At #CTF we know a lot of ticket industry terms can be a bit confusing, even for industry insiders. We created the below infographics to ensure fans and consumers can meaningfully participate & follow along in our advocacy efforts.

Where do tickets actually go? 🎭 Before fans even get a chance, many are set aside for presales, sponsors, insiders, and promos – leaving no transparency on what’s truly available. Fans and artists deserve clarity. #TicketTransparency

Black arts communities are feeling the strain of a monopolistic ticketing system that drives up costs + limits flexibility for local venues Black artists built the foundation of live music. Protecting their spaces means ensuring fair, accessible ticketing for the next generation

The TICKET Act is a major step in advancing consumer protections. It brings upfront pricing and transparency to the market. A better ticket marketplace is within reach. Now, it’s up to the Senate to finish the job.

Another tour, another reminder of how broken ticketing is. Long queues, unclear pricing + confusing presales are staples of a market dominated by one player. Fans deserve transparency + real competition. Without it, chaotic rollouts will be the norm.

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CTF Co-Founder & President Jason Berger joined @ScottFriedman3’s Ticket Talk to discuss new proposed resale caps in California and New York. Instead of one-sided restrictions that reduce competition, Jason urged lawmakers to prioritize bot enforcement + consumer protections.

When life gets in the way, and you can’t make a show, you shouldn’t be stuck with a ticket you can’t use. Real ownership means being able to gift, donate, or sell it. A flexible, trustworthy system lets fans share the moments they love with the people they love ♥️

Price caps push fans into unsafe markets + give the biggest players even more control. Fans need transparency, real competition, and stronger protections.

BIG W for fans and ticket resellers in Washington State today. Kudos to @CTFairness for fighting for open ticket markets EVERYDAY! Jason Berger runs a great shop! I encourage you to talk to him and get involved. The guy takes action and truly cares!

Instead of restricting one of the few options for flexibility that fans have when plans shift, lawmakers should enforce anti-bot laws, increase transparency, and protect fans’ right to control what they do with their tickets.

AB 1349 is moving to the CA Senate, but it still ignores the real issue in ticketing: monopoly control. One company dominating nearly every stage of the live event experience means artificial scarcity and fewer choices for fans.

Big moments like the Super Bowl remind us what live events are supposed to be: shared experiences that bring people together. It’s time for a ticketing system that lets fans cheer for their favorite teams, not leave them on the sidelines. 🏈

You know something’s wrong when fans don’t get clear pricing and seat info upfront 😬 BTS ARMY knows that transparency should be table stakes. Fans deserve to know what they’re paying before checkout. More here:

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The UK’s proposed price cap on resale risks doing more harm than good. Banning resale above face value removes financial flexibility and eliminates the competition that keeps prices in check. A functioning resale market is a safeguard for consumers.

“Why does breaking up Live Nation and Ticketmaster help?” - Sen. @amyklobuchar 👏“The question that faces the entire nation is whether or not the monopoly can be held accountable and do better or run rough shod around the market.” - Brian Berry, @TicketPolicy

🚨Sen. @MarshaBlackburn on Live Nation’s approach to bots @ today’s Senate Commerce hearing: “If the local power company had your approach to this..they would have a bot scoop in and get user data. They would get information….It is inexcusable.”

🎤 Senate Commerce is talking ticketing today. This piece from @TicketPolicy in @rc_markets is a must-read on why the #TICKETAct, transparency & competition matter for fans. Read the full piece here:

A fair ticket-buying marketplace lets more fans experience these benefits firsthand. So tell a friend to tell a friend: live music events are good for you 🍎 Check out more of the study’s findings here:

Just 20 minutes at a concert has been shown to increase feelings of well-being, self-worth, and closeness to others! But hidden fees, bots, and restrictions on sharing tickets keep many from attending live events and experiencing these benefits.