Ticket Summit gears up for 2012 New York conference
In two week’s time, ticketing industry professionals will once again converge in New York City for Ticket Summit®. The conference and trade show will stage its fourth annual event in…
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viagogo to continue fight over reseller name disclosure
The UK Court of Appeal ruled against ticket resale marketplace viagogo late last month for the company to turn over the names of ticket resellers to the Rugby Football Union…
NBA arenas dominate week’s venue rankings
NBA arenas are making the most of their abbreviated season on the court, with seven of the top 10 entrants in TicketNews’ exclusive venues rankings for the week being home…
Live Nation opens new Indianapolis venue
Live Nation is opening a new 500-capacity concert venue in Indianapolis this weekend, just over a month before the Super Bowl‘s scheduled arrival in February. Deluxe is located in the…
Live Nation looks to boost data analytics initiative
Live Nation has hired an Internet and music industry veteran to help boost its new data analytics initiative with media measurement company BigChampagne. The live entertainment and ticketing company recently…
Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers ticket sales stay strong in holiday week
Broadway productions may have regained the top spots in TicketNews’ exclusive events rankings for the week ending Sunday, December 25, but two of the most popular bands continued to make…
TicketNews TV looks at StubHub UK, concert tours
The launch of StubHub’s new UK ticket marketplace and a look at Neil Diamond’s 2012 tour are among the stories discussed in the latest edition of TicketNews TV. StubHub released…
Guest Commentary: Three steps to Facebook ticketing bliss
I think we can all agree that the use of social media as a marketing tool cannot be ignored. After all, word of mouth is the number one way that…
StubHub, Premiere Global sign travel package deal
Ticket resale marketplace StubHub this week announced a partnership with sports travel company Premiere Global Sports to offer fans a variety of VIP packages to high-profile events. StubHub has named…
Live Nation inks deal for Saint Paul music festival
Live Nation hopes to turn Saint Paul, MN, into a major player on the music festival scene starting in 2012. On December 15, the live entertainment giant announced a new…