tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482334522317166609.post6000811459627692818..comments2023-03-31T04:32:03.245-07:00Comments on Grady at Oxford 2012: Bad PR for London Olympics Already?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482334522317166609.post-64608121805099384192012-08-05T13:14:58.780-07:002012-08-05T13:14:58.780-07:00The attendance rate for these games has been truly...The attendance rate for these games has been truly pitiful, and I don’t know that they will be able to recover, as some significant damage has already been done. On the same note, however, I agree with Kate. I don’t know what they could have done to boost attendance, apart from antics similar to that of UGA’s student ticket system, but that’s not realistic for this type of event and venue. Perhaps Mary Anne’s idea pertaining to costs could curb some of the effects, but it’s all speculation until further action is taken.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02294339993614964930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482334522317166609.post-74968051311870759172012-08-02T11:25:25.676-07:002012-08-02T11:25:25.676-07:00I think the London Olympics are already tarnished ...I think the London Olympics are already tarnished by the lack of attendance. Even if every seat is full for the next week, which most likely will not happen, the damage has been done. I also highly doubt that all those empty seats are family members and sponsors seats. Any family who had a ticket to see their children compete would be present and I know for a fact sponsors would either attend or give those tickets others who would attend. This seems to be terrible planning by the LOCOG and an attempt to place the blame on other people. <br /><br />This has definitely put a damper on the entire olympics and will hurt London's reputation. It is annoying seeing empty seats yet being unable to find a ticket.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446104967011426855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482334522317166609.post-84862088911933864922012-08-02T02:14:28.285-07:002012-08-02T02:14:28.285-07:00Teresa, Ellie, and I were lucky enough to find wom...Teresa, Ellie, and I were lucky enough to find women's indoor volleyball tickets yesterday morning for last night's preliminary games. Most of the people we talked to had also bought their tickets the day of the event, but there were still dozens of open seats in the arena. This event may not be as popular as others, however, when two undefeated teams (USA and China) compete against each other at 8 pm, I expected there to be a full house. <br />I definitely think these open seats are a result of bad PR, but tickets are also very overpriced. This is the first summer olympics since worldwide economies have recessed and suffered, so I was surprised that some events were still charging a minimum of $100 per ticket. Maybe LOCOG thinks this is the price that the seats are worth and lowering them would lose them some money. However, if cheaper prices would increase attendance, at least some money is being paid and seats are being filled. This is somewhat better than where it is right now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451528774883577331noreply@blogger.com