Ticketmaster Pledges Transparency After Criticism, Will Show All Fees Up Front

Overview

• Ticketmaster and Live Nation will display all fees upfront starting in September
• Other companies, including SeatGeek and xBk, also committed to transparent ticket pricing
• The White House calls for legislation mandating upfront all-in pricing for all ticket sellers
• Ticketmaster faced issues with its Verified Fan presale for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour The U.S. Justice Department launched an antitrust investigation into Live Nation Entertainment