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KIS Technologies launches partnership with Payfactory to simplify payment processing and enhance client experience

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- KIS Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of kiosks, ticketing and parking technology, announces a new partnership with Payfactory. The collaboration meets KIS Technologies' goals to accelerate the payment process, expedite onboarding and offer a higher level of service to clients.

Payfactory's five-minute onboarding simplifies the payment process for new clients and facilitates next-day funding for all card types. As a fully integrated solution, Payfactory reconciles payments within the software, eliminating the need for organizations to perform the task manually. Payfactory provides encrypted web forms and PCI-validated P2PE so that online and in-person transactions are completely secure and PCI security paperwork and assessments are minimized or in most cases eliminated.

"Streamlined integration and accelerated speed of onboarding position Payfactory to be the ideal payment partner for KIS Technologies' innovative ticketing and parking solutions," said Ruston Miles, Payfactory CEO. "Together, we can level up efficiency and provide a seamless process for clients, allowing them to better meet the needs of their patrons, fans and guests."

"The KIS Technologies-Payfactory partnership will remove roadblocks with current payment processing solutions and allow KIS to focus on the customer experience," said Ron Wilson, president of KIS Technologies.

"We're dedicated to offering easy-to-use hardware and software solutions," added Wilson. "Partnering with Payfactory ensures our ticketing and parking products will offer even more value, simplifying payments and enhancing services across the board."

About KIS Technologies, LLC:

KIS Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Weldon, Williams and Lick, Inc., is a live event technology company offering smart, secure, simple hardware and software solutions to the ticketing and parking markets. Clients include Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Frost Museum, Crystal Bridges Museum, and Home of the Arts Australia. The company's product lines feature easy-to-use KIS Ticket for simple ticketing applications, KIS Kiosk for self-serve ticketing integrated with major ticketing systems, and KIS Park parking management software.

For more information, visit: https://www.kisticket.com/kis_technologies.

About Payfactory:

Payfactory is a tech-enabled payment facilitator for software platforms. Formed by payments industry veterans and created for and by developers, Payfactory enables software vendors to effortlessly integrate complex payment acceptance, deposit funding and new account onboarding features into their platform while minimizing risk. Payfactory serves enterprise software companies seeking a higher level of security, service and speed.

For more information, visit: https://payfactory.io/.

KIS Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of kiosks, ticketing and parking technology, announces a new partnership with Payfactory. The collaboration meets KIS Technologies' goals to accelerate the payment process, expedite onboarding and offer a higher level of service to clients.

Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc. Names Evan Gitomer as Firm’s First Chief Revenue Officer

FORT SMITH, Ark. /ScoopCloud/ -- Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc. (WW&L), a visionary provider of ticketing and custom security printed solutions, announced today that it has appointed Evan Gitomer as its first Chief Revenue Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Evan will oversee and develop the go-to-market team and strategy to support growth at the company.

Evan brings more than 20 years of sales and business development experience in professional sports ticketing sales and entertainment, most recently leading a boutique premium sales agency.

"We're delighted to welcome Evan Gitomer to WW&L's leadership team as we work to drive a new era of interactive product and service experiences," said Tracey Geren, CEO of Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc. "Evan is a proven leader with an impressive track record driving and developing sales teams. Given his extensive experience with sporting events, concerts and entertainment, Evan is well-positioned to help WW&L, and its wholly owned subsidiary KIS Technologies," added Geren.

"This is a time of change as live events come back, and I'm excited about leading and continuing to develop the sales organization at WW&L to maintain and enhance the company's position in the market," said Evan Gitomer. "I'm inspired by the team, culture and history of WW&L, and I'm eager to start building growth and sales momentum."

ABOUT WELDON, WILLIAMS, AND LICK, INC.:

Founded in 1898, Weldon, Williams, and Lick, Inc., has built a solid reputation for providing premier ticketing and custom printed security solutions for the most notable names in professional and college sports, symphonies, ballet companies, performing arts, concerts, and entertainment venues. WW&L is known for delivering products and services that connect organizations to their fans and patrons, and people to experiences.

Headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, clients include Live Nation, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Churchill Downs, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and the National Football League.

For more information, visit https://wwlinc.com/

Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc. (WW&L), a visionary provider of ticketing and custom security printed solutions, announced today that it has appointed Evan Gitomer as its first Chief Revenue Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Evan will oversee and develop the go-to-market team and strategy to support growth at the company.

Related link: https://wwlinc.com

Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc. and Project Admission Launch Strategic Partnership

FORT SMITH, Ark. /ScoopCloud/ -- Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc. (WW&L), a visionary provider of ticketing and custom security printed solutions, has partnered with Project Admission to offer digital commemorative tickets to new and existing clients. The longtime global leader in commemorative ticketing, WW&L has tapped Project Admission to help seamlessly expand their offerings into the digital realm.

