: Tue May 12, 2009 12:50 pm  

urbancarrot wrote:

Agreed. We are all here for the one cause at the end of the day. I would like to think that the club listen to fans and take on board what they say or think whether or not it is practical to use an idea or not.

Exactly, if the fans come up with any ideas and put them on here or contact the club with them they may have already been thought of. If just one idea comes to fruition and generates some new support surely it can't be patronising?

: Tue May 12, 2009 1:56 pm  

Is the bar open on a Thursday night with the match on? Or a Friday/Saturday with SL for that matter?

: Tue May 12, 2009 2:28 pm  

The Dors wrote:

Is the bar open on a Thursday night with the match on? Or a Friday/Saturday with SL for that matter?

Southstand Lounge? If so then No, they don't have Sky.

: Tue May 12, 2009 2:34 pm  

I started a marketing thread not long ago and then e-mailed the ideas to the club.

The main issue raised from the club seemed to be that current fans moaned last year when promotions were done for new fans (i was suggesting half price tickets for anyone coming who has another season ticket from another club) I personally didn't think any current fans would mind such a promotion as its something anyone could qualify for if they have another season ticket...its not the same as selling a Halifax season ticket for £130 one week and a £100 the next as I can see what that might upset people.

I do think there are new fans out there to be attracted. I remember the season we went to Hull KR (the year they beat us with a ridiculous score) and speaking to some of their fans and they said the club had won some fantastic big sponsorship deals and encouraged a lot of new fans from marketing and being pro active. Bare in mind there are two teams in Hull as well.

: Tue May 12, 2009 2:55 pm  

Things that they could look at is what the Americans do, they are marketing gods really:

Next season you could do something like

When you buy a shirt you receive a voucher that can be redeemed on a ticket for a home fixture (say £4 off or half price or something like). Even if you are a season ticket holder you could introduce a new person to the game by encouraging them to come down then with this offer.

That person might then bring their kids and so on. They may just get hooked on Halifax Rugby.

However it's a promo without giving too much away. That's the key.

Think more down those lines. I'll think of some others i've seen too and post here.

: Tue May 12, 2009 2:56 pm  

I think now would be a great time to market a "Rest of Season Ticket".

: Tue May 12, 2009 2:58 pm  

That is a brilliant idea, billyfax:

: Tue May 12, 2009 3:10 pm  

Another one on a similar line is on the May Day bank holiday could we do something to remember Wembley '87 and past Halifax successes to try and encourage extra supporters. If you wear a halifax shirt or have a blue and white scarf you can get a discount on the game (such as £4 or half price).

Maybe the club could have past players paraded and make a day of it for club. Make it an annual day to remember how good our club is.

This could help shirt trade and scarfs too.

Obviously this is dependent on when we play over that weekend.

: Tue May 12, 2009 3:13 pm  

Yob wrote:

I think now would be a great time to market a "Rest of Season Ticket".

Did we not have a mini-season ticket last year?

: Tue May 12, 2009 3:14 pm  

I'm certain Part Exchanging shirts would go down well and make increased sales every year.

Some people like to keep their shirts because eventually they'll be "Retro", but I'm sure the majority would prefer a new one every season.