Vivid Seats Introduces National Fan Day™, Releases National Survey Results
- Vivid Seats creates National Fan Day™ to celebrate fans and loyalty. Vivid Seats Rewards program offers free 11th ticket and other perks to fans.
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Celebrates with Pop Sensation Betty Who concert in Times Square and national ticket giveaway
New study shows 1 out of 5 sports fans would break up with a significant other if they didn’t root for their favorite team
CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivid Seats Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAT), a leading marketplace that utilizes its technology platform to connect millions of buyers with thousands of ticket sellers across hundreds of thousands of events each year, today announced the creation of National Fan Day™ a national holiday dedicated to the fans that power the live events we love.
The first-ever National Fan Day™ will take place on October 11th, 2023, and celebrates the kind of fandom that Vivid Seats rewards every day through the only loyalty program in the industry. With Vivid Seats Rewards, fans who buy 10 tickets get their 11th free, and much more. It's clear that fandom has reached new heights in 2023. A new national study* commissioned by Vivid Seats, and conducted by global market research firm, The Harris Poll reveals just how dedicated Americans are when it comes to their favorite sports teams, artists, and bands.
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- NFL – 49ers
- MLS – Inter Miami
- NBA – Los Angeles Lakers
- WNBA – Seattle Storm
- NHL – New York Rangers
To celebrate this new frenzied level of fandom and to kick off National Fan Day™ in style, Vivid Seats is giving fans a free concert in the middle of New York City’s Times Square, featuring Betty Who, Australian singer, songwriter, and pop sensation. Who is currently starring in of the Tony award-winning Broadway musical “Hadestown.” Additionally, Fans across the country will be able to flex their fandom in the Vivid Seats App with Game Center. On 10/11 there will be a one-day only fan-focused Game Center trivia game, complete with 11 questions and a chance to win two tickets to any event of your choice, in any city. Fans can also follow Vivid Seats on Instagram where they will be giving away 11 tickets for one lucky fan and 10 besties to go to the event of their choice!
From a free 11th ticket and birthday perks to seat upgrades and throwing out the first pitch, Vivid Seats Rewards gives fans what they deserve. By allowing fans to earn loyalty rewards on every purchase that they can redeem towards free tickets, the program provides fans with the opportunity to attend more of their favorite events. In addition to ticket savings, Vivid Seats Rewards includes fan benefits ranging from surprise upgrades to exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
*This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Vivid Seats from September 14-18, 2023, among 2,053 adults ages 18 and older. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within + 2.7 percentage points using a
About Vivid Seats
Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists and teams they love. Based on the belief that everyone should “Experience It Live,” the Chicago-based company provides exceptional value by providing one of the widest selections of events and tickets in North America and an industry leading Vivid Seats Rewards program where all fans can earn on every purchase. Vivid Seats has been chosen as the official ticketing partner by some of the biggest brands in the entertainment industry including ESPN, Rolling Stone and the Los Angeles Clippers. Vivid Seats also owns Vivid Picks, a daily fantasy sports app. Through its proprietary software and unique technology, Vivid Seats drives the consumer and business ecosystem for live event ticketing and enables the power of shared experiences to unite people. Vivid Seats has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Companies for Customer Service in ticketing. Fans who want to have the best live experiences can start by downloading the Vivid Seats mobile app, going to vividseats.com, or calling 866-848-8499.
Contacts:
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Julia Young
Julia.Young@vividseats.com
Investors
Kate Africk
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