"As we work to drive a new era of interactive product and service experiences, we're looking for opportunities for our customers to continuously enhance customer loyalty, and the pairing of physical and digital commemorative tickets is the right next step," stated Tom Knight, Vice President Product Development & Strategy. "As a long-time solutions provider to the sporting and entertainment industries, we're excited about how this product and this partnership enables and expands the opportunity for new post-event revenue opportunities," added Knight.

Project Admission, a technology company specializing in innovative ticketing technologies, developed its digital commemorative ticket offering with a strong focus on creating easily accessed, compelling visual assets for fans to engage with.

"The focus for Awesimo, our digital commemorative ticket product, has always been simple - create something fun and engaging that everyone can appreciate and enjoy, regardless of buzzwords like blockchain, crypto, NFTs, or the Metaverse," says Tom Giles, Chief Product and Strategy Officer for Project Admission. "By partnering with WW&L to provide interactive, digital commemorative tickets that exist as 1:1 twins alongside physical counterparts, we're helping bridge the existing industry to web3 in a way that actually makes sense, and supports our broader vision to unlock the post-event economy."

To kick off the partnership, the two companies are delivering physical and digital commemorative tickets to attendees of the 43rd Annual International Ticketing Association Conference Exhibition being held this month in Orlando, FL. Additionally, they'll be hosting a panel together that will look at the history of commemorative ticketing from its infancy to the future.

Says INTIX CEO Maureen Andersen, "It's always exciting when INTIX partners collaborate to deliver innovation in the ticketing technology space. I am pleased that WW&L and Project Admission have chosen our Annual Conference in Orlando to launch this exciting partnership."

With a vast, shared network across professional sports, venues and iconic artists, WW&L and Project Admission plan to announce further collaborations in the near future

ABOUT WELDON, WILLIAMS AND LICK, INC.

Founded in 1898, Weldon, Williams and Lick, Inc., has built a solid reputation for providing premier ticketing and custom printed security solutions for the most notable names in professional and college sports, symphonies, ballet companies, performing arts, concerts, and entertainment venues. WW&L is known for delivering products and services that connect organizations to their fans and patrons, and people to experiences. Headquartered in Fort Smith, AR, clients include Live Nation, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Churchill Downs, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and the National Football League. For more information, visit https://wwlinc.com.

ABOUT PROJECT ADMISSION

With an extensive and flexible platform, Project Admission works directly with the live event industry to provide unique monetizing features and opportunities around the life of the ticket, adding value and simplifying the commercialization of live events. Having closed a recent round of funding, Project Admission's evolving suite of features currently provides clients across the NFL, NBA, MLS and NWSL with promotional tools to assist fans, brands, and influencers to sell tickets from custom branded storefronts. The company's current roster of clients includes the New Orleans Pelicans, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota United FC and Portland Timbers, among others. Other clients from the past several years include the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, The Avett Brothers, One Republic, Zac Brown and Enterprise Rent-a-Car. For more information, visit https://projectadmission.com.

Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc. (WW&L), a visionary provider of ticketing and custom security printed solutions, has partnered with Project Admission to offer digital commemorative tickets to new and existing clients. The longtime global leader in commemorative ticketing, WW&L has tapped Project Admission to help seamlessly expand their offerings into the digital realm.

Related link: https://wwlinc.com

Ron Wilson Named President of KIS Technologies, LLC

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- KIS Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of kiosks, ticketing and parking technology, announced today that it has appointed Ron Wilson as its new President, effective immediately.

Wilson brings a proven record of success at innovative technology companies, having most recently served as Chief Technology Officer for Tessitura Network for 13 years where he was instrumental in building the company into a market dominant provider of fully integrated CRM, ticketing, and fundraising software. Wilson will succeed Toby Fender, who joined KIS Technologies as President in 2018 and announced his resignation in September for personal reasons.

"Ron is a phenomenal leader who has been instrumental in creating success and driving innovation in the ticketing market. His leadership, character and knowledge set him apart, and I couldn't be happier to welcome him as the new President," said Tracey Geren, CEO of Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc. the parent company of KIS Technologies. "We're in a new world and KIS Technologies is perfectly positioned for strategic success. Ron brings deep experience in scaling fast-growing technology companies, and we expect his leadership will be an invaluable asset to KIS Technologies as we continue to grow at a rapid pace."

"I'm grateful that Tracey and the Board at Weldon, Williams & Lick have put their faith in me to lead KIS Technologies into a new age of ticketing commerce," said Wilson. "KIS Technologies has a great line of ticketing and parking hardware and software products to support its clients with new ways to serve their fans, patrons, donors and guests in a changing world."

