Will Ticketmaster’s new verified fan-to-fan platform also include a hidden don’t-sue clause? Ticketmaster hasn’t had a great 2018. First, undercover reporters discovered that the ticketing giant has worked hand-in-hand with scalpers. Using a platform …
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Ticketmaster acquires blockchain ticketing company Upgraded
The company uses blockchain technology to prevent ticket fraud
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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Ticketmaster
So, how much will Ticketmaster’s unethical reseller program cost the company? Several weeks ago, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and the Toronto Star unearthed Ticketmaster’s dirty little secret. In order to maximize revenue, the ticketing …
Ticketmaster Faces Class-Action Lawsuit After Scalping Report
Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment sued for “unlawful and unfair business practices”
Ticketmaster President Jared Smith Discusses ‘Scalpergate’: ‘We Don’t Turn a Blind Eye to the Misuse of our Products’
Has Ticketmaster inadvertently admitted to allowing scalpers to buy tickets en masse? Ticketmaster hasn’t been having a good month. Last Wednesday, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and the Toronto Star revealed that the ticketing giant has w…
Senators Demand Answers From Ticketmaster, Live Nation After Ticket Scalping Exposé
The recent investigation into Ticketmaster’s business practices has not only led to several class-action lawsuits, but also the involvement of Capitol Hill lawmakers. Members of the U.S. Senate are demanding that the ticketer and it’s owner Live Nation. A joint investigation by the Toronto Star and CBC News pointed toward…
Senators Pen Letter to Live Nation CEO Over Ticketmaster Mass-Scalping Report
Jerry Moran and Richard Blumenthal call on Michael Rapino for more details on Ticketmaster’s resale program
Ticketmaster Wants You To Purchase From Secondary Ticket Market
Already a rather suspect company, a new piece of investigative journalism appears to show that Ticketmaster is, as it turns out, perfectly happy to see it’s customers buy from scalpers on the secondary ticket market. After all, it gives the ticketing giant a chance to collect twice as many fees…