Selling Out

Here are the top concerts and touring shows on Billboard Boxscore that we’ve ranked by Revenue Per Seat — as opposed to Gross. To determine RPS, we divided the grosses by venue capacities. Highlighting RPS demonstrates a different and more interesting story about which shows can bring in value per seat versus simply being big, because calculating average ticket price does not account for empty seats.Revenue Per Seat reflects the efficiency of a show’s marketing and the strength of its appeal,...

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Happy #TBT! Here’s an oldie-but-goodie post from Jim: What’s the Difference Between Roller Derby and the XFL?I’m here to tell you that as a viable form of live entertainment, roller derby is for real.By “viable,” I don’t necessarily mean, to paraphrase Lloyd from Say Anything, that it’s the “sport of the future” -- only that it’s something that may have the ability to sustain itself with a fan base and even grow.But let’s catch you up a little bit. Many...

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Here are the top Broadway shows last week, ranked by Revenue Per Seat – the one and only metric marketers should use to determine the success of their efforts. Why? Average Ticket Price doesn’t tell the whole story when empty seats are NOT factored into the equation.To determine RPS, we divided the grosses by venue capacities. Highlighting RPS demonstrates a different and more interesting story about which shows can bring in value per seat versus simply being big, because...

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Are you trying to get creative with your email marketing? Instead of racking your brain for out-there ideas, why not take a look in your inbox? MarketingProfs just shared 15 real-life examples of email marketing worth a try.You can see the full list here and find the tips best suited to live entertainment organizations below:"3. Include a benefit (and pique curiosity) to make your subject line interestingThe subject line is the first and the most important thing that encourages...

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As you surely already know, Tropical Storm Harvey has done serious damage to the city of Houston, including to many of the live entertainment venues downtown. American Theatre recently reported on the damage and shared photos and videos of the flooding.If you're wondering what you can do to help the theater community in Houston, the article also includes a list of organizations seeking donations to help repair the damage and get back to performing.You can find the list here,...

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