Marketing survey

Flipper · Post by **Flipper** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 2:30 pm

The marketing folks have sent a survey to, apparently, all season ticket holders. I made a point of highlighting the need for more porta johns and dumpsters outside the stadium for tailgaters.

I also told them they need to work on the variety and quality of the concessions.

What else can we add?

PGY Tiercel · Post by **PGY Tiercel** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 2:35 pm

I think they need to get at least one ATM in stadium.

Post by **ZiggyZoomba** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 2:42 pm

Flipper wrote:What else can we add?

More cheerleaders!!!

BGDrew · Post by **BGDrew** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 2:43 pm

The 3 different cheerleading squads and dance team aren't enough?

And with this, I'm no longer an egg!

Schadenfreude · Post by **Schadenfreude** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 2:48 pm

PGY Tiercel wrote:I think they need to get at least one ATM in stadium.

Good idea, as are the others.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 3:34 pm

Along with a better food selection how about

1. Adding vendors within the stadium. Last year I think I saw a popcorn / carmel corn vendor once during the game at the Marshall game. Have kids volunteer to do the games. They get in free, see part of the game, and maybe the university could tip them a little bit or give them free tickets to an upcoming game for their help.

2. Also have more 50/50 ticket sellers in the stands.

3. More parking for the handicapped

4. More porta-potties, as already mentioned

5. At least 2 ATMs. One on each side. Heck if the school would charge a 1.00 surcharge they will make money in no time to pay for the machine.

6. They may already do this now, but how about Redemption of City Bucks for Food at the games.

Just a few thoughts.

factman · Post by **factman** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 3:41 pm

I happen to park in Lot L with my Falcon Club pass, and most games there are too many handicapped spaces reserved, so they go unused.

BelieveNBG · Post by **BelieveNBG** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 3:57 pm

I think they need to hear about things that may improve attendance, too. Examples:

1. More enthusiastic announcer that will say "first down"
2. Some type of sign/posters announcing the next game
3. Some type of promotion, like a t-shirt give away to a select number of folks or throw mini-BG footballs/helmets into the stands

Bottom line...Marketing needs to put all of their energy into promoting the games.

Dayons_Den · Post by **Dayons_Den** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 3:58 pm

I got a survey but am not a season ticket holder. I purchased a about 10 single game tickets and also GMAC Bowl tickets. . . But I am happy to share my opinions with them.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:09 pm

How about lowering the price of parking, or include it in the ticket price.

And this is a must!!!!!!!!!!!

Have more ticket booths on both sides of the stadiums!!!!! We only have 4 booths to purchase tickets at. Another suggestion I have is on gamedays, as you pull into the stadium off of Wooster we should use that Drive-Up Information Center as another form to sell, GA tickets. It is there, someone is always in it, now lets utilize it.

UK Peregrine · Post by **UK Peregrine** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:09 pm

BelieveNBG wrote:throw mini-BG footballs/helmets into the stands.

I see potential problems with this suggestion.

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:11 pm

Noah has only one complaint about his gameday experiences at The Doyt - He's never been on the screen.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:12 pm

Many people go out to eat after the games. Some would like to go out to eat but simply cant afford it because they spend to much at the games.

Maybe the Marketing Dept. and local restaraunts (Panera Bread, BW-3, Frickers, and Myles Pizza) can team up and give Falcon fans, or anyone for that matter, like a 20% discount if they show their ticket stub. I would go to Frickers after the game if I could save a few bucks. If the restaraunts cut back 20% on the total sale amount, but increase business the days of the games by 30 - 40% they still make a profit. Or if they didnt want to discount a certain amount they could offer free soft drinks after the game (within a resonable time period or free appetizers)

Dayons_Den · Post by **Dayons_Den** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:14 pm

bgsufan1972 wrote:How about lowering the price of parking, or include it in the ticket price.

And this is a must!!!!!!!!!!!

You're kidding, right? ($5 to park is a STEAL)

If you are not, just be a real fan and get there to tailgate early enough so the money takers aren't out yet. I think I only had to pay the minimal fee 2 of the 5 games this season and one of those times was because I had to leave the lot to go get something. . .

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:15 pm

I use to be a manager at McDonalds in Findlay many many years ago (10 plus years) and I gave out free drinks after every Findlay high school game. If Findlay won, I gave out Free Drinks PLUS 20% discount off meal. It costs like 15 cents to provide a drink with a refill and we charged a dollar, so we really did not lose that much.

I think on game nights we gave out almost 300.00 in discounts, but during that time frame made about 1500.00 in sales. People would still come regardless but we really increased business.

Why not put the business back in BG rather outsiders driving back to Toledo, Findlay, Perrysburg.

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