Celebrity owners see mixed results in team ticket sales
In mid-October, the Philadelphia 76ers became just the latest NBA team to introduce a celebrity among its group of investors….
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Florida legislature considers paperless ticketing bill
The Florida legislature has begun discussions on a proposed bill that regulates the sale of paperless tickets and makes the…
Live Nation considers new Texas music festival
Live Nation is setting its sights on Plano, TX, for a new music festival that could make its annual debut…
Watch the Throne tickets boost MSG to top venue
Despite the fact that the New York Knicks have yet to take the court this season due to the lengthy…
Univ. of Minnesota enlists AudienceView for merchandise
PRESS RELEASE: “University of Minnesota Athletics Extends Partnership with AudienceView to Include Merchandise” TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (AudienceView Ticketing) November 8,…
TicketsNow named official reseller for BCS Championship, Sugar Bowl
Ticketmaster-owned resale marketplace TicketsNow has been named the official marketplace for buyers and sellers of Allstate Bowl Championship Series (BCS)…
Live Nation records modest profit in third quarter
Live Nation reported a modest gain in profit for the quarter ended September 30, but the company’s revenues were down…
Season ticket holder sues Toronto Raptors over front row seats
A Toronto Raptors season ticket holder has sued the team because the front row tickets he bought became second row…
SeatGeek launches event calendar feature ‘Columbus’
Ticket search engine SeatGeek.com recently began testing “Columbus,” a new feature that tailors the ticket-buying process to an individual consumer….
‘Wicked,’ ‘Christmas Spectacular’ climb Top Events rankings
Theater returned to the top of TicketNews’ exclusive Top Events rankings for the week ending October 30, with an especially…