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Don’t Like the Weather? New Startup Makes Outdoor Events a Safe Bet
Retail // December 30, 2024

For outdoor event-goers, weather can be both a blessing and a curse. While a sunny day can make for a perfect concert or festival, the prospect of rain or extreme heat can leave ticket-holders second-guessing their purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Lawsuit Accuses Ticketmaster and Live Nation of ‘Racketeering Activity’
Legal // November 18, 2024

A new lawsuit brought by fans of Taylor Swift and other musicians reportedly accuses Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, of colluding with other organizations to drive up ticket prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

National Consumers League CEO: Drip Pricing Leaves Consumers in the Dark
Retail // August 12, 2024

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

SeatGeek Reportedly Files Confidentially for IPO Amid Events Industry Boom
IPO // April 19, 2023

SeatGeek has reportedly filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Interviews & Exclusives
Mastercard’s Kirkpatrick: Transit Is The Ticket To Everyday Spend

March 25, 2019
The current best-in-class method of payment for a ride on a subway in any American city works just fine – until it doesn’t. Loading funds onto a prepaid card that opens the turnstile once scanned, swiped or inserted works terrifically well – until the customer forgets to check the balance on his transit pass, and finds himself […]

Quick Reads
StubHub Taps ChatGPT to Help Customers Find Tickets

December 22, 2025
Ticketing platform StubHub has launched an integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Lawsuit Accuses Ticketmaster and Live Nation of ‘Racketeering Activity’

November 18, 2024
A new lawsuit brought by fans of Taylor Swift and other musicians reportedly accuses Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, of colluding with other organizations to drive up ticket prices. Get...

SeatGeek Reportedly Files Confidentially for IPO Amid Events Industry Boom

April 19, 2023
SeatGeek has reportedly filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Spotify Tests Direct Ticket Sales

August 10, 2022
Streaming music service Spotify is making another venture into live music with plans to sell concert tickets directly to fans instead of linking to outside ticket companies. Get the Full...