KeyArena at the Seattle Center

We are happy to announce with Seattle Center and AEG Facilities the launch of the first ever website exclusively dedicated to KeyArena, www.KeyArena.com. The website is set with the backdrop of the Seattle city skyline and designed as a full service portal for patrons, fans and visitors.

“We had two main goals in the design of the first ever site for KeyArena: first, to interact with the viewer and improve their ticket purchasing experience; and secondly, to build a user interface that is equal parts informative and entertaining,” stated Stevi Boskovich, Marketing Manager for AEG Facilities at KeyArena.

The newly launched website, www.KeyArena.com, is on the forefront of the industry with its new intimate website design, amenities and special features:

  • On the Spot Interactive Seating
  • Facebook Integration allowing website visitors to add and comment on events through their Facebook Profiles
  • Quick updates of upcoming events and event news
  • Virtual Video Library
  • Contesting System to allow website visitors to win tickets to upcoming KeyArena events
  • Easy-to-use navigation and compatibility with the latest web browsers and mobile devices

“Our charge from the beginning was to create an emotionally engaging experience that represents the long history that KeyArena has as the home of sports and entertainment in Seattle,” stated James Sack, President, carbonhouse, inc.

Congratulations to KeyArena on the new site!

Raising The Bar: Professional Growth in a Down Economy

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Every industry and profession in the world has conferences. If you are in a licensed profession then chances are that you have to attend conferences, classes, and seminars to maintain your certification. For the rest of us, a conference is a vital part of staying ahead of the curve.

A conference of any kind is only has good as you make it. A well-run conference will have an agenda that is timely, informative, and on topic with current trends and advancements. If you attend these sessions then you should walk away with new ideas that can not only help your company but will help you with your career advancement. If you feel like you are in a rut, then go to a conference and re-charge your creative batteries.

Networking

Networking is always a big part of any conference. It’s not just about hanging with friends and business partners. It’s about meeting new people. It’s about sharing ideas. When you have an opportunity to talk face-to-face you will find that many of your colleagues have the same issues. You have a relaxed setting to share these issues and ideas.

You could also use a conference to pitch new business and maintain current clients. If you plan accordingly you can “kill two birds with one stone”. You can save travel expenses by getting several face-to-face meetings at one conference.

EAMC 2009 at Colorado Springs

The Event and Arena Marketing Conference is coming up June 10th thru June 13th in Colorado Springs. carbonhouse is a sponsor of the conference. We sponsor this for two reasons: 1) we want to expose and market our product to this industry. 2) We want to learn as much as possible about the industry. We need to stay as up-to-speed as you do. We need to hear from our current clients and potential clients. We take this info back to the office where we can create new products that the event and entertainment industry needs to market in the 21st Century.

We hope you will join us at this year’s conference. We plan to be part of a panel session discussing online sales & marketing. We also will host a breakout presentation on what we can do for you. If you see us at the bar, tell us you read this blog and we will buy you a drink. Cheers!

EAMC 2009 Registration

Author: James Sack

Sometimes the Client Says Exactly What You Hope They Will Say!

The elements that carbonhouse has brought to our new site are amazing.

Meegan Ditton, Marketing Director, AT&T Center

carbonhouse recently completed the new website for the AT&T Center in San Antonio. The venue is home to the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, WNBA’s Silver Stars and the San Antonio Rampage hockey team.

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Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park—Transformer coming out of the wilderness

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There’s not a bad seat in the house!

Brandon Lucas, Partner and Business Director

Made the trek down to Alpharetta/Atlanta a couple weekends ago to meet up with some old friends and visit a client venue of ours, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park.

I’ve been to a lot of amphitheaters over the years (for business and pleasure) and to be quite honest I was expecting more of the same. And then I got there. My reaction was….THIS is what an outdoor amphitheatre should be and feel like.

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