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Ireland to ban reselling tickets for more than face value

The Irish government is considering making it a crime to resell tickets for more than their face value. Two elected

If you’re a ticket seller in the UK, you’re having a rough week. First, Ian McAndrew, CEO of Wildlife Entertainment

Maybe some of us have suspected it, to some extent, but the manager of the Arctic Monkeys is saying it’s

When the Pixies are leading the charge against unfair ticketing practices, it’s getting serious. The legendary band was set to

London’s Daily Mirror published this photo of a supposedly sold out show at Wembley Stadium. Seems to me that there

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver