From IT to Events: a Pennsylvanian Father's New, Exciting Business

    GREENCASTLE, PA, March 19, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- For Mark Delaney, family comes first. So when the father of seven from Greencastle, Pennsylvania, sought a new business opportunity, the ability to involve his family in the business' operations was a definite requirement. When Mark discovered TapSnap, he knew he'd found a great way to combine his technical know-how with his children's experience as members of the social media generation.

But what is TapSnap, and why is it such a great business for the Delaney family? TapSnap is a reinvention of the photo booth, made to entertain social events and boost brand awareness at corporate functions and fundraisers. Mark's franchise, TapSnap 1186, serves Bedford, Blair, Franklin, Fulton, and Huntingdon Counties, PA, entertaining events in this area with TapSnap's open-air, touch screen kiosk. TapSnap allows event guests to gather for a fun photo, edit their picture with customizable features like green screen backgrounds and digital props, then share the photos instantly via social media or email. TapSnap is always innovating their services, recently adding Animated GIFs among other features and add-ons.

Mark, owner of a Business Management Degree and two Associate degrees in Computer Science, has 20 years of experience in the IT field, working for private companies and government-related agencies. Mark spent over 15 years in the financial services sector handling transaction processing support and services for large and small businesses. He also worked for the State of Maryland and as a contractor for the Department of Defense handling IT in the Pentagon. In his successful career bridging the gap between business processes and IT benefits, Mark developed skills related to guiding multiple projects and improving business operations while managing a diverse staff. Throughout his IT career, Mark demonstrated a client focus which will serve him well in his new endeavor.

Mark and his wife Jodi are active members of their local church where they volunteer their time to several events and fundraisers, while also supporting their six kids' youth group activities (with a seventh on the way!). With Mark's long history of working with new technologies and helping customers overcome their hesitations regarding new technology, his new TapSnap career is a perfect fit. Mark's kids bring their knowledge of social media, photography, and selfies, while Mark handles the client service and technical considerations.

"What drew me to TapSnap was the ability for our entire family to work events together! With three girls attending college and needing part time work, I felt that the technology was easy enough for me to set up and operate while having my daughters work the event to show the power of social media integration to all our guests", Mark explains. "TapSnap demonstrates how technological advancements can re-invent even our traditional views of the photo booth, and turn them into a powerful social media tool for a new generation."

"It's important for a franchise to offer the kind of flexibility that makes for a great family business", states Scott McInnes, TapSnap's CEO. "We love to see our franchisees get their spouses, children, and other relatives involved. The way Mark mixes his expertise with his kids' interests to combine for a great team is exactly the type of synergy I have in mind when I imagine a TapSnap franchise family."

From a Curve game at Peoples Natural Gas Field to a trade show in the Blair County Convention Center, to a social gathering or a brand activation, Mark can customize a TapSnap package for any event. Mark can be reached by phone at 717-643-0765, on his website at www.tapsnap1186.com, or by email at [email protected] for more information.

About TapSnap

Started in 2012, TapSnap has over 160 franchisees across North America and around the world. Specializing in event entertainment and photo marketing experiences, TapSnap is an ideal crowd-pleaser for social events such as weddings, Mitzvahs, holiday parties, and more. It's also the perfect brand awareness builder for corporate events, ranging from brand activations to grand openings. To see us in action or to simply learn more, visit us at tapsnap.net or call 1-877-600-8710.

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