Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger: Quarterly profits tumble for Ticketmaster
While revenues for Ticketmaster Entertainment rose 7 percent to $373.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, the company’s…
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New bill in New York legislature seeks to wipe out gains made by ticket brokers
A new bill introduced this week in the New York State Assembly could devastate the secondary ticket market in the…
Alabama legislature is weighing change of ticket resale laws
In an atmosphere of increasing controversy and litigation surrounding the ticket resale industry, the Alabama legislature is considering a bill…
No Doubt auctions premium tickets through eBay
The pop-punk heroes in No Doubt have taken a strong stance against ticket scalping for the band’s current tour. Except…
Wicked tickets help Gershwin to take number one venue spot once again
In the middle of NBA and NHL playoffs, and the start of baseball season, comes a surprise. According to TicketNews’s…
The trekkies have spoken; ‘Star Trek’ is number one at the movies
The latest installment of the classic television and movie series “Star Trek” delivered in a big way at the box…
New York City looks to improve transparency in ticket sales
The New York City Council Committee on Consumer Affairs met with representatives from Ticketmaster Entertainment and TicketNews parent company TicketNetwork…
Live Nation records $103 million loss in first quarter
Live Nation this week said it lost $102.7 million during the fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2009, but the…
AllShows.com signs VIP ticketing deal with New York’s City Winery
“Allshows.com Named The Exclusive VIP Ticket Partner for City Winery, New York’s Newest Venue to Offer VIP Experiences for Clients”…
Minnesota moves one step closer to transparent ticket sales
The Minnesota House of Representatives Wednesday, May 6, voted overwhelmingly to approve a new measure that would not only require…