Massachusetts advocate talks tickets
When it comes to ticket resale and the law, most consumer advocates agree that it is the customer that loses. Colman Herman, a consumer advocate in Massachusetts, agrees with that…
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Ticketmaster appoints new CFO
“Ticketmaster Appoints Brian Regan Chief Financial Officer” WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (PRNewswire) June 10, 2008 – Ticketmaster today announced the appointment of Brian Regan to executive vice president and chief financial…
StubHub hosts NBA charity auction
“StubHub Partners With NBA Hall of Famer James Worthy to Offer Fans Unforgettable NBA Finals Experience” SAN FRANCISCO, CA (StubHub) June 10, 2008 – StubHub, the world’s largest ticket marketplace,…
Live Nation changes name of Philly venue
The Fillmore at the TLA in Philadelphia recently underwent a name change, part of Live Nation’s cross-country re-branding of several of its theaters. The venue has quietly returned to its…
Boston Celtics tickets top charts; Lakers fall behind
Boston Celtics ticket sales topped the charts for the week of June 2 – June 8, 2008, according to TicketNews’s exclusive rankings. As the Celtics topped the Los Angeles Lakers…
Live Nation names new GM of website
“ECOMMERCE VETERAN NOAH MAFFITT NAMED EVP/GM OF LIVENATION.COM” LOS ANGELES, CA (Live Nation) June 9, 2008 – Live Nation (NYSE: LYV), the world’s largest live music company, announced today that…
Live Nation teams with AT&T for webcasts
“AT&T Delivers Live Nation Concert Series Exclusive Webcasts” SAN ANTONIO, TX (PRNewswire-FirstCall) June 6, 2008 – To build on the company’s reputation as a leader in webcasting exclusive music performances…
RazorGator co-founder sells Calif. home
The country may be marred in a real estate slump, but some people are still closing deals on their homes, and RazorGator co-founder Doug Knittle is one of them. Albeit…
TicketNetwork installs solar panels and goes “green”
In an age with high gas prices and energy costs, everyone has to try and make a difference, and TicketNetwork, parent company of TicketNews, is no different, unveiling a new…
Vitale refuses to testify in ticket matter
Setting up what could turn out to be a criminal matter, Massachusetts accountant Richard Vitale, who allegedly lobbied on behalf of ticket brokers in the state but didn’t register as…