Entertainment Business

The Music Agenda is a combination of the knowledge of the authors and their experiences working in the music industry. From managing and booking shows for bands, to dealing with having to fix a broken-down van at 2 a.m., or negotiating a deal for an artist with a major record label, the authors have come together to impart their knowledge on the reader in order to give them a distinct advantage in today’s music business. Throughout this book, you will learn the necessary skills and knowledge needed to operate in today’s fast-paced business.

Dans ce livre révolutionnaire et inédit, Aliko Dangote le « noble fils de Kano », nous dévoile la réponse à toutes les questions sur l’argent, la richesse, et la réussite au travers de son parcours légendaire. Vous découvrirez les principes, les méthodes et les stratégies fondamentales qu’il a utilisées afin de parvenir à la prospérité et à la réalisation de son incroyable rêve d’homme d’Affaires noir le plus riche du Monde.

When it comes to the entertainment world and movie business, few names are as recognizable as Walt Disney, a versatile writer, producer, director, artist, and voice actor who literally turned his name into a billion-dollar business. Whether it was through the creation of iconic cartoons like Mickey Mouse or America's favorite theme parks, Disney and his assorted businesses have entertained countless numbers of people across the globe, particularly young kids.

Photography is one of the few hobbies that is relatively easy to pick up. Some may believe there is a secret to taking beautiful photographs. However, there are certain factors to consider if you want to enjoy the hobby of photographing stunning images.

Un nombre que destaca en este sentido en el mundo del entretenimiento es el de Walt Disney. Puede que no fuera un pionero de la animación o de las películas en sí, pero fue más bien el Shakespeare de su género: tomaba la inspiración de aquí, de allá y de todas partes, y la combinaba para crear algo que es relevante incluso hoy en día. Walt Disney fue un verdadero icono cultural, cuyas ideas y visión revolucionarias eran ejemplares y demasiado avanzadas para la época.

How did Oprah Winfrey do to become the world's most well-known female personality as well as a successful entrepreneur? It turns out it was not just all luck. Her mantra, "Turn Your Wounds Into Wisdom," served her well from an early age, especially after tragically losing her first child and later when she worked to turn her life dreams into reality.

"Thirty-Two Ways to Get Exposure for Yourself, Your Band, or Your New Music Release" - this chapter is packed with real-world, creative promotion strategies that songwriters and musicians have used to get noticed. By the end of this section, you'll have an endless list of ways you can attract attention to your own music.

Jana Pochop compiles years of experience as an artist, a booking agent, a tour manager, a venue booker, and a social media fiend to share some of her best practices for independent artists of all levels. Topics include web presence, social media strategy, crowdfunding strategy, fan base growth, touring tips, booking strategy, and some personal stories from Jana's seven years on the road.

Have you ever wondered how you can be successful in the entertainment coach industry? Have you ever imagined what a job as an entertainer driver must be like? What’s it really like “riding with the stars”? With more than six years of experience in driving artists, Chad Allison has seen it all and has mastered the tricks of the trade. In this audiobook, he provides helpful insight into the entertainment coach industry for new CDL A holders as well as bus and truck drivers who need a change in careers.

In 1968 Mick Jagger couldn't understand why the Rolling Stones were broke. The man he asked for help was a German prince, a merchant banker. They forged an unlikely alliance which re-invented the business of rock 'n' roll. As a youthquake shook the Establishment, Prince Rupert Loewenstein thrived in both worlds, never relinquishing his elegance or decorum. Coolly impartial and dryly humorous, this is a refreshingly different take on the rock 'n' roll world from within its inner sanctum.

Would you like your business......to burst into public awareness like Lady Gaga?...to have the long-lived success of Mick Jagger?...to demonstrate the creativity of The Beatles? We don’t normally think of the music business as a source of entrepreneurial insight, but we should. The best bands have longevity, a depth of customer loyalty, and a level of profitability that puts most businesses to shame. And what they know about marketing, partnerships, bartering, and overcoming obstacles isn’t taught in business school.

For generations, record companies have dominated the music industry. Artists were unable to get their material to the masses without label backing, meaning that the path to stardom inevitably involved artists having to sign exploitative record contracts. These "record deals" were profoundly one-sided, and usually imposed brutal, predatory terms on artists. Fortunately, times have changed and artists no longer need labels. It is a new music business, and it is time for a new kind of music business book.

Chapter one of The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business. This chapter is regarding the music industry and you.

What if you could steal the bulletproof formula to grow 1,000 superfans across Instagram or TikTok...while you sleep? It doesn't matter how many followers you have! You can use this exact blueprint that viral musicians apply to gain a huge audience and get your music ahead as soon as tonight...without spending a penny on paid ads. Inside this new book, you’ll find a decade of game-changing strategies that I’ve built for hundreds of independent musicians, record labels, artist managers, and music brands.

Popular financial advisors and consultants recommend reading or listening to the nonfiction books of successful people to gain insight into their life perspectives and attitudes that were the key foundations of their success. Never Fry Bacon in the Nude allows listeners to see into the mind of successful businessman and entrepreneur Gene Bicknell. This book is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and anyone in business!

I am an award-winning professional voiceover actor. Every day, people ask me, "How can I get into the Voiceover industry?" This book is a simple and straightforward guide to starting your career in voiceover. You will find all the answers you need in order to get started, including all of the equipment needed and the steps to take.

So you want to become a voice over artist? Excellent. Voice over is a growing, creative, and accessible career that you can easily pursue from the comfort of your own at-home closet studio. And Start Speaking is the perfect companion to help you begin. Guided by Caroline Turner Cole, professional voice over artist and writer with a masters in education, there's no one better equipped to help you start your journey.

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.

In Booth Brilliance: Mastering the Art of the Photobooth Business in 60 Days, author Frank Jackson pulls back the curtain on the lucrative photobooth industry. This isn't your average business guide; it's a riveting journey from cubicle captivity to entrepreneurial freedom. Whether you're a photography enthusiast, a weekend DIYer, or someone itching to escape the nine-to-five grind, this book will guide you through every step to launching your own successful photobooth business.

Technobody - maker of wearable technologies - is under attack. Its strategic plan is slowly being killed by the top strategy villains every company faces: bad meetings (Meeting Menace), fire drills (Fire Driller), silos (Silo-Clops), too many priorities (Dr. Yes), and many others. They are members of the Anti-Strategy Squad (A.S.S.), a gang whose mission is to cause mass strategycide and global bankruption. But Technobody, led by its fearless managers and three superheroes - StrategyMan, Innovatara, and Purposeidon - it will summon all of its strategic thinking powers.