Five Takeaways From the Senate Hearing on Ticketmaster's Taylor Swift Meltdown
Bots and Live Nation’s cybersecurity practices emerged as key themes as the ticketing giant faced questions on Capitol Hill.
| Date: | Jan. 25, 2023 7:11 PM ET |
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4 Takeaways from the Senate’s hearing on Ticketmaster, Taylor Swift and competition.
Jan. 24, 2023 - NYT > Top Stories - Top stories -
6 takeaways from Ticketmaster hearing over Taylor Swift concert fiasco
A top executive at Ticketmaster's parent company Live Nation Entertainment was grilled by lawmakers on Tuesday after the service's inability to process orders for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour left millions of people unable to buy tickets late
Jan. 24, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories -
Ticketmaster Called a ‘Monopoly’ at Senate Hearing Over Taylor Swift Debacle
The Judiciary Committee, responding to the bungled sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets, heard the company apologize and its critics trace the problem to the industry’s lack of competition.
Jan. 24, 2023 - NYT > Top Stories - Top stories -
All the Taylor Swift references from the Senate's Ticketmaster hearing
"Ticketmaster should look in the mirror and say, 'I'm the problem, it's me,'" one senator quipped.
Jan. 24, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
Taylor Swift Fans Closely Watch Ticketmaster Senate Hearing
Taylor Swift’s fans, fueled by Ticketmaster’s botched sales for her upcoming Eras Tour, kept close tabs on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s proceedings on Tuesday morning.
Jan. 24, 2023 - NYT > Top Stories - Top stories -
Senate holds hearing on Ticketmaster's Taylor Swift 'ticketing disaster'
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss Ticketmaster's role in the ticketing industry after the debacle surrounding presale for Taylor Swift's tour. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Sen.
Jan. 24, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics -
Watch live: Senate panel holds hearing focused on Taylor Swift Ticketmaster fiasco
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday is holding a hearing to examine "how consolidation in the live entertainment and ticketing industries harms customers and artists alike," as a response to the recent Taylor Swift tickets fiasco
Jan. 24, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics -
Senators Invoked Taylor Swift Lyrics During Ticketmaster Hearing
Senators cosplayed as Swifties at the Judiciary Committee’s Ticketmaster hearing on Tuesday, quoting recent hits and deep cuts alike.
Jan. 26, 2023 - NYT > Style - Lifestyle -
Senators Invoked Taylor Swift Lyrics During Ticketmaster Hearing
Senators cosplayed as Swifties at the Judiciary Committee’s Ticketmaster hearing on Tuesday, quoting recent hits and deep cuts alike.
Jan. 25, 2023 - NYT > Top Stories - Top stories -
Watch senators quote Taylor Swift lyrics during Ticketmaster hearing
During a hearing on the live entertainment ticketing industry, senators and witnesses leaned heavily on Taylor Swift's lyrics to make their points. The hearing came about after Ticketmaster mishandled selling Swift's concert tickets in November.
Jan. 24, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories -
Look what you made them do: Senators unleash their Taylor Swift references at Ticketmaster hearing
As the Senate Judiciary Committee held its hearing Tuesday on last year's Ticketmaster meltdown, lawmakers came “Ready For It” with their best Taylor Swift references.
Jan. 24, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics -
‘She’s chair captain’: Ticketmaster hearing opens with Taylor Swift puns
‘She’s chair captain’: Ticketmaster hearing opens with Taylor Swift puns lead
Jan. 24, 2023 - Congress - Politics -
Senate Judiciary committee grills Ticketmaster over Taylor Swift concert ticket fiasco
Ticketmaster is taking questions Tuesday from lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee, who are looking into the lack of competition in the ticketing industry following the fiasco involving the presale for Taylor Swift's upcoming "Eras"
Jan. 24, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
Lawmakers take on Ticketmaster over Taylor Swift presale debacle
After a botched presale for Taylor Swift concert tickets late last year, a top executive of Ticketmaster’s parent company appeared in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer questions about what went wrong. Nikole Killion reports.
Jan. 25, 2023 - Entertainment - CBSNews.com - Entertainment -
Lawmakers take on Ticketmaster over Taylor Swift presale debacle
After a botched presale for Taylor Swift concert tickets late last year, a top executive of Ticketmaster’s parent company appeared in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer questions about what went wrong. Nikole Killion reports.
Jan. 25, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
Senators grill Ticketmaster over Taylor Swift fiasco, antitrust concerns
On Tuesday, senators grilled the leader of Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, over the concert promoter's highly publicized meltdown during ticket sales for Taylor Swift's “Eras” tour. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Jan. 25, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
Senators slam Live Nation over Ticketmaster's dominance, botched Taylor Swift sale
Criticism of Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, intensified after a botched sale of tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Jan. 24, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business -
Months after Taylor Swift ticket problems, Ticketmaster faces questioning on Capitol Hill
Ticketmaster is in the hot seat on Capitol Hill.
Jan. 24, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
Ticketmaster takes hot seat over antitrust scrutiny at Senate hearing
Ticketmaster takes hot seat over antitrust scrutiny at Senate hearing lead
Jan. 24, 2023 - Congress - Politics -
Ticketmaster fees draw Klobuchar's attention in Senate hearing
Senators on Tuesday took aim at Ticketmaster’s fees, which average around 30 percent of each ticket’s price, questioning why they are so high and who sets them. “With Ticketmaster’s market power … why haven’t you done more to reduce
Jan. 24, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics -
Senate plans hearings on Southwest holiday meltdown
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee announced plans on Wednesday to hold public hearings in the aftermath of Southwest Airlines canceling a wave of flights around the country during the holiday season. In a
Jan. 5, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics -
Taylor Lautner makes rare comment about ex Taylor Swift that leaves his wife 'deceased'
This is a true tale of Taylors, as actor Taylor Lautner's wife, Taylor Dome, was all of us with her reaction to him spilling tea about that infamous Taylor Swift and Kanye West MTV VMAs moment.
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Senators grill Ticketmaster after Swift fiasco
Ticketmaster doubling down on their business practices after facing tough questions from Senators Tuesday about its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets. (Jan.
Jan. 24, 2023 - GANNETT Syndication Service - Top stories -
Key Words: Ticketmaster blames bots for botched Taylor Swift sale. Senator says it’s ‘unbelievable’ and company must ‘figure this out.’
Senators and witnesses sound off Tuesday at a Senate hearing focusing in large part on Ticketmaster's botched sale of Taylor Swift tickets in November.
Jan. 25, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business -
Taylor Swift casts trans model as love interest in music video
Ashley thanked Swift for casting him in the video and for giving others representation.
Jan. 27, 2023 - Entertainment - CBSNews.com - Entertainment