Myspace launches events and calendar platform that will include ticket sales
In an attempt to boost its profile among entertainment fans, online social networking company Myspace has launched Myspace Events, a…
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StubHub begins warning customers that some paperless ticket sales might be refunded
Acknowledging that paperless tickets can present certain challenges for ticket buyers, StubHub has started using a pop-up disclaimer on its…
Apple reportedly seeks patent for digital ticketing system
Computer giant Apple has reportedly filed documents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for an electronic concert ticketing system…
Pennsylvania Senate to consider tough ticket resale law that bans ‘bot’ software
Pennsylvania is the latest state to consider banning computer software programs that can surreptitiously procure large blocks of event tickets…
Fans warned of ticket scams at Minnesota Twins’ Target Field
The Minnesota Twins are playing the first games in their new, outdoor stadium this week, and the team is warning…
Concert industry grosses more than $1 billion in Q1 ticket sales
The worldwide concert industry exceeded $1 billion in ticket sales in the first quarter (Q1), a first for the business…
Eventbrite’s gross ticket sales reach $40.9 million in Q1
PRESS RELEASE: “Eventbrite Posts Record Growth to Kick Off 2010, Increasing Gross Ticket Sales of $40.9m in Q1” San Francisco,…
Consumer-friendly ticket resale bill in Connecticut dies in legislative committee
A bill that would have required venues, artists and promoters to disclose ticket availability information in Connecticut was killed by…
Boston Red Sox tickets take Fenway Park to the top of the venue rankings
Fenway Park claimed the spot of number one venue for the week ending Sunday, April 11, according TicketNews’ exclusive venues…
Judiciary Committee of Connecticut legislature to consider ticket resale law
The second of two Connecticut legislative committees is poised to discuss the proposed consumer-friendly ticket resale law on Monday, April…