"If I was Michael Copeland" - Ideas for Argos off-the-field 2017 Thread

[paulwoods13]

Mr Woods, send your resume to the Argonauts immediately!!!

Thanks for the vote of confidence, but that won't be happening.

[Ron]

At the end of the day, how much did this result in a 5-12 record though?

It would have been more of a factor if folks still liked Milo.

[S.A.C.]

I just hope they don't start closing off parts of the stadium, the way they closed the 500 level at the dome. If they did, it would likely be the upper level on the west side, to make everyone move to the east side (with the sun in your face) to make the place look more full on TV.

[Argo57]

I just hope they don't start closing off parts of the stadium, the way they closed the 500 level at the dome. If they did, it would likely be the upper level on the west side, to make everyone move to the east side (with the sun in your face) to make the place look more full on TV.

They're in deep trouble if they need to start closing off parts of a 27,000 seat stadium to make it look full.

[Argoknot]

Toronto sports radio host trolls CFL & its fans

Oh that old news, I thought he did something new.

[R.J]

So, Ania has switched allegiances, and it seems as though a lot of other STH's aren't happy with the new regime, TanenBELL and Copeland fucked up big time this year. IMO it didn't have to be perfect this season, but a lot better than what I've seen, the regular season and Grey Cup ticket prices (and changes), along with no sth discounts on merch, no town hall, no meet and greets with the players, etc have left a bad taste in people's mouths. I really hope one of the team executives reads this forum, because not only are fans not happy, they're leaving.

[Mightygoose]

It's the silence from management that's more concerning to me.

Mind you I'd like to think they've been huddled up and are going have to kiss some royal...where the sun don't shine...to earn many people's business back.

Also, is this kind of late to not have the renewal process/new ticket sales process up and running? Every other team has it set up. Last off season doesn't count. A late renewal launch tells me management knows the fan base is pissed so they need to be careful on their approach here.

[Shipyard]

It's the silence from management that's more concerning to me.

Mind you I'd like to think they've been huddled up and are going have to kiss some royal...where the sun don't shine...to earn many people's business back.

Also, is this kind of late to not have the renewal process/new ticket sales process up and running? Every other team has it set up. Last off season doesn't count. A late renewal launch tells me management knows the fan base is pissed so they need to be careful on their approach here.

Thus this tread.

Put your ideas down ... they might get noticed and implemented.

[Mightygoose]

Thus this tread.

Put your ideas down ... they might get noticed and implemented.

They're all on post # 3!

It's a long list maybe they're going through it and that's why it's taking so long for the renewal window to start...lol!

[Shipyard]

My main ideas are:

Make it a no-brainer to be a season seat holder - perks! perks! perks!:
- increase the season-ticket discount to face value
- 20% of apparel
- 20% of parking / tailgating
- larger discount for LT SSH ... but if you leave (even for 1 yr), you lose it. Incentive for renewals

To grow the lost generation of fans:
- kids season ticket (upper decks sections only) under 12 only for only $70/season with normally priced season ticket (they aren't selling up there anyways so they aren't losing anything).
- Sell the same to any minor football players in GTA, you could sell them through spring flag programs (start in april/may thru june)
- $10 kids single game ticket (upper decks sections only) -- put coupon via GTA schools in June

Eastside:
- reduce prices overall on the eastside

Gametime:
- Saturdays at 4pm / 5pm
- no weekday games, not with GTA traffic

Marketing:
- a focus marketing effort on Lakeshore GO line stations and surrounding feeder neighbourhoods

[Shipyard]

They're all on post # 3!

It's a long list maybe they're going through it and that's why it's taking so long for the renewal window to start...lol!

mike / sara might put you on retainer

[Mightygoose]

Not sure I can afford the pay cut...lol

Another idea I would like to see and perhaps they're trying it already.

Need to incentive the corporate TFC season ticket holders to add the Argos to their account. My understanding is allot of the STs on lower sidelines are corporate, so offer a 'multi-account' discount since the ownership is mostly the same.

That along with better pricing for families, will fill both the high end and lower priced tickets. Just need to make the middle ground reasonable and have good perks and I think that will go along way.

[R.J]

It's the silence from management that's more concerning to me.

Mind you I'd like to think they've been huddled up and are going have to kiss some royal...where the sun don't shine...to earn many people's business back.

Also, is this kind of late to not have the renewal process/new ticket sales process up and running? Every other team has it set up. Last off season doesn't count. A late renewal launch tells me management knows the fan base is pissed so they need to be careful on their approach here.

If I had to guess, I think the ticket prices and benefits will change for next season, hence why it's taking them so long to figure things out.

[ArgoGabe22]

When fans are leaving for reasons not related to losing, it's definitely a concern. Teams will always have good or bad seasons as that's what sports is. Management should be doing everything it can to make fans feel appreciated. Anita isn't the only one who feels this way.

[AngeloV]

When fans are leaving for reasons not related to losing, it's definitely a concern. Teams will always have good or bad seasons as that's what sports is. Management should be doing everything it can to make fans feel appreciated. Anita isn't the only one who feels this way.

You can call it what you want, but I'm willing to be if the team had a winning season, we wouldn't be hearing a majority of the complaints we are.

[gilthethrill]

So, Ania has switched allegiances, and it seems as though a lot of other STH's aren't happy with the new regime, TanenBELL and Copeland fucked up big time this year. IMO it didn't have to be perfect this season, but a lot better than what I've seen, the regular season and Grey Cup ticket prices (and changes), along with no sth discounts on merch, no town hall, no meet and greets with the players, etc have left a bad taste in people's mouths. I really hope one of the team executives reads this forum, because not only are fans not happy, they're leaving.

Who did Ania switch to? TFC? Sporting Kansas City perhaps?

[R.J]

Who did Ania switch to? TFC? Sporting Kansas City perhaps?

Ticats

I also got Ticat season tickets, and am now waiting to see about the Argonauts.

[Will]

Ticats

I also got Ticat season tickets, and am now waiting to see about the Argonauts.

I got Ticat season tickets this year. They do value you as a season ticket holder that much I will say.

[R.J]

I got Ticat season tickets this year. They do value you as a season ticket holder that much I will say.

I just wanted to watch more football live, so called them up for next season.

[Mightygoose]

My wife has a former colleague who lives in our part of the GTA (Ajax) and has Ti-Cats seasons. They goad us to join but I can't make that kind of trek too frequently...maybe a flexpack.