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“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world.” – Robert McKee, author, screenwriter, and professor
Philipp Humm • The StorySelling Method: Master The Art Of Storytelling To Build Trust, Stand Out, And Boost Sales (Storytelling for Business Book 1)
If the future role of a media company mimics that of record labels, then we start to see a significant shift from these institutions to attribute more of their value as operators and begin to diversify their business of being just a brand.
Jarrod Dicker • The Next Media Business: Talent, Reputation and Lessons from Record Labels
the only way to maintain a competitive advantage in the media and entertainment business is to continue knowing more about your audience than the competition does.
Tom Webster • The Audience Is Listening: A Little Guide to Building a Big Podcast
Trouble arrived early in the 21st century, when upstart companies powered by new digital technologies began to challenge the status quo. Entertainment executives reflexively dismissed the threat. Netflix was “a channel, not an alternative.” Amazon Studios was “in way over their heads.” YouTube? No self-respecting artist would ever use a DIY platfor... See more
Michael D. Smith • Are Universities Going the Way of CDs and Cable TV?
And so what you've ended up with, not surprisingly, is a few key players that happen to own the majority of the IP that is kind of a must have in this industry to have a product offering and a handful of distributors that have gotten scale on distribution of great user experiences like a Spotify, Amazon, a YouTube, whoever you might want to think a... See more
Colossus • Universal Music Group: The Gatekeepers of Music
“We know that discovery is one of the core benefits that we provide to people. If we can get you to discover one new item of content that you absolutely love every single month, we’re pretty sure you’ll remain a user or customer with us for a very long time.."