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What our customers are saying:
George Michailow of Fast Lane International: "Thank you for being there
for Fast Lane International from day 1. You are the most supportive, helpful and
responsive company when it comes to customer service , tech support and trouble
shooting. I added you to my Company's favorites page and give youabig thumbs up"
Tom Ingegno of OmniPop: “I've been using Book-It since 1992 and I'm very
happy with the results. Changes and updates have always been customized for our
needs.”
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EBT Clients / Testimonials
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And How They Are Using Our Software Today
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OmniPop Talent Group
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Biography:
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Started in 1983 by Bruce Smith, Omnipop was solely a personal appearance agency
for bands and comics with placement in clubs and colleges throughout the
country. Smith was shortly joined by owners Tom Ingegno and Ralph Asquino who,
by 1989, knew they wanted to work in television and had acquired talent ready to
move on to the next level.
Tom Ingegno, who runs the New York office, is also president of the East Coast
office's theatrical Division. Tom has a background in theater, has performed in
bands and has written and produced three albums.
The Los Angeles office was opened in 1990 and is run by Bruce Smith, president
of the West Coast Theatrical Division. He has a background in film,
communications and has also performed in bands. Ralph Asquino joined Tom Ingegno
in the East Coast office and has a musical performance background.
Read More about OmniPop
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How They Use the Program:
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- Notes: Notes on Artists, Contracts, Venues, Agencies, Promoters, etc.
- Contracts "Contracts - absolutely contracts, we live by that." - Tom Ingegno
- Calendars "You do so much work on the verbal so its nice to put that in there."
- Global Names Table
- Email contracts, offers, artist advance sheets, info pages, out of Book-It
- Back up Databases (Our Phone Home System)
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How do you feel about EBT's Customer Service?
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"Its always been when I put up the panic button that they are there to help me
with a quick response. The turnaround time on any issue or change that was
requested have been done quickly and efficently.
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Client Testimonial:
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Tom Ingegno of OmniPop: “I've never used anything else since I've been using it
in 1992 and I'm very happy with the results. Changes and updates have always
been customized for our needs.” |
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Kelly Bands, LLC:
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Biography:
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Kelly Vee has been in the Entertainment industry for twenty years. Her first
encounter with Book-it 2000 started back in 1986 with Mid-East Entertainment.
And when she stepped out on her own and started Kelly Bands over a year
ago, she knew the exact software she would be using.
While Kelly Bands focuses on dance bands, DJs, concerts, recording
artists, and show bands Kelly says her favorite part of the business is the
pride of providing the right entertainment for the right person. “My favorite
part of the job is the pride I get from picking the right entertainment for the
right person. How afterwards the seeing how wonderfully the entertainment fit
for that individual watching that client be thrilled with the entertainment they
received.” |
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How They Use the Program:
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- Back Up. -- This allows not only for Kelly to back up her Book-It database, but
other important files on her computer to our servers
- Custom Contract. -- Each of our clients get their own custom contract.
- Tracking Money. -- Our system's database allows you in a grid format to track
when money is due, when contracts are received, and who owes you money.
- Global Names Table
- Email contracts, offers, artist advance sheets, info pages, out of Book-It
- Back up Databases
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Other Ways EBT Has Helped:
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- We host and integrated their software (Book-It) with their website (Kelly Bands).
- Update artist info based on the program
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Client Testimonial:
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Kelly says, “I am so happy with Book-It, but even more I’m happy with the
service I’ve received from EBT. They’ve been so helpful with my questions and
concerns.” |
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Joann Bernstein:
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Biography:
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Founded over thirty years ago Global Entertainment Network East, Inc is a
nationally known, full service entertainment company that specializes
exclusively in the presentation of talent and production for corporations,
industrial shows and fund raising events.
Global holds a special place at EBT. They were our first clients! Since 1986
Entertainment Business & Technology has been a part of Global’s success. Global
has used EBT’s line of entertainment software extensively. Just look at some of
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How They Use the Program:
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- Contracts (which brings everything together)
- Package/Tours – Allows you to create a packaged deal or a tour where you can
have one event and multiple artists (including outside artists) or a tour of one
artist that spans days, weeks, or months
- In House Splits
- Buy/Sell. – This allows you to split the guarantee and/or commission with
agencies and other buyers, while Book-It 2000 calculates the money for you.
- Reports. Book-It offers extensive reporting. Forecast reports, Daily Report,
Contracts: Booked, Paid, and Played, Monies Due, Artist Statements, Artist
History Report, and much more. *** We can also customize any report that you
would like.
- Back up Databases
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Other Ways EBT Has Helped:
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- We have created and sent out many Email Campaigns based on email addresses in
Book-It
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Client Testimonial:
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Joann says her favorite feature of Book-It 2000 is "Just making an entry to
contracts and have it follow through to the general ledger. Also the ease of
using the program."
Even with the death of founder, Stan Bernstein, Global Entertainment Network
East, Inc. (now works under Craig Neir Associates) upholds the principles and
ideas of its founder. A simple concept with far reaching power, “corporate
entertainment is big business because it helps companies do business.” |
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