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The Big 5-0! 50 Insights on the World of Tickets and Live Events!

December 14, 2024
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Hi! I did my list of numbers I’m thinking about heading into 2025. You liked that one. Today, I will publish a list of 50 insights from my work worldwide. I’ll give you the list. Then we can discuss them in more detail. I’ll leave the list here for you. Over the next few weeks, […]

December 10, 2024
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Hey! Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11 at 1 PM EST, I’m hosting a Q & A session. Sign up here! If you can’t make it live, hit reply and send me your question. I will post a replay on the podcast feed. I’m appearing on Scott Friedman’s video podcast ‘Ticket Talk’ tomorrow. We are talking Taylor […]

SecuTix’s David Hornby and Michael McDermott Talk Tech/Tickets/Brands

Hi! Don’t miss the poll at the bottom of the page! I had a chance to talk with David Hornby and Michael McDermott from SecuTix a few days ago. Great conversation. We hit on a top of topics. You can find the full conversation here: SecuTix Super Episode! Some highlights for me that you can use […]

December 14, 2023
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Hey! I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the economics of the DTC business model. You love numbers. You deserve numbers. I’m using a team from MLB, but understand that the calculation of numbers works in every situation and if you don’t know your numbers…you are failing your business. I’ll use Minnesota and the […]

December 12, 2023
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Hi! Happy Holidays! Don’t miss “First Wednesdays with Dave” on January 3rd when we discuss getting 2024 off to a solid start. I’m sure we will hit on some strategy, branding, and marketing ideas. Plus, a Q&A. To the Tickets! Tim Chambers looks at the business of tickets and the PE model: I love this kind of […]

November 30, 2023
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Hey! I’m trying something new on Wednesday, “First Wednesdays with Dave” and this month we will talk about planning for 2024. 1 PM Eastern. December 6, 2023. A few stories for the day… BTW, a picture to warm your heart…Penny the Bulldog catching some rays from the HappyLight. To the Tickets! ‘The Introverted Millennial’ on […]

November 29, 2023
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Hi- I started out in nightclubs and that led me to the world of tickets over time. I’m now mostly involved in strategy and branding, but I still follow sports business and the business around entertainment because they allow me to illustrate issues that might be harder to illustrate in other places. That’s why I’m […]

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The Big 5-0! 50 Insights on the World of Tickets and Live Events!

10 Numbers to Know in 2025 (Talking Tickets)

SecuTix’s David Hornby and Michael McDermott Talk Tech/Tickets/Brands

Do the Numbers for the DTC Streaming Models Make Sense?

Private Equity Eats the Ticket Business!

Do You Look at What Your Ticket Buyers Say About You on TikTok?

Will Streaming Save Sports From the RSN Collapse?

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