Besides, a lot of podcasts are already taking a leap by recording their own unofficial commentary tracks for fans to listen to while watching along. Behind Blank Check’s Patreon paywall, fans can find tracks from hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims dissecting every single Marvel movie, every entry in the Alien franchise, and more. Last summer, Chapo Trap House got in on the act, recording commentaries for each of the Star Wars prequels. If the listening habits of movie nerds are already trending in this direction, there is an untapped bonanza of downloads awaiting whoever can find a way to get all the official commentary tracks on iPhones everywhere. … [Read more...] about Why all DVD commentary tracks should be available as podcasts
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Fashion takes a front-row seat in the music world
Fashion icons of the future Fashion and music trends change fast, so speed to market is important for Bravado. A few months after Vlasic’s first phone call to the buyer, Bieber’s collection was alongside Prada and Gucci. Today, Bravado is equal parts fashion and brand management. Vlasic likens the business to a fashion house for artists, with the infrastructure, connections, and experience to bring concepts to market quickly. He notes their model can be used to support a wide range of artists and brands including visual artists, Instagram influencers, YouTube stars, and video gamers who are looking to strengthen their personal brand and connect to fans around the world. … [Read more...] about Fashion takes a front-row seat in the music world
COVID-19 won’t kill cities
Economies of matching refer to the cost and time savings in searching for goods, services and jobs in a large city compared with a less populous area. Workers such as piano tuners and patent attorneys, for example, possess a narrow set of skills that are of great value to particular employers that regularly need these unique services. So workers with these specialized skills will prefer to locate in larger cities, where they are more likely to be matched to a job–and quickly find another if they lose it. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 won’t kill cities