Saturday, October 14, 2006

Using text messaging at festivals

Here's a plan to use cellphone text messaging to enhance a local festival experience. Finding out when bands will actually play (versus when they are scheduled to play) would be a godsend for those trying to decide when to be where.

Dane101 | The Collaborative Blog for Madison, Wisconsin: "Halloween goers can sign up for text alerts at CRASHMadison.com. Ejercito said he will start the posts with an update on the weather so anyone heading out know if they should bundle up or bring an umbrella. other information provided will be information on options for reporting harassment and safe transportation options.

"From there, utilizing a team of volunteers scattered throughout State Street and other Halloween hot spots around Madison, as well as reports from citizens, he will give updates on line conditions (where the shortest and longest lines are), updates on when bands will be taking the stage, and of course reports on dangerous situations."

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