NFL tickets could prove difficult to sell for some teams
Are sellouts a thing of the past during the current economic recession? The New York Times asks the question in a column this week that looks at the metro areas…
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Sci-Fi epic ‘District 9’ invades the top spot at the movie box office
A critically acclaimed science fiction thriller featuring unknown actors and a first-time director invaded theaters this weekend, stealing the number one slot at the box office. “District 9” generated a…
Eagles vs. Falcons tickets selling fast after Vick signing
Tickets to see the December 6 game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Michael Vick’s former team the Atlanta Falcons in the Georgia Dome are selling fast, according to the Atlanta…
FanSnap wins prestigious award for its innovative search engine
Up-and-coming ticket search engine Web site FanSnap is making a splash with industry leaders after just a few months out of beta. At this week’s Search Engine Strategies San Jose,…
Skycore brings new mobile ticketing solution to the market
Skycore is hoping to bring mobile ticketing to the masses with its 2D multimedia messaging services. The company rolled out its mBAR (Mobile Barcodes – Delivery, Authentication and Redemption) technology…
NATB hopes 15th anniversary membership drive yields big gains
The National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB) is hoping its new initiative to attract new members will swell its ranks to about 250 by the end of the year, according…
American Idol tour ticket sales remain strong
The popular American Idols Live tour is proving to be virtually recession-proof as ticket sales continue to remain strong, according to USA Today. Primarily because of the loyal fan base…
FanSnap secures $5 million in new funding
“FanSnap Secures $5 Million in Funding” PALO ALTO, CA (FanSnap) August 13, 2009 – FanSnap, the largest live event ticket search engine for fans, today announced it has raised $5…
NATB waives initiation fees in bid to woo new members
Faced with rising expenses and stagnant membership growth over the past couple of years, the National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB) has decided to temporarily waive its initiation fees for…
Ticketmaster to sell ‘The Official Michael Jackson Opus’ book
Ticketmaster has begun taking orders for an extravagant coffee table book, called “The Official Michael Jackson Opus,” that the late singer had been planning months before his death. The book,…