The Resurgence of Live Events: StubHub’s IPO and the Future of Ticket Resale The live events industry, after a period of unprecedented disruption, is showing signs of a powerful comeback. This resurgence is perhaps best exemplified by StubHub’s recent filing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This move isn’t just about a single company; it’s…

The Resurgence of Live Events: StubHub’s IPO and the Future of Ticketing The live events industry, after a period of unprecedented disruption, is showing signs of a powerful comeback. This resurgence isn’t just anecdotal; it’s being reflected in the financial markets, with major players signaling confidence in the sector’s future. One such signal is the…

The Return of Live: Is the Ticket Resale Market Ready for its Close-Up? The live events industry, once a vibrant tapestry woven with the threads of shared experiences and unforgettable moments, endured a period of unprecedented dormancy. The pandemic’s shadow stretched long, silencing concerts, dimming the lights on Broadway, and leaving stadiums eerily empty. Now,…

The Thrill of the Hunt: Is the Resale Market Ready for its Close-Up? The live events industry – concerts, sporting events, theatre – it’s a world built on anticipation, excitement, and the fleeting nature of a perfect moment. Now, a crucial player in that world is stepping into the spotlight, preparing to test investor sentiment…

The Thrill of the Hunt, the Risk of the Investment: StubHub’s IPO and the Future of Live Events The world of live events – concerts, sporting matches, theatrical performances – thrives on anticipation, excitement, and, increasingly, the secondary market. For years, StubHub has been a major player in this secondary market, connecting buyers and sellers…

The Thrill of the Hunt: Is the Resale Market Ready for its Close-Up? The live events industry, a vibrant tapestry woven from the shared experiences of concerts, sporting events, and theatrical performances, has always had a secondary market. For years, individuals have bought and sold tickets outside of official channels, a bustling ecosystem driven by…

The Shifting Sands of Tech Journalism: Yahoo Offloads TechCrunch The digital media landscape is in constant flux, a churning sea of mergers, acquisitions, and reinventions. This week saw another significant ripple in that sea with the announcement of Yahoo’s sale of TechCrunch to Regent, a media investment firm. For those unfamiliar, TechCrunch, a twenty-year veteran…

The Roar of the Crowd: Is the Live Events Industry Ready for its Close-Up? The live events industry, a vibrant tapestry woven with the threads of music, theatre, sports, and countless other experiences, has always pulsed with energy. But the recent filing of a major player in the ticket resale market for an Initial Public…

The Shifting Sands of Tech Journalism: Yahoo Sells TechCrunch The digital media landscape is in constant flux, a swirling vortex of mergers, acquisitions, and reinventions. This week saw a significant ripple in that current with the announcement that Yahoo has sold its long-standing tech news publication, TechCrunch, to Regent, a media investment firm. This move…

The Shifting Sands of Tech Journalism: Yahoo Sells TechCrunch The digital media landscape is in constant flux, a churning sea of mergers, acquisitions, and unexpected shifts. This week saw another significant ripple with the sale of TechCrunch, the venerable tech news website, to Regent, a media investment firm. This move marks a significant change for…