Introduction

This web page was intended to help entertainment business majors begin research on topics in the area.  All print sources can be fund at the Dulaney-Browne Library unless otherwise stated.  This is not a comprehensive list of resources.

Subject Headings

Monographs (books) can be located using the Library Catalog.  Following are some examples of subject headings for researching entertainment business topics:

• Entertainment AND Talent Agen* (EBSCO)
  
• "Entertainment Business" (EBSCO)
  
• Entertainment Events
• Performing Arts Vocational Guidance
• Performing Arts--Management
• Performing Arts--Marketing
• "Performing Arts" AND Marketing (EBSCO)
  

When searching in the EBSCO databases you should choose the advanced search tab.  From there you can choose either the keyword or subject term search.  The above searches will work in either, but by choosing subject you will get more targeted results.

The asterisk (*) is used to truncate words.  Agen* will find results that contain both agent, agents, agency, and agencies.

Additional subject terms can be found in the LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SUBJECT HEADINGS.

Notable Names (persons)

When searching for people, it is a good idea to do both an author and SUBJECT search on their name.

• Dawn Ostroff (EBSCO)
  
• Bob Sauerberg (EBSCO)
  
• Alan Meltzer (EBSCO)
• Kerry Barden (EBSCO)
• Gary Zuckerbrod (EBSCO)

Notice the above EBSCO searches are all done differently.  Some are basic searches and some are advances searches.  Some are keyword and some are subject searches.  The last one uses the OR on the advanced tab to search for the last name listed for the first and last e.g. Gary Zuckerbrod OR Zuckerbrod, Gary.

If you are having problems locating information on a person, it may be because you are searching one of their aliases.  To find their given name visit the LIBRARY OF CONGRESS NAME AUTHORITIES.

Journal Titles & Indexes (Electronic & Print)

Journals that are accessible via the Internet are listed under the database they are indexed by, while journals that are available in print only are listed separately. Databases that do not have an associated list of journals contain dance articles but are not limited to dance only. This is not a comprehensive list. You may need your OCU email username and password to access electronic resources.

Search the EBSCO Databases:

all ption> International Bibliography of Theater and Dance Business Source Complete ERIC

• International Bibliography of Theater and Dance in Full Text (EBSCO)
  Colombia Journal of Law and the Arts (2005-Present)
  Billboard (1993-Present)
  Entertainment Law and Finance (2004-Present)
  Entertainment Law Reporter (2004-Present)
  Entertainment Weekly (2005-Present)
  Hollywood Scriptwriter (2004-Present)
  Journal of Popular Culture (1990-1 Year Ago)
  New England Entertainment Digest (2006-2007)
  Performing Arts and Entertainment in Canada (1991-2002)
  Variety (1994-Present)
  
• ERIC (EBSCO)
  
• Business Source Complete (EBSCO) - offers SWOT analysis of various companies.
  Fox Entertainment Group
  Harrah's Entertainment
  
• Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature (print)
  
• The Business of Entertainment Technology & Design (1992-1998) continued by Entertainment Design (1999-2005) (Microfiche Only)
  

Reference Materials

Reference are a good place to start your research.  Dictionaries and encyclopedias give you a broad overview of the subject as well as terminology to use in subject searches.  Directories can tell you who and where to look.

• R 658.03 En194h5 2006. Helms, Marilyn M. Encyclopedia of Management. Farmington Hills: Thomson Gale, 2006. (Library Use Only – Reference Collection) 
• R 791.025 St45 2001. Forster, Stephanie. Stern's Directory. New York: Barbara Paige Kaplan, 2000. (Library Use Only – Reference Collection) 
• R 790.2 H729b. Hollywood Representation Directory. Hollywood: IFILM Pub, 2005. (Library Use Only – Reference Collection) 
• R 791.07973 F855e3 2005. Franks, Don. Entertainment Awards: A Music, Cinema, Theatre, and Broadcasting Guide, 1928 through 2003.Jefferson: McFarland & Co., 2005. (Library Use Only – Reference Collection)
  

Books

Below are several general titles on management and entertainment business to get your research started.  Books are a good resource when you need a large amount of information on one topic.  Books normally provide a larger overview as well as a historical perspective of a specific topic.

• Oversize 658.4 W274h2. Warfield, John N. A Handbook of Interactive Management. Ames, IA: Iowa State University Press, 1994.
• Oversize 658.4012 B964 v.3. Park, Amy Lynn.  Business Plans Handbook: A Compilation of Actual Business Plans Developed by Small Businesses Throughout North America. Detroit, MI: Gale research, Inc., 1999.
• 790.2 Sa99e 2008. Sayre, Shay. Entertainment Marketing & Communication: Selling Branded Performance, People, and Places.  Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008.
• 791.068 Sh135b3 2001. Shagan, Rena. Booking & Tour Management for the Performing Arts. New York: Allworth Press, 2001.
• 791.4 L529b 2007. Lehu, Jean-Marc. Branded Entertainment: Product Placement & Brand Strategy in the Entertainment Business.  London: Kogan Page, 2007.
• 791.023 B399o. Bekken, Bonnie Bjorguine. Opportunities in Performing Arts Careers.  Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1991.
• 791.0068 F861t4 2004.  Frascogna, Xavier M.  This Business of Artist Management.  New York: Billboard Books, 2004.
• 791.0698 B458a 2007. Bernstein, Joanne Scheff. Arts Marketing Insights: The Dynamics of Building and Retaining Performing Arts Audiences.  San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2007.

Internet Surces

• Hollywood Report - Business Section (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business)
  
• Backstage - casting listings (http://www.backstage.com/bso/index.jsp)
  
• Musical Theatre Tour Budget (http://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/data/files/mtsoc-tour-budget-2049.pdf)
  
• Dance Project Tour Budget (http://www.canadacouncil.ca/NR/rdonlyres/52C66781-C477-426B-85B1-BB3B92A7BAC0/0/PDFDomesticTouringBudget.pdf)

Videoes

• DVD 792.082  Sh82 2001. Show Biz 101: No Guts No Glory
  
• DVD 792.028 D615m 2007. Mike Fenton's Actors Workshop.  Special Features: Entertainment Business Primer
  
• DVD
  338.71 F492 2011. Finding Your Customers: Marketing and Advertising Your Business.  How can you apply these strategies to marketing people instead of products and services?