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“There are only a handful of artists who can drive demand like Beyoncé,” Chris Leyden, director of growth marketing at SeatGeek, said in a statement. “With Cowboy Carter’s debut and the NFL’s first game on Netflix, it’s a unique crossover moment for fans of both sports and music, and we’re seeing increasing demand as a result.” - Mary (Whitfill) Roeloffs, Forbes https://lnkd.in/gaauHUju

The spotlight on our very own Dante Smith keeps shining brighter. Sports Business Journal's in-depth profile on Dante, celebrating his well-deserved inclusion in this year’s New Voices Under 30, is now live. The profile features a behind-the-scenes look at his journey, insights, and impact on the industry. Again, congratulations to Dante – we’re proud to have you as part of the SeatGeek family. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e-H_TNuk

"We’re probably on pace to have the most in-demand World Series tickets we’ve ever seen, if not second." - Chris Leyden, Director of Growth Marketing, SeatGeek. This season's World Series is shaping up to be one for the record books... Read more from Mike Mazzeo at Sports Business Journal here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eQDxM9sd

🚨 New hire alert 🚨 A big, warm welcome to Michael Shane, our new EVP of Enterprise Partnerships. Mike is a Sports Business Journal 40 Under 40 winner and brings over a decade of experience leading revenue-driving initiatives at organizations like the Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia Flyers, and Washington Nationals. Mike joins Russell D'Souza, Jeff Ianello, Jake Kearns, and Robyn Theodorakis in helping showcase the impact of SeatGeek’s industry-leading tech with current and future partners. Read more about Mike👇 https://lnkd.in/g6z3nFCm

And that’s a wrap! At this year’s International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) conference, our entertainment consulting lead, ArinMichelle Casey, took the stage alongside other industry experts, Justin Atkins, Daniel Cleff and Tabitha Sechrist, to discuss some of the biggest challenges in ticketing today. ArinMichelle highlighted how we’re using data, technology and our expertise in both primary and secondary markets to help our partners strategically manage their inventory and accomplish their goals—reaching more fans and filling more seats. A huge thanks to IEBA, our fellow panelists and everyone who joined us!

Reflections on a monstrous year: Milestone #1 Last offseason, we introduced a new Panthers ticketing platform, SeatGeek. It was a shift from a decades long partner but my, has this new partnership been rewarding! I use the word partnership because it has been just that in every sense of the word - both sides have really come together and it has been a game changer. Sarah Kettler Nikki Drury Abby Gefen Amanda Wasserman

How do you go from not having a hockey team to securing over 32,000 ticket deposits in just 30 days? Well, you partner with SeatGeek. As the #NHL's newest franchise, Utah Hockey Club hits the ice tonight for their first-ever home preseason game. And today, we're excited to officially announce our primary ticketing partnership with the club — our second NHL partner, following the Florida Panthers. Carol Schram has the latest in Forbes with an inside look at how our platform is driving the future of fan experiences: https://lnkd.in/dMYz_s65 - Jeff Ianello Chris Barney

Talk about a stacked lineup at Sports Business Journal's DRIVE conference this week. We had a number of SeatGeek partners take the stage to share their insights about the future of live events. From fan engagement to ticket distribution strategy, these leaders are helping shape the next chapter of sports and entertainment:   🏒 Bryce Hollweg, Florida Panthers 🏈 Brett Olson, Washington Commanders 🏈 Chad Estis, Dallas Cowboys & Legends ⚽ Raven Jemison, Kansas City Current 🏒 Michael Kesaris, Florida Panthers ⚽ Harrison Kim, Austin FC 🏀 Nic Barlage, Cleveland Cavaliers & Rock Entertainment Group ⚾ Neil Leibman, Texas Rangers 💼 Chad Hutchinson, Arctos Sports Partners We’re grateful to call these industry leaders our partners. #SBJDrive #sportsbusiness Joe Lemire

“One of the coolest trends we’ve seen across our business is the growth of women’s sports. It’s an explosive platform. That’s continuing through golf where the LPGA and women’s golf has seen an incredible level of excitement.” – Russell D'Souza, Co-founder, SeatGeek. Read more about how SeatGeek’s partnership is driving record ticket sales and global reach for Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) at the Solheim Cup 🏌♀️ via Sports Business Journal https://lnkd.in/gFufuXTx

Congrats to Dante Smith for being named to Sports Business Journal's New Voices Under 30. In less than two years, Dante has mastered and reshaped our approach to commercial partnerships while consistently delivering actionable and profitable strategies that set him apart as a leader in our industry. At SeatGeek, we’re committed to building the next generation of talent, and we're excited to see what he and his fellow honorees achieve next. Check out all of SBJ’s talented winners: https://lnkd.in/gcaDSBaW