TicketNetwork

TicketNetwork to pay $825,000 penalty to settle misleading advertising concerns in the ticket resale market

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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A Bureau investigation concluded that TicketNetwork advertised tickets at unattainable prices, a practice known as drip pricing.

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  • A Bureau investigation concluded that TicketNetwork advertised tickets at unattainable prices, a practice known as drip pricing.
  • The Bureau found that the mandatory fees added more than 38% on average and, in some cases, over 53% to the advertised prices.
  • Ticket vendors must make true pricing claims, and resellers must stop misrepresenting that they're primary vendors when they're not.
  • Since 2019, the Bureau's successful actions to resolve concerns about misleading advertising in the ticketing industry, including drip pricing, have led to a total of over $6 million in penalties for Ticketmaster , StubHub and TicketNetwork.

ATBS Continues Growth Under TFL

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TFL, one of the fastest-growing event distribution companies in North America, continues to invest in its Business Solutions offerings after acquiring technology provider ATBS in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TFL, one of the fastest-growing event distribution companies in North America, continues to invest in its Business Solutions offerings after acquiring technology provider ATBS in 2022.
  • "Bringing on ATBS is part of our broader plan to grow the technology side of the business," said Adam Rossbach, president of TFL.
  • "ATBS has been an industry leader for nearly two decades, and we're thrilled to be a part of its continued growth."
  • They join ATBS founder Adam Young, who continues to play a critical role for TFL as the Principal Engineer focused on the ATBS product, and Stirling Hewitt, Lead Software Engineer, who is in his 11th year with ATBS as part of TFL.

Tickets For Less Hires Nathan Williford as Senior VP of Product Growth

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets For Less®, one of the fastest-growing event distribution companies in North America, has hired Nathan Williford as Senior Vice President of Product Growth.

Key Points: 
  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets For Less®, one of the fastest-growing event distribution companies in North America, has hired Nathan Williford as Senior Vice President of Product Growth.
  • "After adding ATBS to the TFL family last year, our technology business has continued to grow," said Adam Rossbach, Chief Operating Officer at Tickets For Less.
  • "Bringing Nathan on board is an indication of that growth, and we're thrilled to add his expertise and extensive network in the ticketing industry to improve our product roadmaps and optimize the business."
  • Williford managed teams in product management, software sales, broker services, business development and other departments.

Automatiq and Drew's Tickets Announce Merger to Revolutionize the Ticket Reselling Industry

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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The merger brings together two of the fastest-growing companies in the ticket resale industry, creating a powerful new force that will revolutionize how ticket resellers do business.

Key Points: 
  • The merger brings together two of the fastest-growing companies in the ticket resale industry, creating a powerful new force that will revolutionize how ticket resellers do business.
  • "We are thrilled to add Drew's Tickets to the Automatiq family" said Sam Sherman, CEO of Automatiq.
  • "We are excited to be part of the Automatiq team," said Drew Silver, founder of Drew's Tickets.
  • "Our customers will benefit from Automatiq's cutting-edge technology and the unparalleled support and service of Drew's Tickets.

Cambria Hotels Welcomes Second Property in Connecticut

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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"We're pleased to add another exciting option to our upscale hotel repertoire, so we can help guests stay at their best on the road--whether looking to escape for an outdoor adventure, soak in the sun by the beach or experience all the action in the heart of downtown," said Janis Cannon, senior vice president, upscale brands, Choice Hotels. "The Cambria Hotel Manchester South Windsor is the second hotel in Connecticut to open in less than a month, with properties coming soon to Austin, Texas, Portland, Maine, and Orlando, Florida. We look forward to continuing our growth around the country in the top-tier locations our guests desire."

Key Points: 
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Hotels --an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)--continues to rapidly expand around the country by welcoming the Cambria Hotel Manchester South Windsor .
  • The four-story, 108-room hotel is the second property in Connecticut this year, joining the Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area .
  • "The Cambria Hotel Manchester South Windsor is the second hotel in Connecticut to open in less than a month, with properties coming soon to Austin, Texas, Portland, Maine, and Orlando, Florida.
  • Cambria Hotels is rapidly expanding in major U.S. cities, with hotels open inChicago,Los Angeles,New York,Pittsburgh, andWashington, D.C.There are over 130 Cambria properties open or in the pipeline acrossthe United States, with more than 60 currently open.

