Monopolies

Ahead of MLB All -Star Game, Consumers’ Research targets MLB, Ticketmaster in Ongoing Campaign Warning Companies to Serve Customers and Not Woke Politicians

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Sports, Consulting, Professional services, Other Communications, Public policy, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Legal, Public policy, Government, Baseball, Marketing, Monopolies, Ticketmaster, West Hollywood, California, Advertising, Major League Baseball, Sports

The second phase of the ongoing campaign includes a seven figure ad buy with hard-hitting ads critical of Major League Baseball (MLB) and Ticketmaster for putting politics ahead of fans and customers.

Key Points: 
  • The second phase of the ongoing campaign includes a seven figure ad buy with hard-hitting ads critical of Major League Baseball (MLB) and Ticketmaster for putting politics ahead of fans and customers.
  • The ads will air nationally on cable and digital markets as well as local markets where the companies are headquartered.
  • The ads will run the week leading up to and during the MLB All-Star game which was controversially moved from Georgia earlier this year.
  • Consumers Research frequently comments on the effects that laws, regulations, and government programs have on consumers.

Ahead of MLB All -Star Game, Consumers' Research targets MLB, Ticketmaster in Ongoing Campaign Warning Companies to Serve Customers and Not Woke Politicians

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Marketing, Monopolies, Ticketmaster, West Hollywood, California, Microeconomics, Fee, Advertising

The second phase of the ongoing campaign includes a seven figure ad buy with hard-hitting ads critical of Major League Baseball (MLB) and Ticketmaster for putting politics ahead of fans and customers.

Key Points: 
  • The second phase of the ongoing campaign includes a seven figure ad buy with hard-hitting ads critical of Major League Baseball (MLB) and Ticketmaster for putting politics ahead of fans and customers.
  • The ads will air nationally on cable and digital markets as well as local markets where the companies are headquartered.
  • The ads will run the week leading up to and during the MLB All-Star game which was controversially moved from Georgia earlier this year.
  • "Ticketmaster has been on our radar as they continue to increase service and convenience fees to almost half the actual ticket costs.

El Paso Electric Submits Required 2021 Base Rate Application in Texas to Comply with PUC Rules

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, El Paso Electric, Public utilities, Electric utility, Service industries, Monopolies, Public services, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Net metering in Nevada

As required by the Public Utility Regulatory Act and the Public Utility Commission Texas (PUC) Rules, El Paso Electric (EPE, or the Company) submitted a base rate application for its Texas customers today.

Key Points: 
  • As required by the Public Utility Regulatory Act and the Public Utility Commission Texas (PUC) Rules, El Paso Electric (EPE, or the Company) submitted a base rate application for its Texas customers today.
  • We are sensitive to the timing of this filing, but we must act according to the process, rules and procedures set forth by the PUC.
  • The 2021 base rate application asks the PUC to consider almost $1 billion of investments the Company has made into its generation, transmission, and distribution system.
  • El Paso Electric is a regional electric utility providing generation, transmission, and distribution service to approximately 443,240 retail and wholesale customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico.

Global Live Music Market 2021-2025: Focus on Tickets, Sponsorship, Merchandising - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 30, 2021
Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Monopolies, Ticketmaster, West Hollywood, California, Market analysis, Business, Articles, Companies

b'The "Global Live Music Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe live music market is poised to grow by $ 2.83 bn during 2021-2025 progressing at a CAGR of about 6% during the forecast period.\nThe market is driven by the increased use of mobile apps and increased popularity of live events.\nThis study identifies the growing affordability for high-priced event tickets as one of the prime reasons driving the live music market growth during the next few years.\nThe report on live music market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.

Key Points: 
  • b'The "Global Live Music Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe live music market is poised to grow by $ 2.83 bn during 2021-2025 progressing at a CAGR of about 6% during the forecast period.\nThe market is driven by the increased use of mobile apps and increased popularity of live events.\nThis study identifies the growing affordability for high-priced event tickets as one of the prime reasons driving the live music market growth during the next few years.\nThe report on live music market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.
  • The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.
  • The live music market analysis include revenue segment, genre segment and geographical landscapes\nThe publisher\'s robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading live music market vendors that include Ace Ticket Worldwide Inc., Alliance Tickets, Bassett Events, Berkeley City Club, Brown Paper Tickets LLC, Cvent Inc., Eventbrite Inc., RazorGator LLC, Steinway Inc., and Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc..\nAlso, the live music market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth.
  • The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.\n'

Keller Lenkner Joins as Co-Counsel in Antitrust Class-Action Lawsuit Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Companies, Entertainment industry, Monopolies, Ticketmaster, West Hollywood, California, Intuit, Live Nation Entertainment, Economy of California

"Keller Lenkner is proud to partner with Quinn Emanuel, and we are eager to bring our antitrust experience and expertise to the table to help stop the anticompetitive behavior of Live Nation and Ticketmaster," Keller Lenkner Partner Warren Postman said.

