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A marketing axiom in two parts.

By Ken Davenport On March 24, 2009 · 3 Comments

The bad news is . . . a great marketing campaign can't save a bad show.

The good news is . . . a bad marketing campaign can't kill a great show. If you enjoyed this article, please consider sharing it!

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    “How many movies recoup their investment?”

    By Ken Davenport On March 23, 2009 · 4 Comments

    You hear me and others quote the Broadway recoupment stats all the time:  4 out of 5 shows never make their money back (it sounds like a Trident commercial, doesn't it?  "4 out of 5 dentists surveyed . . . ")

    An inquisitive reader whom I'll call Joseph, because that's his [...]

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      It’s that time again: we’re looking for a few good assistants.

      By Ken Davenport On March 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment

      As you know, I don't have interns, I have assistants, and we're looking for our next class!

      Here's the scoop on our summer program:

      Each Assistantship lasts from May to August You must be willing to commit to at least 15 hours a week (weekdays and weekends are available). A $500 stipend is paid upon successful completion of the program 

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        What do soaps and subscription houses have in common?

        By Ken Davenport On March 19, 2009 · 2 Comments

        Barring major breaking news, you can count on your soap to be on every day.  Same time, same channel (and same story line).

        Barring a major financial crisis (!), you can count on your non-profit to produce X number of shows a year as well.

        They've put themselves on a schedule [...]

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          Airlines have change fees. Should we?

          By Ken Davenport On March 18, 2009 · 9 Comments


          Somehow, I got to the Madrid airport a lot earlier than I expected to. "Just in time to take the earlier flight back to Newark," said Ms. "You're Lucky I Speak English" Continental Airlines employee.

          Just in time, that is, if I was willing to pay the $50 change [...]

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