Live Nation launches NYC promotion
Live Nation is starting to give its consumers more than just a concert these days. The company has started offering…
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Ticketmaster/TicketsNow meeting analysis: CEO admits artists are reselling their own tickets
By many accounts, the recent “fireside chat” meeting held for ticket brokers by Ticketmaster and new partner TicketsNow answered a…
Rolling Stones to sign with Live Nation?
Are the Rolling Stones jumping ship to Live Nation from its longtime record label EMI? According to London’s Observer newspaper,…
Hulk weighs in with ticket sales of $54.5 million
The Incredible Hulk stormed into theaters this weekend, earning a box office take of $54.5 million. The film, which stars…
George Michael tickets moving slowly
It’s a rocky start for George Michael’s first U.S. tour in 17 years. Promoters are struggling with weak ticket sales…
Ticketmaster/TicketsNow meeting analysis: a bright future for ticket brokers
The secondary ticket market will increase its worth by 50 percent to become a $4.5 billion market by 2012. Statistics…
Feud at Live Nation over artist signings?
The relationship between Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino and Chairman Michael Cohl has reportedly deteriorated in recent weeks over a…
MSG buys stake in Front Line Management
Madison Square Garden has acquired a minority equity interest in Irving Azoff’s Front Line Management, which is held by IAC…
AEG Live signs deal with Horseshoe Casino
The Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN has entered into a multi-year alliance with AEG Live to develop and program a…
Tweeter Center now the Comcast Center
Comcast and Live Nation have entered into a 10-year partnership that gives Comcast the naming rights to the former Tweeter…