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 | Touring Panel: Ticketing Charges Won't Disappear
November 20, 2008
- Touring
Ticketmaster Entertainment may be experimenting with eliminating convenience charges for ticket purchases, but "they're not going to die off entirely," according to Ticketmaster Entertainment senior VP, assistant general counsel Joseph Freeman, speaking at the 5th annual Billboard Touring Conference in New York. » Full Story |
 | Simmons Sounds Off At Touring Conf. Keynote
November 20, 2008
- Touring
Having recently completed a 30-plus-date European tour, Kiss will "eventually, when we're ready, tour America," co-founder Gene Simmons said during a keynote address today (Nov. 20) at the fifth annual Billboard Touring Conference, held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. » Full Story |
 | Touring Panel: Developing New Acts Vital To Biz
November 19, 2008
- Touring
At a time when album sales continue to plunge and artists turn to touring as their primary source of income, the development of newer acts is crucial to the future of the music business, according to the "Who Do You Love?" panel at the 5th annual Billboard Touring Conference, held today at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. » Full Story |
Execs Offer Digital Strategies To Bolster Tours
November 19, 2008
- Touring
When it comes to fusing the digital industry with the live entertainment business, the process needs to be done "before, during and after" concerts, according to Verizon Wireless director of digital music Ed Ruth, who spoke today (Nov. 19) on the "Electric Rodeo" panel at the Billboard Touring Conference in New York. » Full Story |
 | Sharkey Demands Answers On Met Police Form 696
November 19, 2008
- Global
Fergal Sharkey, CEO of music industry representative body U.K. Music, has written to the Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Ian Blair to express concerns about the personal details being demanded as part of a risk assessment procedure for live events in London. » Full Story |
 | Nielsen Tunes Into Radio Measurement
November 18, 2008
- Rock and Pop
Seven months after Cumulus invited qualified vendors to submit proposals to conduct a new audience measurement service in 50 small markets, the radio group has confirmed that the Nielsen Co. has been selected to carry out the task. » Full Story |
Country Singer Pacts With Miller Lite
November 18, 2008
- Country
| Branding
Physical copies of Luke Bryan's single "All My Friends Say" will be sold in tandem with Miller Lite beer. The promotion is part of a recently signed year-long sponsorship deal between the EMI recording artist and Miller Brewing Company. » Full Story |
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