# Paperless Event Tickets The Twicketer Smartphone App Lets You Load and Scan Tickets Virtually By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twicketer References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/telecom_mobile/twicketer/) & [twicketer](http://www.twicketer.com/) Twicketer is an innovative and eco-friendly alternative to event tickets. Rather then wasting a lot of paper and ink to print out tickets, Twicketer allows ticket takers to scan their tickets directly on their smartphone. According to springwise.com, Twicketer works by having “Event managers send out links with a shortened URL to their events through social media including [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget), [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-tipping-features) and [MySpace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app).” Once it’s time for the event, Twicketer sends the tickets that can be scanned right on the smartphone surface. Paperless tickets are for the events of the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Paperless Ticketing:** Develop paperless alternatives to traditional event tickets for a more eco-friendly and efficient experience. - **Smartphone Ticketing:** Design mobile apps that allow event-goers to load and scan tickets directly from their smartphones. - **Social Media Event Promotion:** Utilize social media platforms to promote events and distribute paperless tickets through shortened URLs and QR codes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Management:** Event management companies can offer paperless ticketing options as a more sustainable and convenient service for clients and attendees. - **Mobile App Development:** Developers can create smartphone apps that streamline the ticketing process and allow people to easily purchase and access tickets digitally. - **Social Media Marketing:** Social media marketing firms can leverage platforms like Twitter and Facebook to promote events and offer paperless tickets as an incentive to attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TikTok Event Tickets Feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ticketmaster.md) - [QR Code Travel Tickets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delhi-metro.md) - [Live Event Ticket Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ticket-hero.md) - [Paper-Saving Ski Resort Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-resort-app.md) - [Paper-Free Retail Receipts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vynamic-digital-receipt.md) - [Digital Business Card Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-cards.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Digital Ticketing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-ticketing-platform.md) - [Digital Ticket Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fosi.md) - [Wearable Conference-Focused Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizzabo.md)