English Premier League club Arsenal is attempting to crack down on bot traffic and touts as some members have found it difficult to secure tickets. The club added that it is also experiencing unprecedented levels of demand for tickets. “We are working extensively to address these issues and clamp down on this illegal activity,” a …
GameOn Technology partners with the Detroit Pistons to aid ticketing enquiries
GameOn Technology, a conversational chat platform, has partnered with the NBA’s Detroit Pistons to improve fan experience across the franchise’s website and app. The partnership has a primary focus on game logistics, ticketing and fans’ experience at the Little Caesars Arena. Fans will be able to make ticketing enquiries, ask questions on merchandise purchases and …
Motorcycle festival Sturgis Buffalo Chip opts for Tixr commerce capabilities
Motorcycling festival Sturgis Buffalo Chip in South Dakota, US, has appointed Tixr as its commerce platform. Tixr will power sales of all campground admission passes, VIP concert upgrades, motorcycle rides, tent camping, RV camping, cabin rentals, limited edition merchandise and all additional amenities and services. The music and lifestyle festival will return from August 4-13 …
RocketRez closes $15m Series B funding round
All-in-one ticketing and operations platform for tours and attractions, RocketRez, has closed a $15m (£12.2m/€13.8m) Series B funding round with growth capital firm, Level Equity. RocketRez will use the new funding to extend its capabilities for new clients, as well as tours and attractions already in its portfolio including Maui Ocean Center, Xtreme Xperience, Aquarium …
Tech Stack: Astros, Broadway and more…
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Astros’ chatbot success Houston Astros sold 4,000 tickets through chatbots during their successful 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) season as they were crowned World Series winners. The Astros, who reported the second-highest regular season attendance in the American League, deployed Satisfi Labs AI …
Automatiq announces merger with Drew’s Tickets
Automatiq, an automation provider for ticket resellers, has entered into a merger agreement with Drew’s Tickets and its Lysted technology. Drew’s Tickets is a provider of consignment and fulfilment services, and the merger will see customers have access to services surrounding pricing, distribution, order processing and fulfilment. Sam Sherman, chief executive of Automatiq, said: “We …
SKIDATA brings the wow factor
Tibetan bridge Castelsaraceno Italy Experience green tourism at Castelsaraceno with the world’s longest Tibetan bridge! You will simply say ‘WOW’. The bridge with its 1160 steel steps to cross, its 586 meters length and 80 meters height from the ground, is an attraction suitable for everyone: couples, families with children and all people who love …
SeatGeek allegedly dropped by Barclays Center because of tech issues according to report
SeatGeek was allegedly dropped by Barclays Center and owner BSE Global because of issues with its tech, according to a report from Billboard. Dave Brooks reported that Barclays Center and BSE Global chief executive Sam Zussman arranged a meeting with SeatGeek and offered an ultimatum – terminate the seven-year contract signed with Zussman’s predecessor John …
True Tickets and Dallas Symphony Orchestra announce partnership
True Tickets has partnered with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra to provide its ticket delivery service. One feature of the True Tickets platform that will benefit the music institution is the rules-based ticket sharing functionality. This feature helps to limit the number of tickets that end up on the secondary marketplace, while also enabling ticket holders …
Tech Stack: Toulon, Trail Blazers and more
Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Toulon’s NFT first French rugby club Toulon will enable its supporters to keep a digital memory of their attendance at the Mayol stadium through its first NFT drop. The TOP 14 club, a three-time European champion, has announced plans for the first drop, …