Ole Miss Pregame Event - Redbird Rally

[bb fan]

I think doing it lottery style is more labor and cost intensive than simply having them stacked at the entrances and handing them out.

 

[Hrtnfldhse]

Illinois did the same thing with release of the 2005 team bobblehead's at games a few years ago and is doing the same for the '89 team this year. This process is normal.

 

[Morans14]

"One thousand fans will also receive a Dan Muller Bitmoji bobblehead. "

You think they intentially left off first 1000 fans?

Nope, a few years ago I got to a football game bright and early so I could get my Brock Spack bobblehead...but all I got was some stupid coupon. The last guy to arrive in our group got a bobblehead. It's caused tension between us ever since.

I guess you have to arrive early just to get a lotto ticket....

I read there are 5,000 of the tickets to be given out at the door. 1 of every 5 will be a winner.

I ended up buying a Spack bobblehead from a kid that was carrying 2 of them around as we did not win one with any of our 4 tickets. It's the luck of the draw and I have no problem with that.


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[Redbird28]

https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/redbird-rally-pregame-event-before-isu-vs-ole-miss/

Another chance to socialize at a pregame event.

Saturday, Dec 8.
5-6:30 p.m.
12$ per person includes food and will have a cash bar.
Hancock Stadium Club
Registration Required

Page not found.

 

[bb fan]

This event was canceled.

 

[SgtHulka]

https://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/kindred-super-hen-is-a-super-fan-of-ole-miss/article_c1bef58a-efe1-5640-92c8-4db80b98612d.html

 

[Adunk33]

https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/redbird-rally-pregame-event-before-isu-vs-ole-miss/

Another chance to socialize at a pregame event.

Saturday, Dec 8.
5-6:30 p.m.
12$ per person includes food and will have a cash bar.
Hancock Stadium Club
Registration Required

Page not found.

bbfan is correct. The event was cancelled due to a lack of participation.

 

[isuquinndog]

Ok. Then I’m going to start deleting posts that says the admin doesn’t do enough. They schedule a whole event and no one signs up.

 

[Adunk33]

Ok. Then I’m going to start deleting posts that says the admin doesn’t do enough. They schedule a whole event and no one signs up.

In fairness, Alumni Engagement (formally Alumni Relations) puts on most, if not all of these pregame events in cooperation with Athletics. Athletics only roll seems to be allowing them to use Horton or Hancock for the event. Just want to give credit where it is due. It is a shame no one signed up. These events are always a blast and the people in Alumni that work on them are great people to know!

 

[RedbirdSoxFan]

Does the Alumni Engagement send out emails to all alumni when they have these events?

 

[CaliRdBrd]

Ok. Then I’m going to start deleting posts that says the admin doesn’t do enough. They schedule a whole event and no one signs up.

Wow. Sad. The event at Colorado State (football) was well attended and pretty awesome.
You local “fans” should be ashamed.

 

[TheTruth]

Ok. Then I’m going to start deleting posts that says the admin doesn’t do enough. They schedule a whole event and no one signs up.

Yeah, that's it. There is ever greater apathy around this athletic dept and you want to blame the customer base. That's the spirit... keep rearranging the deck chairs while the ship sinks. SMH You people HAVE TO start admitting there is a problem with the leadership at this university.

 

[Phantom]

Definitely sucks it was cancelled. But looking at it from another angle: It could've been the registration, $12 fee, AND a cash bar (all in addition to the cost of game tix) that caused the lack of participation. That's several extra steps and a bigger investment to have people take and let's face it, most people just don't/won't. Add in the general not-so-great feeling that is winding it's way through the fanbase right now and you have a challenge.

One of the big rules of event or retail marketing: Don't ask or expect your audience to take more steps than necessary. The path to purchase anything is long enough these days, so don't make it harder on them, make it simpler and show value.

 

[isuquinndog]

Ok. Then I’m going to start deleting posts that says the admin doesn’t do enough. They schedule a whole event and no one signs up.

Yeah, that's it. There is ever greater apathy around this athletic dept and you want to blame the customer base. That's the spirit... keep rearranging the deck chairs while the ship sinks. SMH You people HAVE TO start admitting there is a problem with the leadership at this university.

Should they hold guns to people's heads to sign up for things? Grab them by their ear and drag them there like a little child?

 

[ricohill]

Definitely sucks it was cancelled. But looking at it from another angle: It could've been the registration, $12 fee, AND a cash bar (all in addition to the cost of game tix) that caused the lack of participation. That's several extra steps and a bigger investment to have people take and let's face it, most people just don't/won't. Add in the general not-so-great feeling that is winding it's way through the fanbase right now and you have a challenge.

One of the big rules of event or retail marketing: Don't ask or expect your audience to take more steps than necessary. The path to purchase anything is long enough these days, so don't make it harder on them, make it simpler and show value.

I am glad ISU tried to set this up. Would have been fun.

I think it shows how far interest has fallen for the basketball program. Several years ago this would have been sold out. Season tickets, donations, etc.. are all at an all-time low. Sad to see.

