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U.K. questions for Live Nation, Ticketmaster

Posted on October 9, 2009 at 7:30 am

British competition regulators have issued a preliminary ruling against the proposed merger between Live Nation and Ticketmaster, saying the deal would limit the ability of a third concert ticket business player to compete. The two companies said they’ll gladly answer any questions, but made clear they are in a changed industry that is at a “decisive crossroad.”

TPAC dumps Ticketmaster

Posted on July 1, 2009 at 2:55 pm

The downtown arts arena this morning began shilling its own tickets. And no matter how much they might windowdress the move, it all comes down to saving shekels.

“The new model supports direct relationships between TPAC and its customers, who will pay less handling fees and communicate directly with our staff during transactions.”

Ticketmaster eviscerating echo

Posted on April 15, 2009 at 3:56 pm

From our brethren at Music Row comes word that the local online marketing venture is being given a major haircut, with much of its staff being shown the door. Founder Mark Montgomery left the company three months ago.

And in no way would they abuse their status to impose unreasonable fees

Posted on February 3, 2009 at 10:12 pm

From the Journal, courtesy of Coolfer: Concert and event promoters Ticketmaster and Live Nation are said to be close to agreeing on a merger. The news comes just a few months after Ticketmaster began toying with a model that included no convenience charges.

echomusic boss leaving

Posted on January 29, 2009 at 9:55 am

Music Row says Mark Montgomery is set to depart the company he co-founded a decade ago and sold to Ticketmaster for $25 million in 2007. On his blog, Montgomery says he will start on his next project after “the first real breather i have had since i started working.”

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