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| | | |revenue = £46 million (2017) |num_employees = 45-150 | | | }} Skiddle is a primary ticket outlet and events guide based in Longridge dealing with event bookings, registrations, promotion and online ticket sales. It concentrates its core business in the three main areas of gigs, clubs and festivals. The company has a gross turnover in excess of £46 million and over 45 employees.[1] HistorySkiddle was launched in May 2001 initially as a 'What's on Guidefor Preston in Lancashire.[2] It was incorporated as Skiddle Ltd in January 2006.[3] In February 2014 Skiddle acquired new {{convert|5000|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} premises in Longridge to support expansion.[4] In August 2015 Skiddle launched an iOS app with mobile 'box office' functionality. The app works with Bluetooth printers and iZettle card-readers, allowing tickets to be purchased and printed closer to gig start times.[5] In November 2015 the firm announced an intern program with the University of Salford, with the aim of giving students insights into the industry and to develop journalism skills.[6][7] Industry involvementIn 2013 Skiddle announced their white-label ticket shop, already in use by Mixmag,[8] would also be powering Debenhams' Box Office.[9] During October 2015 Skiddle was chosen as the official ticket website for the BBC Radio 1Xtra Live event in Leeds.[10] Skiddle have sponsored a range of festivals, tents and gigs mainly in the UK.
Charity workIn 2011 Skiddle announced their sponsorship of the charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (C.A.L.M).[15][16] A checkout donation scheme on the Skiddle website has helped to raise money for several UK charities. A donation in 2015 for over £15,000 was presented to the Anthony Nolan trust[17][18] with previous benefactors including Macmillan and the Disasters Emergency Committee. In 2016 Skiddle announced they would be aiming to raise £100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of a colleague who died from cancer. The total raised to date for charities is over £149,000. AwardsSkiddle has received a Hitwise Top 10 Award every month since 2008[19] and in August 2011 Skiddle was awarded the Hitwise Top 6 Award, making it one of the most viewed websites in the UK within its category. In March 2012, Skiddle was awarded 'Online Business of The Year' by the Lancashire Business Review's "Red Rose Awards".[20] In February 2016, Skiddle won 'Best Ticketing Company' at the Event Production Awards in London.[21] [22] In April 2017, Skiddle was awarded with two Ticketing Technology Awards, for Customer Service and Moving On Up, recognising recent innovation and focus on customer satisfaction.[23] [24] References1. ^{{Cite web|title=Preston-based Skiddle ends financial year on a high|url= http://www.lep.co.uk/news/business/business/preston-based-skiddle-ends-financial-year-on-a-high-1-7236421|website=www.lep.co.uk|accessdate=29 November 2015}} 2. ^{{citation needed|date=February 2018}} 3. ^{{Cite web|title = SKIDDLE LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House)|url = https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/05688116|website = beta.companieshouse.gov.uk|accessdate =29 November 2015}} 4. ^{{Cite web|title = Skiddle.com expanding to Longridge |url = http://www.lep.co.uk/news/business/business/skiddle-com-expanding-to-longridge-1-6492651 |website = www.lep.co.uk|accessdate=29 November 2015}} 5. ^{{Cite web|title = Box office app set to transform the event industry by boosting last-minute sales - Event Industry News |url = http://eventindustrynews.co.uk/event-technology-news/uks-first-box-office-app-set-to-transform-the-event-industry-by-boosting-last-minute-sales/ |website = Event Industry News |accessdate=29 November 2015}} 6. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/media/skiddle-teams-up-university-salford-10451708 |title=Skiddle Teams up with University of Salford |publisher=Manchester Evening News}} 7. ^{{Cite web|title = University of Salford and Skiddle launch training programme to prepare students for working life {{!}} University of Salford, Manchester |url = http://www.salford.ac.uk/news1/university-of-salford-and-skiddle-launch-training-programme-to-prepare-students-for-working-life |website = www.salford.ac.uk |accessdate=29 November 2015}} 8. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.lancashirebusinessview.co.uk/skiddle-inks-deal-with-mixmag-24350/ | title=Skiddle Inks Deal With Mixmag | publisher=Lancashire Business View}} 9. ^{{cite web | url=http://blog.skiddle.com/skiddle-affiliates-get-ready-for-nye/ | title=Skiddle Affiliates Get Ready for NYE | publisher=Skiddle Blog}} 10. ^{{Cite web|title = BBC - 1Xtra Live Academy|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3DW6LZDlgWYfJ67DBQ1Gg1z/1xtra-live-academy|work= BBC|accessdate =29 November 2015}} 11. ^{{cite news| url=http://www.lep.co.uk/lifestyle/going_out_2_1882/skiddle_at_wickerman_1_756294 |title=Skiddle At Wickerman Festival |work=Lancashire Evening Post}} 12. ^{{cite news |url = http://www.creativelancashire.org/uploads/flyer.pdf |title = BBC Radio Lancashire Introducing's Sean McGinty Supported by SKIDDLEBUS |publisher = Creative Lancashire}} 13. ^{{Cite web|title = PRESS RELEASE - The Bass Music Awards |url = http://thebassmusicawards.com/index.php/press-release/ |work=The Bass Music Awards |accessdate=30 November 2015 |language = en-US}} 14. ^{{Cite web|title = Skiddle to 3D print wellington boots on site in anticipation of rainy UK festival season |url = http://www.thedrum.com/news/2015/03/31/skiddle-3d-print-wellington-boots-site-anticipation-rainy-uk-festival-season |work=The Drum |accessdate =30 November 2015}} 15. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.sourcewire.com/releases/rel_display.php?relid=53629 |title=Campaign Against Living Miserably Sponsored by Skiddle | publisher=SourceWire}} 16. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.thecalmzone.net/sponsors/skiddle/|title=CALM Sponsors: Skiddle |work=CALMZone}} 17. ^{{Cite web|title = Skiddle |url = http://www.anthonynolan.org/8-ways-you-could-save-life/partner-us/our-corporate-partners/skiddle |website = Anthony Nolan |accessdate =29 November 2015}} 18. ^{{Cite web|title = Skiddle support is 'just the ticket' for saving lives |url = http://www.anthonynolan.org/news/2014/12/17/skiddle-support-just-ticket-saving-lives |website = Anthony Nolan |accessdate =29 November 2015}} 19. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.hitwise.com/uk/resources/top-ten-award?action=confirm&market=uk&sDomain=www.skiddle.com&iDate=2010&iCatnum=233&Cal=1&semi= | title=Top 10 Hitwise Award for Skiddle |work= Hitwise}} 20. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.redroseawards.co.uk/shortlist.htm | title=Red Rose Awards Shortlist | publisher=Red Rose Awards}} 21. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.eventproductionawards.com/2016-epa-winners/ | title=Event Production Awards 2016 Winners}} 22. ^{{cite web | url=https://blog.promotioncentre.co.uk/weve-won-skiddle-named-best-ticket-agency-at-event-production-awards/ | title=Skiddle named best ticketing company}} 23. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.musicweek.com/live/read/ticket-agency-skiddle-in-double-triumph-at-ticketing-technology-awards/068174 | title=Skiddle in double triumph at Ticketing Technology awards}} 24. ^{{cite web | url=https://blog.promotioncentre.co.uk/skiddle-wins-two-ticketing-tech-awards/ | title=Skiddle wins two Ticketing Tech Awards}} External links
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