CEI Final
When an album has been certified 'platinum' in the U.S., it has reached what sales and/or stream equivalents mark?
1,000,000 units
On a per capita basis, what age group is most likely to attend a movie in a theater?
12-17
Stream Equivalent Album (SEA) is a reporting measure that allows us to create a parallel between sales of music albums with streams. Considering this, how many 'On-Demand' or 'Interactive' streams are considered equal to one album sale in the recording industry in the U.S.?
1500
The 'Golden Age' of Hollywood for movies occurred primarily in which decades?
1930s and 1940s
When a song is co-written by two writers that share the same publisher, how much of the total royalties (money) does each writer get in a 'standard' deal?
25%
The average age range of a 'gamer' in the U.S. in 2020 was
35-44
Who listens to the most radio in any given week?
50- 64 year olds
When a writer transfers rights to a publisher for exploitation they normally split the income received
50/50
When an album has been certified 'gold' in the U.S., it has reached what sales/stream equivalent mark?
500,000
Currently, the duration of a copyright for a 'Work Made for Hire' is:
95 years from publication or 120 years from creation
Currently, the duration of a copyright for anonymous and pseudonymous works is:
95 years from publication or 120 years from creation
The trade organization that represents the interests of the book publishing industry in the US is the
AAP
Who are the two largest promoters in the music industry?
AEG and Live Nation
What is the AIAS?
Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences
The radio industry's top formats include
Adult Contemporary (AC), Country, News/Talk
Jackson is a bass player in Nashville and is starting to consider joining the local union to further his career and protect his professional interests. What trade union might be best suited to help Jackson achieve his goals?
American Federation of Musicians
What does the AFM stand for:
American Federation of Musicians
To transfer the entire ownership interest of a copyrighted work would be considered a(n)
Assignment
When an organization is targeting a specific segment of a population in which to communicate a product's value and attempt to stimulate demand, they are often discussing key demographic characteristics of that market. Which of the following would not be considered a 'demographic' characteristic?
Behavior
What type of film usually releases "wide" during its debut weekend and is seen across the country on thousands of movie screens?
Big Budget
A ___________is an example of how the mixture of tangible and intangible characteristics of creative products plays out in practice
Brand
Johnny is interested in working in the motion pictures industry, but is unsure of where to direct his interests and skills in technical work. What jobs might be the most appropriate for Johnny to pursue or seek training in?
Camera Operator, Production Sound or Boom Operator
Disneyland would be an example of ________.
Creative Experience Provider
This group of 'creatives' includes craft makers, visual artists and Haute Couture fashion.
Creative Original Producer
Someone who designed the trademark for a new production company would be considered a(n)
Creative Service Provider
Jackie, an up and coming songwriter, is concerned about her pitch meeting scheduled next week. She usually doesn't react well when her stuff is played for others, especially those she admires and looks up to in the industry. This anxiety to 'put herself out there' may stem from which characteristic inherent in all creative & entertainment industries?
Creative's Close Connection to the Product
Which of the following is NOT normally exempted under the Fair Use Defense?
Criticism, Commentary, News Reporting, Teaching, Academic Scholarship and Research
Now that performing artists can bypass a record label and distribute their music directly to consumers through services like Spotify, this would be an example of
Disintermediation
The removal of previously important links in the value chain that have become redundant or easily bypassed is called:
Disintermediation
What era was considered the Golden Age of Arcades?
Early 1980s
Dancers or musicians would be consider what type of producer in the creative & entertainment industries?
Experience Providers
T/F: Of the $60 billion generated in the video game industry in 2020, the majority of that revenue came from the sale of consoles.
F
T/F: Script writing, producing, makeup, and casting would be considered technical jobs in the film industry.
F
T/F: Seed funding is often needed to distribute a film internationally.
F
T/F: Since the Berne Convention, the term of copyright is the same for all countries around the world.
F
T/F: The 'Poor Mans Copyright' is a legally recognized form of being able to prove that you are the owner of a copyrighted work.
F
T/F: The AFM is a trade group that represents the recording industry internationally.
F
T/F: The average age range of a video game player in the United States in 2020 was 12-17 years old.
F
T/F: The global box office has seen a steady increase in movie attendance over the past 10 years, leading the industry to determine best practices for continued growth and expansion.
F
T/F: The invention of the Kinetoscope transformed the radio industry when it was in invented by Marconi in 1923.
F
T/F: The invention of the Kinetoscope transformed the television industry when it was in invented by Tesla in 1923.
F
T/F: The organization responsible for awarding the D.I.C.E awards each year is called the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
F
T/F: Ticket prices within the touring industry have seen a steady decline since the beginning of the recession in 2008.
F
T/F: When 'Heat Waves' (Glass Animals) is playing on FM radio (i.e. 107.5 the River) Caroline Records, the owner of the sound recording copyright, is able to collect performance income.
F
T/F: When temporary workers are hired on a short-term contract basis they are called SME's
F
Which of the following are proper defenses to accusations of copyright infringement?
Fair Use, Innocent Intent, Fraud on the Copyright Office
A trademark or service mark is protected by Copyright.
