49st in Google Snippets

Now you can get a snapshot of future events from 49st listings when searching for event, venue or even a sport team in Google — we have finally tamed Google snippets to work for us.

Introducing Sports Pages

Yes, 49st has stepped up its offering by introducing sports pages — an easy way to find out about sports in your city.

The sports pages include individual team schedules. For Canadian hockey fans, here are direct links to Canadian teams: Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and Montreal Canadiens.

Of course, our sports pages are not limited to the Canadian teams. We already have most NHL teams (we'll have all of them soon) — e.g.: New York Islanders or St. Louis Blues. And we're not stopping there ... here are sample pages for Basketball, Lacrosse and Baseball teams.

To make it easier for sports fanatics, we're making it easy for you to get a snapshot of all sports in your city by introducing city home pages, which display sports in the city at a glance.

Seasonal Guides

With this 2011 New Year’s Eve Guide we have begun a new tradition...making it quick and easy for our users to get a snapshot of what's going on around town. This new service of creating 49st Guides helps not only our users, but those people who visit our partner sites (see this NYE Guide as an example).

So far, we've received great feedback from our users. The event organizers are pleased too, since our guide is receiving a lot of traffic. Feel free to suggest events to be included in out NYE Guide.

New Year Decorations on 49st

Have you seen all those Holiday decorations on the streets? Millions of lights and hundreds of christmas trees, wreaths on every door, Santa or two in any Mall. Well, now your christmas mood will rise on 49st too with special holiday design.

Error 404 Page Design

Check this out! We had some fun with 404 Page design.
Now if your road goes nowhere, you will be warned with a Dead End sign and get some basic direction.

Check it live: say, search 49st for the meaning of life.
Hope this will inspire you.

49st Error 404 Page Design

New Spotlight Feature in 49st Newsletter

We added a new spotlight feature to 49st Newsletter which highlights the premium event of upcoming week. We are proud to start with remembering the sacrifices of war time, and reminding you about the official events coming tomorrow all over the country.

If you are not yet subscribed to 49st Newsletter, you can do that from any page of 49st

Haunted home page

We wish you a Happy Halloween and wish you to find your holiday event easily.

Toronto Zombie Walk

You don't want to hate yourself because of missing a Zombie Walk this year, especially if you haven't ever visit one, eh?

Toronto Zombie Walk - http://www.torontozombiewalk.ca
Oct. 23, 3:00pm-6:00pm (approx.)
Starts at Trinity Bellwoods Park





This will be the 8th annual T.O. Zombie Walk! Last year nearly 6000 corpses writhed, weaved and lurched their way through the streets of Toronto feasting on the brains of those unlucky enough to be living. This year it starts at Trinity Bellwoods Park and ends at Christie Pitts Park. Come out as a zombie and mingle with the macabre or just to take pics of the undead. Tonnes of fun. Trust.
(all images are from the Official Toronto Zombie Walk website photostream).


http://www.49st.com/event/zombie-walk

Party In The Square

Party in the Square celebrates the Grand Opening of Maple Leaf Square - Toronto's new global entertainment destination (located outside the Air Canada Centre / ACC @ 15 York St.).


The event takes place over three days:
WED, OCT 6 - GRAND OPENING CEREMONIES
THURS, OCT 7 - LEAFS HOME OPENER TAILGATE
SAT, OCT 9 - LEAFS MOLSON CANADIAN RIVALRY TAILGATE

The 'Square' is comprised of 7 locations; Hotel Le Germain, Air Canada Centre, Real Sports Bar, e11even, Real Sports Apparel, Longo's and CI Financial.

There is no cost to this event.

Adding Events is as Easy as 1-2-3!

Every autumn it’s nice to reflect on summer and what you did. Well, we’ll always remember this one as a summer we made events and business listings submissions easier than ever before. Now when you submit your event on 49st you don’t need spend time editing content, browsing our system or reading documentation. You probably don’t event need to add it!

Why is that?

Simply visit our ‘add content’ page and start typing your listing name. If it already exists (which is likely) then just “claim” and “verify” the information.

Here’s an example for the sample event “Spirit of the Dance”:

We made this process as simple as current industry standards offer.

But these are not all the improvement we have. When you take ‘ownership’ or create a new listing, you now have the opportunity the promote your listing to increase awareness and help spread-the-word.

Here’s how our new promote feature works (again for the sample event “Spirit of the Dance”):

And yes, you couldn’t help but notice that we accept online payments now. We selected Paypal since it is secure and a well recognized brand. Now you can order a promotion campaign tonight and have it up-and-running tomorrow.

So, where’s the benefit to you?

You’re right, we are so happy with these new promotional features that will gladly give you a discount of one free Newsletter or Featured listing (valued at $49). Just visit our store with the promo code “doubletheexposure” and, get one promotion free.

VB Beer Launches in Ontario!

Australia's #1 selling beer has finally arrived in Ontario.

VB is Australia's highest selling beer and has been for more than 20 years. VB Beer is a premium lager made using the finest hops.

Lager or Bitter?

Despite its name, (Victoria Bitter) it's technically a fairly standard commercial later rather than a bitter.

How Strong is it?

Originally available at a strenght of 4.9% ABV, VB is now sold at an ABV of 4.6% (which is equal to virtually every other major Australian lager).

VB is being rolled-out across venues in Ontario. Visit the VB Microsite to find out which local pubs you can taste this new and exciting beer.

Fairs, Festivals, Plays and more…

Today’s 49st newsletter features a variety of fairs, festivals and plays, taking place over the next two weeks. For other things to do (including concerts and sporting events) and places to go (including restaurants) please visit our site.

To keep up-to-date on “what’s going on” in your City, register for our newsletter.

Some feature promotions at your neighbourhood pub this week are:

• $3 Caesars @ The Pour House
• Live Music Thursday's @ Ned Devine's
  
• $5 Guinness & Complimentary Oysters @ Watermark
  

Want to promote your event or venue? Contact us for more information.

Summit Weekend

Toronto is a busy City over the next several days!

With the G8 and G20 summits taking place you may have to take an alternate route to get to our favorite events and venues. Here's a sampling of some popular events (and restaurants) going on in Toronto.

• Pride Week including a performance by Cyndi Lauper
• Toronto Jazz Festival
• Nyood Bar & Restaurant
• Lucien Restaurant
  

You can search our site for other happenings, such as Summerlicious where reservations begin today.

To keep up-to-date on "what's going on" in your City, register for our newsletter.

We're Hiring

We're growing here at 49st and to support demand from local businesses (event-driven venues such as bars, nightclubs, lounges, restaurants and others) we are hiring sales representatives at our Toronto office.

If you're passionate about selling online advertising, looking to contribute to an entrepreneurial company in one of the fastest growing industries (local search) and are committed to performance we'd like to hear from you!

Check out the job post.

Summerlicious - Toronto

Now in its eighth year, Summerlicious celebrates Toronto’s restaurant industry and provides the perfect opportunity for foodies to sample the best of the city’s eclectic cuisine.


Take advantage of the incredible value and exclusive prix fixe menus offered at 150 of Toronto’s top dining establishments!

Menus are available at lunch and dinner at three price points ranging from $15 to $45. Reservations will be accepted starting June 24th.

Click here for more information about this event.
For a list of participating restaurants click here.