TickPick
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{{Short description|Online marketplace}}
{{Infobox website
| name = TickPick
| owner =
| logo = Tickpick Logo.jpg
| logo_size = 230px
| company_type = Private
| foundation = New York City, New York, USA
| area_served = Worldwide
| location_city = New York City, New York
| location_country = United States
| industry = Ticket exchange
Ticket resale
| products = Tickets for sports, concerts, theater, entertainment events
| key_people = {{plainlist|
- Brett Goldberg
{{small|(founder co-CEO)}}{{cite news|url= https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/01/24/when-is-the-best-time-to-buy-super-bowl-tickets/
|title=When is the best time to buy Super Bowl tickets?|last= Bonesteel|first=Matt|date=January 24, 2018|newspaper=The Washington Post|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315135518/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/01/24/when-is-the-best-time-to-buy-super-bowl-tickets/|archive-date=2018-03-15|access-date=2018-03-15}}{{cite web|url= http://smartceo.com/2017-new-york-future-50-tickpick/|title=TickPick|year=2017|publisher=SmartCEO Magazine|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180315135959/http://smartceo.com/2017-new-york-future-50-tickpick/|archive-date=2018-03-15|access-date=2018-03-15}}
- Chris O'Brien
{{small|(founder, co-CEO)}}
}}
| revenue = $200 M (2019){{cite web|url=https://pulse2.com/tickpick-raises-40-million-200-million-in-gross-transactions/|title=TickPick Secures $40 Million And Is Expected To Surpass $200 Million In Gross Transactions
|website=pulse2.com|access-date=13 August 2019}}
| homepage =
| screenshot =
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| num_employees = 50 (2019){{cite web|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/company/tickpick|title=TickPick|year=2018|publisher=Entrepreneur|access-date=2019-02-21}}
| url = {{URL|http://tickpick.com}}
| registration =
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2011}}{{cite web|url=https://www.inc.com/profile/tickpick|title=TickPick|year=2018|publisher=Inc.|access-date=2019-02-12}}
| current_status = Active
| language = English
| advertising =
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TickPick (founded in 2011) is an online marketplace for events tickets based in New York, New York that allows users to bid on tickets.
History
TickPick was founded in 2011 by Brett Goldberg and Chris O'Brien.{{cite web|url=https://pando.com/2013/08/20/watch-out-stubhub-disruptor-tickpick-is-creeping-ever-closer-to-your-reign/|title=Watch out StubHub: disruptor TickPick is creeping ever closer to your throne|first=Carmel|last=DeAmicis|date=August 20, 2013|publisher=PandoDaily|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323150315/https://pando.com/2013/08/20/watch-out-stubhub-disruptor-tickpick-is-creeping-ever-closer-to-your-reign/|archive-date=2018-03-23|access-date=2018-03-23}} They developed a patented best deal ranking system,{{cite patent|country=US|number=2012226575|status=patent|title=Electronic ticket market|pubdate=2012-09-06|fdate=2012-02-25|inventor=Brett Ian Goldberg, Christopher O'Brien|assign=TickPick LLC.|url=}} which assigned each ticket a rating based on proximity and viewing angle{{cite web|url= https://www.ticketnews.com/2012/05/tickpick-launch-brings-transparency-to-secondary-ticket-market/|title=TickPick launch brings transparency to secondary ticket market|first=Kristina|last=LaFountain|date=May 4, 2012|publisher=ticketnews.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323150643/https://www.ticketnews.com/2012/05/tickpick-launch-brings-transparency-to-secondary-ticket-market/|archive-date=2018-03-23|access-date=2018-03-23}} with A+ through D grades (website allows users to adjust this ranking based on a user's personal preferences).{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2012/07/24/tickpick/|title=TickPick takes on StubHub with new site design, Priceline-like auctions (exclusive)|first=Sean|last=Ludwig|date=July 24, 2012|publisher=VentureBeat|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323151002/https://venturebeat.com/2012/07/24/tickpick/|archive-date=2018-03-23|access-date=2018-03-23}} Another innovation was a bid platform, which allowed consumers to bargain with multiple sellers by placing offers on a multitude of seats.{{cite web|url=https://thenextweb.com/apps/2011/11/01/is-tickpick-the-next-big-secondary-ticketing-startup|title=Is TickPick the next big secondary ticketing startup?|first=Courtney|last=Boyd Myers|date=November 1, 2011|publisher= thenextweb.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323151143/https://thenextweb.com/apps/2011/11/01/is-tickpick-the-next-big-secondary-ticketing-startup/|archive-date=2018-03-23|access-date=2018-03-23}} TickPick differentiated itself from StubHub with lower fees.{{cite web|url=http://fortune.com/2013/11/26/taking-down-ticketmaster/|title=Taking down Ticketmaster|first=Daniel|last=Roberts|date=November 27, 2013|publisher=Fortune|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323151358/http://fortune.com/2013/11/26/taking-down-ticketmaster/|archive-date=2018-03-23|access-date=2018-03-23}}