False
The _____________ allows the owner of a DVD, the copy that embodies the intellectual property, to do whatever they want with it once it has been distributed to the public.
First Sale Doctrine
When looking at the 'institutional landscape' of the various types of businesses in the creative & entertainment industries, what are the three types that we've been discussing in class that are the most common?
Freelancers, SME's, and Corporations
In television and film, to be given permission to move forward with a project or be allocated funding for further development of said project would be given a ______________________ approval.
Greenlight
The International trade group that advocates for the recording industry worldwide is:
IFPI
When we speak of the market characteristic that allows us to listen to tens of millions of songs at any given moment on Spotify or Apple Music, we call this:
Infinite Variety
Why are organizing radio stations by formats so important?
It allows stations to segment the listening audience
What was one of the impacts of the 1996 Telecommunications Act on the radio industry?
It enabled a consolidation of radio stations that led to greater homogeneity in programming
If you are an artist manager, what type of legal business structure might you advise the members of the band to form?
LLC
Which of the following legal business structures offers greater liability protection?
LLC
In which area or department of a movie studio would you negotiate commercial agreements (including talent, location and sponsorship) assist with program rights across broadcast and rights management systems and research relevant information and training?
Legal and Business Affairs
What function in business is meant to stimulate demand?
Marketing
What is the best-selling video game of all time (all versions)?
Minecraft
What institution in the motion picture industry issues a film's ratings?
Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
What company developed the first radio network in the U.S.?
NBC
When the Walt Disney company decides to hire cast members that are best suited to provide the Disney Magic that many of the park goers have come to expect, this would be an example of a decision based on what element of the marketing mix?
People
The element of the marketing mix that is meant for creative producers and experience providers to make decisions on 'where' they would prefer to sell their products is
Place/ Distribution
When a song is going through the process of 'mixing' and 'mastering', we would consider this part of the ______________________ phase in music.
Post-production
Bedhead film productions is currently seeking out location in which to film their next western documentary. According to the author's of your text, they would be in which phase of the product development process.
Pre-production
The _________________ is responsible for everything broadcast from the radio station. He or she works closely with the general manager. They plan the program schedule by considering the audience, the competition, the advertisers and the budget.
Program Manager/ Director
H & M decides to run a sale for Black Friday shoppers -'buy one, get one free belts'. This would be an example of what element of the marketing mix?
Promotion
A movie that doesn't admit anyone under 17, unless they are accompanied by a parent or adult guardian, and contains some adult material, might receive a (n) _________rating.
R
The trade group that advocates for the recording industry in the U.S. is:
RIAA
What does the RIAA stand for?
Recording Industry Association of America
The introduction of new intermediaries, often from outside the current established value chain is called
Reintermediation
What show won the Emmy for 'Outstanding Competition Program' on Sunday?
RuPaul's Drag Race
If you want to start your own company that produces digital media for artists, photographers, actors and actresses, what business analysis tool could be used to gain better insight into who your competitors are, whether local laws provide for beneficial tax incentives or whether the local market is able to support your business.
SWOT or PEST
What might considered 'fair use' for a Copyright?
Scholarship, Parody
What company currently holds the largest market share in the U.S. Radio Industry?
Sirius/ XM Radio
As an aspiring producer, Jennifer Mama Bear is anxious to get her business started. Before she has even graduated from Belmont, she has been taking on projects like recording bands and mixing tracks. Jennifer is likely what type of legal business structure?
Sole Proprietor
What legal business structure is easy to start, does not have many formalities or paperwork and will allow you to deduct most losses.
Sole Proprietorship
Which legal business structure holds you individually responsible for personal liability and debt?
Sole Proprietorship or Partnership
Which of the major music/entertainment company's Corporate offices are headquartered in Japan?
Sony
Which of these is a parent company and media conglomerate?
Sony
Which of the following companies generate a large market share in the global Video Games Industry
Sony Corporation
What are the three major entertainment/music companies?
Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group
Which of the following major music publishers have the largest market share within this industry?
Sony/ATV
The characteristic that defines the 'value' or quality of a creative product to vary greatly and often by someone's personal feelings is called
Subjectivity
T/F: A Major 'Studio' is a production and distribution company that releases a substantial number of films annually and consistently commands a significant share of box office revenue in a given market.
T
T/F: A Spanish-language version of 'Heat Waves' would be considered a derivative work.
T
T/F: A commercial jingle written by a songwriter working as an employee of an advertising agency under the close supervision and direction of the campaign manager is legally a work for hire.
T
T/F: A film's producer typically falls 'Above the Line'.
T
T/F: All products, services & experiences in the creative & entertainment industries require some form of creativity.
T
T/F: Anyone who creates, makes or trades in original, rare, and unique objects, such as craft makers, visual artists, and designer-makers are considered 'original producers'.
T
T/F: Copyright laws were created so that authors and owners of creative works have the right to control and profit from the use of their creations.
T
T/F: Copyright subsists in the 'original work of authorship,' and does not extend to any material objects, such as copies or phonorecords, in which the work may be embodied.
T
T/F: Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act of 1995 enabled a limited right in performance for sound recordings (the addition of the 6th right).
