Emap launches SMS gig alert service
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- Jan 31, 2005
Customers can now sign up for SMS alerts to coincide with actual on sale times and dates in addition to the regular ‘forthcoming events’ emails which Aloud sends to subscribers every week.
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Both the SMS and email service allow customers to choose the musical genres on which to receive information, including rock, urban, indie, pop and “legends”.
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As soon as tickets are about to go on sale for an artist in the chosen genre, subscribers will receive a message. They can then book instantly, by calling the Aloud booking number, or log on to www.aloud.com.
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This differs from other operators’ services which only offer SMS alerts on a "tickets will be available on..." basis.
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Gigi Dryer, Emap Performance’s head of ticketing and co-promotions, said: “It’s really frustrating to only discover your favourite band is in town once the gig has sold out. By subscribing to both Aloud’s email newsletters and our new SMS alert, music fans should be able to stay ahead of the game.”
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The new service has already been trialed with Kerrang! magazine, via the K!TXT SMS service in 2004.
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The SMS gig alert service is now being rolled out in partnership with Emap Performance stablemates Q, Smash Hits, Mojo and Kiss.