Brief History of the Entertainment Industry

Early 1800s Local performers entertained wherever people gathered Late 1800s P.T. Barnum brought burlesque to America from England and also the circus from Europe Late 1800s Vaudeville shows presented variety and minstrel acts Early 1900s Earliest production shows (example: Ziegfeld Follies) Today Almost anything that people desire for entertainment is available
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Scope of Entertainment Business

Eatertainment Location-based entertainment Cruise ship entertainment Other entertainment venues

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Other Entertainment Venues

Laser tag centers Go-kart tracks Batting cages Skateboard parks Water parks Roller skating centers Arcades Ice skating rinks Paint ball fields Miniature golf courses Camp grounds Childrens entertainment centers
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Several Entertainment Industry Trends

Major Production shows (example: Cirque du Soleil)
O-Bellagio Zumanity New York, New York Hotel & Casino KA MGM LOVE Treasure Island

Broadway trends
Back catalog shows
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Popular Business-Related Positions in the Entertainment Industry

Production Manager Manager Production Office Coordinator Public Relations (Publicity Agent) Production Assistant Booking Agent Entertainment Attorney Personal Assistant Director of Entertainment Promoter
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Challenges Confronting the Entertainment Industry

Competition, including from electronic venues Subscription-based entertainment businesses win customers away from traditional venues Cell phones are used for entertainment Traditional sources (example: books and recorded music) are challenged by electronic alternatives High costs of technology in live and recorded entertainment content Difficult to develop fresh ideas
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