Ticketmaster

Ticketmaster, founded in 1978, is the world's largest ticket distributor, specializing in sales for live events such as concerts, sports, theater, and festivals. The company gained prominence after being acquired by Jay Pritzker in 1982, which led to a strategic focus on concert ticketing and the introduction of innovative technologies like real-time seat selection and barcode ticketing. With a global presence, Ticketmaster operates in several countries, including Canada, the UK, Australia, and Norway. The company launched online ticketing in 1996, enhancing the event discovery process through partnerships and integrations. Ticketmaster has established relationships with major venues, sports teams, and arts organizations, managing ticketing for significant events like the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Ticketmaster continues to leverage technology to maintain its leadership in the live event ticketing market.