Overview of Roles in the Entertainment Industry
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Managers
- Handle business aspects
- Provide career guidance
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Booking Agents
- Establish talent-venue relationships
- Coordinate performances and appearances
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Booking Managers
- Find new talent
- Seek talented individuals
Responsibilities and Distinctions
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Agents
- Have relationships with artists early in careers
- Focus on finding opportunities
- Must be licensed
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Managers
- Help artists develop direction and image
- Guide careers and manage business
Key Differences
- Promoters put talent in venues and recoup expenses from ticket sales
- Agents focus on finding opportunities, while managers handle all career aspects
Specific Details
- Booking agents work in various industries including music, politics, and athletics
- Talent managers can be anyone a client trusts
Additional Information
- Travel agents charge fees and commissions for bookings
- IATA number can help establish credibility
Comparison: Agent vs. Manager
- Agents establish talent-venue relationships and coordinate performances
- Managers provide career guidance and manage business
Factors to Consider
- Agents get a percentage of performance fees for talent
- Managers are paid differently based on their role and responsibilities