T
T/F: In order to prove infringement, the copyright owner must first prove that he or she owns the work and that the work has been copied.
T
T/F: SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals.
T
T/F: Segmenting an audience for marketing purposes is a common practice in the creative industries.
T
T/F: The 'Creative Class' is comprised of occupations in which people add economic value through their creativity.
T
T/F: The creative & entertainment industries are often considered 'project-based industries'.
T
T/F: When WKLX transmits a broadcast of Travis Scott's SICKO MODE over the radio, even though I'm not listening to the radio at that time, it is still considered a public performance whereby the radio station must obtain a performance license.
T
Concert promoters contract for artist's services through
Talent and booking agencies
What is the name of the largest video game/entertainment company based out of China?
Tencent
Which book category accounts for the largest market share in the book publishing industry?
Textbooks
The organization responsible for putting on the Oscar's each year is the:
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Which law, among other things, enabled owners of Sound Recordings to have a 'limited' public performance right?
The Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act of 1995 (DPRSA)
What was the first motion picture to have sound?
The Jazz Singer
The organization responsible for putting on the Grammys each year is the:
The Recording Academy (NARAS)
What was one of the the first motion pictures to have color?
The Wizard of Oz
What types of organizations support and protect the rights of and are instrumental in negotiating national standards for creative workers?
Trade Unions
The _________________coordinates the station's programming with the advertising provided by the sales department. He or she will often work closely with the engineering department.
Traffic Manager
Universal Pictures will be releasing Dear Evan Hansen in theaters tomorrow. Like many movies, we never really know whether the box office numbers will perform as the studios anticipate. We consider this prominent market characteristic:
Uncertainty of Demand
Which of the following would be considered 'psychographic' characteristics of a market as discussed in class?
Values and Attitudes
Paramount Pictures in owned and operated by:
Viacom
The ABC television broadcasting company is owned by
Walt Disney Company
Which of the following would be considered a derivative work?
a film translated into a new language, an audio book adapted from print, a musical based upon Green Day's Dookie Album
According to our discussions and your slides about the concentric circles model of the creative industries, which of the following would NOT be considered a 'creative industry'?
all would be considered a creative industry- tv, radio, film, advertising, video games
Which of the following can be copy protected ("copyrighted")?
an original poem written on a piece of paper
Which of the following would be considered a proper notice for copyright of a video game app?
c with circle 2019 NBC Universal // 2019 NBC Universal, Copyright
Although Dean owns his own publishing company, he has decided that he no longer has the time or connections to secure uses for his music. He has decided to set-up a deal with a company who will represent his catalog on his behalf. For this service, the company will split all income 75/25 in his favor. They will also share ownership in his copyrights and represent his catalog for all his uses. According to our discussions, this type of deal would be considered a
co- publishing deal
The primary advantage(s) of registering one's copyrights is it
creates a public record of your claim to copyright ownership, and allows registrant to recover attorney's fees in an an infringement suit
List the Six Exclusive Rights you are granted in the United States
distribute, prepare derivative works, reproduce, display publicly, perform publicly, perform publicly by means of digital audio transmission
What registration form would you use to register your newly written textbook about the creative and entertainment industries?
eCO or form TX
What is the primary responsibility of the A & R department in a music company or record label?
find new talent and songs for artists to record for the company
The top commercial owner of broadcast radio stations in the U.S. and Canada is
iHeart Media Inc.
A work for hire
is made by an employee within the scope of employment
According to copyright law, in the case of a joint work,
it is a work prepared by two or more individuals, with the intention that their separate contributions be merged into a single work
A work is first copyrighted when:
it is an original expression and in a fixed medium of expression
If I were Luke Bryan and I wanted to sign an administration deal with BMG Rights Management, I would try to negotiate a deal that would
keep all the rights to my catalog and share the income 85/15 in my favor.
What are the primary functions of the RIAA:
legally advocate for the interests of the recording industry // certify sales of recordings either gold, platinum, or diamond
Currently, the duration of copyright is:
life, plus 70 years
When we attempt to define what the business of entertainment is really about, what would be the best answer be to describe it?
monetized function of leisure time
The promotion department in a record label is primarily responsible for
obtaining radio airplay for 'records' and securing positioning on streaming playlists
Album certifications in the U.S are determined by:
physical sales, digital downloads, stream equivalents
Artist and songwriter's advances are considered _________________ but not returnable.
recoupable
The Copyright Act of 1976 recognizes copyright 'formalities' that allow the owner of the work to
register the work with the copyright office, put a notice of ownership on copies and phonorecords, deposit the best edition of their work
The position within the radio station the makes the decision as to whether a new song will be added to the playlist in any given week is called the:
station manager, program director, and music director
What is a defining feature of all creative & entertainment industries?
the products/ services and experiences are vehicles for symbolic meaning
What is the copyright notice for a play, textbook or musical work?
the symbol c with circle around it
What is the notice typically given for a Sound Recording copyright?
the symbol p with a circle
To 'fix' a 'novel' in copyright terms means to
write it out by hand in a notebook, type it out in a Google Doc