- shows fans that you care about them...
- collects up-to-date contact information in one place...
- automates contacting entire fan base...
- results in fans feeling more involved...
- solicits useful feedback from fans on repertoire, etc...
- allows extended family of members to share experiences...
- provides a forum for members to leave messages...
- provides virtual conference rooms for real-time meetings...
- introduces prospective fans to fuller Barbershop experience...
- gets quick results for fundraisers...
Specific Benefits for Choruses
- allows prospective members to vicariously experience chorus...
- allows guests and new members to shorten learning curve on chorus culture...
- broadens marketing reach for guest nights, etc...
- allows pre-sales to shows, fundraisers...
- allows members to get current news if they miss meetings...
Specific Benefits for Quartets
- allows new quartets to get a website free and easily (cp. ourQuartet.com)...
- allows fans to be aware of upcoming shows and appearances...
- allows quartet to promote recordings...
- allows easy contact with people who have hosted quartet...
- allows potential employers to see what fans are saying...