John Pierce: Trump Challenges Concert Cronyism. Ticketmaster is Worried.
Trump’s Ticket Price Initiative and Live Nation’s Response President Trump is currently focused on managing ticket prices, as the issue has become quite pressing in Washington. If you’re just trying to enjoy a concert without being bombarded by fees or needing a loan, you might want to pay attention. Back in March, Trump signed a […]
MEADOR: Break Up Live Action Ticketmaster To Protect Fans
One year ago this month, the Senate Antitrust Subcommittee took a major step toward shedding light on a competition issue that has long plagued millions of consumers: Live Nation Ticketmaster's stranglehold on live events. Ta. You would think that much progress would have been made if it were a bipartisan issue that demanded action from […]
California lawmakers take aim at Ticketmaster
Claire Fenn grew up listening to Taylor Swift’s music, so when Taylor Swift announced her latest tour, she jumped at the chance to buy a ticket. But like many heartbroken Swift fans, Fenn didn’t get a ticket. After being put on the Ticketmaster pre-sale waiting list in November, the 21-year-old embarked on the seemingly “impossible” […]
