"Weinhold wrote in another chat, "I have VIP parking up to $250 lol." Baker replied, "I almost feel bad taking advantage of them." Weinhold then mentioned that he raised club prices to $125 and Baker replied, "I wonder if I can get $225.""
"Live Nation said the messages aren't reflective of the company's general operations. "The Slack exchange from one junior staffer to a friend absolutely doesn't reflect our values or how we operate," Live Nation said in a statement. "Because this was a private Slack message, leadership learned of this when the public did, and will be looking into the matter promptly.""
"The US and states said Live Nation is downplaying Baker's position at the company. "Defendants' brief fails to mention this individual has since been promoted and now serves as Head of Ticketing for Venue Nation, with responsibilities relating to all of Live Nation's venues," the plaintiffs' brief said."
Private Slack messages between Live Nation employees Weinhold and Baker reveal discussions about raising prices for VIP parking up to $250 and club access to $125, with Baker suggesting potential increases to $225. Live Nation dismissed the messages as unrepresentative of company operations and noted they involved ancillary services rather than primary ticket sales. However, US and state plaintiffs in an antitrust case highlighted that Baker has since been promoted to Head of Ticketing for Venue Nation, overseeing all Live Nation venues. Live Nation argued the messages are irrelevant to the trial because VIP services are sold separately from tickets and fall outside the ticketing services market under dispute. The company contended the exhibits would improperly inflame the jury rather than address substantive claims.
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