For Bandsintown CEO Fabrice Sergent, marketing concerts isn’t about hype. It’s about supporting artists, connecting people through the experience of live music, and preserving a bastion of free speech. That’s why Bandsintown built a platform to help fans discover live concerts and to let artists promote their shows. Now, Bandsintown drives 500,000 ticket clicks every day and provides solutions for artists, managers, and venues. With host Dmitri Vietze, Fabrice explores Bandsintown’s recent partnership deal with Billboard, how their recommendation algorithm helps emerging artists, and the new impact of livestreaming performances.

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