The Journal
Notes on the future of
independent events.
- StrategyMarch 4, 2026
The Death of Percentage Fees: Why Flat Pricing is the Future of Ticketing
The ticketing industry has long relied on a pricing model that fundamentally punishes success. Here's why the flat-fee SaaS model wins.
6 min read
- DataFebruary 18, 2026
Owning Your Audience: The Imperative of Zero-Party Data Sovereignty
Data is the most valuable asset an event organizer possesses. Legacy aggregators routinely commandeer it. Here's how to take it back.
5 min read
- HospitalityFebruary 2, 2026
Mastering VIP Hospitality: Merging Ticketing with Table Management
The nightlife sector is shifting toward micro-events. The platforms that win merge ticketing and hospitality into a single experience.
7 min read
- ComplianceJanuary 15, 2026
Navigating the Legal Landscape: Ticketing Transparency and the NJDPA
All-in pricing, statutory refund windows, the right to deletion. NJ regulation is the new floor — and compliance is a competitive moat.
8 min read
- OperationsDecember 20, 2025
The Mobile Check-in Revolution: Eradicating the Queue
The first physical touchpoint of any event is the check-in queue. Done right, it disappears. Done wrong, it ruins the night.
5 min read