AUSTIN, Texas, May 8, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TicketCity, a leading ticket marketplace that specializes in sports events, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with the USA TODAY Sports Media Group, one of the leading online sports destinations in North America with an audience of more than 50 million consumers each month.
Since 1990 TicketCity has helped more than 1 million sports fans easily find and buy tickets, and by partnering with USA TODAY Sports, TicketCity will provide the user base with reliable connection to more than 100,000 events. The USA TODAY Sports partnership integrates TicketCity's offerings across USA TODAY Sports mobile and digital properties that include leading destinations such as For The Win, The Big Lead, HoopsHype, and other sites throughout the USA TODAY Sports digital universe.
"Partnering with USA TODAY Sports gives TicketCity the opportunity to connect with passionate fans who love sports events as much as we do," said Zach Anderson, Chief Operating Officer for TicketCity. "USA TODAY Sports is one of the fastest-growing sports sites and one of the most respected voices in the industry, and aligning with a brand like USA TODAY is exciting for us."
"Our goal is to provide sports fans with the content they want, when—and where—they want it," said Chris Hunter, VP of strategic development for the USA TODAY Sports Media Group. "TicketCity helps us deliver on that goal by easily integrating their ticketing options throughout our platforms, and providing fans with a simple, convenient ticket solution."
TicketCity has a long history of partnerships with leading sports brands, including the Alamo Bowl, Baylor Bears, CBS Sports, Mississippi State Bulldogs, San Francisco 49ers, and Vanderbilt Commodores. The partnership with USA TODAY Sports aligns with TicketCity's ongoing mission to bring sports fans great event experiences.
About TicketCity
TicketCity is a ticket marketplace that specializes in sports events. For more than two decades TicketCity has been a leading destination for sports tickets, helping thousands of fans each month easily find and buy tickets. TicketCity is reliable connection to more than 100,000 events and backs every order with TicketCity's 100% Guarantee. TicketCity has been featured in Forbes, the New York Times, ESPN and Sports Illustrated. The TicketCity team has over 2.2 million hours of collective experience and has an on-site presence at the major sporting events. TicketCity believes in giving employees an opportunity to give back through their support of the American Cancer Society, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Capital Area Food Bank, Susan G. Komen and The Thinkery. Founded in 1990 and based in Austin, Texas, find more information at ticketcity.com/about-us.
About USA Today Sports Media Group
The USA TODAY Sports Media Group encompasses all sports initiatives across USA TODAY Sports and Gannett's more than 120 well-known local media brands. It also includes the sports photography wire service USA TODAY Sports Images; leading high school sports destination USA TODAY High School Sports; Sports On Earth, a joint venture with MLB Advanced Media dedicated to great sports writing in all its forms; the social news hub For The Win, and the hundreds of sites within USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties such as TheBigLead.com and mixed martial arts site MMAJunkie.com, among others. USA TODAY is owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI).