English Championship football club Watford has opted to partner with ticketing platform SeatGeek in a multi-year deal. The club launched its new ticketing system at the beginning of the 2021-22 season. The partnership also included the implementation of a mobile digital ticketing experience, improving the customer journey from purchase through to stadium entry. Richard Walker, …
Rolling Stone and Vivid Seats announce partnership
Media brand Rolling Stone and ticketing marketplace Vivid Seats have announced a multi-faceted partnership. Vivid Seats will act as Rolling Stone’s official ticketing partner, and will be integrated across all of the iconic media brand’s digital platforms. Through its loyalty program Vivid Seats Rewards, loyalty members will also be invited to exclusive after-parties hosted by …
British music fans travelling to Spanish festivals could be asked to prove finances and accommodation
Live events and music fans travelling to festivals in Spain could be asked to prove that they are able to spend at least €100 (£84/$102) a day while in the country. Rules set by the Spanish Government have said that Brits travelling to Spain would need to show proof of a return or onward ticket, …
EngageRM builds NBA portfolio with Bucks deal
Sports and entertainment business technology services provider EngageRM has expanded its presence in the US marketplace by agreeing a five-year partnership with NBA basketball franchise the Milwaukee Bucks. Under the agreement, the Bucks will utilise EngageRM’s data-driven platform to optimise day-to-day operations and enhance opportunities to interact and engage with its fan base. EngageRM’s platform …
Leeds Rhinos announces partnership with Seat Unique
Rugby league club Leeds Rhinos has announced a three-year partnership with Seat Unique. The premium ticketing provider will power the club’s online premium ticket and hospitality sales through its own platform. This will include official premium tickets and hospitality packages for all rugby fixtures at Headingley Stadium. Leeds Rhinos fans can now purchase premium experiences …
Sportsbreaks.com expands partnership with Manchester United
Sports travel experience provider Sportsbreaks.com has announced an expanded partnership with English Premier League club Manchester United. The new deal will see Sportsbreaks.com focus on the North American market, offering US and Canada-based Manchester United fans the opportunity to travel to Old Trafford for a match. The partnership will also involve Sportsbreaks.com’s affiliate company inspiresport, …
Tech Stack: A virtual supergroup, digital ticketing and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Youtube + eCommerce Video sharing platform Youtube has introduced new tools within YouTube Studio’s Shopping tab, which will enable creators to easily manage the products that are tagged on their channel. Creators that are eligible for YouTube’s merchandiser program can access live shopping …
People on the move: Project Admission, UrVenue and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing ecosystem… Project Admission, a technology company that specialises in digital ticketing solutions for the sport and entertainment industries, has appointed former Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey to its board of directors. Kerrey is currently the managing director of boutique investment bank, Allen & Company. He said: “I’ve …
Lollapalooza enters Asian market with India edition
Lollapalooza has announced that it will be expanding into Asia with the addition of Lollapalooza India. The two-day festival will take place January 28-29 in Mumbai, with a line-up and ticketing details yet to be announced. The introduction of Lollapalooza India means that the festival brand has now grown to eight countries on four different …
Music Venue Trust reveals Venues Day dates
UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) has announced the date of its Venues Day 2022. It will be the eighth edition of the conference and will take place at St John at Hackney Church on Tuesday, October 18. The one-day event, which launched in 2014, will enable those representing grassroots venues, promoters, agents, artists, government …