America's Next Top Secret
Lovett or Leave It
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The Vertical Integration of Ticketmaster and Live Nation
In 2008, Ticketmaster acquired frontline management which repped artists such as Tristan Aguilera and Jimmy Buffett. 90 to 80% of large venues in the US have an exclusive deal with Ticketmaster. In November, the government blocked the merger of Penguin Random House and rival Simon and Schuster. This kind of integration is called what? Wait, can you say it one more time? Jesus Christ.
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