Guest Commentary: 11 insights about the live entertainment industry in 2011
If you’d asked me as a little kid how I’d be spending my New Year’s in 2011, I’d probably have…
Industry
New York Knicks, Prince tickets again keep Madison Square Garden at top of venues rankings
Madison Square Garden (MSG) took the title of best performing venue for the third week in a row, according to…
Yankees / Red Sox rivalry extends to ticket search
The New York Yankees – Boston Red Sox rivalry merely simmered last season as the Red Sox battled a spate…
2010 concert ticket sales drop due to economy and fickle audiences
Overall concert ticket sales dropped by double digits in 2010, as economic concerns and fickle fans resisted attending many shows,…
Georgia officials launch fraud investigation into ticket resale Web site
Georgia government officials have launched an investigation into an alleged unlicensed online ticket broker who was improperly reselling Taylor Swift…
Tampa Bay Rays receive little support for new stadium
Tampa Bay Rays’ management has not declared it will look into relocating the franchise if a new home for the…
Ticketmaster breach of contract lawsuit settled with ticket broker Chuck Lombardo
A 2009 breach of contract lawsuit filed by ticket broker Chuck Lombardo against Ticketmaster was settled out of court this…
Live Nation signs merchandising deal with online gift card site SWAGG
In a move that will help expand its online exposure and marketing efforts, Live Nation has signed a deal with…
‘Wicked’ makes it two weeks in a row at the top of the events rankings
According to TicketNews’ exclusive venues rankings for the week ending Sunday, December 26, Wicked is in the number one position…
Milwaukee Brewers see ticket sales increase due to Zach Greinke trade
The Milwaukee Brewers, which suffered through a second straight losing season and endured the fourth-biggest drop in attendance in Major…