NASCAR and Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR), a technology and consulting services firm within sports and entertainment, have renewed their partnership which will also include a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to identify a best-in-class ticketing sales and fulfilment engine. The initiative will enhance the ticketing platform and contribute to a more enjoyable experience for NASCAR …
Tech Stack: SoundCloud, AI, India’s new ticketing app and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… SoundCloud Music streaming platform SoundCloud has launched a new product called ‘Fans’ – which is currently in the beta stage – on its SoundCloud for Artists service. The ‘Fans’ product will help artists discover their most valuable fans on SoundCloud, gaining access to …
#TBF23 review: Data-driven digital challenges and opportunities for ticketing
Hundreds of delegates from around 40 countries gathered at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester this week for TheTicketingBusiness Forum 2023 to discuss a range of timely topics, including the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation. From technological innovations to spectator experience and accessibility to premium packages, the Forum’s open-mic presentations, keynotes, fireside chats and panel …
Ticketek boosts UK presence with Motorpoint Arena Nottingham deal
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham has appointed Ticketek as its ticketing, marketing and data analytics partner. TEG announced today (Tuesday) that Ticketek has signed a deal with the venue for the supply, installation and support of ticketing systems and services. Ticketek will deliver a full-service solution that will utilise the knowledge and relationships of Motorpoint Arena Nottingham’s …
SOLT data shows consistent pricing, attendances and revenues up in 2022
The Society of London Theatre (SOLT)’s 2022 sales data for its member venues, which includes all commercial West End locations and London’s major subsidised theatres, has shown that ticket pricing stayed consistent this year, despite rising costs. It is the first time SOLT has released a full set of annual figures since 2019, after …
Data analysis shows live music audiences overtaking theatre
Data-driven consultancy Data Culture Change, in partnership with Campaign for the Arts, has analysed data from the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) which shows a slowdown in the upwards trajectory in post-pandemic arts attendances. In the three months from July to September 2022, the DCMS found that more adults in England …
See Tickets, Vivendi suffer reported data breach
Global ticketing platform See Tickets has notified customers of a data breach, which has reportedly lasted two-and-a-half years. While See Tickets and parent company Vivendi have yet to come forward with statements, consumer rights law firm Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP has published a press release to say that it is investigating claims …
TEG announces formation of TEG Europe
TEG has today (Tuesday) announced the formation of TEG Europe, bringing together its UK-based live entertainment, ticketing, venue, digital and data operations into a single integrated operation. TEG Europe will be based out of Bristol and London and will comprise TEG Live Europe, which includes the former TEG MJR’s touring business; TEG Venues, which includes …
Former UK Theatre executive director launches data-driven consultancy
David Brownlee, the former UK Theatre executive director, has launched Data Culture Change, a data-driven consultancy to help the cultural sector maximise its use of data. Planned products for the new consultancy include catchment analysis, data-led reviews, big data analysis, bespoke consulting, sales review and training, product development and benchmarking. The consultancy began operating in …
Elevate Sports Ventures partners with Recentive Analytics
Sports and entertainment consulting agency, Elevate Sports Ventures, has partnered with technology business Recentive Analytics to help sports teams, leagues and venues with predictive software solutions. The Precast software solution is already used by more than 30 sporting clients including National Football League (NFL)’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thrill one Sports and Entertainment, the National Basketball …