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Pollstar is a prominent business trade publication in the concert industry, established in 1981 by Gary Bongiovanni. Originally known as Promoter On-Line Listings, it has transformed from a simple tip sheet into a comprehensive weekly publication recognized as the leading source for live event and concert industry data. In 2017, Pollstar was acquired by Oak View Group, enhancing its influence and capabilities within the industry. Pollstar offers a variety of services tailored to the live entertainment sector. The Pollstar Data Cloud allows subscribers to access and customize reports based on concert box office and route book data for over 319,000 artists. Additionally, Pollstar provides Global Live Boxoffice Reports, sell-through data, and a Route Book Database to help promote events. The company also maintains a directory of industry contacts, which is widely used by professionals in the field. Pollstar hosts the annual Pollstar Live conference and presents the Pollstar Awards, celebrating achievements in the live event industry.