TikTok's Ticketmaster integration expands to users outside the USArtists in 20 countries can now embed in-app ticket links to videos. By L. Bonk, 12.04.2023
The FTC wants to ban hidden 'junk fees' that jack up the price of your purchasesA proposed rule aims to prevent businesses from surprising customers with extra charges when it's time to pay. By C. MacDonald, 10.11.2023
Live Nation and Ticketmaster to start showing hidden ticket costsThe companies made this promise ahead of a meeting with President Biden. By L. Bonk, 06.15.2023
Maggie Rogers thwarts ticket bots with in-person salesThe singer invites fans to “come buy an in-person ticket like it’s 1965.”By W. Shanklin, 04.06.2023
Ticketmaster knows it has a bot problem, but it wants Congress to fix itCFO of parent company Live Nation testified to a Senate committee today.By B. Steele, 01.24.2023
Ticketmaster faces antitrust scrutiny in Mexico following Bad Bunny ticket sales fiascoA disruption to the company’s software led to venue staff turning away fans with legitimate tickets. By I. Bonifacic, 12.18.2022
Ticketmaster’s Taylor Swift fiasco sparks Senate antitrust hearingThe DOJ is also said to be looking into Ticketmaster's parent, Live Nation.By K. Holt, 11.23.2022
The DOJ was reportedly investigating Ticketmaster before the Taylor Swift debacleThe agency may be looking into whether Live Nation has a monopoly in the live music space.By K. Holt, 11.18.2022
You can now buy Ticketmaster tickets on TikTokSome artists, venues and promoters can add event links to their videos.By K. Holt, 08.03.2022
Snapchat will start matching you with live concertsThe platform is launching an in-app Mini with Ticketmaster.By A. Khalid, 02.16.2022
Ticketmaster pays $10 million fine after hacking a startup rivalIt aimed to "choke off" startup Songkick and "steal back" a key client. By S. Dent, 12.31.2020
Spotify will now list virtual events on artist pagesIn the absence of real-world concerts, Spotify is adjusting the 'On Tour' section.By N. Summers, 09.15.2020
Ticketmaster fights ticket fraud with 'refreshing' barcodesYou can't just take a screenshot.By J. Fingas, 05.15.2019
Alexa's new skill lets you scour Ticketmaster using your voiceYou can even search for events through an Alexa-enabled device.By M. Moon, 03.07.2019
Samsung says Bixby will soon work with Google Maps, YouTubeThe company also announced iHeartRadio as a new partner.By M. Locklear, 01.07.2019
Taylor Swift concert used facial recognition tech to identify stalkersImages of concert goers were sent to a 'command center' in Nashville.By R. England, 12.13.2018
Ticketmaster buys a blockchain company to guard against ticket fraudIt might not reassure skeptical concert-goers.By J. Fingas, 10.18.2018
Ticketmaster caught enlisting pro scalpers for online resales (updated)It's allegedly turning a blind eye to bots in the name of extra fees.By J. Fingas, 09.19.2018
Comcast's X1 set-top box helps you buy concert ticketsYou'll still need your phone to clinch the deal, though.By J. Fingas, 09.18.2018
British Airways hackers used same tools behind Ticketmaster breachThe perpetrators appear to be conducting a larger campaign.By J. Fingas, 09.11.2018