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Dave Earley

Sydney

Audience Editor at The Guardian

Audience Editor at @GuardianAus. Formerly digital editor Quest Newspapers, engagement editor Courier Mail, online news editor 7News Brisbane and more

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  • Aug 15, 2024 | dev.to | Dave Earley

    When purchasing tickets for a conference, many of us expect to pay the advertised price, only to be hit with unexpected fees at checkout. What starts as a $300 ticket can easily balloon to $400 or more, leaving consumers frustrated and feeling swindled. These hidden fees have become a ubiquitous, albeit unwelcome, aspect of the event industry. Let’s break down how a simple $300 conference ticket can become significantly more expensive by the time you complete your purchase.

  • Jul 6, 2024 | dev.to | Dave Earley

    So, you've got an event coming up, and you're knee-deep in planning chaos. But what if I told you there's a way to make it all a breeze? Enter open source event ticketing: it's here to save your wallet, event, and sanity. Let's dive into why you should consider open source event ticketing for your next shindig. 1. Say Goodbye to Ticketing FeesTraditional ticketing platforms often come with hefty fees that can add up and eat into your budget fast.

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Dave Earley
Dave Earley @earleyedition
14 Nov 24

Here are just a few of the other places you can find me. #btub forever Bluesky: https://t.co/lwipOSFFun Threads: https://t.co/pK3JTJGBMn LinkedIn: https://t.co/J7Ecn1eyqs Mastodon: https://t.co/PymHMPPRXi Instagram: https://t.co/RWqFuvXLON

Dave Earley
Dave Earley @earleyedition
13 Nov 24

Kind of breaking news... The Guardian will no longer post from any editorial X account, including @GuardianAus. All accounts are dormant as of now. https://t.co/vNKGqsDBHP

Dave Earley
Dave Earley @earleyedition
12 Nov 24

Here's a thing. #Bluesky adds 700,000 new members as users seek refuge from Tw+r after the US election https://t.co/T3uJiubMqa