Show Notes
The Department of Justice has settled its lawsuit against Live Nation - Ticketmaster. There will be no breakup of the live entertainment company, but Live Nation has agreed to several remedies in an effort to improve the ticketing industry. But more rust that’s settled… what’s next? What will this change?
In this episode, we are joined by returning guest and NYU professor Larry Miller to break down the DOJ’s settlement with Live Nation/Ticketmaster.
We also dig into the bigger question fans care about most: will this make tickets cheaper?
CHAPTERS
04:13 Why Did DOJ Want to Settle?
11:14 Will Ticket Prices Fall?
13:05 Primary vs. Secondary Ticketing Market
22:48 StubHub and SeatGeek’s Challenge
24:56 Live Nation’s Consent Decree
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