Ticketsnow

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Established in 1999, TicketsNow ([1]), Crystal Lake, IL, is the world’s largest marketplace for premium event tickets. More than 90% of all professional ticket agencies that list, buy, and sell secondary event tickets online utilize software developed by TicketsNow—creating the most comprehensive database of secondary event tickets in the world.

Named in 2004 and 2006 to the Inc. 500 Index of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S., TicketsNow is a premium ticket provider for USA TODAY, Fandango, and AOL; an official sponsor of the Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars; an official sponsor of University of Louisville Athletics, Arizona State University Athletics, Texas Christian University Athletics, University of Cincinnati Athletics, and a corporate partner of Princeton University Athletics; a member of the Better Business Bureau; and a founding member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB), which promotes the highest level of ethics in the secondary ticketing marketplace.

[edit] Origins

Mike Domek founded VIP Tour Company in 1992 with a telephone, a credit-card-processing machine, and a Federal Express account. Domek quickly transformed VIP Tour Company into a professional, full-service ticketing agency.

In 1999, with no venture capital, Domek launched the TicketsNow.com Web site. Inc. Magazine, featured TicketsNow as one of the "Great Companies Started for $1,000 or Less." In 2001, under Domek's direction, the company's software division rolled out the EventInventory Web store plug-in. This technology and subsequent programs have established TicketsNow.com as the world's largest online marketplace for premium event tickets. What started as a one-man operation in a one-bedroom apartment has grown into a multimillion dollar business with approximately 300 full-time employees.

[edit] About Domek

In November 2004, Mike was named to Crain's Chicago Business "40 Under 40." This annually assembled list recognizes 40 of the most influential people in the Chicago area—business leaders, entrepreneurs, inventors, and government officials—who are under 40 years old. He is also a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and The Economic Club of Chicago.

[edit] TicketsNow Entertainment Index

The TicketsNow Entertainment Index tracks proprietary secondary ticket sales on a monthly basis to provide a snapshot of entertainment trends for sports, music, and theater events nationwide.

• Top Events Overall for February 2007

1. Wicked
2. Houston Rodeo
3. The Police
4. Chicago Cubs
5. New York Yankees
6. Jersey Boys
7. AMA Supercross
8. Keith Urban
9. Boston Red Sox
10. Kenny Chesney

• Top Sports Ticket Sales for February 2007

1. Chicago Cubs
2. New York Yankees
3. AMA Supercross
4. Boston Red Sox
5. WWE Wrestling

• Top Concert Ticket Sales for February 2007

1. Houston Rodeo
2. The Police
3. Keith Urban
4. Kenny Chesney
5. Bob Seger

• Top Theater Ticket Sales for February 2007

1. Wicked
2. Jersey Boys
3. Mary Poppins
4. The Lion King
5. Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes