‘Funny People’ has the last laugh at the movie box office
The Adam Sandler comedy “Funny People” debuted to the top spot at the box office this weekend, according to estimates…
Industry
Ex-Live Nation executive is against Ticketmaster / Live Nation merger
Stuart Galbraith, a former top executive at Live Nation, has come out against the planned merger between Live Nation and…
StubHub makes sweeping changes to its affiliates program
In a move designed in part to streamline the process and reward affiliates faster, StubHub will begin paying its affiliates…
TicketFlow offers ticket price comparisons, event suggestions
Comparison shopping has emerged as a growing sector on the ticket market recently with a slew of start-ups aiming to…
The NATB bestows Gold Award honors to 50-year ticket industry veterans
Earlier this month, the National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB) presented its Longevity awards for members of the ticketing industry…
Robbie Williams might take over some Michael Jackson O2 dates
British singer Robbie Williams, formerly of the band Take That, may take over some of the dates at the O2…
Guest Commentary: Learning promotion from Chick-Fil-A
Jim Royce of Center Theater Group in Los Angeles told us about a successful launch event they did to promote…
MSG to be spun off from Cablevision, possibly setting up competitor to Ticketmaster and Live Nation
The Board of Directors of media giant Cablevision have approved a plan to spin off Madison Square Garden (MSG), Radio…
Philadelphia Eagles sign new security deal with CSC
“Contemporary Services Corporation Signs 3-Year Extension with the Philadelphia Eagles” NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (PRNewswire) July 29, 2009 — Contemporary Services Corporation…
With Favre staying retired, Vikings-Packers tickets could drop
Future Hall-of-Fame Quarterback Brett Favre’s decision not to come out of retirement to play for the Minnesota Vikings could result…