Forty Under 40 Podcast: Bill Fagan

April 11, 2017

Article originally published on turnkeysearch.com This edition of the Forty Under 40 Spotlight Podcast, featuring interviews with winners of SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Forty Under 40 Award, is brought to you by Turnkey Search. When Bill Fagan first thought about joining Aspire, he looked at the two key components he considers when evaluating any opportunity: who…

Aspire and Pepperdine Athletics announce multi-year partnership

March 7, 2017

The Aspire Group announced an outsourced ticketing partnership with the Pepperdine University Athletics Department to build an on-campus Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMCSM) in Malibu, California. Aspire’s 5th California-based FRMCSM will support all ticketed sports and provide best-in-industry customer service to both valued season ticket holders and members of the Pepperdine community.  “We believe our…

USF Athletics & The Aspire Group close in on $1 million in new ticket sales

March 2, 2017

It was this time last year The Aspire Sport Marketing Group and the University of South Florida (USF) Athletics were signing a contract for an on-campus Fan Relationship Management CenterSM (FRMCSM) in Tampa, FL.  With heightened expectations and the support of USF Athletics, the FRMC, led by Brandon Lopez Manager of Sales & Service, hit the…

Denver Athletics brings in The Aspire Group for ticketing partnership

February 27, 2017

ATLANTA, GA – The Aspire Group announced a five-year partnership with University of Denver (DU) Athletics for outsourced ticket marketing, sales & service support. The partnership includes an on-campus Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMCSM) for the Pioneers along with full integration into Aspire’s data insights platform.  “We look forward to a successful partnership with the…

Denver Outlaws partner with The Aspire Group for remote sales campaign

(ATLANTA, GA) – The Aspire Sport Marketing Group announced a partnership with the Denver Outlaws Major League Lacrosse (MLL) team to support ticket sales initiatives for the upcoming 2017 season.  The sales staff will focus on selling season and group tickets, including the Mile High Fourth of July, the game and annual fireworks show, out…

Bill Fagan honored as SportsBusiness Journal’s 2017 Forty under Forty

February 22, 2017

The Aspire Sport Marketing Group’s Chief Operating Officer Bill Fagan has been selected for SportsBusiness Journal’s 2017 Forty under Forty, an award recognizing the best young talent for their achievements and success in the sports business.  “Nice to see a quality individual like Bill Fagan recognized for his accomplishments in helping to grow Aspire into…

Calgary Stampede Enters Consulting Partnership with The Aspire Group

February 2, 2017

ATLANTA, GA – The Aspire Sport Marketing Group and the Calgary Stampede have announced a partnership for ticket marketing, sales & service (TiMSSSM) consulting support. Aspire’s Strategic Consulting & Research (SC&R) team’s mission is to identify additional opportunities to drive revenue and increase ticket sales for the annual rodeo and evening show.  “We are very…

4 Tips to Help Increase Donation Revenue

January 19, 2017

Development is a critical component of funding for all universities. For instance, athletic donations provide scholarships to thousands of student-athletes and fund projects for buildings and renovations crucial to the success of the program and recruitment process. At the University of Kansas Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC), The Aspire Group has been working with the…

Aspire Surpasses $1 Million In Ticket Revenue for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Clients

December 6, 2016

The Aspire Group, the global leader in sport & entertainment revenue enhancement, recently eclipsed $1 million in total new ticket sales revenue for its HBCU clients. Aspire’s HBCU partnerships include Honda Battle of the Bands (2013-present), 2015 CIAA Men’s Basketball Championship, 2015 SWAC Football Championship, Florida A&M in the 2016 5th Quarter Classic and the…

Aspire Group Partners with Auburn Athletics for Outsourced Ticket Sales

December 1, 2016

The Aspire Group announced today a multi-year partnership with Auburn University Athletics for outsourced ticket marketing, sales & service support beginning December 1. In addition to providing Auburn with ticketing support through an on-campus Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC), the partnership will include integration into Aspire’s data insights platform and strategic consulting and research services….