Comments on: TicketMaster and Live Nation Agree to $2.5 Billion Merger http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:29:46 -0800 hourly 1 By: sam http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-2/#comment-3114416 sam Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:48:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-3114416 Well, If this merger happens, they will control 95% of the ticketing industry. ticketmaster currently charges a 10 DOLLAR "service" fee on all tickets. I MEAN ALL TICKETS! I wanted to go to a 10 dollar concert and it cost me 20 bucks. I hope they merge and the the government busts up the new company into VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY SMALL PIECES!!! Well, If this merger happens, they will control 95% of the ticketing industry. ticketmaster currently charges a 10 DOLLAR “service” fee on all tickets. I MEAN ALL TICKETS! I wanted to go to a 10 dollar concert and it cost me 20 bucks. I hope they merge and the the government busts up the new company into VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY SMALL PIECES!!!

]]> By: Ticketing Startups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Funds To Combat TicketMaster Merger | Blog YODspica Ltd http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-2/#comment-2637601 Ticketing Startups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Funds To Combat TicketMaster Merger | Blog YODspica Ltd Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:38:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2637601 [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster and Live Nation looming large, many venue owners and promoters are up in arms, [...] [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster and Live Nation looming large, many venue owners and promoters are up in arms, [...]

]]> By: MISC « Daily Marauder http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-2/#comment-2634890 MISC « Daily Marauder Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:17:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2634890 [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster and Live Nation looming large, many venue owners and promoters are up in arms, [...] [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster and Live Nation looming large, many venue owners and promoters are up in arms, [...]

]]> By: Instant Downloadz » Ticketing Startups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Funds To Combat TicketMaster Merger http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2632957 Instant Downloadz » Ticketing Startups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Funds To Combat TicketMaster Merger Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:30:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2632957 [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster and Live Nation looming large, many venue owners and promoters are up in arms, [...] [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster and Live Nation looming large, many venue owners and promoters are up in arms, [...]

]]> By: Business & Finance Blogs » Blog Archive » TicketMaster / LiveNation Merger: Smaller Forces Raising Funds to Counter the Giant http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2632612 Business & Finance Blogs » Blog Archive » TicketMaster / LiveNation Merger: Smaller Forces Raising Funds to Counter the Giant Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:55:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2632612 [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster (TKTM) and Live Nation (LYV) looming large, many venue owners and promoters [...] [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster (TKTM) and Live Nation (LYV) looming large, many venue owners and promoters [...]

]]> By: Ticketing Startups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Funds To Combat TicketMaster Merger - Indometric http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2632290 Ticketing Startups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Funds To Combat TicketMaster Merger - Indometric Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:02:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2632290 [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster and Live Nation looming large, many venue owners and promoters are up in arms, [...] [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster and Live Nation looming large, many venue owners and promoters are up in arms, [...]

]]> By: Ticketing Startups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Funds To Combat TicketMaster Merger | CHARGED's Digital Lifestyle at Work or Play http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2632105 Ticketing Startups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Funds To Combat TicketMaster Merger | CHARGED's Digital Lifestyle at Work or Play Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:30:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2632105 [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster and Live Nation looming large, many venue owners and promoters are up in arms, [...] [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster and Live Nation looming large, many venue owners and promoters are up in arms, [...]

]]> By: Ticketing Startups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Funds To Combat TicketMaster Merger http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2632046 Ticketing Startups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Funds To Combat TicketMaster Merger Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:43:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2632046 [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster and Live Nation looming large, many venue owners and promoters are up in arms, [...] [...] the proposed $2.5 billion merger between TicketMaster and Live Nation looming large, many venue owners and promoters are up in arms, [...]

]]> By: Mark http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2626990 Mark Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:03:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2626990 I'm definitely in the minority, but I'm pretty convinced this merger is going to be a good thing for both consumers and the industry. In short, all promoters and venues now have an incentive NOT to do business with Ticketmaster, as by virtue of doing so, they're supporting their competition - which means more ticketing options and lower ticketing fees. I go into detail on my company blog if you want to read more... http://bluehaze.com/blog/2009/02/16/ticketmaster-live-nation-good-thing It's a great time to own a ticketing business. I’m definitely in the minority, but I’m pretty convinced this merger is going to be a good thing for both consumers and the industry.

