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What's happening across the ticketing industry: acquisitions, pricing changes, and product launches.
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Industry NewsLive Nation reported $3.8B Q1 2026 revenue on 5 May. The next day, Ticketmaster cut 350 engineering, product and design jobs across 25 countries. What the AI-driven restructure means for organisers, particularly Universe customers.
Industry NewsThe FTC's junk fees rule came into force on 12 May 2025. Twelve months in: the StubHub $10m settlement, the Live Nation/FTC case, the DC settlement, and the state-level surge, plus what it means for organisers comparing platforms.
Industry NewsA Manhattan jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable on every antitrust count on 15 April 2026. The five practical implications for organisers running events outside the Ticketmaster ecosystem.
Industry NewsBending Spoons closed its $500m acquisition of Eventbrite in March 2026. What the buyer did at Evernote, Meetup, WeTransfer, Komoot and Vimeo, and what organisers should plan for.