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Promoter 101 # 41 - Ticketmaster’s David Marcus, Legendary Manager Peter Katsis

Jul 17, 2017
David Marcus from Ticketmaster gives insights into the future of ticketing while Peter Katsis, manager for Jane's Addiction, discusses his journey from agent to manager. They also explore the challenges faced by Ticketmaster and the evolution of radio in discovering music.
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Quick takeaways

  • Peter Katz started as a student promoter and later became a successful manager, working with iconic artists like the Ramones and Talking Heads.
  • Peter Katz's transition from being an agent to a manager was driven by his desire to be closer to the music and have a more direct impact on artists' careers.

Deep dives

Early Days in the Business

Peter Katz started his career as a student promoter in college, booking concerts at Southern Illinois University. He fell in love with the business and had the opportunity to work with iconic artists like the Ramones and Talking Heads. He was offered a job in New York, but decided to take a position in Chicago as an agent. He learned a lot from his time there and also began managing the band Ministry on the side.

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