Blackpool’s Winter Gardens has appointed marketing agency Mediaworks to help move its online ticketing in-house. Mediaworks will help transition the venue from Ticketmaster to create a more personal customer journey online. Anthony Williams, sales and marketing manager at the Winter Gardens Blackpool, told news outlet Prolific North: “To be working with Mediaworks as we enter …
Philadelphia Eagles partners with TicketManager
The National Football League (NFL)’s Philadelphia Eagles franchise has linked up with TicketManager in a multi-year deal. The Eagles turned to the ticket management, event and guest experience company to provide a complementary service to corporate season and premium ticket-holders, corporate partners and suite holders. TicketManager will utilise the Eagle’s official team reseller Ticketmaster’s tools …
Scottish Rugby launches Ticketmaster tech at BT Murrayfield
Scottish Rugby has launched Ticketmaster’s 3D Virtual Venue technology at the 67,000-capacity BT Murrayfield (pictured). The rugby union governing body has introduced the fully integrated purchase experience, which will offer fans a life-like view of seats within the stadium when looking to buy a ticket. Rugby fans will be able to digitally preview 360-degree views, …
Atlanta Falcons to open Ticketmaster Studios
The National Football League (NFL)’s Atlanta Falcons (pictured) is building a new digital production facility that will be located within the Falcons’ training location, with Ticketmaster holding the naming rights as part of a multi-year partnership with AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE). The new 9,500 sq ft facility, named Ticketmaster Studios, is predicted to open …
Some fans receive Reading and Leeds refunds after major schedule changes
Some angry music fans have received refunds for Reading and Leeds tickets after several acts pulled out of the festivals. Bands such as Måneskin (pictured) and Rage Against The Machine, as well as artist Jack Harlow, have cancelled their performances at the events, which led to a number of angry customers wanting their money back. …
AEG and Live Nation settle New Year’s Eve Coachella event dispute
Entertainment giants AEG and Live Nation have settled a case over a New Year’s Eve event in the city of Coachella in California. AEG-owned Goldenvoice was unhappy with the event’s name which was originally called ‘Coachella Day One 22’, as it believed it implied a formal connection to the flagship Coachella Valley Music and Arts …
Blackpool introduces digital ticketing at Bloomfield Road
English Championship football club Blackpool has announced that it is introducing digital ticketing at its home stadium, Bloomfield Road. This season, fans will enter the 16,616-capacity stadium using digital ticketing, which is set to be rolled out as an option to season ticket holders over the coming months. Blackpool worked with fan engagement company and …
Live Nation posts strong Q2 results
Live Nation Entertainment has posted a strong Q2 with a solid 40% increase in revenue to hit $4.4bn (£3.62bn/€4.3bn) compared to $575m in Q2 last year. Concerts revenue amounted to $3.5bn while ticketing brought in $575m. Sponsorship and advertising brought in $263.8m while other eliminations amounted to a loss of $2.7m bringing the total to …
Ticketmaster teams up with TikTok
Ticketmaster has teamed up with video sharing platform TikTok to create an in-application feature to enable fans to purchase tickets without having to come out of the app. Creators like comedians, music artists, sports teams, theatre productions and venues will be able to add event links to allow fans to buy tickets there and then. …
XFL partners with Ticketmaster ahead of return
American football minor league XFL has announced a multi-year partnership with Ticketmaster ahead of the upcoming 2023 season. All 43 games of the XFL season – 40 regular season games, two playoffs and one championship – and all eight teams will be ticketed by Ticketmaster. XFL is returning in February 2023 after a three year …