Question 1

The business systems are based on the promoters' money, productions, publicity, distribution, sales, and marketing of events instead of albums for sale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The Current problems facing the entertainment industry have been caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  The development of the Internet 
B)  A change in consumers' behavior as they now acquire products free 
C)  Personal devices such as computers and iPhones 
D)  A shift in the quality of the programming of entertainment products 
A)  The development of the Internet 
B)  A change in consumers' behavior as they now acquire products free 
C)  Personal devices such as computers and iPhones 
D)  A shift in the quality of the programming of entertainment products A,B,C

Question 3

The Grammy Awards are given for achievement in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Film industry 
B)  Music industry 
C)  Theater industry 
D)  Touring/event business 
A)  Film industry 
B)  Music industry 
C)  Theater industry 
D)  Touring/event business B

Question 4

Once the licenses for the original copyrighted "creative works" such as a book manuscript, song, stage play, etc., are obtained, it's time to

Accepted Answer

A)  Exploit the executive rights 
B)  Hire agents to find creative works 
C)  Create a product 
D)  Register a claim of copyright 
A)  Exploit the executive rights 
B)  Hire agents to find creative works 
C)  Create a product 
D)  Register a claim of copyright

Question 5

The leading trade magazine in the touring industry is

Accepted Answer

A)  Billboard 
B)  Variety 
C)  People Magazine 
D)  Pollstar 
E)  Amusement Business 
A)  Billboard 
B)  Variety 
C)  People Magazine 
D)  Pollstar 
E)  Amusement Business

Question 6

IATSE is the union that represents

Accepted Answer

A)  Recording artists 
B)  Movie directors 
C)  Background singers 
D)  Stage hands 
E)  Musicians 
A)  Recording artists 
B)  Movie directors 
C)  Background singers 
D)  Stage hands 
E)  Musicians

Question 7

An executive decision by using ________ to allow consumers to ""discover"" a new entertainment product or show is called

Accepted Answer

A)  The recording budget 
B)  An advance 
C)  Publicity 
D)  Promotion 
E)  Distribution 
A)  The recording budget 
B)  An advance 
C)  Publicity 
D)  Promotion 
E)  Distribution

Question 8

Companies who want to use a copyright creative work must buy the copyright of the work before using it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Booking agents are part of the creative circle in the entertainment industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the entertainment and music industry 360 revenue streams include

Accepted Answer

A)  Touring and ticket sells 
B)  Merchandise 
C)  Corporate sponsorships 
D)  Signing bonuses 
E)  Product endorsements tied to branding 
A)  Touring and ticket sells 
B)  Merchandise 
C)  Corporate sponsorships 
D)  Signing bonuses 
E)  Product endorsements tied to branding

Question 11

In the entertainment and music industry the production circle includes

Accepted Answer

A)  Music publishers 
B)  Authors who create and own their copyrights 
C)  Talent agents 
D)  Film and production companies 
E)  Record labels 
A)  Music publishers 
B)  Authors who create and own their copyrights 
C)  Talent agents 
D)  Film and production companies 
E)  Record labels

Question 12

The best type of concert promotion deal that provides more financial security for the act is

Accepted Answer

A)  Straight guarantee 
B)  Guarantee plus a percentage of the net (gate after all bills have been paid) 
C)  Guarantee versus a percentage of the net (gate after all bills have been paid) 
D)  Guarantee plus a bonus 
E)  Self-promotion deal 
A)  Straight guarantee 
B)  Guarantee plus a percentage of the net (gate after all bills have been paid) 
C)  Guarantee versus a percentage of the net (gate after all bills have been paid) 
D)  Guarantee plus a bonus 
E)  Self-promotion deal

Question 13

In the entertainment and music industry the creative circle includes

Accepted Answer

A)  Music publishers 
B)  Authors who create and own their copyrights 
C)  Talent agents 
D)  Film and production companies 
E)  Record labels 
A)  Music publishers 
B)  Authors who create and own their copyrights 
C)  Talent agents 
D)  Film and production companies 
E)  Record labels

Question 14

The largest tour companies in the United States are

Accepted Answer

A)  Ticketmaster 
B)  AEG-Live 
C)  MCA/Capital 
D)  Live Nation 
E)  The Country Music Association 
A)  Ticketmaster 
B)  AEG-Live 
C)  MCA/Capital 
D)  Live Nation 
E)  The Country Music Association

Question 15

Once promoters determine which acts to book (employ), they match the artists (who are on tour and available) with the venues that have open dates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How much money the promoters pay the acts for their performances depends on