One thing that probably hurts is charging $12 then having a cash bar. I think you either make the event free and have a cash bar or you pay the price of the event and all drinks are included. I know you might not make money on the event or break even, but that shouldn't be the point.

 

[TheTruth]

Should they hold guns to people's heads to sign up for things? Grab them by their ear and drag them there like a little child?

Love the hyperbole..... that's it quinn! Bury your head in the sand. Ignore all the signs of failing leadership. What could possibly go wrong with that approach? Good Lord, even the guy who runs the Redbird fan site is apathetic towards the dept.

 

[Adunk33]

Definitely sucks it was cancelled. But looking at it from another angle: It could've been the registration, $12 fee, AND a cash bar (all in addition to the cost of game tix) that caused the lack of participation. That's several extra steps and a bigger investment to have people take and let's face it, most people just don't/won't. Add in the general not-so-great feeling that is winding it's way through the fanbase right now and you have a challenge.

One of the big rules of event or retail marketing: Don't ask or expect your audience to take more steps than necessary. The path to purchase anything is long enough these days, so don't make it harder on them, make it simpler and show value.

The event was more expensive than year's past. The food cost,venue rental (Hancock Club), and I believe even ticket prices increased, and event cost reflected that.

The promotional email was sent to "Central Illinois Alumni" and people who attended past events. Some emails have automatic features that "spam" these types of promotions, so that could have played a role.

There would not have been an extra step regarding tickets. Alumni had a block of tickets that could be ordered through the same registration form. The tickets would have been picked up when you checked in to the event.

In years past, this event is usually after the new year to avoid any holiday party scheduling conflict. Unfortunately, this was the only date that worked for all parties involved in the planning. I also think they were trying to bring the crowd that was going anyway, with a name SEC opponent.

 

[ChiRedbirdfan]

Hopefully a post morten is performed as optics of having to cancel is not good.

 

[Phantom]

Definitely sucks it was cancelled. But looking at it from another angle: It could've been the registration, $12 fee, AND a cash bar (all in addition to the cost of game tix) that caused the lack of participation. That's several extra steps and a bigger investment to have people take and let's face it, most people just don't/won't. Add in the general not-so-great feeling that is winding it's way through the fanbase right now and you have a challenge.

One of the big rules of event or retail marketing: Don't ask or expect your audience to take more steps than necessary. The path to purchase anything is long enough these days, so don't make it harder on them, make it simpler and show value.

The event was more expensive than year's past. The food cost,venue rental (Hancock Club), and I believe even ticket prices increased, and event cost reflected that.

The promotional email was sent to "Central Illinois Alumni" and people who attended past events. Some emails have automatic features that "spam" these types of promotions, so that could have played a role.

There would not have been an extra step regarding tickets. Alumni had a block of tickets that could be ordered through the same registration form. The tickets would have been picked up when you checked in to the event.

In years past, this event is usually after the new year to avoid any holiday party scheduling conflict. Unfortunately, this was the only date that worked for all parties involved in the planning. I also think they were trying to bring the crowd that was going anyway, with a name SEC opponent.

Didn't even think of the potential holiday party conflicts. Always a very busy month for everyone. As far as what I meant by extra steps, I didn't mean about the tix in particular. I just meant that asking people to 1.) Register, 2.) Buy tix and 3.) Buy beer if needed , all on top of the actual game tix, is a little overkill for some.

Maybe an alternative would've been to package it in with a game ticket so it's a whole "Gameday Experience" kind of thing. Or like Rico said, have it free with a cash bar, or drink tix included with the price. For $12, you could get better value, more beer and a better atmosphere at the Pub :twisted:

I'm glad something was attempted. I mean hey, you can't hit a home run if you don't step up to the plate to begin with. It just seemed this could've been planned & tweaked a bit more ahead of time.

 

[Morans14]

Definitely sucks it was cancelled. But looking at it from another angle: It could've been the registration, $12 fee, AND a cash bar (all in addition to the cost of game tix) that caused the lack of participation. That's several extra steps and a bigger investment to have people take and let's face it, most people just don't/won't. Add in the general not-so-great feeling that is winding it's way through the fanbase right now and you have a challenge.

One of the big rules of event or retail marketing: Don't ask or expect your audience to take more steps than necessary. The path to purchase anything is long enough these days, so don't make it harder on them, make it simpler and show value.

The event was more expensive than year's past. The food cost,venue rental (Hancock Club), and I believe even ticket prices increased, and event cost reflected that.

The promotional email was sent to "Central Illinois Alumni" and people who attended past events. Some emails have automatic features that "spam" these types of promotions, so that could have played a role.

There would not have been an extra step regarding tickets. Alumni had a block of tickets that could be ordered through the same registration form. The tickets would have been picked up when you checked in to the event.

In years past, this event is usually after the new year to avoid any holiday party scheduling conflict. Unfortunately, this was the only date that worked for all parties involved in the planning. I also think they were trying to bring the crowd that was going anyway, with a name SEC opponent.

Could be that the Redbird and Legends rooms are open 90 minutes before gametime. Both have cash bars. We already have passes so we decided against the other function.


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