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What is Lend a Helping Glove?
The Indianapolis Indians are celebrating 125 years of professional baseball in Indianapolis. As part of the celebration, they are lending a helping glove to local charities. Lend a Helping Glove is a contest designed to raise awareness for worthy causes in their community. As part of the program, they have partnered with with five charities to place custom painted fiberglass baseball gloves in the Indy area.  The Indians have chosen Qtego to provide the vote texting platform for people to vote. Continue reading

Authorized Qtego representative Ace Authentic will be providing the 2011 Davis Cup Quarterfinal fans in Austin, TX with Qtego’s Wireless Auction Technology.  Patrons will be able to interactively participate and bid on the US Team’s gear by using their mobile phones with out missing any of the Davis Cup action on the court. Items include Shirts, Shoes & Racquets of Andy Roddick, Mike & Bob Bryan and Mardy Fish.

Proceeds from this auction will benefit the US Players foundations.

Ace Authentic is the World’s largest Tennis Memorabilia On Line Store and have expanded their services to include Qtego’s game changing  AuctionTechnology.

The Tribe looked a little different when they took the field last Saturday night.

Your Indianapolis Indians was sporting camouflage Indiana National Guard Indians jerseys during the game.

You didn’t have to be a spectator to join in on the fun, you could also bid on the game-worn jerseys and take one home (sweat and dirt included).

All proceeds from the games auction benefited the National Guard Relief Fund – a charity dedicated to providing financial grants to Indiana soldiers and their families who are facing financial hardships while separated due to a soldier’s mobilization.

Since the auction was powered by Qtego, you did not even need to be present at the game to bid on the unique design. You could bid by text or phone though the 7th inning of the game. Click here for sample video

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Indianapolis Indians choose Qtego as official text and auction provider

Fans of the Indianapolis Indians can experience new ways to connect at Victory Field with in-field and out-of-park promotions by using their cell phones. Specifically, fans will be able to text for more information, join prize giveaways and participate in auctions all powered by Qtego Marketing Solutions, Inc.
The new connectivity is the result of a partnership with the Indianapolis Indians. Qtego, an Indianapolis-based company powers some of the largest galas and silent auctions using its patent- pending technology, allowing the user to place bids, be notified when outbid and check the status of their item, all while using mobile text messages.
“Qtego has made quite an impression within the silent auction community for being the best at providing cutting-edge technology and knowledgeable service in an easy to use platform,” said Joel Zawacki, director of corporate partnerships for the Indianapolis Indians. “We feel assured knowing that Qtego serves as our official text and auction provider.”
Last month, Qtego aided in the pink jersey silent auction that raised more than $3,000 for the Community Health Network Foundation, Breast Cancer Fund. Click here for video
“With over 200 bids placed using our cell phone bidding technology, all 30 jerseys were won,” said Brad Benge, co-founder of Qtego. “We hope to bring extra entertainment value to each game, while also raising money for local charities.”
Qtego will use their auction technology in the upcoming camouflage jersey silent auction during the June 25 home game at Victory Field starting at 7:05 p.m. Visitors will be able to view and bid on the jerseys, as the Indians sport the auction items on-field. Proceeds will benefit the National Guard Relief Fund.
Additionally, Qtego will assist the Indians with the Lend a Helping Glove program. Five, large, decorated baseball gloves are on display throughout the Indianapolis community, allowing supporters to use Qtego’s technology to vote on their favorite design. The non-profit receiving the most votes will receive a donation on behalf of the Indianapolis Indians.
For more information about Qtego and its services, visit QtegoAuction.com or view posts on the Qtego Twitter Page at Twitter.com/Qtego.

One of Qtego’s independent marketing agents requested a custom interactive text message platform that they could use to attract new customers.  People could send text messages to enter contests and qualify for special promotions.  This provided a cost-effective way for the company to generate new leads, and an easy way for people to enter the contest from anywhere–at home or while riding in a car.

On June 30th, Riverview Hospital Foundation held their annual Heartfelt Thanks Golf Tournament fundraiser at Pebble Brook Golf and Country Club, and used Qtego’s technology to run the silent auction.

The catalog of auction items was emailed to all participants a week in advance to generate interest before the event.  The auction was opened at that time so that bidding could begin in advance of the actual event.

During the event, attendees were able to bid all throughout the day from either of the two golf courses or during a scheduled canoe trip by using their own cell or land line phones.  A few people who couldn’t attend the event were still able to support the foundation by bidding on auctions from their home phones—they didn’t have to be at the event to get in on the fun!

About halfway through the auction a broadcast message was sent to all bidders to update them on items with no bids, which generated bids for several of those items.

The Qtego Silent Auction accounted for a sizeable portion of the funds raised during the event.

10th annual PEYBACK CLASSIC held on August 21, 2009 utilized QTEGO’s donation technology . Qtego’s technology enabled Peyton Manning’s foundation to receive donations by phone or text. All you have to do is pick up your phone and text PBF to 86132 or dial toll free to 877.739.8660 to access a fully automated donation line and help change the life of a disadvantaged young person. “The PeyBack Foundation is very excited about partnering with Qtego to make donating easy”… Elizabeth Ellis, Executive Director of the foundation.

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