Accepted Answer

A)  Approval by the Harry Fox Agency 
B)  Bank loans to the promoter 
C)  Consumers willing to pay enough for the tickets to cover all the bills and provide a profit 
D)  The act's ability to draw a large audience 
E)  The fame of the act 
A)  Approval by the Harry Fox Agency 
B)  Bank loans to the promoter 
C)  Consumers willing to pay enough for the tickets to cover all the bills and provide a profit 
D)  The act's ability to draw a large audience 
E)  The fame of the act

Question 17

The worldwide event business grosses about

Accepted Answer

A)  $2.5 billion a year 
B)  $25 billion a year 
C)  $250 billion a year 
D)  $2.5 trillion a year 
A)  $2.5 billion a year 
B)  $25 billion a year 
C)  $250 billion a year 
D)  $2.5 trillion a year

Question 18

In the entertainment and music industry the representative circle includes

Accepted Answer

A)  Music publishers 
B)  Authors who create and own their copyrights 
C)  Talent agents 
D)  Film and production companies 
E)  Record labels 
A)  Music publishers 
B)  Authors who create and own their copyrights 
C)  Talent agents 
D)  Film and production companies 
E)  Record labels

Question 19

A rider is an

Accepted Answer

A)  Approval of the number of ""riders"" who may travel on a tour bus 
B)  An additional set of instructions for the promoter regarding artist's requirements 
C)  An addition to the recording contract that restricts the act from recording for other labels 
D)  A contract between the act's management company and a tour support service such as an airlines or trucking company 
E)  Better known as a bid sheet 
A)  Approval of the number of ""riders"" who may travel on a tour bus 
B)  An additional set of instructions for the promoter regarding artist's requirements 
C)  An addition to the recording contract that restricts the act from recording for other labels 
D)  A contract between the act's management company and a tour support service such as an airlines or trucking company 
E)  Better known as a bid sheet

Question 20

Ticket scalping is illegal in all states of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The business systems are based on the promoters' money, productions, publicity, distribution, sales, and marketing of events instead of albums for sale.

The Current problems facing the entertainment industry have been caused by

The Grammy Awards are given for achievement in the

Once the licenses for the original copyrighted "creative works" such as a book manuscript, song, stage play, etc., are obtained, it's time to

The leading trade magazine in the touring industry is

IATSE is the union that represents

An executive decision by using ________ to allow consumers to ""discover"" a new entertainment product or show is called

Companies who want to use a copyright creative work must buy the copyright of the work before using it.

Booking agents are part of the creative circle in the entertainment industry.

In the entertainment and music industry 360 revenue streams include

In the entertainment and music industry the production circle includes

The best type of concert promotion deal that provides more financial security for the act is

In the entertainment and music industry the creative circle includes

The largest tour companies in the United States are

Once promoters determine which acts to book (employ), they match the artists (who are on tour and available) with the venues that have open dates.

How much money the promoters pay the acts for their performances depends on

The worldwide event business grosses about

In the entertainment and music industry the representative circle includes

A rider is an

Ticket scalping is illegal in all states of the United States.

The Perfect Storm

The Three Wows

The Rules of the Game

The Entertainment Business

The Significance of Narration

Music Publishingwhats the Deal

Recording Lightning in a Bottle

The Label Businessrecording Budgets

Odds of the Game

Promotionpublicity and Media

Representation

Filters

Exam 12: The Concert and Event Business

The business systems are based on the promoters' money, productions, publicity, distribution, sales, and marketing of events instead of albums for sale.

The Current problems facing the entertainment industry have been caused by

The Grammy Awards are given for achievement in the

Once the licenses for the original copyrighted "creative works" such as a book manuscript, song, stage play, etc., are obtained, it's time to

The leading trade magazine in the touring industry is

IATSE is the union that represents

An executive decision by using ________ to allow consumers to ""discover"" a new entertainment product or show is called

Companies who want to use a copyright creative work must buy the copyright of the work before using it.

Booking agents are part of the creative circle in the entertainment industry.

In the entertainment and music industry 360 revenue streams include

In the entertainment and music industry the production circle includes

The best type of concert promotion deal that provides more financial security for the act is

In the entertainment and music industry the creative circle includes

The largest tour companies in the United States are

Once promoters determine which acts to book (employ), they match the artists (who are on tour and available) with the venues that have open dates.

How much money the promoters pay the acts for their performances depends on

The worldwide event business grosses about

In the entertainment and music industry the representative circle includes

A rider is an

Ticket scalping is illegal in all states of the United States.

The Perfect Storm

The Three Wows

The Rules of the Game

The Entertainment Business

The Significance of Narration

Music Publishingwhats the Deal

Recording Lightning in a Bottle

The Label Businessrecording Budgets

Odds of the Game

Promotionpublicity and Media

Representation

Filters