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- TETI newsletter | January 17, 2025
TETI newsletter | January 17, 2025
Lions-Commanders game sets $1,005 ticket price record, RodeoHouston pioneers mobile ticketing, and Paradise Lost deploys blockchain to fight scalping.
TETI newsletter: The Event Ticketing Insider
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Stay tuned with the latest developments in the event ticketing sector, covering industry news, technological advancements, and market trends.
📈 Headlines
The upcoming Lions-Commanders NFL matchup has shattered secondary market records with average ticket prices reaching $1,005, making it the most expensive non-Super Bowl game in NFL history. The game has outsold other divisional matches by 188%, demonstrating unprecedented demand. Fans have noted that tickets to all three other Divisional Round games combined cost less than the cheapest ticket for this historic matchup. (Reading time: 3 minutes)
French rugby club Aviron Bayonnais has unveiled a groundbreaking cross-border venue strategy, partnering with Spain's Reale Arena for annual matches. This innovative approach to venue utilization combines market expansion with strategic ticketing opportunities in the Basque region. (Reading time: 2 minutes)
🎯 Event Management Strategies
The French rugby club has received municipal approval for an ambitious expansion of Stade Marcel-Deflandre, aiming to increase capacity from 16,689 to 18,047. The self-funded project demonstrates innovative approaches to venue growth and ticket inventory management. (Reading time: 2 minutes)
Las Vegas's Sphere venue is diversifying its entertainment portfolio with its first country music residency, showcasing adaptive venue programming strategies. (Reading time: 2 minutes)
🤖 Tech & Ticketing
The ongoing LA wildfires have prompted venues to implement emergency digital ticketing protocols, highlighting the importance of flexible, tech-driven solutions in crisis management. (Reading time: 2 minutes)
The historic venue has cancelled its upcoming productions of "Anything Goes" and "Follies" due to the devastating LA-area fires. The Playhouse has implemented an automated digital refund system to process ticket holder compensations efficiently. The cancellations affect shows featuring major stars including Jinkx Monsoon and Wayne Brady, with the box office utilizing new technology to manage mass refunds and customer communications during the crisis. The venue's response demonstrates the importance of having robust digital ticketing systems for emergency situations. (Reading time: 3 minutes)
The major event, running March 4-23 at NRG Stadium, has unveiled a comprehensive mobile ticketing platform that includes enhanced security features and a new dynamic pricing model. The system includes blockchain verification for resale tickets and an AI-powered queue management system to handle high-volume on-sales. The implementation represents one of the largest deployments of integrated mobile ticketing technology in the rodeo industry. (Reading time: 3 minutes)
The legendary metal band's North American tour will feature a first-of-its-kind blockchain verification system for ticket transfers, aimed at eliminating scalping and fraud. The technology includes a proprietary QR code system that updates in real-time and allows for secure peer-to-peer ticket transfers while maintaining a complete chain of custody. This implementation could set a new standard for touring artists looking to maintain ticket integrity. (Reading time: 3 minutes)
📱 Quick links
Analysis of digital transformation in the Austrian event market