Guest Commentary: Venues, artists, and social media: You’re doing it wrong
During a panel at the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) conference in Phoenix last month, an industry veteran on…
Editorial
TicketForce signs three new ticketing deals
PRESS RELEASE: “TICKETFORCE SECURES THREE NEW TICKETING CONTRACTS” MESA, Ariz. (TicketForce) August 18, 2011 – TicketForce, an Arizona based ticketing…
Ticketmaster fee structure exposed in Philadelphia bankruptcy case
Philadelphia’s famed Trocadero Theatre filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, and as a result the venue is seeking…
Los Angeles Dodgers fans avoid team in droves
With flagging performance and ticket sales, loss of control of day-to-day operations and a bankruptcy filing, this summer has seen…
Fan Freedom Project calls out Ticketmaster for questionable claims
The Fan Freedom Project (FFP), a consumer advocacy group that promotes a free and open ticket resale market, believes a…
Broadway productions show a slight increase in ticket sales
This past week ticket sales bucked the trend of the previous six weeks, climbing to $20,858,828, up from $20,564,177 the…
Ticketmaster plans new primary, secondary ticketing option
In a move designed to help artists and venues “participate in the true value of the tickets they sell,” Ticketmaster…
Eugene O’Neill Theatre is top venue for seventh straight week
The Eugene O’Neill Theatre did it again, taking No. 1 in TicketNews’ exclusive venues rankings for the week ending Sunday,…
Indianapolis adopts ticket broker license requirement
Ticket resellers who plan to scalp tickets on the streets of Indianapolis, IN must first obtain an annual license, following…
Boston Red Sox top 3 million tickets sold for 2011
The Boston Red Sox have surpassed 3 million tickets sold so far this year, a feat that looked in jeopardy…