June 15, 2016
Dear Valued VIPTIX Clients,
I would like to start out by saying thank you for your continued support over the last year! Our company has been in business for 365 days today. After 22 years in business we were forced to start over due to a very difficult family business situation. Starting over is never easy. However, I am very proud to say that our new business, new brand, and new downtown location have all far exceeded our expectations.
Locally, 2015-16 marked the best period ever for concerts & special events in WNY that included: The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Carrie Underwood, Neil Diamond and so many more.
VIPTIX also played a big part in helping fans buy & sell tickets to major events, highlighted by the Super Bowl in San Francisco! We opened a Super Bowl office for two weeks in Union Square to take care of our VIP clientele. Among our biggest requests this past year, have been the musical “Hamilton” on Broadway, plus tickets & travel to amazing European football! We have personally sent clients to Leicester City’s improbable run to the Premier League Championship, Euro 2016, and even to Copa America here in the States!
Our Marketing Director, Alex Szczesny has been very busy establishing our new brand from scratch. VIPTIX is concentrating our marketing efforts in Buffalo, Rochester & Syracuse and also promoting our website VIPTIX.com. We are also excited to partner with AAA of Western & Central NY! Look for our special offers in their eNewsletter and new Orbits App.
What has really propelled our new existence is the number of times I have been featured on local TV and in national publications as a trusted ticket expert! Having worked on both sides of the fence, in the box office at “The Aud” and here at VIPTIX, I have witnessed the evolution of the secondary market from the sidewalk in front of a venue, to an open and safe online marketplace of buyers and sellers. I honestly feel that an open secondary market is a win for all parties involved and can help fans get access to previously sold-out events.
VIPTIX is in the center of all of the action now with our new home in downtown Buffalo’s thriving 500 Block! We purchased 505 Main Street and are bringing an old building back to life. In April, we were awarded a $39,000 New York State grant. The funds will be used to divide our retail space into two units: one for VIPTIX and the other for our long-term tenant Hatchets & Hops.
Stay tuned for bigger and better things from VIPTIX. Please send me any feedback or notes to nick@viptix.com. It has been our pleasure to serve you over the last year.
Sincerely; |