About KIS Technologies, LLC

KIS Technologies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Weldon, Williams and Lick, Inc., is a live event technology company offering hardware and software solutions to the ticketing and parking markets. The company's product lines include easy-to-use KIS Ticket for simple ticketing applications, KIS Kiosk for self-serve ticketing integrated with major ticketing systems, KIS Park parking management software, and KIS Wallet stored value digital wallet.

For more information, visit: https://www.kisticket.com/kis_technologies.

About Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc.

An industry leader in ticket design and printing for more than 100 years, Weldon, Williams and Lick, Inc. was founded in 1898 and offers a complete array of admission tickets, parking permits, event ticket printing services, hang tags, credentials, kiosks, and RFID products. The company is the world's leading provider of high-quality printed ticket products for international events, leading professional and collegiate sports, and marquee productions.

For more information, visit: https://wwlinc.com/.

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KIS Technologies, LLC, a leading provider of kiosks, ticketing and parking technology, announced today that it has appointed Ron Wilson as its new President, effective immediately. Wilson brings a proven record of success at innovative technology companies.

Olea Kiosks, Inc. Adds Ticketing Specialist Jared Epstein to Sales Team

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the expansion of its sales team by adding Jared Epstein to handle the ticketing vertical.

Epstein joins Olea following 4 years of ticketing experience with Vista Entertainment, most recently as Business Development Manager for North America. With a comprehensive background building strategic partnerships, Epstein brings tremendous experience to help strengthen relationship and reach within the cinema industry and in the broader hospitality space. After starting his career as a 5th generation family member, Epstein also has an appreciation for what it takes to continuously grow a family business.

"I've had the opportunity to work with a number of vendors throughout my career and after working with Olea as a customer, I admire the way the organization is run from leadership, manufacturing, customer experience through to sales and business development," said Epstein.

"We've seen Jared's efforts working alongside him while he was a customer at Vista Entertainment and we're eager to see how we can continue to work with Vista to grow within the cinema industry," stated CEO Frank Olea. "The pandemic has taken its toll across hospitality and Jared has the experience to help work with them to bring profit back to their business," added Olea.

In addition to almost doubling its manufacturing space earlier this year, Olea Kiosks®, Inc. has also strengthened its leadership team, added other additional sales resources, and expanded its customer experience team to position itself well for future growth.

About Olea Kiosks®, Inc.

Olea Kiosks Inc. is a self-service kiosk solution provider for the attractions and entertainment, healthcare and hospitality industries. Its technologically advanced, in-house manufacturing, design, and innovation have made it an industry leader. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, customers include Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, The Habit Burger Grill, The Empire State Building, Universal Studios, Scientific Games, Subway and Kaiser Permanente.

For more information, visit https://www.olea.com/.

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Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the expansion of its sales team by adding Jared Epstein to handle the ticketing vertical.

Related link: https://www.olea.com/

Chase Petersen Joins KIS Technologies as Sr. Business Development Manager

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- KIS Technologies, a suite of smart, secure, simple solutions for the ticketing industry, today announced the addition of Chase Petersen as Sr. Business Development Manager. Petersen will be located in the Plano, Texas office.

Chase joins KIS Technologies with more than five years of sales, marketing and operations success with professional sports teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers Baseball Club. Petersen is responsible for business development activities across all KIS Technologies products including KIS Ticket, KIS Kiosk and KIS Park.

"We're very excited to have Chase on board," explained Toby Fender, President at KIS Technologies. "Chase's experience in developing relationships and understanding event solutions makes him a great candidate as we continue to build KIS Technologies as a high-tech platform to deliver high touch experiences. We're already seeing higher demand for live events and entertainment, and we're excited about the features and functionality we've developed to help the industry return to business," added Fender.

About KIS Technologies:

KIS Technologies is a suite of smart, secure, simple solutions designed to ease management and promote sales for the ticketing industry. Flagship products include KIS Ticket and KIS Kiosk which offer a robust set of features to sell tickets 24/7 in a contactless customer journey.

KIS Kiosk is an ecosystem partner using the Tessitura API and is integrated with WorldPay and Windcave payment processors to give patrons the convenience and ease of serving themselves. KIS Ticket is a smart, simple, point-of-sale solution for general admission events and is fully integrated with Square and Bluefin payment processing solutions for contactless, secure, P2PE transactions. KIS Park is a convenient, handheld parking POS system that allows parking attendants to scan, sell and print parking passes with a single contactless solution.

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, customers include the Georgia Aquarium, State Fair of Texas, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Sydney Opera House and the Calgary Zoo.

For more information, visit https://www.kisticket.com/kis_technologies.

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KIS Technologies, a suite of smart, secure, simple solutions for the ticketing industry, today announced the addition of Chase Petersen as Sr. Business Development Manager. Petersen will be located in the Plano, Texas office.