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Between this, the rumored Livenation merger (hi antitrust!) and plummeting disposable income, Ticketmaster/Ticketsnow is in for a world of hurt. Ticketmaster h

Between this, the rumored Livenation merger (hi antitrust!) and plummeting disposable income, Ticketmaster/Ticketsnow is in for a world of hurt. Ticketmaster has such a terrible user experience, we don't even include them in our site listings (blog only) although we do include Ticketsnow. What is sort of funny: out of all the TicketStumbler ticket providers, they've been the most helpful.

steveplace 18y ago
I was wondering if you'd drop by and comment on this post. It's only fitting. Can't wait for that creative destruction to come about.
r7000 18y ago
> plummeting disposable income Actually spending on entertainment and culture has tended to do well in previous downturns - even severe downturns. Its another escape that gets a boost like alcohol, tobacco, gambling etc.
- fallentimes 18y ago
  In this case, it hasn't been true. Teams are really hurting.
  - r7000 18y ago
    According to this anecdotal radio report cultural spending in Europe is trending up (live performances, exhibitions) while other forms of discretionary spending (especially eating out) is dropping. The claim was this was expected and in line with previous downturns. The only U.S. discussion was during the intro with the old standby of the rise of movie houses and Hollywood during the depression. There was no discussion of sporting events. [piece begins at 15:25] http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/twtw_20090208_11769.mp3 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/twtw_20090208_11769.mp3
    - fallentimes 18y ago
      NBA, NFL, MLB, NASCAR, Broadway: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2008-10-13-nba-economy-layoffs_N.htm http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2008-10-13-nba... http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/28141796/ http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/28141796/ http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/08/layoffs-at-mlbcom/ http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/08/layoffs-at-mlbcom/ http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1297679.html http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1297679.html http://www.ticketnews.com/Broadway-ticket-sales-remain-slow-as-year-winds-down128171 http://www.ticketnews.com/Broadway-ticket-sales-remain-slow-... The real test for concerts will come in the summer.

steveplace 18y ago

I was wondering if you'd drop by and comment on this post. It's only fitting. Can't wait for that creative destruction to come about.

r7000 18y ago

> plummeting disposable income Actually spending on entertainment and culture has tended to do well in previous downturns - even severe downturns. Its another escape that gets a boost like alcohol, tobacco, gambling etc.

fallentimes 18y ago
In this case, it hasn't been true. Teams are really hurting.
- r7000 18y ago
  According to this anecdotal radio report cultural spending in Europe is trending up (live performances, exhibitions) while other forms of discretionary spending (especially eating out) is dropping. The claim was this was expected and in line with previous downturns. The only U.S. discussion was during the intro with the old standby of the rise of movie houses and Hollywood during the depression. There was no discussion of sporting events. [piece begins at 15:25] http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/twtw_20090208_11769.mp3 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/twtw_20090208_11769.mp3
  - fallentimes 18y ago
    NBA, NFL, MLB, NASCAR, Broadway: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2008-10-13-nba-economy-layoffs_N.htm http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2008-10-13-nba... http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/28141796/ http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/28141796/ http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/08/layoffs-at-mlbcom/ http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/08/layoffs-at-mlbcom/ http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1297679.html http://www.newsobserver.com/business/story/1297679.html http://www.ticketnews.com/Broadway-ticket-sales-remain-slow-as-year-winds-down128171 http://www.ticketnews.com/Broadway-ticket-sales-remain-slow-... The real test for concerts will come in the summer.