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INTIX Goes Virtual
NEW YORK, NY (March 25, 2010) — The International Ticketing Association (INTIX) announced today that it is restructuring its operations to more nimbly respond to changing trends in the entertainment ticketing industry.

While continuing the quality of service that INTIX has maintained over its 31-year history, the restructuring of the INTIX office will include elimination of the brick and mortar headquarters, and the transition of the organization into the virtual world of operation.

Located in several New York City addresses over the past 26 years, the physical office will close March 31, 2010. INTIX will stay incorporated in the state of New York.  By May a new phone number and mailing address will be announced.  The current phone number and address will be used until the transition is complete.

To help facilitate this change, INTIX is partnering with outside companies who will take over most of the detailed day to day operational functions. This will allow the association to stay focused on member services and to better navigate the ongoing economic climate that has affected so many associations. 

 “For three decades INTIX has been the forum for the entertainment ticketing industry, and now we are pushing ourselves to better give our members what they need,” said Joe Carter, Chairperson of INTIX.  “As more members communicate via online channels, INTIX is shifting efforts to utilize those tools better, and ensure that services are easier and quicker to access.

“These changes are the result of careful strategic planning that has occurred over several years.  A full assessment of our operations was conducted, and INTIX has thoughtfully implemented different aspects of the recommendations, not only looking at short term issues, but at how we can address the long term shift in business practices.”

President and CEO Jena Hoffman also stated, “INTIX has produced outstanding conferences for years that address relevant subject matter affecting entertainment ticketing industry professionals and will continue to do so, but that is only part of what we provide.  In an age where conference travel is often restricted, we must move our content support online, and get our educational materials out to our members in more innovative ways.  This change will allow us to focus our efforts in this direction and continue to offer what our members need most while staying in touch with this constantly changing industry.”

 

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