Last year, iTunes users who pre-ordered new albums from Bob Dylan and the Red Hot Chili Peppers on iTunes.com had the first chance to purchase tickets on Ticketmaster.com, helping both albums to debut at number one on the US Billboard charts.
This year, in time for the summer concert season, every consumer who purchases a concert ticket from Ticketmaster.com will receive free music from iTunes. Ticketmaster will reward summer concert ticket buyers with a complimentary song of their choice from iTunes, and every concert ticket buyer will be offered a digital sampler featuring a selection of music from touring artists.
Additionally, Ticketmaster and Apple have teamed up to create a new gift pack for music lovers. Beginning later this year, consumers will be able to purchase a Ticketmaster + iTunes gift card pack redeemable for credit from Ticketmaster.com and the iTunes Store, respectively. Music fans will be able to purchase $50 gift card packs at all Target stores across the US.
