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  1. DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, while states seek to force the company to sell Ticketmaster. The White House is involved in settlement talks, and Michael Rapino discussed business with Donald Trump.
  2. Ticketmaster, a functional unit of Live Nation, is facing competition while White House lawyers are involved in communications.

CRS Report Details Ticketing Fees and Drip Pricing in Live Nation Market

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A Congressional Research Service report analyzed five primary ticketing companies, detailing how fees are used to generate revenue. The report found that fees for primary ticketers range from 13% to 58% of the base ticket price, averaging 27%. Fees on resale sites ranged from 20% to 56%, with an average of 31%. The report also addressed the practice of drip pricing, where fees are added at checkout.

From ibtimes.co.uk

Why it matters

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These findings provide detailed information on the fee structures used by ticketing companies. This analysis comes as Live Nation Entertainment faces an antitrust lawsuit from the Department of Justice and state efforts to compel the sale of Ticketmaster.

Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation Entertainment, is currently facing competition, while the company is involved in settlement talks regarding an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice.

From ibtimes.co.uk

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  • TicketmasterSpeculative

    Ticketmaster might face increased regulatory costs or changes to its revenue structure due to documented fee practices.

  • Live Nation EntertainmentSpeculative

    Live Nation Entertainment could see consumer demand shift if high fees are perceived as excessive.

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