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LAS VEGAS, May 22, 2026 –  RevPro Management Services  and  vivenu   today announced a partnership that adds RevPro and its international arm, TKT Edge, to vivenu's growing network of distribution partners. The new collaboration provides event organizers with broader access and visibility to both domestic and international ticket-buying channels through a distribution infrastructure informed

BOISE, Idaho –  Boise State Athletics announced the creation of Boise State Sports & Entertainment Group, a full-service department that books and supports Boise State Athletics and non-Boise State Athletics sports and entertainment events at Albertsons Stadium and ExtraMile Arena, allowing the venues to host unique events year-round. The formation of the first-of-its-kind, in-house department in

New York / Las Vegas, May 21st, 2026  – RevPro Management Services and vivenu today announced a partnership that adds RevPro and TKT Edge to vivenu's network of distribution partners, giving organizers broader access to domestic and international buying channels. The partnership covers two distinct areas of distribution. Domestically, RevPro contributes its reseller and marketplace network to viv

As the ticketing and live events industry works to improve pricing clarity and increase confidence in the purchase experience, attention is shifting to what enables those efforts behind the scenes. Data is no longer just something that organizations collect. It is increasingly becoming the foundation for understanding audiences, shaping decisions, building long-term relationships and creating a s

The “Rev” in RevPro Management Services could stand for “revolutionary.” The pro definitely is for “professional.” Put the two together, and you have a ticket management company that’s focused on connecting rights holders with expansive distribution channels. The goal? Rob McSparron , Vice President of Business Operations and Strategy, says it’s nothing short of maximizing revenue while deliver

Live events tend to generate revenue in concentrated bursts as each new on-sale opens. After the audience leaves and the gates close, attention shifts toward the next event cycle. Unfortunately, the revenue from an event isn’t locked in when the last ticket is sold. Disputes can surface weeks or months later, eroding margins that marketing and operations teams worked to produce. In addition to lo

ABC 7 Chicago (05/13/27) The Chicago Fire said their new stadium at The 78 will be named McDonald's Park, with the locally based fast-food giant officially introduced as the venue's naming rights partner. The $750 million project began construction in March along the Chicago River. The privately funded venue is the first new major stadium development in the city in decades, and the first time M

Asia Business Daily (05/18/26) Yiseul, Lee Korea is emerging as a key hub in the Asian concert market. According to the Korea Performing Arts Box Office Information System, ticket sales in Korea's concert market tallied 1.7326 trillion won last year — an 18.8 percent year-over-year increase and the highest figure since such statistics have been compiled. As the spread of K-pop continues and mor

ESPN (05/14/26) This summer's World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. This marks the first time the final, to be played at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on July 19, will include a Super Bowl-style concert. Soccer's governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is looking to raise $100 mil

ATLANTA  (May 18, 2026) — The historic Fox Theatre and Paciolan, a leading ticketing, marketing and data solutions provider for live entertainment venues, announced today a multi-year extension to their 14-year relationship to enrich the customer experience. Through the agreement, the award-winning Fox Theatre will continue to take advantage of Paciolan’s end-to-end ticketing technology services,

As technology continues to reshape ticketing, another force is shaping the industry just as powerfully — consumer expectations. Across markets and event types, buyers are asking more questions about pricing, availability, resale and the overall fairness of the purchase experience. What’s emerging is a shift toward greater transparency, clearer communication and a more accountable approach to pric

In this day and age, we all need as much safety and security as possible. Enter a firm like Protect Group , which provides refund protection for ticketing and live events. Refund Protect, its main product, allows customers to add protection at checkout so they can request a refund if they cannot attend for an eligible reason. Jason Mastrine “The commercial model is straightforward,” stat

ABC News (05/08/26) Katy Perry has agreed to perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., before the first World Cup game in the United States on June 12. Rappers Future, Lisa and Tyla, singer Anitta, singer/rapper Rema and DJ Sanjoy will also be part of the ceremony prior to the U.S. team taking on Paraguay. One day earlier, entertainment before the tournament opener between Mexico and South

MSN (05/05/26) Hughes, Paul Under a proposed change to Connecticut's ethics code, state lawmakers would be permitted to accept two tickets annually from the University of Connecticut to one home game for either UConn basketball team. The state's House of Representatives recently voted unanimously to redefine allowable gifts, permitting state employees and public officials to accept an offer of

CNBC News (05/05/26) Whitten, Sarah AMC Theatres has partnered with Arena One, a live entertainment technology firm, to bring real-time concert events to movie theater patrons. The world’s largest cinema operator has been at the forefront of theatrical music content in the last few years, most notably distributing Taylor Swift’s "Eras Tour" and Beyoncé’s "Renaissance" filmed concerts. Moving fo

Newsweek (05/06/26) O'Connor, Rachael More major music artists, especially those looking to appeal to Millennial nostalgia,  are struggling to sell out the venues they're booked to perform in. Analysts are calling the trend "blue dot fever," a reference to the blue dots used to represent available seats on ticket-sale websites. The term has taken hold on social media. The Pussycat Dolls, former

I was shocked when I filled up my car at the gas station today. It was $57. And I’m in Texas; if you are reading this in California, you’re probably jealous. Since COVID-19, we’ve seen buyers slowly but surely returning to pre-pandemic spending. But of late, with the stratospheric rise of gas prices, those trends have been reversing. I was head of marketing for a number of arts organizations for

Tampa, Florida / New York,   USA, May 8, 2026 Straz Center is a cornerstone of Tampa Bay's cultural landscape. Opened in 1987 and located on a nine-acre campus along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa, the complex houses six distinct performance venues: the 2,610-seat Morsani Hall, the 1,042-seat Ferguson Hall, the 300-seat Jaeb Theater, the 250-seat TECO Theater, the 130-seat Shimberg Pla

In ticketing, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept that is coming soon or a line item on a product roadmap. It is already reshaping how audiences discover events, how tickets are priced and sold, how we communicate with patrons and how organizations operate behind the scenes. What’s emerging is not a single use case, but a system-wide shift. AI is becoming embedded across the entir

Milan/Hamburg, 7 May 2026 – The Unipol Dome, developed, built and operated by CTS EVENTIM, officially launched live operations last night with an exclusive concert by Italian rock star Luciano Ligabue. Europe’s number one in ticketing and live entertainment has thus added another strategic venue to its portfolio. The concert, attended by 16,000 enthusiastic fans, marked a powerful starting point