Ticket counterfeiting becoming more organized crime
By Christine Paluf Counterfeit tickets are a growing problem for those purchasing tickets outside a stadium or arena. Technology is getting more advanced, and it’s harder to be able to…
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Leading Sports Websites Team Up with TicketNetwork for Tickets to the Season’s Most Popular College & Professional Events
Vernon, CT- TicketNetwork, the leading source for the ticket industry’s most comprehensive inventory, today announced it has partnered with several leading sports websites. TicketNetwork Direct, a service offered by TicketNetwork,…
FIFA sends Warner scalping issue to committee – but not ethics
By Christine Paluf FIFA has created a new code of ethics committee, in light of recent accusations against head members of the organization over World Cup ticket scalping issues. Former…
ComScore reports top online ticket sites for August
By Christine Paluf ComScore Media Metrix has released a report on the top online ticket sites of August 2005 compared to August 2006. The biggest change from this year to…
FIFA VP scalps nearly $1M in World Cup tickets
By Christine Paluf FIFA Vice President Jack Warner, is being investigated for alleged ticket sales of nearly $1 million during the World Cup, according to the Associated Press. Soccer’s governing…
Disney Cornering “Tween” Market
The Disney Channel is fast becoming a source for major ticketing income. The amazing success of “The Cheetah Girls” production, which started as a television movie and turned into a…
Football’s Fickle Fans
By Christine Paluf Football season is upon us, and the hottest tickets for the fall certainly reflect that. Just as with any ticketing venture, which teams to invest in are…
Ticketmaster proposes controlled auctions in Australia
Resellers around the world, get ready for some more competition. Ticketmaster, in response to recent trouble over Australian Ashes tickets being found on eBay for up to six times their…
Bedroom Touts Speak Out
What you do in your bedroom may no longer be free from legislation. A recent survey found widespread support for “bedroom touting,” where people buy more tickets than they need…
Dixie Chicks Fear No Critic
By Christine Paluf Though many may barely remember The Dixie Chicks comments about President Bush during a 2003 London concert, this year’s “Accidents and Accusations” tour is still feeling the…