In May 2012, TickPick raised $250,000 in seed funding{{cite web|url=http://www.finsmes.com/2012/05/tickpick-completes-seed-funding.html|title=TickPick Completes Seed Funding|date=May 8, 2012|publisher=finsmes.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323151519/http://www.finsmes.com/2012/05/tickpick-completes-seed-funding.html|archive-date=2018-03-23|access-date=2018-03-23}} and in 2014 launched their mobile app. In 2017, the website enraged Facebook users by insulting Upper Peninsula, Michigan, residents by calling this location (that was missing on TickPick's map) "just a bunch of forests".{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2017/06/20/upper-peninsula-tickpick/411453001/|title=TickPick leaves Upper Peninsula off its map, picks fight with Yoopers|first=Brian|last= Manzullo|date=June 20, 2017|publisher=Detroit Free Press|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323151648/https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2017/06/20/upper-peninsula-tickpick/411453001/|archive-date=2018-03-23|access-date=2018-03-23}} To address the issue, Brett Goldberg, co-founder of TickPick, issued a formal apology online and visited Marquette to apologize in person.{{cite web|url=http://www.miningjournal.net/news/front-page-news/2017/06/apology-tour/|title=Apology tour|first=Brian|last= Manzullo|date=June 21, 2017|publisher=The Mining Journal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323151904/http://www.miningjournal.net/news/front-page-news/2017/06/apology-tour/|archive-date=2018-03-23|access-date=2018-03-23}} In April 2018, it became the official ticket marketplace for Delaware's Firefly Music Festival, replacing StubHub.{{cite news|url=https://www.pollstar.com/article/firefly-replaces-stubhub-with-tickpick-135046|title=Firefly Replaces StubHub With TickPick|date=April 12, 2018|last=Camacho|first=Ron|website=Pollstar|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180419115033/https://www.pollstar.com/article/firefly-replaces-stubhub-with-tickpick-135046|archive-date=April 19, 2018|access-date= April 19, 2018}} On May 1, 2018, TickPick acquired RazorGator, one of its main competitors, for an undisclosed amount. On July 24, 2018, TickPick acquired advanced ticket inventory aggregator Rukkus.com, one of its competitors, for an undisclosed amount.{{cite news|url=http://ampthemag.com/the-real/tickpick-purchases-second-set-of-assets-through-a-bankruptcy-with-rukkus-acquisition/|title=TickPick Purchases Second Set of Assets Through a Bankruptcy with Rukkus Acquisition|last=Mims|first=Taylor|date=July 24, 2018|work=Amplify|archive-url=https://archive.today/20180725111734/http://ampthemag.com/the-real/tickpick-purchases-second-set-of-assets-through-a-bankruptcy-with-rukkus-acquisition/|archive-date=July 25, 2018|access-date=July 24, 2018|url-status=dead}} On August 1, 2018, TickPick announced an endorsement deal with WWE Legend and 2-time WWE Hall of Fame recipient, Ric Flair.{{cite news|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2018/08/03/ric-flair-interview-health-update-summerslam/|title=One Year After His Serious Health Scare, Ric Flair Feels 'Fantastic': 'It's a Miracle'|last=Barasso|first=Justin|date=August 3, 2018|work=Sports Illustrated|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803202255/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2018/08/03/ric-flair-interview-health-update-summerslam/|archive-date=August 3, 2018|access-date=August 13, 2018|url-status=dead}}
In September 2018, TickPick entered into partnership with Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment to become the Official Marketplace for the athletics programs at East Tennessee State University, Florida International University, Georgia State University, Longwood University, Niagara University, Rider University, Samford University, Santa Clara University, Siena College, Saint Joseph's University, Stony Brook University, Towson University, Valparaiso University, as well as the America East Conference, Big South Conference, Colonial Athletic Association, Western Athletic Conference, and the Jamaica Classic Basketball Tournament.
