Pollstar Live Nation, Ticketmaster In Merger Talks

re: Live Nation, Ticketmaster In Merger Talks

parkbench559@gmail.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:31:20 GMT

If Live Nation and Ticketmaster merge, it WILL be the real ticketing behemoth, NYGTO. The retard cat seems to at least know the definition of monopoly -- and completed vertical integration does not a true monopoly make. And I wouldn't count Live Nation out on the basis of one bad week. This is a chess game and while it seems the queen has moved, it doesn't appear to be check mate yet.

we will see.

re: Live Nation, Ticketmaster In Merger Talks

parkbench559@gmail.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:30:52 GMT

we will see.

re: Live Nation, Ticketmaster In Merger Talks

SatrnGrl@sbcglobal.net — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:59:46 GMT

Even retarded cat knows that this is "vertical integration" not the definition of a monopoly. But it's okay to hatez on em anyway.

re: Live Nation, Ticketmaster In Merger Talks

garyb@pollstar.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:14:53 GMT

It's Irving Azoff's world. We just live in it.

re: Live Nation, Ticketmaster In Merger Talks

jimed65@yahoo.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:09:53 GMT

Let's see. Make and sell the album. CHECK. Book the artist. CHECK. Produce the tour. CHECK. Own/manage the venue. CHECK. Sell the tickets. CHECK. I'm assuming a 360 deal also includes things like merchandising, publicity, etc. So, yeah, this looks like the textbook definition of monopoly.

Sort of shoots a hole in the argument that Live Nation will get it together after its stumbles last week and become "serious competition for the real ticketing behemoth."

re: Live Nation, Ticketmaster In Merger Talks

smmcpherson@yahoo.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:12:05 GMT

Isn't this is called a MONOPOLY?

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eves_dad@yahoo.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:20:42 GMT

I do remember when tickets were $4 , $5 and $6 .

Six dollars for Front Row , 4 bands , rockin' till after midnight ,

re: Live Nation, Ticketmaster In Merger Talks

garyjb@pollstar.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:32:02 GMT

anyone remember back when tickets were:

$7.50 - $5.50 - or $3.50

can't even park for that these days!

re: Live Nation, Ticketmaster In Merger Talks

jay@pollstar.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:38:35 GMT

Seven signs given by Jesus to indicate his second coming (Matthew 24:3)

1 False Prophets and Christs

2 Wars

3 Famines

4 Earthquakes

5 Tribulations

6 The Gospel will be preached throughout the world

7 Ticketmaster / Live Nation merger

re: Live Nation, Ticketmaster In Merger Talks

chriss@pollstar.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:43:38 GMT

These reactions remind me of those who complain about the high ticket prices of sporting events, and then continue to go to games, buy the merchandise, and patronize the sponsors. As long as box office receipts don't go in the tank, it will be business as usual.

Consumers have power in their pocketbooks but always seem willing to take it in the shorts. That might be why W.C. Fields once advised, "Never give a sucker an even break." As long as the customer is buying, I guarantee you that someone is selling.

re: Live Nation, Ticketmaster In Merger Talks

dsw@streetwisepr.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:25:59 GMT

This is sickening. Is this monopoly legal? When will the music industry stand up against the continued assault of the music fan that they depend on? This story completely nullifies last week's Pollstar interview with the 2 faced CEO of Live Nation (Clear Channel) and his empty words. What was the point of that interview if he knew this merger was taking place? Pollstar, start asking the hard questions for a change, like, "how do you justify charging an unusually large percentage the total ticket price bought through your service?

When will the TM, LN and their stock holders stop the money grab? When will the government really look into this abuse of commerce? The BANDS and FANS have to demand a reorganization of ticket pricing. Music Lovers UNITE!

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monet2u2002@yahoo.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:36:56 GMT

WTF???? Didn't they just part ways? COME ON. So basically they parted ways Live Nation started doing their own sales for like one day so they could them merged with ticketbstrds and screw us all even worse than before? This should not be allowed to happen. Neither company has proven they are for the concert goers i.e. you and me. This merger should not be allowed. I personally intend to write some letters expressing my thoughts on this potential merger.

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xLEEx@nc.rr.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:31:48 GMT

TICKET WAR Soon Over

Ticketmaster and Live Nation are courting to mate and spit out an evil *** child ticketing service.

There was so much hope for the TM and LN Ticket War but evidently both have decided that they don't want to cut convenience charges that continue to rise more than the drum set at a KISS concert.

TM reduced their fee for the recent Eagles Event in Greensboro and it can be assumed that neither ticket seller liked this writing on the wall.

It was going to finally be the War of the Ticketing World but both behemoths have decided it is better to eat their young, (us), instead of creating a brave new world.

re: Live Nation, Ticketmaster In Merger Talks

ashleyz@pollstar.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:11:42 GMT

yeah, this smells like sewage and i won't be happy about it.

re: Live Nation, Ticketmaster In Merger Talks

garyjb@pollstar.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:06:30 GMT

I'm sure this is "all about the fans"....LOL