Key Points: 
  • "Keller Lenkner is proud to partner with Quinn Emanuel, and we are eager to bring our antitrust experience and expertise to the table to help stop the anticompetitive behavior of Live Nation and Ticketmaster," Keller Lenkner Partner Warren Postman said.
  • Keller Lenkner's reputation in the antitrust arena has quickly grown, due in part to ongoing antitrust actions against Google, Facebook, and Intuit.
  • The complaint against Live Nation and Ticketmaster was filed last year in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
  • ABOUT KELLER LENKNER: Keller Lenkner LLC represents plaintiffs in complex litigation matters in federal and state courts throughout the nation.

ICO fines Ticketmaster UK Limited £1.25million for failing to protect customers’ payment details

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Friday, November 13, 2020
Payment systems, Economy, Monopolies, Ticketmaster, West Hollywood, California, Finance, Service industries, Credit cards, Data breach, Barclays, Payment card, Card security code

The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has fined Ticketmaster UK Limited 1.25million for failing to keep its customers personal data secure.

Key Points: 
  • The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has fined Ticketmaster UK Limited 1.25million for failing to keep its customers personal data secure.
  • The data breach, which included names, payment card numbers, expiry dates and CVV numbers, potentially affected 9.4million of Ticketmasters customers across Europe including 1.5million in the UK.
  • Investigators found that, as a result of the breach, 60,000 payment cards belonging to Barclays Bank customers had been subjected to known fraud.
  • The ICO found that Ticketmaster failed to:

    James Dipple-Johnstone, Deputy Commissioner said:

    When customers handed over their personal details, they expected Ticketmaster to look after them.

Live Nation Activates Concert Venues as Polling Places and Promotes Voting Engagement Among Fans and Employees

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Companies, Entertainment industry, Entertainment, Monopolies, Ticketmaster, West Hollywood, California, Live Nation Entertainment, Live Nation, Nation

Live Nation is working with local officials to examine the feasibility of using more than 100 Live Nation venues across the country as polling places.

Key Points: 
  • Live Nation is working with local officials to examine the feasibility of using more than 100 Live Nation venues across the country as polling places.
  • "Live Nation is going above and beyond by recognizing that elections are about more than just polling places.
  • "Live Nation has stepped up to the mic in providing our community safe in-person voting experiences at two iconic music venues.
  • Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship.

Investor Group Owning Over 40% of Leaf Group Issues Letter Commenting on Company’s Egregious Grant of Compensation to CEO Sean Moriarty

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Monopolies, Ticketmaster, West Hollywood, California, Moriarty, RSU, Executive compensation, Companies, Business, California, Osmium Partners, PEAK6, Boyle Capital Opportunity Fund, Oak Investment Partners, Generation Partners, Spectrum Equity

All told, holders of more than 60% of your stock are calling for dramatic changes at Leaf Group.

Key Points: 
  • All told, holders of more than 60% of your stock are calling for dramatic changes at Leaf Group.
  • Yet, in early August, you ignored this large group of Leaf Group owners and the objective track record of Mr. Moriartys underperformance by granting Mr. Moriarty special compensation through a large grant of RSUs.
  • The RSU grant (valued at $800,000) gave Mr. Moriarty the Companys entire second quarter profit (of $803,000) even before the quarterly results were announced to the public.
  • Every member of the Compensation Committee that approved the grant has a prior professional relationship with Mr. Moriarty from his time at Ticketmaster.

Appetize Provides Touch-Free Solutions for Live Nation’s Socially Distanced Drive-In Concert Series and Outdoor Amphitheaters

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Entertainment, Technology, Film & Motion Pictures, Other Technology, Events, Concerts, Software, Companies, Entertainment industry, Entertainment, Monopolies, Ticketmaster, West Hollywood, California, Live Nation Entertainment, Live Nation, Appetize, Live Nation

Launched earlier this month, the shows feature Appetize touch-free ordering solutions to prioritize and promote safety and convenience for guests while they enjoy live performances.

Key Points: 
  • Launched earlier this month, the shows feature Appetize touch-free ordering solutions to prioritize and promote safety and convenience for guests while they enjoy live performances.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200730005935/en/
    Fans at Live From The Drive-In can order through Appetize using their phones from their space.
  • Appetize will power mobile ordering at Live Nations upcoming Live-In Drive-In concert series in Philadelphia, where fans will enjoy live performances from the comfort of their vehicles.
  • Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the worlds leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts and Live Nation Sponsorship.