On January 24, 2019, TickPick announced a partnership deal with Rooftop2 Productions, a subsidiary company of Lagardère Sports and Entertainment to produce the Maxim (magazine) Pregame Experience at Super Bowl LIII.{{cite news|url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/super-bowl-parties-2019-thewrap-001417320.html|title=Super Bowl Parties 2019: TheWrap's Ultimate Guide to the Hottest Invites in Atlanta|last=Emery|first=Debbie|date=January 24, 2019|work=The Wrap|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190212144515/https://www.yahoo.com/news/super-bowl-parties-2019-thewrap-001417320.html|archive-date=February 12, 2019|access-date=February 12, 2019|url-status=dead}}
On June 4, 2019, TickPick announced partnerships with Riot Fest and WE Fest, becoming the Official Secondary Ticket Marketplace for both music festivals.{{cite news|url=https://www.pollstar.com/article/tickpick-announces-we-fest-and-riot-fest-partnerships-138116|title=TickPick Announces WE Fest And Riot Fest Partnerships
|date=June 4, 2019|last=Rendon|first=Francisco|website=Pollstar|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190604131813/https://www.pollstar.com/article/tickpick-announces-we-fest-and-riot-fest-partnerships-138116|archive-date=June 4, 2019|access-date= June 6, 2019}}
On August 6, 2019, TickPick announced a $40 million investment from its first institutional investor, PWP Growth Equity.{{cite news|url=https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/06/tickpick/|title=Ticket marketplace TickPick raises $40M in its first institutional funding
|date=August 6, 2019|last=Ha|first=Anthony|website=TechCrunch|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190806201536/https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/06/tickpick/|archive-date=August 6, 2019|access-date= August 6, 2019}}
Recognition
Competitors
According to a 2017 report by TechNavio, TickPick was one of the key players on the global secondary tickets market competing with RazorGator, StubHub and Ticketmaster Entertainment.{{cite web|url=https://www.technavio.com/report/global-secondary-tickets-market|title=Global Secondary Tickets Market 2017-2021|date=August 2017|publisher=Technavio|archive-url=https://archive.today/20180316130904/https://www.technavio.com/report/global-secondary-tickets-market|archive-date=2018-03-16|access-date=2018-03-16|url-status=dead}} SeatGeek, TicketIQ and Vivid Seats were also among its competitors.{{cite web|url=http://time.com/money/5108533/super-bowl-2018-tickets-prices/|title=Here's How Much Super Bowl Tickets Cost This Year—and the Best Time to Buy Them|first=Bread|last=Tuttle|date=January 22, 2018|publisher=TIME|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316124840/http://time.com/money/5108533/super-bowl-2018-tickets-prices/|archive-date=2018-03-16|url-status=dead|access-date=2018-03-16}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.TickPick.com/ TickPick.com]
- [http://blog.TickPick.com/ TickPick Blog]
Category:Online marketplaces of the United States
Category:Ticket sales companies
Category:Internet properties established in 2011