Scott Belsky on How to Avoid Idea Plateaus
by Maria Popova, brainpickings.org“Ideas are cheap and abundant,” proclaimed legendary management consultant and self-described social ecologist Peter Drucker, “what is of value is the effective placement of those ideas int …
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One Reason Women Are Poised to Be Digital Disruptors
Jana Kasperkevic, inc.comInc.com staff
May 20, 2013
Not being afraid to ask, “What’s in this for me?” makes women more in tune with their customers, says Forrester Research’s James McQuivey.
Entrepreneurs who want to be digital disruptors should pay more…
The real digital disruptors are women http://flip.it/hrrx1
Disney, Lucasfilm Animation Prep ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Series For 2014 Launch
THE DEADLINE TEAM, deadline.comWith Lucasfilm firmly ensconced in Disney land, production has begun the next animated Star Wars TV series. Two months after The Clone Wars was forced to surrender following a five-year run on Cartoon Network, Star Wars Rebels…
How Creativity in Humor, Art, and Science Works: Arthur Koestler’s Theory of Bisociation
Maria Popova, brainpickings.org“The discoveries of yesterday are the truisms of tomorrow, because we can add to our knowledge but cannot subtract from it.”At a recent TED salon, New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff presented his theory of humor as “a conflict of…
Guerrilla Screenwriting: The Demise of the Spec Script Market and the Rise of Pre-Branded Entertainment
Martin Shapiro, scriptmag.comTo kick things off, I’d like to talk a little bit about the world of comic books and graphic novels, and why Hollywood producers like them so much. With its combination of words and visuals …
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beActive: A Lean Creative Company
marycarty.comLast week I went along to a master class by beActive Media on building a low-budget film franchise. Every time I think about beActive and their approach, I think of Lean. For me beActive is one …
On BeatGirl’s film premier today, how beActiveMedia have built a lean transmedia company http://flip.it/Hmq6W
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Gives His Take On ‘Justice League’
mtv.comby Brett White
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has had a pretty decent success bringing the Marvel Universe to the big screen. I mean, two Marvel movies now account for the top two bigge …
Kevin Feige has a few words regarding “Justice League” http://flip.it/4LvTS
Transmedia storytelling is transforming the way we think about narrative. In the process, it’s also transforming how we think about marketing.
Transmedia storytelling is the art of tak …
Eyes on the future of marketing: transmedia branding http://flip.it/w0OgC
May The 4th Be With You: The 10 Best ‘Star Wars’ Comics
MTV Geek, mtv.comBy Jorge SolisMay 4th is not only Star Wars Day, it’s also Free Comic Book Day! With these two nerd holidays put together, what better way to celebrate than by reading some of the best “Star Wars” comics out there! Dark Horse Comics has…
Top 10 @StarWars comics: http://flip.it/W3RFK #Maythe4thBeWithYou
Amy Gallo, hbr.org
If you want to become a leader, don’t wait for the fancy title or the corner office. You can begin to act, think, and communicate like a leader long before that promotion. Even if you’re still several levels down and someone else is calling all th…
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Need to Be Creative? Simple Tips to Spark Your Imagination
Jana Kasperkevic, inc.comInc.com staff
May 3, 2013
Under pressure to come up with a great idea? An expert gives a few quick tips to help you and your employees get back on track.
At the 99U conference in New York City, Tina Seelig, the Executive Director for t…
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An inside look at the first major acquisition of a premium YouTube channel
Michael Carney, pandodaily.comYesterday, Dreamworks announced the acquisition of AwesomenessTV for $33 million, the first such major purchase of a YouTube-funded premium video channel. Following the news, I caught up with Awesomeness’ lead investor to inquire about the deal an…
Good Ideas Are Worth Chasing
Matt Petronzio, mashable.comWhether you’re writing a story, making crafts or coming up with a new business venture, a good idea can be hard to find. But with a little ambition, a dash of determination and a pinch of creativity, you’ll be well on your way.SEE ALSO: Mor…
