Tag: Ticket Brokers
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Judge Pushes for Transparency in Live Nation Settlement as Scrutiny Intensifies
Read more: Judge Pushes for Transparency in Live Nation Settlement as Scrutiny IntensifiesThe proposed federal settlement between the Department of Justice and Live Nation is entering a new phase, one defined less by resolution and more by scrutiny. This week, Judge Arun Subramanian ordered all settling parties to publicly outline their roadmap for moving the agreement through Tunney Act review. A joint filing is due by March…
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Ontario Moving Forward to Ban Ticket Resale Above Face Value
Read more: Ontario Moving Forward to Ban Ticket Resale Above Face ValueBan of Ticket Resale is on The Rise in Ontario Ontario’s Premier, Doug Ford, is moving forward with plans to ban ticket resale above the original purchase price. This comes after years of debate over how best it is to eliminate scalping and soaring ticket prices. The Ticket Sales Act of 2017 will be amended…
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Rising Ticket Prices Are Driving More Fans Toward Ticket Protection
Read more: Rising Ticket Prices Are Driving More Fans Toward Ticket ProtectionLive event demand remains strong heading into 2026, but rising ticket prices are changing how fans approach their purchases. As ticket costs increase, more buyers are turning to ticket protection to safeguard their investment. A recent survey from Allianz Partners found that 87% of respondents plan to attend at least one live event in 2026,…
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DOJ and Live Nation Reaches Settlement in Antitrust Case
Read more: DOJ and Live Nation Reaches Settlement in Antitrust CaseThe Settlement The Department of Justice and Live Nation reached a settlement agreement in the antitrust case that involved multiple states, with other marketplaces (Seatgeek and StubHub) also involved. There will be 13 amphitheaters taken from Live Nation and Ticketmaster must offer venues the opportunity to strike a non-exclusive agreement with artists. Back in 2024,…
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Coalition for Ticket Fairness (CTF) Kicks Off March 10th, 2026
Read more: Coalition for Ticket Fairness (CTF) Kicks Off March 10th, 2026Hear From Our Industry Leaders and Lawmakers The Coalition for Ticket Fairness (CTF) will be hosting its annual conference on March 10-13, 2026 in Hollywood, FL. This conference is focused on promoting transparency and fair practices within the ticket industry. This conference isn’t just focused on the ticket industry but to bring together businesses, advocates,…
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The Economics of Ticket Reselling: Why Secondary Markets Actually Stabilize Prices
Read more: The Economics of Ticket Reselling: Why Secondary Markets Actually Stabilize PricesThe secondary ticket market has become one of the most misunderstood parts of the live events ecosystem. Every time ticket prices spike for a major tour or playoff game, the conversation quickly shifts to blaming resellers. But the reality is more complicated and far more economic. Resellers don’t create the demand for tickets.They respond to…
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Olympic Momentum Drives Surge in PWHL Ticket Demand
Read more: Olympic Momentum Drives Surge in PWHL Ticket DemandMajor international moments continue to prove their impact on the ticket marketplace, and recent data surrounding women’s hockey highlights just how quickly demand can shift. Following the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team’s Olympic gold medal victory, ticket marketplace activity for the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) saw an immediate spike, reinforcing the strong connection between global…
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Kid Rock Teaming Up with Live Nation After Testifying Against Them in Senate
Read more: Kid Rock Teaming Up with Live Nation After Testifying Against Them in SenateUnexpected Team-Up It has been 15 days since we last saw Kid Rock testifying against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for their “monopoly” over the ticket industry. Now, teaming up with the two corporations for his upcoming tour “Freedom 250“, by locking tickets purchased at face value. He will also be using a walled garden ticketing…
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Super Bowl LX Ticket Prices Are Slipping But Are At Historic Highs
Read more: Super Bowl LX Ticket Prices Are Slipping But Are At Historic HighsResale Market Reforming As Super Bowl LX draws closer, the resale market is finally showing the buyers that this game is not going to be cheap, even with the prices dropping. Since the date was set over two weeks ago, the prices of the games have declined by nearly 30%. But even with the drop,…
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Senate Hearing: Urging Senators to Look Beyond “Bots and Scalpers”
Read more: Senate Hearing: Urging Senators to Look Beyond “Bots and Scalpers”The Voices Of Ticket Brokers The U.S. Senate is beginning its examination of ongoing issues in the ticketing marketplace, and consumers are urging lawmakers not to fall back on the familiar pattern of blaming scalpers and bots while leaving the market structure untouched. But the real issues lie within the abuse and automation with high…
