Lightning and the "Be the Ticket" campaign

by John Fontana on Jul 30, 2011 7:27 PM EDT in Lightning Franchise news

It would seem the Lightning are not going to stand for simply going "All In" with regard to the team and the experience at Times Palace. No, they want fans even more "In" than before..

How involved? Early this evening on Facebook, the Bolts unveiled the "Be the Ticket campaign which is being run through the SocialThuzi app on the platform. Basically, the team is looking for photos of decked-out fans to be placed upon game tickets for the 2011-12 season:

Upload a photo of 1-2 fans in Tampa Bay Lightning apparel and your photo may be selected to be on a game ticket during the 2011-12 NHL regular season

The page notes the need for uploaded photos to be in gif or jpg format, and contain only 1 or 2 fans. No group shots. No mobile phone uploads either. See the page for more details.

While it's a great idea and a way to get the base of fans riled up about the Lightning during the downtime of the summer, the drawback is an App on Facebook that wants permission to send you emails and to post content on your Facebook wall. If you have paranoia about Apps taking over your Facebook profile, that might stop you from submitting to this contest. But beyond that, how cool would it be to appear on a game day ticket to a Lightning game??

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Comments

This is the coolest idea ever.

I love it! Even the Facebook privacy thing is worth it to me and I’m paranoid about Facebook apps.

"I'm a firm believer that in life, if you're happy then happy things will happen for you."--Bernie Parent
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by CAustin on Jul 30, 2011 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

Cool idea, but I’d never win the contest, so will enjoy my stringent Facebook security/privacy settings. Good luck to you and to all the ~~submitters~~ people who enter the contest!

"The Revolution will be complete when the language is perfect"
- Smith in Orwell's 1984

by MTBoltFan on Jul 31, 2011 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions

I love the idea but

are they only looking for people in the new logo swag? I’m wondering if my Stanley Cup white-shoulderpad sweater is a look that they’re not hoping to bring back on the tickets.

by RCA on Jul 31, 2011 9:33 AM EDT reply actions

With so little of the new swag out there, RCA, they’d be greatly limiting themselves if they only accepted submissions with fans wearing the new logo.

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by John Fontana on Jul 31, 2011 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions

Just another Class move by a Class Organization.

Another 2 way street offer for Lightning Fans. I had the Honor and privledge to meet Phil and Tony Espo, Dinger, Andrechuk, Bobby “the Chief” Taylor and Paul Kennedy last year at the Forum. The most approachable good bunch of friendly guys you would ever meet in pro sports. That,s why our game beats all others. There are no crybaby headcase “I needs to get paid” for that autograph primadonna’s, Just gentlemen who represent the game and the fans with humble dignity. I am a Grandad and I will always be proud to take my Grandchild to the Lightning games.

by bolt69 on Aug 1, 2011 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

Good crew...

…but would be better if Taylor either 1) was replaced by a decent color commentator, or; 2) actually did his pre-game prep work.

I’ve never heard another color guy stumble on so many players as he. It really detracts from an otherwise quality product on TV.

"The Revolution will be complete when the language is perfect"
- Smith in Orwell's 1984

by MTBoltFan on Aug 2, 2011 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions

All part of the fun!

Just about all of the color commentators stumble on players at different times, It’s part of the charm in the broadcast. especially the guys who were former players. you have to remember most come from the old school and took alot of pucks to the head. I have seen Potvin do it on the panther broadcasts, and who could forget “The Big Whistle” Chadwick on the Ranger broadcasts. After the games at the Forum, “The Chief” has his post game radio show at the embassy suites, It,s a good time check it out if you can. They do raffles and give away Lightning prizes.

by bolt69 on Aug 2, 2011 10:44 AM EDT reply actions