Crimson Chronicles Podcast: Dr. Corey Gibbs on the Secondary Ticket Market
Join the Crimson Chronicles Podcast as we sit down with Dr. Corey Gibbs from Elite Entertainment Experiences to explore the fascinating world of ticketing. Learn from Corey's 30+ years of experience in ticket brokerage, from his time at the University of Alabama to his pioneering work in the corporate ticket sector. Discover how the ticket market has evolved, transitioning from hard tickets to digital, and hear some of Corey's unbelievable stories about fans' passion and creative trades for tickets. This episode is packed with insights on the industry's past, present, and future, and the enduring passion of Alabama fans.
00:00 Welcome to the Crimson Chronicles Podcast
00:19 The Evolution of Ticketing at Alabama
01:19 The Rise of the Secondary Ticket Market
02:43 Introducing Dr. Corey Gibbs
04:01 Corey's Journey into Ticket Brokering
07:40 Building a Ticket Brokerage Business
12:52 The Impact of StubHub on the Industry
18:31 Alabama Football Fan Passion
21:18 The Changing Dynamics of Fan Engagement
24:54 The New Era Under Coach DeBoer
31:15 The Value of Personalized Customer Service
31:43 From Dissertation to Forbes Recognition
32:46 Corporate Clients and Alabama Ties
33:36 Transition from Hard Tickets to Digital Tickets
36:28 The Pros and Cons of Mobile Ticketing
38:45 Most Demanded Alabama Games
44:03 Wildest Ticket Stories
53:28 The Integrity of the Ticket Industry
56:47 The Everlasting Demand for Alabama Tickets
59:58 Conclusion and Roll Tide
