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“At NITO, we support efforts to combat ticket scalping and create a more hospitable environment for artists to sell their tickets to fans,” says Nathaniel Mauro, Executive Director, National Independent Talent Organization (NITO). “However, we believe this action should be led by our representatives in Congress through legislation rather than an executive order.
“Effectively protecting and supporting both the live entertainment industry and fans requires strict enforcement of the BOTS Act, along with additional measures to curb or eliminate exploitative pricing, unfair fees, and the unregulated secondary ticketing market. Last year, NITO filed a formal complaint with the FTC about BOTS Act violators openly selling technology at the World Ticket Conference, but never received a response.
We hope this executive order will urge Congress to act and empower the FTC to protect fans against predatory resellers.”
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The National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) is a 501(c)(6) trade organization representing hundreds of independent talent agencies and managers nationwide. NITO members represent over 5,000 touring artists performing in every state. NITO provides exclusive resources and benefits while cultivating a community with the free exchange of ideas and best practices for our members. The organization’s work advances a fairer and more equitable live and recorded music environment, ensuring that NITO is a leading voice in the decisions affecting our industry. For more, please visit NITOLIVE.ORG.
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