In short, all promoters and venues now have an incentive NOT to do business with Ticketmaster, as by virtue of doing so, they’re supporting their competition – which means more ticketing options and lower ticketing fees.

I go into detail on my company blog if you want to read more… http://bluehaze...tion-good-thing

It’s a great time to own a ticketing business.

]]> By: Steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2624771 Steve Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:06:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2624771 I think this blog has an odd interpretation of the deal. Ticket master had monopoly power by being the only seller of many venues, often more or less bribing venue managers for explicit rights and often taking half of the ticket price as profit. How much sense does that make for those actually doing the work-the artists etc.? On the other side, bidding against each other will not make a lot of them comfortable. Whatever the new system is I'd be checking <a href="http://www.justaskgemalto.com/" rel="nofollow">This*</a> security site to make sure the process is safe. I think this blog has an odd interpretation of the deal. Ticket master had monopoly power by being the only seller of many venues, often more or less bribing venue managers for explicit rights and often taking half of the ticket price as profit. How much sense does that make for those actually doing the work-the artists etc.? On the other side, bidding against each other will not make a lot of them comfortable. Whatever the new system is I’d be checking This* security site to make sure the process is safe.

]]> By: Todd Lothery http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2624501 Todd Lothery Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:43:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2624501 (Fictitious) headline of the day: "Live Nation to acquire Ticketmaster for $2.5 billion, plus $700 million in convenience charges." (Fictitious) headline of the day:

“Live Nation to acquire Ticketmaster for $2.5 billion, plus $700 million in convenience charges.”

]]> By: Music should look like professional sports « doug wick http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2624338 Music should look like professional sports « doug wick Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:12:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2624338 [...] 13, 2009 I was understandably rankled when I read about the recent merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation. Just when we were getting some competition going in the live ticket sales industry, we’re [...] [...] 13, 2009 I was understandably rankled when I read about the recent merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation. Just when we were getting some competition going in the live ticket sales industry, we’re [...]

]]> By: » Three firms aid Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger - In Brief Blog - PRWeek Blogs http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2623087 » Three firms aid Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger - In Brief Blog - PRWeek Blogs Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:28:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2623087 [...] The Abernathy MacGregor Group is working with Ticketmaster on the $2.5 billion dollar proposed merger between the live entertainment companies. Brunswick Group declined to comment on the nature of the [...] [...] The Abernathy MacGregor Group is working with Ticketmaster on the $2.5 billion dollar proposed merger between the live entertainment companies. Brunswick Group declined to comment on the nature of the [...]

]]> By: Que http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2622068 Que Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:59:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2622068 Do any of the major labels own any part of Live Nation or Ticketmaster Do any of the major labels own any part of Live Nation or Ticketmaster

]]> By: Dan http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2622050 Dan Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:36:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2622050 Ugh monopolies. Is it now Ticket Nation or Live Master? Ugh monopolies.

Is it now Ticket Nation or Live Master?

]]> By: Mitch Reisendorf http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2621957 Mitch Reisendorf Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:31:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2621957 This is part of the continuing trend in the music business to focus on maximizing the remaining value (only dinosaur age rock and pop stars can fill up seats) instead of using innovation to build the next superstars that can have sustained success and not just one hot summer then vanish. The old school is worried about the last dollar of the past while the new school is focused on bringing back proper artist development and sound business solutions that bring back value in new music discovery. This is part of the continuing trend in the music business to focus on maximizing the remaining value (only dinosaur age rock and pop stars can fill up seats) instead of using innovation to build the next superstars that can have sustained success and not just one hot summer then vanish. The old school is worried about the last dollar of the past while the new school is focused on bringing back proper artist development and sound business solutions that bring back value in new music discovery.

