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Ticketmaster, which recently merged with Live Nation, dominates the multibillion-dollar ticketing industry. But these companies are looking to steal the show

There are more opportunities than ever to build an app that people will pay for -- if you know where to look.

Hertz puts music at the center of its marketing strategy with a Live Nation partnership that aims to link concert-going and car rentals. Few things go together like music and road trips, so how about a Hertz rental car with those concert tickets? As of January 1, 2012, you’ll be able to book both through Ticketmaster.com as well as LiveNation.com

Many a brand, whether personal or business, would die a happy death to have a video go viral with over 500,000 views. Even better would be to speak with the creator of a video sensation that did just that in only 12 days since it was uploaded to YouTube. Jim Meskimen is an actor, comedian and impersonator with a tight and loyal fan base.

The social-equipped, virtual listening room is a hit with users. Now music industry types are turning to Turntable.fm to promote shows, bands, and albums.

Check-ins on Foursquare answer one central question: Where are you right now? But they provide little explanation of what you're doing there

Photographs by Benjamin Lowy On tour with former singer-songwriter Nathan Hubbard and his showstopper of a plan to rescue Ticketmaster's business -- and, for an encore, its dreadful reputation. The Ticketmaster Turnaround Tour rolls into New York ready to rock

Have a business near a concert or sports venue? Wouldn't you like a way to reach that local, hungry, primed-to-spend crowd just as their tummies start to grumble? Here's a site and an app for you.

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