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How to Complete Page 4b: Ticket Sales

Updated over 9 months ago

Overview

Page 4b captures ticket sales data broken down by presenter type and genre. This information helps analyze programming success and audience preferences.

Before You Begin

Gather the following information:

  • Sales data by presenter type

  • Genre classification records

  • Total tickets sold by category

  • Revenue by event type

Completing This Page

Presenter Types

  • Enter sales data for each presenter type:

    • Center Presentations

    • Resident Company

    • Non-Profit Rental

    • Commercial Rental

Genre Categories

  • Break down sales by genre:

    • Classical

    • Dance

    • Opera

    • Theater

    • Education & Family

    • Variety

    • Film

    • Popular Music

    • Lecture

    • Comedy

    • Community-based

πŸ’‘ Download the Guide to Show Genres if you aren't certain how to map your center's genres to the 11 used by Benchmark.

Special Considerations

  • Ensure consistent genre classification

  • Include all ticketed events

  • Verify presenter type categorization

Tips for Success

  • Cross-reference with event calendars

  • Verify totals match channel sales data

  • All fields auto-save as you enter data

Next Steps

After completing Page 4b, proceed to Page 5a to enter balance sheet information.

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