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March 30, 2015

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue…One Participant’s Creative Way to Collect Pledges

For a neat way to collect. More pledges and artistic respect. Read this Race Roster blog. Sign up for a swim, bike, or jog. And use our donation tools to connect! We’re always on the lookout for creative fundraising strategies at Race Roster. Last week we came across a pledge collector for the Balanse Bum…

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March 23, 2015

Something Old, Something New…

Are you tying the knot, and just don’t know what to add to your gift registry? Do you have a honeymoon planned and are looking for the perfect activity for the fitness couple? Or are you attending a wedding and still searching for a unique gift? Race Roster’s Gifting functionality took a special turn this…

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March 9, 2015

You Ask, We Answer

A few weeks ago, in one of our newsletters, we asked for input from YOU. In the coming months we are going to continually seek your input in hopes that our newsletters, blogs, and social media content cater to your interests. In our February newsletter we asked the following: “If you have any burning questions,…

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March 2, 2015

Five Marketing Questions you can’t Ignore: Pop Quiz

Over the last few months we’ve noticed an alarming trend: the vast majority of events are not adopting best practices to market their events, most events aren’t marketing at all! Can you answer these critical marketing questions? 1. What is the lifetime value of a participant? If your event has been operating for more than…

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February 23, 2015

10 things that could go wrong on Race Day

“Twas the night before race day, and all through the house, the event organizer was stirring …” After months of preparation the big day has finally arrived. Here are 10 race-day ‘disasters’ that you can be prepared for to ensure your event goes off without a hitch. 1) Weather You can do as many sun…

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February 17, 2015

Five things we loved about Running USA 2015

The Running USA conference in New Orleans was an incredible event that brought together event organizers, vendors, and experts all hoping to shape the future of events across the continent. Here are 5 things we learned – and loved – about Running USA 2015. 1. Pat Williams – Keynote Speaker Pat Williams‘ keynote presentation was…

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February 10, 2015

Voices.com and Race Roster accepted into the Canadian Technology Accelerator in New York City

Two of London’s most innovative tech companies have been accepted by a Canadian Technology Accelerator, CTA@NYC, in Manhattan, New York. Starting March 2, 2015, Voices.com and Race Roster will be sending teams to the Big Apple in an initiative to access key resources to accelerate their respective companies’ growth. Of the five Canadian brands selected…

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February 8, 2015

The Little things that say A LOT about your event

You’ve heard it again and again, “It’s the little things that count!” and when it comes to putting on a successful event… guess what? : It’s the little things that count! Here are 5 simple things you can do to get people talking about your event, keep people talking about your event, and keep those…

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February 2, 2015

How to Bring the Beat to your Race

Whether it’s carrying your participants through the finish line or providing a little extra kick throughout the course, music is a great way to keep both racers and spectators entertained throughout your event. It may come as a surprise, but a constant loop of the Rocky theme song is not your only option on race day. Here are…

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June 9, 2014

Social Media 101

Make Announcements, Promote Race Partners, Get Feedback! Day of Your Event Designate a race day “socialmedia-ite” to post results, take & share photos, and send real-time reports to finish line announcer. Within 1 week following your event Congratulate Runners! Thanks Race Partners & Volunteers Share Results & Media Press Start your early bird special for…

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December 9, 2013

5 Ways to Encourage Online Registration

Are you tired of manually entering participants into your online database? I will take that as a yes. Check out these 5 Ways to Incentivize People to Register Online. REGISTER ONLINE call to action on the paper form Coupon on the back of the paper form they can redeem at the expo Online registration party…

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December 6, 2013

4 Reasons Your Registration Page Should Be Live Year Round

Your event is a product and should be available for purchase year-round. With the ability to offer four price points throughout the year, you will be able to provide several incentives to register early. If you are confident that you will be hosting your event the following year, we suggest getting your registration page live…

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October 30, 2013

Forwarding Your Domain Name

Let’s face it, not every road race has thousands of dollars to dish out on a fancy website, and not every race director is tech savvy enough to manage it! Let Race Roster save you thousands of dollars and millions of grey hairs! Our event details page has been designed to provide every road race…

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July 17, 2013

11 Ways To Grow Your Event Without A Lot Of $$

Do you want to grow your event? Of course you do. Here are 11 REAL ways to grow your event without a lot of cash. Step 1: Share a promo code with previous year’s participants, local gyms, churches, and run groups Step 2: Turn Referral Technology on and transform your participants, sponsors, and charity partners…

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June 27, 2013

Pre-Event: Inform Participants of These 5 Things

*** There is a direct correlation between information shared on your website and the number of phone calls and emails received the week of your event! Be wise and create an FAQ page! *** Start Time – your event date and start time should be highly visible on your event website. Include the start time of all…

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June 13, 2013

#1 Question to Ask on your Registration Form

Drumroll please….. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS EVENT? Marketing is expensive and if you’re not paying attention you could be throwing money down the drain. Talk to any marketing specialist and they will tell you the most important thing is keeping track of what’s working and what’s not. The easiest way to do this…

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April 23, 2013

Top 5 Reasons Volunteers Should Sign Up Online

1. Collect Contact Information Volunteers should make your life easier, not more difficult. With just one click you will be able to export your list of volunteers and the positions they requested. No more sorting through emails, or trying to read sloppy handwriting! 2. Give Your Volunteers a Say! A happy volunteer is a helpful…

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April 23, 2013

4 Reasons Why Your Event Should Be On Instagram

Instagram has proven itself to be an effective social media platform for brands and events to engage with audiences the way they want to be engaged: with visuals and short messages. Here are 4 reasons your event should jump on the Instagram bandwagon. Humanize Your Event Have a healthy balance of business images and fun/personal…

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April 23, 2013

5 Reasons Why Your Event Should Use Twitter

Many events are turning to Twitter as a fast and easy way to brand, advertise, and build a more successful event. Don’t get left behind! Here are 5 reasons why YOUR EVENT should get on Twitter ASAP. Participant/Sponsor Engagement This is arguably the most important reason why you, as an event, should be on Twitter.…

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