FAN FAIRNESS COALITION SENDS OVER 72,000 LETTERS TO CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF LIVE NATION TICKETMASTER BREAKUP
FAN FAIRNESS COALITION SENDS OVER 72,000 LETTERS TO CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF LIVE NATION TICKETMASTER BREAKUP
As part of the FFC's "The Monopoly" campaign, fans are taking action for fair ticketing
January 04 - 2024
Washington, D.C. – The Fan Fairness Coalition (FFC) announced today several major milestones illustrating fans’ overwhelming frustration with the status quo in the ticketing ecosystem. In the six weeks since launching, fans have sent more than 72,000 letters to Members of Congress, urging them to protect live events by putting power back in the hands of fans by addressing Live Nation/Ticketmaster’s dominance.
Headlined by The Monopoly campaign, the FFC is helping live event fans across America take a stand by urging Members of Congress to take action for fair ticketing.
FFC’s board, which is headed by a bipartisan pair of antitrust experts, was launched to drive awareness and to give new opportunities for fans to make their voices heard directly to their Washington, D.C. representatives. For too long, Ticketmaster has used its control over ticketing to control access to live events, resulting in a system that does not serve fans. Despite outcries stemming from technology failures during high profile on sales for major artists, aggressive oversight from members on both sides of the aisle, and a list of empty promises to improve the system, fans continue to be denied a fair ticketing experience.
Washington, D.C. – The Fan Fairness Coalition (FFC) announced today several major milestones illustrating fans’ overwhelming frustration with the status quo in the ticketing ecosystem. In the six weeks since launching, fans have sent more than 72,000 letters to Members of Congress, urging them to protect live events by putting power back in the hands of fans by addressing Live Nation/Ticketmaster’s dominance.
Headlined by The Monopoly campaign, the FFC is helping live event fans across America take a stand by urging Members of Congress to take action for fair ticketing.
FFC’s board, which is headed by a bipartisan pair of antitrust experts, was launched to drive awareness and to give new opportunities for fans to make their voices heard directly to their Washington, D.C. representatives. For too long, Ticketmaster has used its control over ticketing to control access to live events, resulting in a system that does not serve fans. Despite outcries stemming from technology failures during high profile on sales for major artists, aggressive oversight from members on both sides of the aisle, and a list of empty promises to improve the system, fans continue to be denied a fair ticketing experience.
Washington, D.C. – The Fan Fairness Coalition (FFC) announced today several major milestones illustrating fans’ overwhelming frustration with the status quo in the ticketing ecosystem. In the six weeks since launching, fans have sent more than 72,000 letters to Members of Congress, urging them to protect live events by putting power back in the hands of fans by addressing Live Nation/Ticketmaster’s dominance.
Headlined by The Monopoly campaign, the FFC is helping live event fans across America take a stand by urging Members of Congress to take action for fair ticketing.
FFC’s board, which is headed by a bipartisan pair of antitrust experts, was launched to drive awareness and to give new opportunities for fans to make their voices heard directly to their Washington, D.C. representatives. For too long, Ticketmaster has used its control over ticketing to control access to live events, resulting in a system that does not serve fans. Despite outcries stemming from technology failures during high profile on sales for major artists, aggressive oversight from members on both sides of the aisle, and a list of empty promises to improve the system, fans continue to be denied a fair ticketing experience.
Since launching, the FFC’s campaign has yielded:
Since launching, the FFC’s campaign has yielded:
Since launching, the FFC’s campaign has yielded:
Since launching, the FFC’s campaign has yielded:
72,473 letters sent to Members of Congress representing all 50 states.
72,473 letters sent to Members of Congress representing all 50 states.
72,473 letters sent to Members of Congress representing all 50 states.
72,473 letters sent to Members of Congress representing all 50 states.
More than 21 million total video views and audio plays of The Monopoly’s songs and content.
More than 21 million total video views and audio plays of The Monopoly’s songs and content.
More than 21 million total video views and audio plays of The Monopoly’s songs and content.
More than 21 million total video views and audio plays of The Monopoly’s songs and content.
More than 28.6 million impressions generated across digital platforms.
More than 28.6 million impressions generated across digital platforms.
More than 28.6 million impressions generated across digital platforms.
More than 28.6 million impressions generated across digital platforms.
In response to this announcement, the Fan Fairness Coalition’s Mark Meador and Amanda Lewis issued the following statements:
Mark Meador, President of the Fan Fairness Coalition and Republican antitrust attorney: “Every day, average Americans are left paying the price for monopolies, and few marketplaces exemplify this problem more than live event ticketing. I’m proud of our campaign’s initial results and our ongoing work to provide all fans of live events - Democrats, Republicans, and independents - with an effective way to engage. The Monopoly is giving a voice to fans across the country, and the FFC is providing a platform to ensure those voices are heard—no fee required. I look forward to seeing lawmakers and law enforcers engage to finally resolve the harm to competition and consumers in live event ticketing.”
Amanda Lewis, Secretary of the Fan Fairness Coalition and Democratic antitrust attorney: “When Ticketmaster and Live Nation merged, they created a dominant platform that has made life harder for fans across America. The company uses its power to suck the joy out of fandom, replacing it with frustration, reduced quality, and less choice. From outdated technology and site crashes to limited choices in how, when, or where fans buy and sell tickets, there is no question that fans are worse off today. Media reports indicate the Department of Justice is reportedly investigating harmful practices in this market. We’re encouraged by recent congressional action, including a House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee hearing on the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the subpoena issued to Ticketmaster by the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. We know how important it is for Congress to hear from consumers to drive real change, and we’re excited by the Fan Fairness Coalition’s early work to restore power to the fans.”
On November 16, the FFC introduced The Monopoly, a fictional band that embodies the worst of one company’s dominance, selfishness, arrogance, and control to step on a fan’s right to a fair ticketing experience. Through music and behind-the-scenes videos, the band reminds fans that the powerful are not incentivized to change on their own.
The Fan Fairness Coalition (FFC) works to protect live events by putting power back in the hands of fans. We address a wide range of ticketing industry issues that we believe are the root cause of what makes ticket buying so painful. The FFC provides resources to learn more about these issues and offers ways for fans to make their voices heard by taking action on ticketing issues that negatively impact them.
The Fan Fairness Coalition (FFC) works to protect live events by putting power back in the hands of fans. We address a wide range of ticketing industry issues that we believe are the root cause of what makes ticket buying so painful. The FFC provides resources to learn more about these issues and offers ways for fans to make their voices heard by taking action on ticketing issues that negatively impact them.
The Fan Fairness Coalition (FFC) works to protect live events by putting power back in the hands of fans. We address a wide range of ticketing industry issues that we believe are the root cause of what makes ticket buying so painful. The FFC provides resources to learn more about these issues and offers ways for fans to make their voices heard by taking action on ticketing issues that negatively impact them.
The Fan Fairness Coalition (FFC) works to protect live events by putting power back in the hands of fans. We address a wide range of ticketing industry issues that we believe are the root cause of what makes ticket buying so painful. The FFC provides resources to learn more about these issues and offers ways for fans to make their voices heard by taking action on ticketing issues that negatively impact them.
