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How Social Media has Changed the Entertainment Industry
Entertainment is a concept that is continually evolving, and social media has a lot to do with the way that it has changed. It isn't very easy for any aspect of entertainment to survive without a social media presence. Making Social Media A Priority People that are...
Careers in the Entertainment Industry
The glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry draws the attention of many job seekers each year. Some mistakenly believe they need to go to an expensive film school or take years of acting classes to get into the entertainment world. This is not so. Hard work,...
Entertainment Showdown: Cable Vs. Streaming
While politics might be the prevailing family fight-starter during the holiday season, a close second in many households these days is the concept of cord-cutting. Some argue that between the cost of cable and internet bundles with major providers are expensive;...
How to Market and Promote an Event
An event planners job often seems never-ending. From fiding a date, venue, food and, entertainment, the list of tasks goes on and on. While planning the details is important, an event won’t be successful without an audience of attendees; this is where an event planner...
Are Choose Your Own Adventure Stories the Future of Entertainment?
Today’s generation of adults grew up reading Choose Your Own Adventure books. With that in mind, it is only natural that other forms of entertainment are adopting that format as well.
What Does an Economic Downturn Mean for Hollywood?
With news of another recession just over the horizon making headlines, people will be more careful when and where they spend their extra money for a while. This means less money will be spent by consumers on entertainment, and that includes seeing the latest movies at...
The Role Of Agents In The Entertainment Industry
Many people have heard celebrities or others associated with the entertainment business speak of their agents. While this type of professional is spoken about frequently, few people might realize the roles they play. In fact, agents perform several tasks including:...
The Current Landscape of Residuals in the Age of Streaming
For many years, 67 to be exact, actors could count on receiving residual checks when commercials, movies, or television shows they worked on aired, in addition to their payment for working on the project. Though it was never a completely reliable source of income,...
How Streaming Services Are Changing the Entertainment Industry
Back in 1998, an oddity came on the scene. Netflix began as an Internet-based movie rental business that intended to compete with Blockbuster video. In the years since, Netflix has evolved considerably. Today, the tech and entertainment giant provides video streaming...
3 Trends That Will Shape The Future Of Entertainment
The entertainment industry is quickly becoming one of America's largest exports. It is also accounting for a larger and larger portion of the US GDP. Like all other sectors, technology is having a strong impact on entertainment as it begins to remold and reshape its...