🤔 As most know, Live Nation is one of the largest entertainment companies in the world, with a significant presence in the live music industry. In 2010, Live Nation merged with Ticketmaster, creating a dominant force in the ticketing and live events industry. Since then, the company has faced allegations of anti-competitive practices and has been the subject of multiple investigations and lawsuits. ⏰ One of the main concerns raised by critics is that Live Nation's dual role as a venue owner/operator and ticket seller/promoter creates a conflict of interest and limits competition. The company has been accused of using its market power to secure exclusive deals with venues and artists and to block competitors from entering the market. ⚖ The Taylor Swift ticketing fiasco in 2020 further intensified scrutiny on Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Swift criticized the companies for using controversial ticketing practices, which allegedly allowed scalpers to profit at the expense of fans. This led to a wave of lawsuits and calls for a formal investigation into the merger. 🔎The Department of Justice (DOJ) has been actively investigating Live Nation and Ticketmaster over the past few years. The focus of the investigation is to determine whether the companies engage in anti-competitive agreements with venues and artists. The DOJ has sent document retention letters to talent agencies involved in contracts between artists and promoters, seeking information on any restrictions in the deals offered by Live Nation. 💔 While Live Nation has downplayed the scale of the investigation, critics argue that the company's dominant position in the industry stifles competition and results in higher fees for consumers. Some industry insiders and lawmakers have called for the breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster to restore competition in the ticketing and live events industry. 📒 It is important to note that while investigations are ongoing, no formal charges or lawsuits have been filed against Live Nation or Ticketmaster at this time. The outcome of the DOJ's probe and the potential implications for the company's business practices remain uncertain. 📎Read more at Ticket News below ⤵ 🛡 In these uncertain times - TicketMint provides the #framework needed to solve the #painpoints in today’s #ticketing #industry; by offering #transparent #pricing, #promoting #fair #competition, adhering to #ethical #businesspractices, implementing #secure #datamanagement, and prioritizing a #consumercentric approach. 🤙 Contact us at TicketMint to learn how to add a layer of assurance to your next event. #consumerprotection #bureauofconsumerprotection #entertainmentindustry #venues #artists #promoters #legislators #regulators #DOJ #decisionmakers #blockchaintechnology #ticketingsystem #ticketing #solution - SmartLedger - The World's Leading Blockchain Distribution Channel & 4chain studio
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🗞 In #ticketing news - ‘Football fans in Hong Kong have been warned to be aware of scalpers, after tickets for a pre-season friendly featuring Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi sold out in one hour.’ ⏰ ‘According to a report from the South China Morning Post SCMP, Sports Minister Kevin Yeung Yun-hung and the match’s commercial partner Tatler Asia, has warned disappointed fans without tickets not to turn to ticket touts. They added that tickets came in the form of QR codes.’ - “A small number of tickets may be going around the internet for resale which could fetch astronomical prices,” Yeung said, as reported by SCMP. “Everyone should be careful, as it is impossible to verify the QR codes ahead of the match.” 🗞 Read more at the TheTicketingBusiness below ⤵ 💥Want to know how #blockchaintechnology has the power to #revolutionize the #ticketing #industry? 🎟️ As one of the first ticketing platforms to utilize a #scalable #blockchain, at TicketMint, we're eliminating #fraud and #scalping, creating a #secure and #transparent #ticketing #experience . 😎 With our avant-garde platform and #NFT capabilities, #collectors can embrace the #digital ticketing revolution! ⚖ Join us in shaping the #future of #ticketing at TicketMint! #TicketMint #blockchaintechnology #secureticketing #digitalrevolution SmartLedger - The World's Leading Blockchain Distribution Channel
Hong Kong football fans warned over Lionel Messi match resale tickets
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⏰ “As ticket scalping is on the rise, fraud is increasing. Such illegal acts that destroy the industry structure by exploiting fan sentiment should be punished as a felony, but in Korea, it cannot be punished even as a minor offence.” 🗞 Read more at the TheTicketingBusiness below ⤵ 💥 Blockchain technology has the power to #revolutionize the #ticketing #industry, and TicketMint is at the forefront! 🎟️ As one of the first ticketing platforms to utilize a #scalable #blockchain, we're eliminating #fraud and #scalping, creating a #secure and #transparent #experience . 😎 With our avant-garde platform and #NFT capabilities, #collectors can embrace the #digital ticketing revolution! ⚖ Join us in shaping the #future of #ticketing at TicketMint! #TicketMint #blockchaintechnology #secureticketing #digitalrevolution SmartLedger - The World's Leading Blockchain Distribution Channel
Ticket scalping subject of public discussion in South Korea
