With the shift in media consumption toward streaming so ingrained now, consumers are no longer as excited about the option to view more content from the comfort of their homes — they are hungry for in-person experiences, and media companies are getting onboard. Take, for...
As consumers splurge on experiences while being more conservative in their retail spending, brands are finding that if they want to capture the public’s enthusiasm — and by doing so, their spending power — they may want to get into the live event space. Netflix,...
As retailers look for ways to boost sales with their most loyal customers, Nordstrom is finding that supplementing its digital loyalty program with in-person events is driving engagement. On a call with analysts Thursday (May 30) discussing the company’s first quarter fiscal 2024 financial results,...
Live Nation and its Ticketmaster business are reportedly facing a consumer antitrust lawsuit that comes on the heels of a suit filed by the Justice Department. The consumer suit is the first of what’s likely to be many such suits, because they often follow legal action taken by U.S. or state...
April 25, 2022
“This is going to be a season for the ages, for sure,” said Andy Ivanovich, chief financial officer at The Knot Worldwide. Ivanovich told PYMNTS a two-year backlog of postponed events and a heavy flow of current nuptial planning may well lead to the busiest wedding season the vast and diverse special events industry has […]
January 04, 2022
Sports arenas and entertainment venues have been digitizing for years, albeit at a leisurely pace, but COVID-19 was the kickoff for contactless payments and digital ordering now elevating the fan...
February 28, 2020
The era of the incredibly enabled home entertainment system has had an interesting effect on the world of events. On the one hand, it is a convenient and comfortable substitute. Why pay a...
August 30, 2017
Most of the entrepreneurs we talk to start out trying to solve their own problem only to end up discovering that there is no solution and that they need to...
June 28, 2024
Dating events have reportedly become increasingly popular among young people as they seek alternative ways to meet people in a world once dominated by dating apps. Attendance at dating and singles events targeted at millennials and Gen Z has increased by 49% this year compared to last year, Bloomberg reported Friday (June 28), citing data from Eventbrite. The […]
May 24, 2024
Live Nation and its Ticketmaster business are reportedly facing a consumer antitrust lawsuit that comes on the heels of a suit filed by the Justice Department. The consumer suit is the first of what’s likely to...
January 03, 2022
COVID-19 has ushered in an age of cancellations, with waves of conferences, concerts and vacations being put on hold. So, how do you keep those customers coming back when travel...
October 12, 2021
Virtual events firm Hubilo has raised $125 million in a Series B funding round led by Alkeon Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Balderton Capital, according to a press release emailed...
