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31.1.05
U2.com membership marketing
I've been trying to put it on paper, but haven't succeeded yet. Luckily @U2.com carries an excelent wrap-up of the marketing U2.com has been exposing us to in relation to the U2.com membership:
http://www.atu2.com/news/article.src?ID=3738
Pretty clear, right?
27.1.05
Time to compliment
With all the backfire going on these days, I now need to say that the people at U2.com, ticketmaster etc are responding (and reacting) very well by resetting codes and even accepting reservations by phone.
A full rundown of the ticket-smash can be found on U2log.com
25.1.05
U2 tickteting adventures
It's a long and winding road getting ticks to see the boys this summer, and if it's is going to be like this next week I don't know if I'll survive the anger and anxiety....
But I think I've made it to the cut, and scored some tickets for the Brussels show....or should I wait 'till I have them in my hands.....
Either way, the technical glitches doen't deserve a prize, but the handling in Belgium by Ticket Service was great (sendig out replies to emails within the hour)
Just wish the U2-camp would be that customer friendly these days....remember, these are the same guys who would personally comit on the t-shirt fabric in merchandise?
21.1.05
U2 World Tour To Kick Off In San Diego
Billboard, January 21, 2005
Ray Waddell
U2 will kick off its 2005 world tour March 28 at the San Diego Sports Arena, Billboard can exclusively reveal. Kings Of Leon will open the first leg of the trek, tickets for which will begin going on sale Jan. 29. The tour, named Vertigo after the first single from U2's new Interscope album, "How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," will be officially announced Monday (Jan. 24).
"One of the great privileges of working with U2 is you get to go on the road with them," longtime manager Paul McGuinness tells Billboard. "We are, I suppose, that rarest of things: a major touring attraction that is still having number one records all over the world after 25 years."
Even though its kick-off is still two months away, Vertigo will likely be the top-grossing trek of 2005. Conservative estimates put the tour's gross potential at $225-$250 million from as many as 110 shows.
The first North American leg will run for two months and wrap in Boston in late May. Afterward, the tour will hit some 30 European stadiums, beginning June 10 in Brussels. The band will stay in Europe through mid-August, then return to North America for another run of 30 arena dates.
Ticket prices will average $90, including $49.50 on the low end and $165 on the high end. On the 2001 Elevation tour in support of the album "All That You Can't Leave Behind," the range was $45-$135.
As on that trek, the arena floor will be general admission for about 1,700-1,800 seats, depending on the building. And, like Elevation, the tour will feature unique production elements.
"This tour will be not unlike the last production in that the lowest priced tickets will be on the floor," says McGuinness. "The best seats are the cheapest, and we want people to get excited." He adds that details on distribution of floor tickets will be forthcoming. "Some will be on sale, some will be radio contest winners," McGuinness says.
It is possible some shows will be available as digital downloads. "We're exploring technology where it might be possible to download the show you've just seen," says McGuinness. "We've been talking to iTunes and the folks at Apple, with whom we have a great relationship, but it's not quite there yet. We're certainly looking at it."
A tour DVD is also likely. "We always do that," McGuinness says, "but that will come towards the latter end of the tour."
As reported yesterday, U2 is among the first acts confirmed to perform at the Grammys on Feb. 13 in Los Angeles. The group is nominated for three awards, including best rock song and best short form music video for "Vertigo."
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6.1.05
Tour rumours
The buzz is on the street about postponement of the tour start.
Lost of sites mention a "family illness" to be the reason the first will be played march 28 in L.A.
So far, no official statement has been issued, but then, there wasn't even a tour anounced...
Guess we'll just have to wait and see, and hope for the best for the ones involved.
5.1.05
All Because Of You video
Watch the ESPN premiere stream of the video here (WMV-stream)
My favourite moment: Larry patting the Police officer on his shoulder 2 seconds into the clip.
But as far as I'm concerned, I can do without hysterically screaming New Yorkers...
3.1.05
**UPDATE New countdown?
**UPDATE**
The countdown is off, the site is now redirecting to U2.com...
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Is this a new countdown on HTDAAB.com?
It seems to end at january 27th....
