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Link Roundup 11/6/2013

November 6, 2013 by Steven Savage

A fascinating Infographic on Women in/on television. A few surprises here that in turn may make you think differently about careers.
End of an era. Blockbusters stores and services closing down. Reporters currently seeking someone surprised, likely to come up empty.
OK for SERIOUS Econogeeks, Andy Xie thinks we’ve got another bubble coming. Some of this is frankly beyond even me, but I am concerned about minibubbles and medium level bubbles (return to housing as investment, China’s banks, etc.)
Amazon has it’s kindle deal for indie bookstores. Is it a good idea for them? As a self-published author I confront many issues, but I’m starting to feel that formatting my books is the least confusing part of this.
Also Amazon has this rather semi-secret focus group for their video offering . . .
Seth Godin looks into the Hollywood Paradox and why that damn cat is still safe.

– Steven “Wondering About The Bubbles” Savage

Make It So: The Trailer Film Of Trailers

November 6, 2013 by Steven Savage

Awhile ago I mentioned how Serdar and I had discussed the way film companies could act as incubators for smaller, less pricey movies. The risk is lowered, the chance for success is good (and perhaps higher without Save The Cat efforts), and goodwill would be made. Basically, a skunkworks.

Well admittedly we don’t know if anyone is doing this, though I’d like to fantasize that big studio execs read our blog and hang on our every word. Or at least try to find ways to mess with Scott (I suspect that Charmed remake HAS to be that).

But a similar idea struck me – it actually came during a movie outing with a local group of gamers. We were discussing “Machete Kills.”

Now this Danny Trejo vehicle may not seem to be something that leads to particularly deep thoughts about movies and media. But let’s consider its origins.

Link Roundup 11/5/2013

November 5, 2013 by Steven Savage

Crowdfunding a manhunt for Joseph Kony? It may happen even if this sounds like a TV plot. This could put the ethical and political issues of crowdfunding further into the public spotlight. Meanwhile some people just wonder why they thing they Kickstarted folded.

Why aren’t students ready for the job search? The Dunning-Krueger effect of not knowing how ignorant you are. A good reminder if you’re on the job search or talking to someone about theirs . . .

Mark Duffy would reccomend your friends shouldn’t go into Social Media as he thinks Social Media managers are . . . kinda stupid. This has been going around today.

There is now a book on the history of Minecraft. Really, you’re going to buy it. So . . . yeah.

In Silicon Valley or thinking of living there? In the tech scene? China is buying it’s way into Silicon Valley. This gives them the chance to expand and get outside their current market. I think this’ll be continuing for awhile (though I am concerned that Chinese banking problems may affect it).

Brand journalism and content marketing is here to stay says Laurie Rutterman. Thoughts worth reading, especially if you’re in media.

Commuting alone? That’s becoming the norm – which could lead to a push for more public transport. Also, it is kinda lonely.

Amazon is leaping into original series. Let’s get our popcorn for the Amazon-Netflix-Whoever-Else battle. This could get very intriguing – and spawn some jobs. Of course the fallout can kill some since not everyone can win . . .

– Steven “Linkstorm” Savage