The history of the ticketing business was about barriers to entry, which kept Ticketmaster protected. That has changed. Michael Rapino Read Quote
As an industry, YouTube and digital content have a huge upside to creation and virally reach fans, and there’s a multi-billion dollar business of advertising attached to that. Michael Rapino Read Quote
Our job is we work for the artist and we service the artists fans. And the better service and the better company we can provide for the artist, the better job we can do for the fans, from flexibility in selling to lower service fees. Michael Rapino Read Quote
Our job is to build a company for the future that can meet the demands of the artist and fan of the future. Michael Rapino Read Quote
Live is truly a unique entertainment form; it cannot be duplicated and creates lifetime memories that fans are craving more than ever in this experience economy. Michael Rapino Read Quote
I can hope that the economy gets better, or I can seek a more proactive approach to protect our employees, reward our shareholders and better service artists and fans. Michael Rapino Read Quote
Jay Z doesn’t care if he plays in Paris or Denver, but we do. We make more money in Paris. Michael Rapino Read Quote
We believe being in long-term, deeper relationships with artists is a great strategy, we will be 100% pursuing it. There has never been a debate with Michael Cohl as to whether we should be in the Madonna business or be in long-term relationships, or be in more rights with artists. Michael Rapino Read Quote
