Entertainment Business

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.

Imagine turning your music into a lucrative income stream within months, even if you've been mystified by the complex world of music licensing for years. Do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of navigating the music licensing landscape? Are you unsure of where to begin on your journey to licensing your music for movies, TV shows, and video games? Perhaps you're feeling trapped in a cycle of uncertainty, not knowing how to protect your rights, negotiate a winning deal, or create fruitful opportunities.

Die deutsche Filmbranche ist zweifellos eine der anspruchsvollsten und kompetitivsten Branchen weltweit. Besonders in Deutschland, wo Budgets oft begrenzt sind und die Mentalität der Menschen herausfordernd sein kann, ist es schwierig, Fuß zu fassen. Doch inmitten dieser Herausforderungen gibt es stets jene, die es schaffen, sich in dieser Branche zu etablieren und erfolgreich zu sein.

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.

Here Comes the Night: Bert Berns and the Dirty Business of Rhythm and Blues is both a definitive account of the New York rhythm and blues world of the early '60s, and the harrowing, ultimately tragic story of songwriter and record producer Bert Berns, whose meteoric career was fueled by his pending doom. His heart damaged by rheumatic fever as a youth, doctors told Berns he would not live to see 21. Although his name is little remembered today, Berns worked alongside all the greats of the era.

Do you have a talented child that everyone says is made for television but you’ve hit a brick wall in helping them break into show business? Well this audiobook will outline everything you need to know and do to successfully navigate the entertainment industry. No matter where you live, there are steps you can take to get your child’s professional acting career started today! There are many people out there who claim they can help guide you through this journey but the reality of it is that no one can understand what it means to be the SPCA (Supportive Parent of A Child Actor).

What’s your story? It’s a question human beings have been asking each other since we first gathered around a campfire. Millennia later, this human need for storytelling hasn’t changed. We communicate most effectively through our personal stories - and our professional success depends on it. This groundbreaking guide shows you how to tap into the timeless power of storytelling to transform your business.

With the boom of the esports industry, everyone wants to know how they can be part of it. In this book, I have answered those questions, and dozens more, based on my years of experience working in the professional esports scene as a team manager. In this book, you will find no topic was off limits. I talk about the past, present, and future of esports and different aspects of the professional gaming industry at large.

Being a successful musician takes more than playing well. This audiobook helps musicians of all styles and levels manage the business side of their career. Megadeth bassist David Ellefson draws on 20 years of recording and touring experience to share his knowledge of how the music industry works - from the musician's perspective. Explores the key areas of management, recording, promotion, touring, and career image.

Marlene Wagman-Geller, author of Once Again to Zelda and Behind Every Great Man, presents a fascinating collection of biographical vignettes of dozens of women of a certain age who have excelled, inspired, and achieved. Learn how these women changed their respective fields of art, politics, science, mathematics, media, literature, activism, education, and more. From actresses, yoga teachers, folk artists to business women, prime ministers, monarchs, and authors, this group of exceptional women will illustrate that women can achieve anything, no matter their age.

Hay magos independientes hoy en día que están haciendo más de $20.000 por presentación, mientras que aquellos en las grandes ligas ingresan más de $20 millones al año. ¿Cómo llegaron hasta allí y cuáles son las claves para su éxito? ¿Qué habilidades y técnicas tienen y utilizan que puedan ser fácilmente adaptables para tu uso personal? En este libro, aprenderás de las actitudes y prácticas claves que impulsan su éxito, así como el camino que han pavimentado para otros magos y artistas, esperando lograr ingresar a esta industria competitiva y lucrativa.

Sex on sets: India's first intimacy coordinator, Aastha Khanna, wants to create a safe space for performers

"From Digital to Dollars: Mastering In-Person Sales in Your Photography Business" is the ultimate guide for photographers looking to elevate their business by shifting from digital-only sales to a high-value, in-person sales model. This comprehensive book provides step-by-step strategies to help you transition smoothly and successfully into in-person sales (IPS), increase your revenue, and build stronger relationships with your clients.

With the advent of the internet, releasing music has never been easier. The playing field has been seriously leveled, and musicians no longer have to rely on the power of record labels to get their music to the masses. Unfortunately, while this presents some incredible opportunities, it also comes with one colossal inevitability—getting heard is nigh-on impossible. Unless, of course, you know how to cut through the noise. In this book, you'll find everything you need to know to launch a successful music career, even if you've no experience putting your music out to the masses.

Neville Drew Shende, Star bus driver for Prince on the Musicology 2004ever tour, Ronnie James Dio, Alicia Keys, Disturbed, Papa Roach, lead bus driver on the Madonna Sticky and Sweet tour, and many other high-level artists over the years. With over 35+ years of entertainment and music industry experience.

A gifted young man endured a tormented childhood at the hands of his mentally troubled adoptive mother. Told that his birthmother had died to give him life, he shouldered the blame yet still found the strength to attempt the impossible. With a week’s worth of clothes and a guitar, he left his small town for New York City to make his mark as a singer/songwriter.

The Dealmaker's Ten Commandments contains a practical, no-nonsense methodology for negotiating deals, managing your time, and handling crisis all at the highest level. Peppered with entertainment industry war stories, The Dealmaker's Ten Commandments has been forged in the white-hot crucible of brutal transactional combat.

NFTs have taken the world by storm…and wherever you go on the internet, they’re dominating the headlines. They turn something you have created into digital assets that can be sold. You’re probably wondering why you should even care about NFTs at this point…but there’s a very good reason why you should.

But like any art industry, there’s competition, dos and don’ts, and tricks of the trade that no one likes to tell. Achieving that music dream seems out of reach, and the overwhelming reality of building your music career can sap the joy out of your beloved passion.

Benny Pough shares his story in On Impact, which is full of lessons on living a life of impact, rising through the leadership ranks, and having to overcome a near-death car crash that almost took it all.