Eventbrite releases inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report

Eventbrite, a self-service ticketing, marketing and experience technology platform, has released its inaugural 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report highlighted Eventbrite’s commitment to addressing climate change, diversity and inclusion, as well as other environmental, social and governance initiatives.  Julia Hartz, Eventbrite co-founder and chief executive, said: “Eventbrite has always been guided by principles that elevate …

People: Connect & Go, Untitled and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Manchester’s new venue Co-op Live has appointed Gary Roden as executive director and general manager.  Roden spent eight years at Ticketmaster UK, most recently as the senior vice-president of client development and commercial.  You can read our full story here.  Connect & …

Co-op Live brings in Gary Roden as general manager

Co-op Live has appointed former Ticketmaster executive Gary Roden as executive director and general manager of the 23,500-capacity venue, which is set to open later this year.  Roden spent eight years at Ticketmaster UK and was most recently the senior vice-president of client development and commercial. In his new role, Roden will oversee the operation …

People on the move: Tuboleta, AEG Europe and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Tuboleta has appointed Jorge Alberto Ríos Molina (left) as the new chief executive of the Colombian ticketing company.  Molina has more than 30 years of experience across advertising, marketing and telecommunications. In his new role, Molina will continue Tuboleta’s digital transformation. Following …

People on the move: CTS Eventim and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… CTS Eventim has promoted Karsten Elbrecht (pictured) to chief commercial officer, ticketing, in Germany. Elbrecht, who has extensive experience within the ticketing industry including over decade with Eventim, will collaborate with German promoters and aim to expand the German ticketing business.  Tasks will include …

People on the Move: Ticketmaster, Nederlander Concerts and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries. Dan Pearce has joined Ticketmaster as senior vice-president, client development to lead the team’s growth and marketplace leadership. Pearce returns to Ticketmaster after a four-year hiatus leading the Virgin Experience Days Consumer division. Prior to that, Pearce was the managing director of …

People on the move: Dice, Citizen Ticket and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries. Dice has announced the appointment of Katie Soo as chief business officer. Soo will be responsible for driving forward Dice’s strategic growth propositions and marketing, and helping build the brand globally. With over 16 years’ experience – spanning media, entertainment and tech …

People on the move: Ticketmaster, Everton and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries. Ticketmaster is recruiting a director of social, who will be tasked with “shaping the brand narrative for Ticketmaster in the US and ensure impactful fan-facing communication”. The post pays up to $175,000 per year with the successful applicant to be based in …

Assomusica announces death of president Vincenzo Spera

Italian live music body Assomusica Associates has announced the death of its president, Vincenzo Spera, following a road accident in Genoa. Spera, who was 70, became president of the organisation in 2012 following a long career as one of the country’s leading promoters. The company he founded in 1974, Duemilagrandieventi, has organised hundreds of concerts …

People on the move: Vivenu, JCA and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries. Vivenu has appointed Keal Blache as its vice-president of marketing. Most recently, Blache spent four years as an executive vice-president for TicketSocket, a white-label primary ticketing software provider. Before joining TicketSocket, Keal served as the chief marketing officer for Thumbprint. Ticketing technology …