This post is a continuation of Parts 1, 2, and 3. It takes real determination to set out into today’s new world of film/TV finance and get a project made.…

This post is a continuation of Part 1 and Part 2. Let’s oversimplify. Amazon, iTunes, and Netflix opened the door on a brave new world of streaming content distribution. Hulu…

If you missed Part 1, you can read it here. Since some OTT streaming companies (Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, etc.) are rapidly becoming film/TV studios – and major distributors in their…

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These are some of the things you really need to know about entertainment today. As in the Billy Wilder film, Sunset Boulevard, let’s start at the end: The legacy studio…

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A strategic planning process, when done right, enables an organization to set priorities, focus energy and resources, and navigate a rapidly changing environment. That said, putting together a strategic plan…

As an adviser to countless startups, I'm very interested in learning all I can to help foster innovation in rapidly shifting markets. And so, I read everything I can get…

If you answered that question, “not so great” you are not alone. Strategic alliances (often referred to as partnerships) can be very effective ways to achieve a goal or goals…