Wake Up to Money If the bubble bursts?
Nov 18, 2025
Adam Webb, campaign manager at Fanfare Alliance, discusses the government's proposed ban on ticket reselling above face value and how it aims to protect fans. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, warns of the risks of an AI bubble and the necessity for businesses to adapt. Entrepreneur Simon Spirell highlights AI's potential to enhance productivity while navigating job market changes. The fascinating interplay between technology and ticketing reform reveals significant implications for both industries.
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Push For Fast Legislation On Resale
- Await official details but push for rapid legislation to cap resale above face value to protect fans.
- Adam Webb and Fanfare Alliance urge swift government action and a legal response to rampant secondary-market issues.
Secondary Market Dominated By Power Sellers
- The secondary ticket market has bifurcated into 'power sellers' and consumer-to-consumer resale, with commercial touts dominating platforms.
- Adam Webb says addressing uncapped resale is essential to restore fairness and transparency.
Pair Caps With Tech And Search Controls
- Combine a price cap with better technology and search regulation to hurt overseas rogue resale sites.
- Adam Webb recommends partnering with search platforms and enforcing rules to stop targeting UK consumers.