]]> By: links for 2009-02-11 http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2621944 links for 2009-02-11 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:02:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2621944 [...] TicketMaster and Live Nation Agree to $2.5 Billion Merger (TechCrunch) I hate TicketMaster. (tags: ticketmaster livenation merger) Mew This Postie Around: [...] [...] TicketMaster and Live Nation Agree to $2.5 Billion Merger (TechCrunch) I hate TicketMaster. (tags: ticketmaster livenation merger) Mew This Postie Around: [...]

]]> By: Live Nation fusioniert mit Ticketmaster | myoon http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2621833 Live Nation fusioniert mit Ticketmaster | myoon Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:27:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2621833 [...] The Biz, TechCrunch, Music Ally Anzeigen [...] [...] The Biz, TechCrunch, Music Ally Anzeigen [...]

]]> By: Shawn http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2621765 Shawn Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:26:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2621765 I wouldn't go to a Madonna concert even if people pay me. I wouldn’t go to a Madonna concert even if people pay me.

]]> By: Shawn http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2621764 Shawn Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:24:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2621764 You are buying the tickets from them. They have the right to charge as much as you are willing to pay. If you don't like, you don't have to pay for it. I would like to pay $5 to watch WWE at Acro Arena, but no one is selling to me at that price, so I don't buy and don't get to see. Quit complaining. Don't like the price, don't buy. No one is forcing you ... This is entertainment for god sake! You are buying the tickets from them. They have the right to charge as much as you are willing to pay. If you don’t like, you don’t have to pay for it.

I would like to pay $5 to watch WWE at Acro Arena, but no one is selling to me at that price, so I don’t buy and don’t get to see.

Quit complaining. Don’t like the price, don’t buy. No one is forcing you …

This is entertainment for god sake!

]]> By: Shawn http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2621761 Shawn Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:21:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2621761 I don't see any anti-trust issue with entertainment. People choose to be entertained. This is unlike other required service or product which the government does tend to make sure there's not anti-trust violation. I don’t see any anti-trust issue with entertainment. People choose to be entertained.

This is unlike other required service or product which the government does tend to make sure there’s not anti-trust violation.

]]> By: Add http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2621679 Add Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:22:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2621679 When has a big business merger ever worked? David Hyman, You're in position to do something here. Opportunity knocks. When has a big business merger ever worked?

David Hyman, You’re in position to do something here. Opportunity knocks.

]]> By: Add http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2621676 Add Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:18:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2621676 Hey MonkeyButt, Madonna is the exception not the rule - She owns the rights to her shows. What about the hundreds of other touring acts? Is $100 for a show too much for The Raconteurs or Katy Perry? $60 ticket, $12 service charge, $3 cc charge fee, $8 venue fee + $5 FuckYou fee. = $78 + parking +$20 and you're at $100 for a 1.5 hour show. Fuck that Hey MonkeyButt,

Madonna is the exception not the rule – She owns the rights to her shows. What about the hundreds of other touring acts? Is $100 for a show too much for The Raconteurs or Katy Perry? $60 ticket, $12 service charge, $3 cc charge fee, $8 venue fee + $5 FuckYou fee. = $78 + parking +$20 and you’re at $100 for a 1.5 hour show.

Fuck that

]]> By: Philippe Poustis http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2621670 Philippe Poustis Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:07:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2621670 This is a big big news for the US music industry! This is a big big news for the US music industry!

]]> By: shaw http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/10/ticketmaster-and-live-nation-conduct-25-billion-merger-create-live-nation-entertainment/comment-page-1/#comment-2621592 shaw Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:11:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=42715#comment-2621592 This merger is much more than just growing two existing opportunities (ticketing, promoting artists). It's about increasing the new company's presence into markets that up to know haven't been touched. Guarantee that the Pandora's, iPod, iMeem's, reverbNation's, and others are now formally on notice -- nevermind the labels. This merger is much more than just growing two existing opportunities (ticketing, promoting artists). It’s about increasing the new company’s presence into markets that up to know haven’t been touched. Guarantee that the Pandora’s, iPod, iMeem’s, reverbNation’s, and others are now formally on notice — nevermind the labels.

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