Ticketing Giants Pledge to Show All Fees Up Front in Response to Biden's Push.

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Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, and xBk are among the companies pledging to eliminate "junk fees" and offer upfront pricing on their sites. The move comes after President Biden pledged to eliminate hidden fees and surcharges. The companies will join Biden at an event to announce their commitment to upfront pricing. The White House called the move a first step towards addressing junk fees in the economy. Ticketmaster has faced criticism for its lack of competition and monopolistic behaviors.
- Live Nation and Ticketmaster are pledging to President Biden to show fees up front NPR
- Biden to announce Live Nation and Ticketmaster will allow consumers to see all fees up front CNN
- Biden muscles Live Nation, SeatGeek to scrap hidden ticket fees after Taylor Swift debacle USA TODAY
- Biden targets junk fees with executives from Live Nation, SeatGeek and Airbnb The Associated Press
- Ticketmaster, SeatGeek to Show Ticket Buyers 'All In' Pricing That Includes Fees The Wall Street Journal
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