Weekly Insider

Videos:

 

Starbucks Rap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qK5GZp4NAk&feature=player_embedded

 

The Chinese Susan Boyle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3-p_4z6FiM&feature=player_embedded

 

New Tiger Woods Nike Commercial Parodies

http://www.popeater.com/2010/04/08/tiger-woods-nike-commercial-parodies/?icid=main

 

Websites:

 

The Hollywood Temp Diaries

Temps are the lowest life form in Hollywood. They are lower than assistants. Lower than those in the mail room. Lower than everyone. Why? Because they are completely disposable. You don’t like the temp. Get a new one. (Oh and we don’t get health insurance, paid vacation, 401k, etc.) I am one of those barnacles on the hull of the good ship “Hollywood.” These are my stories.

http://www.tempdiaries.com/

 

Webseries:

 

Blair Fowler— aka JuicyStar07 on YouTube

If you haven’t heard of Blair Fowler yet, now’s the time. The 17-year-old from Tennessee is fast becoming an Oprah-of-style for adolescent fashionistas, In short, Blair Fowler is YouTube’s fashion and beauty guru for the Forever21 set. Her uploads, focusing on beauty how-tos, fashion insights, “haul” videos (in which the vlogger goes through their shopping bags, detailing their latest finds for their audience), and personal vlogs have garnered over 61 million views. She’s the Queen Bee, and a marketer’s dream come true.

http://www.youtube.com/user/juicystar07

 

Articles:

 

Can Anyone Beat this Cable Network?

Secrets Behind USA’s Record Ratings Rally at No. 1

http://www.multichannel.com/article/451076-Can_Anyone_Beat_this_Cable_Network_.php

 

MGM, Miramax ponder second choices

Extension of interest payment gives MGM some time

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i3ecdc15bacc281d26e2814992283b51d

 

How to Build a Web Series People Will Keep Watching

Media Reviews for Media People: The Onion’s A.V. Club Undercover

http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=143175

 

Reveille Wakes up to New Web Series, TV Projects

Deal With Toyota, Yahoo Extends Production Company’s Reach Online

http://adage.com/madisonandvine/article?article_id=143210

 

Networks looking to reclaim Fridays

Challenge is to keep costs down while still attracting viewers

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i3ecdc15bacc281d25c696145ad442a98

 

Buh-Bye Bebo — Or Why It’s Impossible To Save A Flailing Social Network

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=125713

 

(Engage: Teens) The Eyes Have It

YouTube has become a breeding ground for teen stars, but what can marketers learn from these examples?

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=125735

 

SAG split on AFTRA’s call to merge

Letter draws mixed reactions from guild’s leaders

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i66ddacf93da504a999bf51e646585b56

 

Events:

 

Digital LA – Digital Music Panel: Artists Go Social

Monday, April 12 at 7:00pm

Stone Rose at Sofitel – 8555 Beverly Blvd

We like music! Join us for our pre-Coachella panel discussion with digital music industry experts on how artists are using social media and cutting edge tools to distribute and market their songs and brands.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space limited. RSVP YES so we can let u know when registration is available
http://digitalla.net/

 

BritWeek Film & TV Summit

In Association with the British Academy of Film and Television Arts/Los Angeles
Maximizing Success in the UK & US

Friday, April 23 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel

http://www.britweek.org/2010/LA_film_summit.html?expandable=1

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