“Calling the new company Live Nation Entertainment is a big statement. ...” — Michael Rapino Quote

“Calling the new company Live Nation Entertainment is a big statement. Let's make sure we send a strong message from the first investor call.”

“Everyone loves to criticize Ticketmaster, but the real asset of Ticketmaster is that it's the third-largest e-commerce site in America.”

“Jay Z doesn't care if he plays in Paris or Denver, but we do. We make more money in Paris.”

“We spend a great deal of time getting the fan to buy the ticket. Why shouldn't it be: 'Buy the concert ticket and bundle in the t-shirt, or join the fan club?'”

“We believe that the Internet is the live concert promoters best friend although it might have crippled the record label business.”

“One of the strengths of Michael Cohl is he's a big thinker, strategic, great with relationships, artists and big deals.”

“Never put the investor in the ultimate position of power.”

“I'm not an investor in Meerkat, sadly, or, Periscope - I missed both of those - however, I do have a lot of inside information.”

“A lot of times when you're an investor, it's very easy to lean back and say, 'Well, people should come to me in Silicon Valley.' YC has the opposite opinion.”

“One thing on psychology, which we've always known, is that every investor says they're long-term - and they are until the market takes a hit.”

“If you are going to be a great investor, you have to fit the style to who you are.”

“If you're an investor who wants a little bit more from the capital-appreciation side of things, but still likes this concept of getting 'paid by the company,' then we would tell that investor to pursue shareholder yield.”