

Promoter 101 #62 - Ticketmaster's President of North America Jared Smith
Dec 9, 2017
Jared Smith, Ticketmaster's President of North America, discusses cutting-edge ticketing and the pressures of his role. They also cover the recent shake-up at WME Agency and spotlight Wayne Forte from Entourage Talent. smith talks about the importance of relationships in the industry and how Ticketmaster is addressing criticisms. They also touch on the Ticketmaster lawsuit and the challenges of the ticketing industry. The hosts discuss communication and respect in the music industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Upcoming Events and Promotions
01:56 • 2min
Shake-up at WME Agency
03:32 • 9min
Spotlight on Wayne Forte and a Challenging War Story
12:15 • 2min
Interview with Jared Smith, President of Ticketmaster North America
14:40 • 6min
Ticketmaster's Journey and Collaborative Work Environment
20:25 • 31min
Investments in Technology and Leadership Style
51:41 • 6min
Combatting Ticketmaster's Poor Reputation
57:14 • 23min
Ticketmaster Lawsuit and Ticket Reselling
01:20:28 • 7min
A Discussion about Ticketmaster's Technology Debt and Platform
01:27:08 • 4min
Communication and Respect in the Music Industry
01:30:44 • 3min