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SeatGeek Reportedly Files Confidentially for IPO Amid Events Industry Boom
IPO // April 19, 2023

SeatGeek has reportedly filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO). The event ticketing firm is making the move as people continue to return to concerts and sporting events after the pandemic, and it expects its revenue to top $500 million this year, The Information...

Spotify Tests Direct Ticket Sales
eCommerce // August 10, 2022

Streaming music service Spotify is making another venture into live music with plans to sell concert tickets directly to fans instead of linking to outside ticket companies. As Music Ally reported, the service — which debuted Wednesday (Aug. 10) — is just a pilot program...

AMC Tests Variable Pricing With Higher Tickets for ‘The Batman’
Merchant Innovation // March 01, 2022

AMC will be testing a variable pricing model in the U.S. which could end up making tickets to “The Batman” more expensive, CNBC wrote Tuesday (March 1). According to CEO Adam Aron, this means new releases might cost more than other movies playing at the...

Coronavirus Refunds: Big Fresno Fair Concert Ticket Holders To Get Reimbursements
Coronavirus // July 14, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers are seeking reimbursements on things they have already paid for but may not be able to use. Refunds are now being offered to those who have purchased concert tickets. Big Fresno Fair...

Interviews & Exclusives
Mastercard’s Kirkpatrick: Transit Is The Ticket To Everyday Spend

March 25, 2019
The current best-in-class method of payment for a ride on a subway in any American city works just fine – until it doesn’t. Loading funds onto a prepaid card that opens the turnstile once scanned, swiped or inserted works terrifically well – until the customer forgets to check the balance on his transit pass, and finds himself […]

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SeatGeek Reportedly Files Confidentially for IPO Amid Events Industry Boom

April 19, 2023
SeatGeek has reportedly filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO). The event ticketing firm is making the move as people continue to return to concerts and sporting events after the pandemic, and it expects its revenue to top $500 million this year, The Information reported Wednesday (April 19), citing unnamed sources. SeatGeek did not […]

Spotify Tests Direct Ticket Sales

August 10, 2022
Streaming music service Spotify is making another venture into live music with plans to sell concert tickets directly to fans instead of linking to outside ticket companies. As Music Ally...

AMC Tests Variable Pricing With Higher Tickets for ‘The Batman’

March 01, 2022
AMC will be testing a variable pricing model in the U.S. which could end up making tickets to “The Batman” more expensive, CNBC wrote Tuesday (March 1). According to CEO...

Coronavirus Refunds: French Open Fans To Get Reimbursed

May 08, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is upsetting normal life the world over, and plenty of consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Organizers are offering refunds to fans...