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⚖The US Senate's Subcommittee on Investigations has issued a subpoena to Live Nation Entertainment, seeking documents related to ticket prices and fees listed on Ticketmaster. This action comes eight months after the subcommittee launched an inquiry into Live Nation's business practices, including pricing and fees for tickets. 🤔According to the subpoena, Live Nation has failed to fully comply with the subcommittee's requests and has not produced certain critical documents. [The subpoena requests documents concerning financial data, ticket pricing guidance, business strategy, resale practices, and the company's relationship with artists and venues.] The subpoena also covers resale practices and addresses artificially inflated demand fueled by bots. ➡ Live Nation has requested confidentiality provisions for certain sensitive business documents, but the subcommittee has declined. Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino has been called to appear before the subcommittee if the documents are not produced by December 18. The inquiry comes amid broader regulatory scrutiny and an ongoing investigation by the Department of Justice into Live Nation's dominance in the industry. ➡ Live Nation has been accused of violating antitrust regulations and has faced criticism from lawmakers and competitors. The company has denied allegations of operating as a monopoly and has called for legislation to address ticketing practices and the resale market. 🗞Check out the read at Rolling Stone below ⤵ 🎫Considering the lawsuits and alleged violations, it’s clear that action is needed to #protect the ticketing-live-entertainment industry. TicketMint offers the #framework necessary in today’s #ticketing landscape; promoting #fairpricing, a clear fee structure, and #verifiable #tickets! 🥇By prioritizing #transparency, TicketMint aims to build #trust and promote #fairness in the #ticketing #industry. Their #commitment to #fairpricing, clear fee structure, and #verified #tickets, add significant value for #consumers seeking a #transparent and #reliable #ticketing #experience. 🤙Contact TicketMint to learn how to #empower your next #event! #DOJ #SEC #Investors #musicindustry #liveentertainment #ticketingsystem #solutions #blockchaintechnology SmartLedger - The World's Leading Blockchain Distribution Channel & 4chain studio
Senate Is Starting to Get Fed Up With Live Nation
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🎫 Ticketing News: ‘Live Nation Board Allegedly Hid Anticompetitive Acts, DOJ Risks’ 🤔 ⚖ A shareholder has filed a derivative complaint against Live Nation Entertainment Inc., alleging that the company's directors concealed anticompetitive misconduct in public disclosures before a Department of Justice (#DOJ) investigation revealed antitrust concerns. The lawsuit, filed in a California district court, follows a proposed class action lawsuit against the company and certain executives in August, which highlighted stock drops after the DOJ announced its investigation. 🚫 The derivative suit claims that the directors and CEO misled investors by omitting or misrepresenting details about Live Nation's anticompetitive behavior, including extended restrictive contracts, high fees for ticketing services, and retaliatory actions against venues working with alternative promoters or ticketing services. ⏳The lawsuit also mentions Live Nation's 2010 merger with Ticketmaster, which included a consent decree from the DOJ. - The plaintiff seeks damages and pre-judgment interest on Live Nation's behalf for alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act, as well as legal fees. 🔎 Check out the complaint - suit at Bloomberg Law below ⤵ 💥Considering the lawsuit and alleged violations, it’s clear that action is needed to protect the ticketing-live-entertainment industry. At TicketMint, it’s as easy as 1-2-3 – offering the #framework necessary in today’s ticketing landscape; promoting #fairpricing, a clear fee structure, and #verifiable #tickets! ➡ 1️⃣ Fair Pricing: TicketMint ensures that ticket prices are fair and transparent. They aim to eliminate the practice of hidden fees and excessive markups that often plague the ticketing industry. This allows #consumers to see the true cost of their tickets upfront, without any surprises. ➡ 2️⃣ Clear Fee Structure: TicketMint provides a clear breakdown of all fees associated with ticket purchases. This includes service fees, minting fees, and any other charges, allowing #consumers to understand exactly what they are paying for. ➡ 3️⃣ Verified Ticketing: TicketMint ensures that all tickets listed on their platform are verified and authentic. This helps to prevent fraud and protects #consumers from purchasing #counterfeit #tickets. 💪By prioritizing #transparency, TicketMint aims to build #trust and promote #fairness in the #ticketing #industry. Their #commitment to #fairpricing, clear fee structure, and #verified #tickets, add significant value for #consumers seeking a #transparent and #reliable #ticketing #experience. 🤙 Want to know more? Contact TicketMint to learn how to #empower your next #event! #DOJ #SEC #investors #shareholders #musicindustry #liveentertainment #ticketingsystem #blockchaintechnology #solutions SmartLedger - The World's Leading Blockchain Distribution Channel & 4chain studio
Live Nation Board Allegedly Hid Anticompetitive Acts, DOJ Risks
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📜 'The US House Energy and Commerce Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee has approved an amended version of The Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act (TICKET Act). 🎫 The bipartisan bill (HR 3950) would require live event ticketing companies to disclose the full price of a ticket at the time it is first displayed, and not at the end of check-out. The bill would also help to tackle ‘speculative ticketing’, where a fan thinks they have purchased a ticket, but has instead bought a promise to procure a ticket.’ 👀 Read more about the ‘TICKET Act’ at TheTicketingBusiness below⤵ 🥅 With new #legislation as the ultimate need to #regulate the #ticketing #industry, TicketMint is here to offer a #solution to ensure the #protection and #safety of the live #entertainmentindustry. TicketMints' blockchain-powered platform is based on properties of #decentralization, #immutability, #transparency, and #security; offering the #trust needed in today’s ticketing industry. ⚖ TicketMint looks forward to providing the #framework necessary for ‘rulemaking’ and a solution to counteract the deceptive practices plaguing the ticketing industry through #blockchain #technology. 🤙 Contact us today to learn how #TicketMint can empower your next event and add a layer of assurance for all parties involved - TicketMint #consumerprotection #bureauofconsumerprotection #bill1658 #HR3950 #legislators #regulators #decisionmakers #blockchaintechnology #ticketingsystem #ticketing #solution by SmartLedger - The World's Leading Blockchain Distribution Channel & 4chain studio ▶ House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Amendment approved for TICKET Act, change suggested for BOTS Act
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