Harlem Globetrotters Partner With Ticket Market Leader Ticket Galaxy

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Sep 30, 2015, 03:00 ET

PHOENIX, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The world famous Harlem Globetrotters announced today a three-year partnership with Ticket Galaxy, the sports and entertainment industry's leading source for tickets on the secondary ticket market.

"As we embark on our 90^th year of entertaining millions of fans around the world, the Globetrotters are thrilled to join forces with Ticket Galaxy," said Globetrotters EVP of Live Event Marketing Mike Kenney. "Our 2015 tour marked a record-breaking year in ticket sales, and we are looking at this partnership to help us expand on that success."

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Ticket Galaxy will become the Globetrotters' official secondary ticket partner and will receive in-game brand integration, online promotion and rights to use Harlem Globetrotters trademarks in promotional materials, among other opportunities.

"The Globetrotters are one of the world's most beloved sports and entertainment franchises and give even more to the community off the court than they do on it. We're extremely proud to partner with them and help fans everywhere experience the magic of their 90^th anniversary tour," said Steve Kobelski, President of Ticket Galaxy.

Throughout the Globetrotters' 90^th anniversary tour, Ticket Galaxy will upgrade some lucky fans to courtside seats – giving them a chance to experience the team's spectacular basketball skills up close.

The Globetrotters will tip-off their world tour Dec. 26, electrifying fans in over 260 cities across North America. For more information about the Harlem Globetrotters' 2016 world tour, visit harlemglobetrotters.com.

About the Harlem Globetrotters

Celebrating 90 iconic years of providing smiles, sportsmanship and service to millions, The Harlem Globetrotters® are a worldwide icon, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills. Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 122 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans – among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents – over nine thrilling decades. Sponsored by World Vision, Greyhound Lines and Baden Sports, Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase tickets and team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters' official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

About Ticket Galaxy

Headquartered in South Windsor, Connecticut, Ticket Galaxy is the sports and entertainment industry's leading source for tickets on the secondary ticket market, providing consumers with hard-to-get, sold-out, and discount tickets to live entertainment events in the United States and abroad. As a primary-market ticketing partner, Ticket Galaxy is committed to helping sports teams, musicians, and other event producers achieve their individual goals through a unique collaboration blending consulting services, sponsorship, and secondary-market distribution. Ticket Galaxy's signature website is TicketGalaxy.com, which offers premiere customer service and secure ticket transactions in an easy-to-navigate environment. For more information, please call 860-533-4090 or visit www.ticketgalaxy.com. Ticket Galaxy: Your Cyber Space for Tickets.

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