Speculative ticketing may already be illegal [Chris Castle]
Speculative ticketing – the practice of offering a ticket for sale that might be available in the future – is currently the subject of state and federal scrutiny and legislation.. Continue reading
Touring industry responds to Live Nation’s ‘all-in’ ticketing pledge
The touring industry reacted cautiously to Thursday’s White House announcement that Live Nation, Ticketmaster, and SeatGeek will at least partially adopt an “all-in” model that displays the full cost of. Continue reading
Fix The Tix coalition voices strong opposition to BOSS ticketing bill
The Fix Tix has come out in strong opposition to the BOSS Act introduced in the U.S. Congress last week. The Fix The Tix coalition includes NIVA, NITO, UMG, See. Continue reading
What is first-party live event data, and why should it be a priority?
Everyone, from ticketing companies to social media platforms, is collecting fan data, and almost no one wants to share it – even with the venues and artists whose patrons and. Continue reading
Fix for ticket scalping? A ‘resale royalty’ paid to artists and venues
The current ticket resale system drives up prices for fans while returning no additional income to artists. As a fix, Chris Castle explores a “resale royalty” paid by ticket resellers. Continue reading
Eventbrite Acquires Social Music Marketer ToneDen
Ticketing platform Eventbrite had acquired social music marketing platform ToneDen. Details of the deal were not announced. While more than a single product platform, ToneDen is best known as a. Continue reading
Eventbrite Reports Devastating Q2
Eventbrite took a true beating in the second fiscal quarter of 2020, with net revenue for the period dropping more than 90%. Eventbrite reported net revenue of just $8.4 million. Continue reading
Ticketing Strategies For Online Events: Guide To Free, Donation, Tiered Ticketing
In the wake of the pandemic, online events have become the standard for those looking to organize and host, but ticketing for such things is a very different animal than. Continue reading
Eventbrite Cuts Staff By 45%
Global ticketer Eventbrite is laying off 45% of its workforce as part of a $100 million annual expense reduction in response to the massive disruption in the live event industry. Continue reading
Massive Furloughs At StubHub
Stubhub has furloughed as much as 67% of its workforce, sources tell CelebirtyAccess leaving less than 150 staffers working at the secondary ticket marketplace amid the COVID-19 crisis. Stubhub reportedly. Continue reading
