Internet Association and Vivid Seats Team Up to Safeguard Consumer Freedoms to Purchase, Sell or Use Live Event Tickets How They Choose
WASHINGTON – Internet Association today welcomed Vivid Seats, the largest independent online ticket marketplace, as its newest member, adding to the organization’s growing list of e-commerce members.
“Vivid Seats is at the forefront of the peer-to-peer economy leveraging the internet to enhance consumer choice and change the way people shop for live event tickets,” said Internet Association President and CEO Michael Beckerman. “Vivid Seats epitomizes what it means to empower people through a free and open internet, and we look forward to working with them to advance policies that meet those standards.”
“Almost two decades ago, Vivid Seats helped reinvent the live event ticket marketplace,” said Vivid Seats’ Christopher Libertelli, Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs. “As our marketplace has grown, the company made a wise decision to become a resource to policymakers as they consider practices that may hinder our consumer’s ability to buy, resell or use the event tickets they own. Together with Vivid Seats’ growing Washington D.C. presence, we look forward to working with Internet Association to put consumers at the center of good public policy in Washington.”
An industry pioneer, for more than 17 years Vivid Seats has provided a vibrant online ticket marketplace giving fans access to the most sought-after live events. Vivid Seats hosts tens of thousands of live sports, concerts and theater events, even those sold out elsewhere and with options fitting virtually any budget.
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About Internet Association
Internet Association's mission is to foster innovation, promote economic growth, and empower people through the free and open internet. The internet creates unprecedented benefits for society, and as the voice of the world's leading internet companies, we ensure stakeholders understand these benefits. Internet Association represents the interests of leading internet companies including Airbnb, Amazon, Coinbase, DoorDash, Dropbox, eBay, Etsy, Eventbrite, Expedia, Facebook, Google, Groupon, Handy, HomeAway, IAC, Intuit, LinkedIn, Lyft, Match Group, Microsoft, Netflix, Pandora, PayPal, Pinterest, Quicken Loans, Rackspace, reddit, Salesforce.com, Snap Inc., Spotify, SurveyMonkey, Thumbtack, TransferWise, TripAdvisor, Turo, Twitter, Uber Technologies, Inc., Upwork, Vivid Seats, Yelp, Zenefits, and Zillow Group. www.InternetAssociation.org.
About Vivid Seats
Vivid Seats is the largest independent secondary marketplace for tickets to live sports, concert and theater events, and the industry's leading provider of technology platforms and service solutions. Founded in 2001, the Chicago-based company offers industry-leading affordability across one of the widest selections of premium tickets and event packages. Vivid Seats supports all confirmed orders with a 100% Buyer Guarantee and a dedicated customer service team to ensure the safest and most convenient purchase experience. Vivid Seats has been selected by leaders in the live event industry, such as ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Notre Dame, Chicago Bears and the Duke Blue Devils, to be their official and preferred partner to deliver the best possible experience for their fans and event goers. Fans who want to sit closer and see more of their favorite live events can order directly on vividseats.com or by phone at 866-848-8499.
IA Media Contact:
202-602-2339
Vivid Seats Media Contact:
Bryson Meunier, Vivid Seats
312-291-9966 ext. 141