Entertainment Business

Become a DJ in 60 Days: And Get Paid Doing It! is the ultimate handbook for anyone interested in pursuing a career in DJing. Written by a seasoned DJ, the audiobook provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, from the basics of equipment and software to advanced mixing techniques and strategies for landing your first gig.

In the past 10 years, the Internet video platform YouTube has changed media and entertainment as profoundly as the invention of film, radio, and television did more than six decades earlier. Streampunks is a firsthand account of this upstart company, examining how it evolved and where it will take us next.

You just became the wedding DJ ! Now what? The Wedding DJ Bible will teach you how to handle the wedding like a pro including preparation, equipment, safety, appearance, etiquette, and much more! A wedding DJ is critical to the flow, feel, and ultimately the success of one of the most special occasions that not just a bride and groom will have, but that a family will ever have!

An invaluable reference for anyone who is a working actor, or wants to be. Learn how to make it in the day-to-day business of acting and stay sane and focused while attempting to merge art and commerce. This audiobook covers everything the author wishes someone had told him about how casting decisions are made, what rejection really means, how to behave on a set, the two factors the business is built on, and much more. Markus Flanagan offers encouraging, highly useful pointers on such vital matters as: How do you combat getting typed?

Thread's Not Dead is the essential strategy guide for dominating the t-shirt design business! Start your own clothing line, design for your favorite brands, and more. Learn the secrets and strategies used by the most successful clothing brands. You can become the next Mark Ecko, Obey, or Johnny Cupcakes! This book covers everything you need to know.

This audiobook shows artists and musicians how to get more streams on Spotify plus featured in Spotify editorial playlists. Billboard charting rock and hip hop artists Manafest shows you the new way artists everywhere are getting more fans without a record label. This audiobook shows you a new way to get more fans streaming and buying your music, and teaches you step-by-step how to use it. In this audiobook, you’ll find the exact strategies we use to get 10x more fans and streams for independent artists without a label or having to tour.

Over his 30-year career at Condé Nast, Nicholas Coleridge has witnessed it all. From the anxieties of the Princess of Wales to the blazing fury of Mohamed Al-Fayed, his story is also the story of the people who populate the glamorous world of glossy magazines. With relish and astonishing candour, he offers the inside scoop on Tina Brown and Anna Wintour, David Bowie and Philip Green, Kate Moss and Beyonce and a surreal weekend away with Bob Geldof and William Hague.

Walter's Perspective provides a unique glimpse into the rough-and-tumble Chicago news business as seen through the eyes of one of its legendary players. From his first news job working as a legman to his later role as a news anchor and political commentator, Jacobson battled along the front lines of an industry undergoing dramatic changes.

Today’s music business is more challenging than ever, but music’s availability and the consumption of this powerful force offer unprecedented opportunities for those with the desire to succeed. Music Business Essentials: A Guide for Aspiring Professionals takes musicians and beginning business students on a journey full of vital nuts-and-bolts knowledge as well as practical wisdom from a veteran industry professional.

Josh Kaufman's 'The Personal MBA' is your practical guide to mastering the art of business without the formal business school experience. This comprehensive book offers a clear and concise overview of essential business concepts, from marketing to finance, strategy to leadership. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to start your own business or an aspiring professional seeking a deeper understanding of business fundamentals, 'The Personal MBA' provides accessible insights to help you succeed.

Help and advice for new buskers and seasoned street musicians. Narrated by a full-time industry professional with more than 10 years' experience of busking across the country. Alton has had three UK top 10 self produced EPs in the iTunes singer-songwriter charts, all funded through busking. This audiobook is jam packed with handy tips and recommendations to help you learn the craft of busking, develop your skills, and maximize your profits.

Barry Avrich - a self-made, Montreal-born film producer-director, flamboyant advertising executive, and legendary biographer and connector of moguls and stars. For over three decades, he has relentlessly produced films on some of the most notorious show-business titans and also found the time to market and promote feature films, concerts, and the biggest shows on Broadway.

At 30, Duncan Bannatyne had no money and was enjoying life on the beaches of Jersey. He saw a story about someone who had made himself a millionaire, and decided to do the same. Five years later, he had done it, and now he is worth £168 million. In this remarkable book, he explains how anyone could take the same route as he did, if they really want to.

From the sugar rush of Tokyo’s idol subculture to the discordant polyrhythms of its experimental punk and indie scenes, this audiobook by Japan Times music columnist Ian F. Martin offers a witty and tender look at the issues that shape Japanese music today. With insights into the evolution of J-pop as well as its history, infrastructure, and (sub)cultures, Martin deconstructs an industry that operates very differently from counterparts overseas.

After starting two iconic music venues and surviving the dot-com bust, Michael Dorf offers gripping stories and hard-earned business lessons with a contrarian twist. As technology becomes more deeply woven into our lives, the key to success can be found in satisfying people’s yearning for live human interaction.

Are you thinking about taking up photography, but are unsure of where to begin? Are you overwhelmed by all of the settings on your DSLR? Do you already have a camera, but need help perfecting your photography skills? Does the technical jargon used by professional photographers confuse you? If so, you have come to the right place!

From watching his colleague get shot in the testicles by a jealous producer to running Hollywood's most successful television studio, Harris Katleman had a front row seat in the development of the television industry. Through a number of hilarious accounts, Harris Katleman shares his journey from office boy to talent agent to television producer, and finally to studio head at both MGM and 20th Century Fox. Along the way, we meet industry giants including Rupert Murdoch, Bob Iger, Barry Diller, Marvin Davis, Kirk Kerkorian, Mark Goodson, and Lew Wasserman.

Explore the collaborative creative journey through the eyes of Campanile, an international touring show. Learn from their experiences building a show, a community, an identity, and an artistic family.

In the world of music, entertainment and the nightlife. Few jobs are as exciting and fulfilling as the mobile DJ. This short book will give you a solid overview on what to expect when starting up your mobile DJ business. All the Dos and Don'ts about what goes into running a successful DJ business. This book is filled with pure content and no fluff. It'll give you a direct view of some really interesting facts and tips that the average person would completely miss.

Are you tired of superficial advice and ready for tangible, actionable steps to success? Are you ready to unlock your full potential and live a life of purpose and achievement? Are you struggling to find balance and success in your life? Myth: Success is only for the lucky few. Reality: With the BE R.E.A.L. mindset, anyone can cultivate the qualities needed for a winning lifestyle. Myth: Elegance is about wealth and appearance. Reality: True elegance comes from inner harmony and authentic actions, as taught by the BE R.E.A.L. principles.