IdeaStar Combines Web Development with Online Ticketing Services of Galathea STS of London

Cleveland,OH (PRWEB) February 13, 2006

IdeaStar Inc. (http://www.ideastar.com/) of Cleveland recently announced a preferred provider agreement with Galathea STS of London (http://www.galatheasts.com/). The new partnership provides an opportunity for IdeaStar (http://www.ideastar.com/), a full-service Web development firm, to integrate Galathea’s ENTA (http://www.galatheasts.com/)online ticketing into client Web sites, and promotes Galathea in the United States.

Although IdeaStar (http://www.ideastar.com/) has installed other ticketing systems for major arts organizations, a recent collaborative project for the Ravinia Festival (http://www.ravinia.org/), the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, made the company aware of ENTA’s advantages. IdeaStar integrated the Festival’s Web site into ENTA as one part of its Web site improvement plan. “Ravinia was a remarkably successful ENTA integration project. They sell millions of dollars of tickets, and more than half of their customers are now using the online site to purchase tickets, as well as check schedules and find out performance information,” IdeaStar President James D. (Jim ) Fisher said.

IdeaStar (http://www.ideastar.com/) is known for designing, programming, promoting and managing leading-edge Web sites and e-business applications. Services include Web site design, content management, search engine marketing, automated calendars, and e-business. “Our services enhance ENTA as well as other online ticketing software solutions. There are many online ticketing services out there, but they are not always presented well through the Web. IdeaStar has the talent, experience, and know-how to make a ticketing system work well for your Web site and organization,” Mr. Fisher said.

IdeaStar (http://www.ideastar.com/ joined Galathea at the 27th Annual Intix Conference in Boston. The International Ticketing Association (http://www.intix.org/)is the industry leading organization committed to the advancement of admission services, and represents arts, theater, entertainment, professional sports, and college and university athletics.

The conference was highly informative and highlighted opportunities for the new IdeaStar (http://www.ideastar.com/) and Galathea (http://www.galatheasts.com/) team. “This was a great way for us to increase our understanding about the box office ticketing market. As a Web integrator, we see plenty of opportunities to help performing arts, events and athletics groups improve their Web sites,” Mr. Fisher said.

The installation of online ticketing systems with a well-designed Web site has been found to increase revenue and draw patron support. Already a new ENTA-IdeaStar project is underway in the States. Look for an announcement soon. And in May, IdeaStar will be presenting with the ENTA team at Venue Expo Europe (http://www.venueexpo.com/)in Munich, Germany.

For more information, contact IdeaStar (http://www.ideastar.com/) Business Development Manager Laurel Baldwin 216-674-1600, ext. 110. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, IdeaStar Inc. (http://www.ideastar.com/) is a full-service Web development firm which designs, programs, promotes and manages leading-edge Web sites and e-business applications. You may also visit http://www.amn-ideastar.com (http://www.amn-ideastar.com/)to learn more about our arts marketing services.

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