Parking is one of the challenges to getting patrons to our
venues especially in a downtown city setting. There is now an app for
that! Wired Magazine has an article that
explains the process. This
wonderful app, QuickPay, works by
having users "download the app and
enter payment and vehicle information, then scan QR codes to pay for parking or
gain access to private lots without parking attendants.” While this has clearly not been applied to
all parking garages or private lots, it could definitely be beneficial in
luring individuals to your event by continuing to identify and eliminate at
least one of the excuses people tend to make for not attending performances or
exhibitions.
Technology and its applications are rapidly changing, and as
far as arts managers are concerned, the need for application developers has
quickly become an unforeseen need in today’s job market. As arts organizations create strategic plans
for their future, as well as budgeting calendars, how can we prepare ourselves
for rapidly expanding technological advances that we cannot even begin to
predict six months from now, let alone five years?
Additionally, I found the “Chatter” feature available within
the PatronManager program to be a great tool for increased involvement and
communication within the staff. I was
curious to know if PatronManager has an app available to their clients, as that
could be a great tool for work issued phones.
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/02/quickpay-turns-your-smartphone-into-a-parking-attendant/
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