Ticketing Tidbits From Ticketbud

Anne Johnson has grown up with a 40 year old Austin favorite - the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. It's a decidedly Austin event - live music, local art, and a layout that eschews convention. Today on Ticketbud Tidbits we sit down with her to learn about what it takes to keep such a classic event fresh, while also staying in touch with its roots.

Deidra Sibila has run ticketing for everything from Beyonce stadium tours, local festivals and the hometown rock venue. In the introductory episode of Ticketbud Tidbits, we sit down with her to discuss best practices, challenges, and what it means to be a ticketing professional today.

The Ticketbud Tidbits Episode 16 Podcast is with Ever Gonzalez, the Founder of OutlierHQ and organizer of the Outlier Podcast Festival. Hosted by Lisa Carson, Ticketbud Content Marketing Manager. Ticketbud catches up with Ever to chat about the Outlier Podcast Festival coming up in Austin in May and Denver in June. We talk about what makes this festival different and the ingredients for a great event. Ever shares what goes into coordinating a traveling festival and engaging with local markets. As well as tips for new podcasters and how a podcast can be a great vehicle for you brand.

Join Ticketbud Tidbids for a chat with Deidra Sibila, an expert in event ticketing. Deidra has done it all from theatre events to concert tours and festivals. Deidra worked for Live Nation for 13 years including corporate touring as Senior National Director of Ticketing for Touring in North America. Deidra managed ticketing for major concert tours across the US, from Justin Timberlake to Jay-Z. She has also managed ticketing for C3 Events, known for festivals such as ACL and Lollapalooza. Deidra now works as an independent contractor for festivals and events including local holiday favorite, the Austin Trail of Lights. We talk to Deidra about event planning, the role of ticketing and ticket programming, dealing with the unexpected, and the importance of event protect ticket coverage for unexpected cancelations.

Ticketbud Tidbits interview with Taste of Mexico event organizers Conner Moncrief and Aaron Jimenez from Mexic-Arte Museum. Ticketbud catches up with the event organizers of Taste of Mexico to find out more about their delicious event. We talk about what people can expect from the event, and what goes into putting a food festival such as this together. We discuss event goals, fundraising, vendor participation, promotion, sponsorships, ticket pricing and more. This annual Austin food festival showcases Mexican cuisine from over 35 central Texas restaurants, food trucks, and vendors. Paired with a diverse bar of fine Tequilas, Mezcales, wines, beers, and other refreshing beverages. This year's festival features a variety of interactive activities and demonstrations exploring the influence of Puebla in Mexican cuisine. Join a Taste of Mexico - Wednesday May 1st 2019, 5:30 – 9:00 pm https://mexic-artemuseum.ticketbud.com/taste-of-mexico-2019

Ep 13 Ticketbud Tidbits - Eric Olsavsky of Pelotonia by Ticketbud - Event Ticketing

Ep 11 Ticketbud Tidbits - Richelle Ouellette of Alchemy Events by Ticketbud - Event Ticketing

In this episode of Ticketbud Tidbits, we discuss experiential marketing and events with Corina Frankie of Brand Besties.

Ep 8 Ticketbud Tidbits - Cindy Lo of Red Velvet Events by Ticketbud - Event Ticketing

Nicole Marie Hughes is an events master. She owns her own event company (Nicole Marie Events) and is branching out to create Rebel Weddings (https://rebelwed.com) for clients that want a more "epic" wedding experience. Today on Ticketbud Tidbits we talk about her experiences in weddings, how to make money as an event planner with your own ideas, how to keep clients, and other unique tips for wedding planners in particular. You can read the podcast transcript at http://blog.ticketbud.com/ticketbud-tidbits-episode-6-nicole-marie-events/

CJ Alderton is a busy man - he runs Patrick Crossing, a church that takes place in a pub, and he also heads the annual Durango Celtic Festival in Durango, Colorado. We speak with him about what you need to do to get a strong festival going, how to scale it, and how to use word-of-mouth marketing.

My-Cherie Haley is a model, runs a brand agency, sells her own hand-dyed silk scarves, and runs events - a true Renaissance woman. Today we discuss with her the trends in events in 2017, the 3 things every event needs, and her experience as an event planner.