Kings Sellout '09

keflanag

keflanag

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Not really sure the details of what they are doing, but seems like a committee has been formed to sellout the first two home games and try to show some support in the community for the team:

http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings_sellout_2009.html



SACRAMENTO, CALIF., October 13, 2009 ---- The Sacramento Kings and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson today announced an unprecedented community-based campaign to sellout the Kings first two home games.
Led by Sacramento Mayor and former NBA great Johnson, the campaign Committee will engage the community to sellout the Kings game against Memphis on Nov. 2 and versus Atlanta on Nov. 4.
”The Kings are our team, they are vitally important to the community and we’re all in this together,” Johnson said. “Selling out the first two home games will send an incredible message of unity and community and show that we are serious about our support of the Kings. We want to rebuild and rekindle what has made Sacramento and the Kings a winning combination.”
In addition to Johnson, other members of the campaign Committee include: Mike Daugherty, John Frisch, Matt Haines, Lloyd Harvego, Gerry Kamilos, Sotiris Kolokotronis, Hayden Markstein, Arlen Opper, Randy Paragary, Chevo Ramirez, Tim Ray, Bruce Scheidt, Tim Stenvick and Allen Warren.
“We are overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of support from the Mayor and the Committee,” said Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof. “We haven’t been this excited since the team was in the Western Conference Finals. This is beyond our wildest dreams and we can’t thank the Mayor and the Committee enough.”
 
kennadog

kennadog

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I watched the press conference on UStream. Basically the Mayor has formed a committee with 12 of Sacramento's biggest business people to commit to selling out the first two home games. They brought is somebody who has run this type of promotion in multiple cities and multiple types of sporting events. Kevin something. (Sorry I'm at work and was not totally focused.) Anyway, this guy is guaranteeing a sell-out for those two games.

Basically it is a tangible way for the Mayor and these businees people to show support for the Kings and try to jump start the season with some fan enthusiasm. Yes, some of these businesses will buy tickets to donate to under-priviledged children. Will there be a little arm twisting? Probably. But they have joined in this effort to support the Kings and help them kick of the season with a full house.

I think a lot of business people in the community see having a pro sports team as a plus for Sacramento and this is one way for them to rally behind the team.

You can watch the press conference here, if you want: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2346769
 
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keflanag said:
Not really sure the details of what they are doing, but seems like a committee has been formed to sellout the first two home games and try to show some support in the community for the team:

http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings_sellout_2009.html



SACRAMENTO, CALIF., October 13, 2009 ---- The Sacramento Kings and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson today announced an unprecedented community-based campaign to sellout the Kings first two home games.
Led by Sacramento Mayor and former NBA great Johnson, the campaign Committee will engage the community to sellout the Kings game against Memphis on Nov. 2 and versus Atlanta on Nov. 4.
”The Kings are our team, they are vitally important to the community and we’re all in this together,” Johnson said. “Selling out the first two home games will send an incredible message of unity and community and show that we are serious about our support of the Kings. We want to rebuild and rekindle what has made Sacramento and the Kings a winning combination.”
In addition to Johnson, other members of the campaign Committee include: Mike Daugherty, John Frisch, Matt Haines, Lloyd Harvego, Gerry Kamilos, Sotiris Kolokotronis, Hayden Markstein, Arlen Opper, Randy Paragary, Chevo Ramirez, Tim Ray, Bruce Scheidt, Tim Stenvick and Allen Warren.
“We are overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of support from the Mayor and the Committee,” said Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof. “We haven’t been this excited since the team was in the Western Conference Finals. This is beyond our wildest dreams and we can’t thank the Mayor and the Committee enough.”
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keflanag

keflanag

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ReyDelCastillo said:
Did they detail what they were going to do to try to sell out the games? Is anyone planning to go to the game that wasn't before because of this campaign?
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Based on what was said at the press conference, these business leaders are going to try and sell blocks of tickets to local businesses, and get people to buy tickets for different charity organizations, underpriveledged children, etc.
 
Bricklayer

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Now that's about the first saavy move re: the Kings I've seen anybody in power in Sacramento do in a long time. One where the symbolism far outweighs the bottom line if you can pull it off.
 
PurpleHaze

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reid1boys said:
Want me to come...... LOWER THE STINKING PRICES!
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Exactly! I just got a new patio cover with a much lower price than a few years ago. The sales pitch was - "back to late 1990's prices." Negotiated a couple thrown in extras to seal the deal. Same thing with a large tree I had to have removed before cover could go in. That contractor said their and all competitors price are about 25% lower than just 4-5 years ago. On both jobs bids were frantic as it was obvious a lot of these guys are starving for biz.

Yep, Maloofs and their clunker team, as judged by last season, need to take note and aggressively cut prices if they want any chance to fill up the seats.
 
keflanag

keflanag

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It should be noted that nowhere was there ever any mention of lowering prices to reach this goal. You have a lot of season ticket holders (who are your most loyal base) who probably wouldn't be very happy if tickets they already paid for suddenly drop in price.

I think this is a great move to get businesses involved, and if you can find doners who are willing to purchase tickets and give them away, wonderful. However, I don't think lowering prices is really an option at this point (for this season, at least).
 
