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In Yer Ear What does it take to get discovered in the world of entertainment? Over the past few years a popular program has swept across the globe which first debuted in the US. In the summer of 2006 America’s Got Talent hit the airwaves as the stage for anyone who thought they had what it took to compete for a million-dollar prize and stardom. Now there are programs in the United Kingdom, Asia and several European countries which celebrate their cultures and masses of talented individuals. As a part of the Got Talent global franchise which has sprung from a single reality show, thousands of people have been discovered who have genuine talent. In Yer Ear is about those artists who have come to fame in obscure ways. The musicians and singers who have hidden in clubs or on the portable stages of local festivals, or in the church music program have found an avenue to notoriety. Of course, America’s Got Talent or any of the other franchises are not the only way an artist can get noticed. It takes perseverance and a willingness to take chances. A strong belief in yourself and the talent you want to bring to the public. So how do new artists get their big breaks? The reality TV shows are one way, and rightfully so, a very big player in the journey, but is that the only way? We used to hear stories how a famous person was discovered while clerking from behind the counter at the local drug store or singing in the church choir on Sunday morning. Are those days of…

This summer I completed an internship for Northwest Diversified Machining, they create aerospace parts. The shop is run by a Navy Veteran. My supervisor was a very old fashioned man who didn’t share my same view point on the company but he was willing to work with me to see what I was trying to accomplish. Together we worked side by side with mutual goals of improving the company. My supervisors goal was to have me come up with a more efficient way to know what parts are in, worked on, and out…

Debra L. Lee is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) and the leading provider of entertainment for the African-American audience and consumers of Black culture globally. Ms. Lee oversees one of the most influential multiplatform media companies in the world, including several cable television networks, digital offerings, and a home entertainment business. BET Networks is committed to providing its audience with quality entertainment…

MTV Case Study MTV is an American television channel that started in 1981. It is also called Music Television, and was owned by Viacom Media Networks. More importantly, it was found by John Sykes, Tom Freston, Les Garland, and Robert Pittman (MTV Launches). These four-intelligent individuals created an incredible source of music videos with different genres. Many people in the United States were amazed with MTV because people can watch and listen to their favorite musicians and celebrities. The…

Viacom is a media company that is based in New York, New York. Originally founded in 1952, They have hold of entertainment in 165 countries, reaching more than 3 billion people around the globe. They are most known for their television networks, such as MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central. Viacom has seen a severe fluctuation with revenue over the past decade. The peak of the company’s revenue was seen five years ago, as the they have been seeing a steady decrease since 2011. For comparison,…

In 1987, CBS sells its Columbia records to Sony Entertainment for $2 Billion. In 1995 after years of losses, CBS sells itself to Westinghouse Electric Corporation for $5.4B. After its purchase of CBS, Westinghouse begins transforming into CBS by selling its industrial businesses off. And by late 1996, Westinghouse pays $4.9B for Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, one of the largest radio station network in the US. December 1, 1997, Westinghouse changes its name to CBS Corporation and moves…

In the film, Mike Smith questioned that the reason why Viacom, CBS’ parent company at the time, would side with the Republicans is so they could benefit from tax breaks and deregulations. Smith then concludes that CBS’ reporting on the wrongdoings of the Republican Party could cost Bush the reelection, thus hurting Viacom. In this situation, Mapes, Rather, and their crew are being treated unfairly due to Viacom’s bias towards the Republican…

population, specifically teenagers. Merchants of Cool gives insight to the actual relationship between large corporations and teenagers. Previously, it was thought that the Baby Boomer generation was the largest, however, this generation of teens is even larger than that. Since they have more money, they are in control of what they do with it; for this reason, teenagers essentially run the economy. Large corporations that handle the media now mostly run the economy; these large parent…

debt with further expansion into film production (fig.2) which is evidenced by the significantly larger growth of its assets. Figure SEQ Figure * ARABIC 2: Changes in Netflix Debt and Assets Blockbuster Blockbuster controlled a large portion of the domestic rental film and game entertainment sector In 2004 there were approximately 9,100 stores throughout the world (Fig.3). Founded in 1985 by David Cook blockbuster quickly expanded after a large investment by Wayne Huizenga and by 1987 it was the…

I am double majoring in International Business with an emphasis in Spanish and Management. I am planning on studying abroad this summer in Austria. After graduating college, I plan on going to Law school and getting a MBA. With my degree, I plan on working for a multinational company, such as for Intel or Viacom. I want to work as a global business manager and eventually want to be a CEO of a company. Currently, only 11 women are CEOs for the Fortune 500 companies and I want to change that and…