InstantEncore is the leading provider of mobile solutions to performing arts organizations around the globe. Our partners use the InstantEncore platform to power their mobile apps, enhance live experiences and create deeper relationships with their audiences. InstantEncore partners include Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Curtis Institute of Music and Dallas Summer Musicals. With Tessitura™ Network, Inc., our partners include the New York Philharmonic, The Shaw Festival and Santa Fe Opera.
Screenshots are a great tool for promoting your app. They are easy to create from your own mobile device and can be shared on social media, embedded in emails, or included on print materials. To take a screenshot of your app follow these easy steps. iPhone: Open up your app and navigate to the tab…
Facebook’s Changes to News Feed Will Affect Your Organization
On January 11, 2018, Facebook announced that it will make significant changes to how a person’s News Feed is viewed. This will affect how businesses and organizations (for-profit and not-for-profit) use the platform to engage with their customers, market to them, and sell to them. Mark Zuckerberg stated that Facebook wants to get back to its…
Encouraging End-of-Year Donations
November and December are some of the biggest months for charitable giving. As we approach the end of the year, people evaluate their finances and are able to determine how much they can give to their favorite charities and non-profits. But the competition is fierce. There are multitudes of worthy causes for people to consider….
Spice Up Push Notes With Emoji 👍👍
Push Notifications are all about getting people’s attention. But you only have 100 characters for your message. So you need to be concise. Sometimes Push Notifications are all about finding that balance between using abbreviations or text-shorthand while still presenting a coherent message. Well, since a picture is worth a thousand words, let Emoji do…
Using Contests to Increase App Downloads and Engagement
Next in our series of App Promotion spotlights is the Visual and Performing Arts Center at Oklahoma City Community College (VPAC at OCCC) and their Date Night Package contest. Similar to the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra’s contest, this contest revolves around patrons having a chance to win a reward. All people need to do is download…
Easily Enhance Event Descriptions with Links, Videos, and More
The Notes field in the Event Listing options gives you the chance to provide a description of your event. What you might not know is that this text box allows you to use HTML to enhance this information with extra content. This lets you do things such as link to other app tabs or even…
Spring Into Summer App Download Contest: AND THE WINNERS ARE…
InstantEncore is proud to announce the winners of our Spring into Summer App Downloads Contest! The purpose of this contest was to give us a chance to thank our loyal partners for helping us reach over 1,000,000 app downloads. Although not everyone is able to receive a contest prize, any increase in downloads of your…
Jane’s Journey to the Arts Center
Linking Amazon Within Your Mobile App – It’s easy to do!
Event tickets and branded merchandise make for amazing local gift ideas. But more people are going to shop for toys, clothes, gadgets, and everything else on Amazon.com. If you aren’t participating in programs such as the Amazon Associates Affiliate Program, you could be missing out on generating extra revenue. Why not let your patrons know that…
Maximize Convenience and Customization for Your App’s Home Screen with Cards
The Home screen is crucial for your mobile app’s success. It’s the first thing people see when they use the app. Making a good first impression sets the tone for their entire experience. If they see old information or a blank screen, then they might assume the app has nothing relevant to them and delete it….