CruzDude

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WOW, this is GREAT!!! As someone already said, "this is the best thing the team and fans have done since 2002". 3 cheers for Mayor Johnson leading the way.
 
kennadog

kennadog

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NoBonus said:
The Maloofs did lower ticket prices (maybe not aggressively enough)...

Also, I have my tickets to the home opener.
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The Maloofs have cut ticket prices by quite a bit. And they have cut expenses. Don't act like they haven't made a strong effort.

Also, right out of the gate, they are being much more visible in the community again. They said Joe was in such bad shape last year (two knee replacements and a heart attack), that a lot of family time was spent supporting/helping him.

Anyway, they are really making the effort to reach out and have totally changed the way they sell tickets, too, with many types of packages to choose from. I could never afford season tickets, but for the first time, I'm considering buying one of the smaller package deals. Thank you Maloofs.

Since this consultant they brought in to run this promotion has guaranteed two sellout games, I scurried on over the kings.com and ordered my opening night ticket right away. :D
 
bloom

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This is a great idea. Arco really has been down for a while and hopefully this will give both the fans and the team a boost it needs. Hopefully the community comes together on this.

I love the way Kevin Johnson speaks. And I love the way that he seems like he’s 100% behind the Arco efforts and Kings team. We really needed someone from the city to finally be there and I’m glad it’s him…Hopefully, by some miracle, we finalize the arena deal this year.
 
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Kevin's Good Feet

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reid1boys said:
Funny since we were just talking about this in regards to pres season games.

Want me to come...... LOWER THE STINKING PRICES!
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Tickets up in the corners cost only $25.50. How much lower do you expect them to realistically go? Down to $15? Is the $10 all that is really keeping you from buying tickets to the game?

Not to mention I always see a good number of $10 seats empty at the games
 
rainmaker

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Maybe the Maloofs have lowered ticket prices, but not anywhere near enough IMO. I go to some warrioirs game since I live in the bay area, and you can get much better seats for much better prices in a much newer arena. The warriors have many more seats available in the $20-$30 price range.

I'm pleased to hear what the Maloofs and k Johnson are doing, but if they really wanted to, they could consistently get more fans in the building by lowering the prices, especially in the upper bowl. And to the season tickets holders that would complain about it being unfair.... too bad. This is the economic environment we live in now, and if you can afford 41 home games at $80-$250 per, than your not struggling financially as much as a lot of people out there. Would you rather have the arena to yourselves and watch games in a half empty arena? You can't please everyone.
 
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Kevin's Good Feet

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rainmaker said:
Maybe the Maloofs have lowered ticket prices, but not anywhere near enough IMO. I go to some warrioirs game since I live in the bay area, and you can get much better seats for much better prices in a much newer arena. The warriors have many more seats available in the $20-$30 price range.
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The Kings have plenty of seats available for $25. And you want "better" seats? What does "better" seats have to do with the "I can't afford to go to games" argument?
 
kennadog

kennadog

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There are plenty of seats for $25 and under. And you just can't compare the economics of Sacramento with the Bay Area. Its like comparing apples and squash. Bay area has a great corporate base to boost revenue, Sac has almost none and new arenas can make more money on other events. That's one of the very big issues with Arco. Events are skipping Sacramento more and more, because the arena just doesn't cut it.
 
Warhawk

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Kevin's Good Feet said:
The Kings have plenty of seats available for $25. And you want "better" seats? What does "better" seats have to do with the "I can't afford to go to games" argument?
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I will say that I really can't afford to upgrade tickets when I am buying several for a game and the $10 seats are sold out. If I buy 4 that changes the cost from $40 to $100 (plus parking). That is a little steep for some of us to drop on a game more than a couple times a season in this economy (I have already taken a 10% pay cut at work). I do have two tickets to the home opener and splurged for the $25 seats, mainly because the $10 seats were already sold out.
 
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Warhawk said:
I will say that I really can't afford to upgrade tickets when I am buying several for a game and the $10 seats are sold out. If I buy 4 that changes the cost from $40 to $100 (plus parking). That is a little steep for some of us to drop on a game more than a couple times a season in this economy (I have already taken a 10% pay cut at work). I do have two tickets to the home opener and splurged for the $25 seats, mainly because the $10 seats were already sold out.
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If you are talking about multiple seats to multiple games all paid up front, then I understand and empathize with you.

But if we are talking about just one or two games (like the first two games of the year), then there are plenty of affordable options
 
Capt. Factorial

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rainmaker said:
I go to some warrioirs game since I live in the bay area, and you can get much better seats for much better prices in a much newer arena.
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If by "much newer" you mean -22 years newer, then yes, Oracle Arena is much newer than Arco. Not that this fact would be a particularly effective defense of Arco...
 
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fnordius

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Capt. Factorial said:
If by "much newer" you mean -22 years newer, then yes, Oracle Arena is much newer than Arco. Not that this fact would be a particularly effective defense of Arco...
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Yeah, I remember seeing it, 35+ years ago, when I attended my first concert at the Coliseum. And it was several years old by then. Oracle Arena is the oldest venue in the NBA.

 
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