1. Expect to be asked if your kid is in the band. 2. Go with the assumption you are a record exec or A&R guy/gal checking out the band. 3. Don’t bother getting there early to beat the herd to…
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There is no denying the influence of statistics, focus groups and polls on the American scene. They are the life blood of political operatives, corporate marketers, entertainment industry executives and special interest advocates, among others -- for better and worse.…
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Hollywood is getting the message about catering to mature audiences – the one-in-five among us 65-and-older, with comparatively more disposable income, more time to be entertained and less time to be wasted. Longevity rules in this new genre, which is…
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While “Mad Men” may be the best scripted show currently on TV, it’s the real advertising profession that oozes provocation and controversy. So it’s been said: The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is…
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The new music documentary, “Mistaken for Strangers,” follows indie rock band The National on a recent European and U.S. tour. Filmmaker Tom Berninger, the brother of frontman Matt Berninger, captures dramatic performances and rare glimpses behind the scenes. It is…
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