WFTV9: Musical monopoly: why Taylor Swift fans are calling for the breakup of Ticketmaster
November 18, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Communications Director Robyn Shapiro joined WFTV9 to explain the extent of Ticketmaster's control over the live events industry.
Bloomberg Law: Bad Blood: Swifties Start Wave of Ticketmaster Monopoly Scrutiny
November 18, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Senior Policy Analyst Krista Brown explained to Bloomberg Law how the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster debacle gives "a direct line to the DOJ on how these harms are affecting people."
Advocacy Groups Urge FTC to Ban Big Tech Surveillance Advertising
November 18, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project and Center for Digital Democracy submitted a comment to the Federal Trade Commission today in order to urge the agency to ban the use of surveillance advertising, an intrusive practice that tracks and profiles individuals to target them with advertisements.
ABC News: Taylor Swift ticket debacle renews calls to split up Ticketmaster and Live Nation
November 17, 2022 — On the heels of a chaotic Taylor Swift tour presale, ABC News covered the meltdown and how policymakers & the Break Up Ticketmaster campaign have been fighting to break Ticketmaster's hold on the ticketing industry.
WFMY News2: What’s happening with Ticketmaster? Advice for Taylor Swift fans hoping to buy Eras Tour tickets
November 17, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Director of Policy & Advocacy Morgan Harper sat down with WFMY New2 to discuss Ticketmaster's monopoly over live events and why DOJ should investigate & unwind the merger.