Live Nation locked in as sole promoter of defunct Pemberton Festival
Depending on how you look at it, the decision that Live Nation is the only approved promoter to stage a…
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Rhode Island senators call for online ticket resale investigation
Rhode Island’s two U.S. Senators, Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, have called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate…
‘Wicked’ tickets return to the top of events rankings
According to TicketNews’ exclusive weekly events rankings, Wicked was the hottest selling event on the secondary market for the week…
Tax write-off will not affect resale of Minnesota Twins tickets
A new arrangement between the Minnesota Twins and a non-profit group that allows season ticket holders to donate their ducats…
Eventbrite lauches iPad ticketing solution
PRESS RELEASE: “Eventbrite At The Door Extends Eventbrite’s Ticketing Platform to On-Site Sales” San Francisco, Calif. (Eventbrite) June 13, 2011…
San Francisco 49ers turn to restrictive paperless tickets
The San Francisco 49ers are turning to restrictive paperless tickets next season, a move that will make them the first…
Irving Azoff, Liberty Media’s John Malone consider taking Live Nation private
Live Nation Entertainment Chairman Irving Azoff and major shareholder John Malone, chairman of the cable television and entertainment conglomerate Liberty…
Probation for defendants in Wiseguy Tickets computer hacking case
The three defendants in the $25 million Wiseguy Tickets computer hacking case escaped jail time and received sentences of probation…
Quebec considers strict ticket resale law
Legislators in Quebec, in a move reminiscent of a recent action in Ontario, are considering regulating ticket resale in the…
Analyst: Solid 2011 ticket sales keep Live Nation a ‘buy’
Stifel Nicolaus & Company analyst Ben Mogil, who upgraded the company’s stock earlier this spring, is retaining his “buy” rating…