Navigating The Trades for Industry Updates
Entertainment Industry Trades
Staying up-to-date on the latest happenings in the Entertainment Industry is a must. EICOP has put together a guide that will help you navigate the trades and follow the most recent industry news!
WHAT ARE TRADES?
Entertainment Industry trades are publications or media outlets that specialize in covering news, developments, trends, and analysis related to the entertainment industry from – insider information, reviews, interviews, coverage of events & festivals, box office reports, and mergers & acquisitions. These trades focus on various sectors within entertainment, including film, television, music, theater, gaming, digital media, and more.
Industry Trades serve as essential resources for professionals working in or aspiring to work in the entertainment business. It’s typical for anyone working in the business to check their preferred entertainment industry trades throughout the day for the latest updates. You should too!
WHY READ THE TRADES?
It’s how you keep up to date on the all-out drama of Hollywood, from the everyday gory details to general roundups. You get to know what’s selling, who’s buying, what’s getting made, what projects are hot, what’s failing miserably, and so on. But what’s more, is that you’ll start to recognize the names of people and companies that are the movers and shakers of the business. These are potential peers, employers, employees, archenemies, but, more essentially, who’s important at the moment!
Overall, reading industry trades is an essential habit for young professionals in the entertainment industry. It provides them with the knowledge, connections, and resources needed to succeed in this competitive field.
NOTABLE INDUSTRY TRADES:
TV & FILM
- Variety: A leading source of entertainment news, covering film, television, music, and more.
- The Hollywood Reporter: Offers in-depth coverage of entertainment industry news, trends, and analysis.
- Deadline: Known for its up-to-the-minute breaking news and comprehensive coverage of the entertainment business.
- Screen Daily (Screen International): Focuses on global film industry news, including box office updates, film festivals, and international markets.
- IndieWire: Provides coverage of independent film, television, and digital content, as well as industry analysis and reviews.
- Entertainment Weekly: Offers a mix of entertainment news, features, and reviews covering movies, TV, music, and books.
- The Wrap: Covers entertainment and media news with a focus on breaking stories and industry analysis.
- Adweek: Provides coverage of advertising, marketing, and media industries, including entertainment marketing trends.
- Variety\\\’s Entertainment Marketing Summit: A conference and publication focusing on marketing strategies and trends in the entertainment industry.
- Broadcasting & Cable: Covers television industry news, including programming, ratings, and technological developments.
- CinemaBlend: Provides entertainment news, reviews, and features focused on movies, TV, and gaming.
- The Film Stage: Offers film news, reviews, interviews, and features covering independent and mainstream cinema.
- Filmmaker Magazine: Focuses on independent filmmaking, offering industry news, interviews, and resources for filmmakers.
- The Playlist: Covers film and television news, reviews, and features, with a focus on independent and international cinema.
MUSIC, LIVE EVENTS, THEATER:
- Billboard: A leading source for music industry news, charts, reviews, and analysis.
- Pitchfork: Focuses on music news, reviews, and features, with an emphasis on independent and alternative music.
- Rolling Stone: Covers music, pop culture, and entertainment news, with a mix of features, reviews, and interviews.
- The Music Business Worldwide (MBW): Offers news, analysis, and insights into the global music industry, including streaming, publishing, and live events.
- Live Design: Focuses on live events, including concerts, theater productions, and special events, offering news, features, and resources for professionals in event production and design.
- Sound On Sound: Covers music production, recording technology, and audio engineering, offering news, reviews, tutorials, and resources for audio professionals.
GAMING & DESIGN :
- Game Developer (Gamasutra): Offers news, features, and resources for professionals in the video game industry, including development, design, and business.
- Game Informer: Provides video game news, reviews, previews, and features, with a focus on mainstream gaming culture.
- Animation World Network (AWN): Offers news, features, and resources for professionals in the animation industry, including animation studios, filmmakers, and artists.
- Cartoon Brew: Covers animation news, reviews, and features, with a focus on animation industry trends and developments.
Subscribing to these trades can provide valuable insights, industry updates, and networking opportunities for professionals in the entertainment field.
