(L to R) Paul Whapham, corporate brand director at Ospreys, Jack Butler, head of partnerships at Seat Unique, George North, Wales and Lions player, and Guy Davis, partnerships manager at Seat Unique. Welsh rugby union team Ospreys has announced a three-year partnership with premium ticketing marketplace, Seat Unique. The new deal will see Seat Unique …
Fans frustrated after losing out on Women’s Euro 2022 final tickets
Fans have complained about ticketing for England’s Euro 2022 final at Wembley on Sunday, after reports of losing out to ticket touts. According to an article from The Telegraph, fans have complained over losing out on tickets to touts that are charging up to 900% mark-ups for tickets. Some 3,000 extra tickets were put on …
SISTIC launches marketplace for cross-selling opportunities
Singapore-headquartered ticketing agency SISTIC has launched a self-service online marketplace for event organisers, venues, promoters and artists to build an online store, manage products, and promote and sell official merchandise. The ecommerce service, named SISTIC Mall, will be integrated with SISTIC’s ticketing solutions. Merchants will be able to sell tickets and use the company’s marketplace …
Watford reveals multi-year deal with SeatGeek
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 …