Joseph SternOn FearI must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to…Jan 5, 2023Jan 5, 2023
Joseph SternOn VacationIn late July, I participated in Thomas Coyne’s week-long immersive survival program in Alaska. The goal is to survive in the woods —…Dec 17, 2021Dec 17, 2021
Joseph SternSigning bonuses used to run the ticketing business. What happens now?Additional reporting by Cherie HuNov 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020
Joseph SterninForiaForia is For The Fans: How an Upstart Company is Changing the Ticketing WorldTicketing for live events like music, theater, and sports is very different from other types of online booking.Oct 14, 2019Oct 14, 2019
Joseph SterninForiaTicketing Economics: Why Are Fees So High?Ticket Fees are higher than ever, and lack of transparency is largely to blame. Foria is eager to spill some of the industry’s darkest…Sep 12, 2019Sep 12, 2019
Joseph SterninForiaHow I Keep Getting Scammed When I Buy Tickets OnlineI have attended live shows for as long as I could remember. I’ve been getting scammed for just as long. Bellow, I recount a couple of my…Jun 18, 2019Jun 18, 2019
Joseph SterninForiaHow To Avoid Scammers When Buying TicketsWhen a show sells out before fans are ready to commit, fans are targeted by scammers.Jun 7, 2019Jun 7, 2019
Joseph SterninForiaInsider Scalping In The Music IndustryThe hidden world where your favorite artists collude with scalpers to screw you without you even noticingMay 26, 2019May 26, 2019
Joseph SterninForiaThe Empty Show Phenomenon: Why Fans Aren’t Turning Up?Any venture into the world of music occasionally meets disappointment from a poorly managed, empty show. Concert-goers face small, low…May 24, 2019May 24, 2019
