Cover Genius, the insurtech for embedded insurance, has acquired Booking Protect to expand its presence in the live event and entertainment market. Booking Protect is an embedded ticket protection provider for ticket sellers and live events companies. It has worked with the likes of SeatGeek, Spectrix, AudienceView and Night Out in the US; Zaiko in …
UK Athletics partners with Two Circles
UK Athletics has partnered with data management, technology solutions and insights company, Two Circles. The partnership will see Two Circles provide the athletics governing body with proprietary data technology solutions, data-driven content and media support, as well as rights management services. Two Circles will focus on building and modernising ticketing strategies and fan engagement for …
NFTs, ticketing solutions and streaming
Web3 and ticketing solution provider Revuto is offering lifetime digital subscriptions for entertainment streaming platform Netflix and music streaming platform Spotify, via a non-fungible token (NFT) solution. Revuto will offer the subscriptions via its Revulution NFT and a total of 10,000 users will be able to secure the unique subscription model. Dino Ivankovic, head of …
Rugby League World Cup 2021 expects record breaking crowd for women’s opener
The Rugby League World Cup 2021 has revealed that a record breaking crowd will enjoy a women’s double header at Headingley, with over 5,000 tickets sold for the event. This year’s tournament will encompass the men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions simultaneously for the first time. It is part of an effort to grow the sport, …
Chelsea opens up season ticket applications to members
Premier League club Chelsea has opened applications for members to apply for 2022-23 season tickets at Stamford Bridge. The London club has also enabled existing season ticket holders and members to apply to join the UEFA away scheme, ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League campaign next season. Applications for a 2022-23 season ticket are open to …
Wonderfruit Festival reveals ticketing changes
Wonderfruit Festival has announced ticketing details for this year’s event, which is set to take place in December in Thailand. Organisers have revealed that they will be limiting the number of tickets they sell, in order to create more focused programming and extend the experience beyond the four days of the festival, as well as …
Northampton Town implement improved ticketing system
English League Two football club Northampton Town has implemented a new ticketing system ahead of the 2022-23 season, which kicks off on July 30. The club has upgraded its ticketing system over the summer, with fans able to utilise the system for pre-season games against West Bromwich Albion on July 13 and Luton Town on …
People on the move: AEG, DICE and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Sports and entertainment business AEG has appointed David Jones (pictured right) in the newly created role of chief information officer at AEG Global Technology. In his new role, Jones will oversee the company’s technology strategy and solutions across the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. …
Delay for Andhra Pradesh’s Government-run cinema ticketing platform
A high court in India has delayed a new online movie ticketing system, which was set to be launched at the weekend, in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh High Court has delayed the State Government from going ahead with the new online cinema ticketing portal, until July 27 when the final hearing …
Remaining World Cup tickets to go on sale
World football governing body, FIFA has announced that remaining tickets for this year’s World Cup in Qatar are set to go back on sale next week, now that all 32 qualifying teams are known. A total of 1.8 million tournament tickets have already been sold, with roughly two million available. The tickets will go on …