitors take to events with them: a smartphone. It is already widely used for e-ticketing, so why not also for ordering food and drinks, too? This is where CM.com’s Mobile Order product comes in. The exciting thing is that reducing queuing time isn’t the only benefit this technology can bring events organizers. Let’s take a closer look…