Drip pricing, or added fees consumers only learn about at checkout, are coming under fire from consumer groups as proposed rules make their way through Congress. In the context of live event ticketing, the practice of drip pricing is “problematic because it can lead to...
In an era where luxury is becoming increasingly defined by personalization, wealthy consumers are demanding that brands innovate, tailoring their offerings to match their individual preferences. Take, for instance, luxury giant LVMH. The company’s Selective Retailing business, offering “personalized shopping experiences matched to individual aspirations,”...
StubHub has reportedly delayed its initial public offering (IPO) until at least September, joining several other companies that have done so because of an unpredictable market. Before adjusting its timing, the company had filed confidentially with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and planned to make...
Dating events have reportedly become increasingly popular among young people as they seek alternative ways to meet people in a world once dominated by dating apps. Attendance at dating and singles events targeted at millennials and Gen Z has increased by 49% this year compared to...
April 25, 2022
“This is going to be a season for the ages, for sure,” said Andy Ivanovich, chief financial officer at The Knot Worldwide. Ivanovich told PYMNTS a two-year backlog of postponed events and a heavy flow of current nuptial planning may well lead to the busiest wedding season the vast and diverse special events industry has […]
January 04, 2022
Sports arenas and entertainment venues have been digitizing for years, albeit at a leisurely pace, but COVID-19 was the kickoff for contactless payments and digital ordering now elevating the fan...
February 28, 2020
The era of the incredibly enabled home entertainment system has had an interesting effect on the world of events. On the one hand, it is a convenient and comfortable substitute. Why pay a...
August 30, 2017
Most of the entrepreneurs we talk to start out trying to solve their own problem only to end up discovering that there is no solution and that they need to...
July 12, 2024
StubHub has reportedly delayed its initial public offering (IPO) until at least September, joining several other companies that have done so because of an unpredictable market. Before adjusting its timing, the company had filed confidentially with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and planned to make the paperwork public this week, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported […]
June 28, 2024
Dating events have reportedly become increasingly popular among young people as they seek alternative ways to meet people in a world once dominated by dating apps. Attendance at dating and singles...
May 24, 2024
Live Nation and its Ticketmaster business are reportedly facing a consumer antitrust lawsuit that comes on the heels of a suit filed by the Justice Department. The consumer suit is the first of what’s likely to...
January 03, 2022
COVID-19 has ushered in an age of cancellations, with waves of conferences, concerts and vacations being put on hold. So, how do you keep those customers coming back when travel...
