The Dispatch has launched a new department in hopes of increasing community-involvement in the Golden Triangle.
By partnering with Michigan-based company Geotix, The Dispatch started 662TIX, a ticketing platform, last week. Similar to Eventbrite, 662TIX allows event organizers to easily sell tickets online and in-person to any size event. Unlike similar services though, 662TIX is able to offer events extra marketing exposure through The Dispatch and its website, including inclusion in calendars, email newsletters, social media, feature stories and more.
Evie Vidrine, 662TIX ticketing director, started working last month to help facilitate The Dispatch’s new venture. Working out of The Dispatch’s office, Vidrine will partner with local organizations and individuals planning to host events in the area.
“We are locally based, so that’s one thing,” Vidrine said. “Other ticketing platforms do not do marketing. Having me at your disposal and having someone to cater to you, that’s the difference.”
Vidrine said she can work with small or large events on a flexible contract. Those interested can sign up for a single event for a contracted length of time. Event organizers don’t pay a fee to use 662TIX. Instead, the new service adds a small fee to each ticket sold, similar to other ticketing systems.
Vidrine moved to Columbus nearly three years ago from Louisiana and loves the area. No stranger to events and venues, Vidrine typically spends her weekends and free time on the stage herself, singing in local bands.
662TIX caters to both large and small events, including football games, church plate lunches, concerts, fundraisers and any other event that involves tickets.
Dispatch Publisher Peter Imes added the role of a newspaper is to actively engage the community. When he was approached with this opportunity he knew it was the right step for The Dispatch.
“It’s important for me that The Dispatch be a hub for what’s going on in the area,” Imes said. “By getting into the event promotion business, it gives us an inside track on local organizations.”
Any parties interested can call Vidrine at 337-254-0105 or email [email protected].
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