Live Nation Executives Brag About 'Robbing' Ticket Buyers in Slack DMs

Live Nation Executives Brag About 'Robbing' Ticket Buyers in Slack DMs

A collection of direct messages from 2022 has been unsealed following the concert giant's settlement with the DOJ. The messages reveal Live Nation executives boasting about charging high fees to ticket buyers.

According to the unsealed messages, Live Nation executives referred to themselves as 'robbers' when discussing the high fees they charged to ticket buyers. The messages were sent via Slack, a communication platform used by the company.

The unsealed messages are a result of a lawsuit filed against Live Nation by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The lawsuit alleged that the company had engaged in anticompetitive practices, including charging high fees to ticket buyers.

In a statement, Live Nation said that the language used in the messages 'absolutely doesn't reflect our values or how we operate.' However, the unsealed messages suggest that the company's executives may have had a different view on the matter.

The unsealed messages are a blow to Live Nation's reputation, which has already been damaged by the lawsuit. The company has faced criticism for its business practices, including charging high fees to ticket buyers.

The unsealed messages are a reminder that companies must be transparent and honest in their communication. The use of language that suggests 'robbing' ticket buyers is unacceptable and raises questions about the company's values.

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[1] Live Nation Executives Brag About “Robbing” Ticket Buyers in Slack DMs
[2] ‘These People Are So Stupid’: Live Nation Ticketing Directors Bragged About Charging High Fees in Slack Messages