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Mobile Charging: The Essential Your Event Is Missing

Elevating guest experiences at the U.S. Open, Outside Lands, Lollapalooza, and more.

chargeFUZE keeps fans and attendees connected, engaged, and mobile nationwide.
chargeFUZE keeps fans and attendees connected, engaged, and mobile nationwide.
Photo: Zak Maddock

Picture this.

You're at a music festival, surrounded by the electric atmosphere of music, lights, and excitement. The crowd sways to the rhythm of the music, and you reach for your phone to capture the moment... only to find that your battery is almost dead. The panic sets in—but you spot a beacon of hope in the distant horizon: a portable charging station. You rush over, ready to rent a charger, when you notice a familiar logo: Your Chase card grants you free charging access. Can this be real? A sigh of relief escapes you as you realize your event, surprisingly, totally has your back.

This is just one example of the hundreds of unforgettable experiences powered by chargeFUZE, with brands like Chase and T-Mobile adding the unique amenity of free mobile charging to their member benefits. When you're at events such as the U.S. Open, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, or Austin City Limits, the last thing you want to worry about is a dead phone.

A positive brand association that sticks from an event? Priceless.

Notably, we know the importance of keeping attendees connected and engaged at events. Our innovative and sustainable charging stations—operating with a simple, Rent-Charge-Return functionality—have transformed how people power up. Attendees are surprised to realize they do not have to leave their phones in a box somewhere; they simply bring the charger with them until they're powered up. Enjoying the event atmosphere and offerings becomes a lot simpler when you can forget the stress of finding the nearest outlet, especially at events lasting for extended times.

As mobile charging has shifted from a luxury into a nonnegotiable expectation, event planners are looking to include complimentary or rentable powerbanks to elevate attendee experiences and unlock unique sponsorship opportunities. For the event planner, supplementary perks, such as custom station branding offered by chargeFUZE, promotes heightened brand visibility. Valuable partner data sharing also allows event organizers to gain valuable insights into attendee behavior and preferences through post-event analysis of usage patterns. When it comes to attendee satisfaction, complimentary charging only adds a cherry on top.

Implementing the solution is straightforward: Event organizers simply contact the dedicated events team, collaborate on a tailored charging strategy, and benefit from on-site setup and support throughout their event. Requesting chargeFUZE brand ambassadors assists in onboarding first-time users. Now, you're officially prepared for true customer convenience.

Solidifying your reputation as a forward-thinking, customer-focused brand involves the planner foresight into customer behaviors and needs. As events continue to evolve, prioritizing attendee satisfaction is key. By assuring free charging, you offer guests a critical service that keeps them connected, enhances your brand image, and fosters trusting relationships to come.

Explore chargeFUZE for events and schedule a consultation at [email protected] to discover your event's customized charging solution.