Ticketmaster expands in the Philippines through partnership with SM Prime?

Ticketmaster is partnering with Filipino mall giant SM Prime to expand its reach and services across the country, aiming for a bigger slice of Southeast Asia's growing live entertainment market.

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France is leading 'This strategic partnership positions Ticketmaster as an unstoppable force in Southeast Asia's live entertainment market by leveraging SM Prime’s extensive network of venues and customers.', while United Kingdom stands for 'While promising, this expansion could backfire if local consumers resist foreign dominance or prefer homegrown alternatives for ticketing services.'. United States... this is still ours to define.