

76: Where To Look To Fix Your In-Park Attendance Issues
4 snips Jul 16, 2024
Jeremy Neisser, a customer service expert, stresses the crucial link between exceptional service and ticket holder retention. He highlights a notable decline in in-park attendance attributed to underutilization of mini-plans and season tickets. Neisser argues that marketing directors should pivot from acquiring new customers to enhancing the experience of current ticket buyers. By leveraging historical ticket usage data, teams can tailor strategies to boost customer satisfaction and attendance, ensuring that existing fans remain engaged.
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Example: Attendance Drop Despite Ticket Sales
- A team experienced a 7% drop in in-park attendance despite increases in groups and ticket plans.
- This was due to mini plan and season ticket holders using their tickets less frequently, lowering scan rates.
Prioritize Customer Service for Buyers
- Focus on customer service for current ticket buyers to increase in-park attendance.
- Implement phone calls, seat visits, and ticket exchanges for unused tickets as key strategies.
Use Data to Retain Customers
- Avoid constantly chasing new customers to reduce high costs and improve retention.
- Analyze multiple years of ticket usage data to identify declining engagement and respond timely.