Consumers Look To Flexible And Transparent Payment Options To Combat Rising Costs, Recent Affirm Data Shows

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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As Americans navigate this stressful financial climate, consumers are turning towards flexible and transparent payment methods like Affirm.

Key Points: 
  • As Americans navigate this stressful financial climate, consumers are turning towards flexible and transparent payment methods like Affirm.
  • Weve seen this first-hand at Affirm as consumers seek to increase their purchasing power in a flexible and responsible way.
  • Affirm offers eligible consumers the ability to pay over time, surfacing customized biweekly and monthly payment plans for each purchase.
  • CA residents: Loans by Affirm Loan Services, LLC are made or arranged pursuant to a California Finance Lender license.

Tickets For Less Announces Strategic Acquisition and Key Hire

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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The acquisition of Ticket Solutions will expand market share in hospitality, fan travel, corporate ticketing, and premium experience segments.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition of Ticket Solutions will expand market share in hospitality, fan travel, corporate ticketing, and premium experience segments.
  • Jake Dubin, who led software development at Ticket Solutions, will lead all technology initiatives for both companies.
  • Led by Chief Revenue Officer, Clay Discher, the Tickets For Less partnerships team will go to market under the Ticket Solutions brand.
  • Ticket Solutions is now the go-to market brand for all Tickets For Less business-to-business operations ( www.ticketsolutions.com ).

Brooklyn Entrepreneur Turns Dating Mishap Into World's First Event-Based Dating App

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Monday, January 7, 2019
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Swoonbox is the world's first event-based dating mobile app, with integrations into TicketMaster, TicketNetwork, Spotify, and Fandango.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Swoonbox is the world's first event-based dating mobile app, with integrations into TicketMaster, TicketNetwork, Spotify, and Fandango.
  • The idea was first conceived after co-founder Lester Leong won tickets to the Great GoogaMooga, an exclusive Brooklyn food and music festival.
  • "The reality is, 75% of dating app users never go on dates, and 97% of in-app conversations don't lead to real dates either.
  • The app uses proprietary deep learning algorithms to enable users to make real connections, over events that matter to them.

Patch and TicketNetwork Announce Partnership to Offer Discounted Event Tickets to Millions

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Friday, November 30, 2018
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NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hyperlocal news platform Patch announced today a new partnership with TicketNetwork , a leading online marketplace for live event tickets.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hyperlocal news platform Patch announced today a new partnership with TicketNetwork , a leading online marketplace for live event tickets.
  • The collaboration will bring competitively priced concert, sports and theater tickets to millions of Patch users across the country.
  • Through this partnership, Patch readers who find an event they wish to attend, can instantly purchase available tickets by clicking on the orange "Get Tickets" button on the homepage of their local Patch.
  • "Patch Tickets will help millions of Patch users choose from a wide variety of highly sought-after live event tickets inventory, with an easy-to-use and secure platform from which to purchase event tickets," says TicketNetwork's COO Mike Honeyman.

Ticket Galaxy Seeks Declaratory Judgment Regarding Business Model

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Thursday, September 6, 2018
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Despite the Company's extraordinary transparency, the NYAG has deployed a flawed interpretation of state law to target Ticket Galaxy's successful and lawful business practices.

Key Points: 
  • Despite the Company's extraordinary transparency, the NYAG has deployed a flawed interpretation of state law to target Ticket Galaxy's successful and lawful business practices.
  • Ticket Galaxy President, Stephen Kobelski, said: "Ticket Galaxy operates honestly and in compliance with the law.
  • Ticket Galaxy noted that in a separate action today, TicketNetwork, an affiliated company, also filed for declaratory judgment against the NYAG.
  • Ticket Galaxy is the live entertainment industry's leading secondary market ticket distribution company, selling millions of tickets annually to sport, concert, theater, and family events across the globe.