Great television feeds our innate senses. It helps us make sense of our world and the people in it, but it also reminds us that we are part of a larger community and drives us to cultivate connections with the rest of the world as well.
Read MoreMany people believe that shows are successful because they follow a similar formula, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, diverging from the typical path is what determines a show’s success.
Read MoreAs viral videos become increasingly more popular, people talk about its evolution as a result of declining viewership for television and traditional media. But I disagree. People still get hooked on groundbreaking movies and shows, even building entire communities around them.
Read MoreIt’s imperative that those of us working in the media industry gain an insightful perception of who we are, not just as employees or bosses, but as human beings. Knowing what makes us laugh, cry, shake, or scream helps us to understand what might make others do the same. Allowing ourselves to fully experience our own lives makes us better judges of what will resonate with viewers in theirs.
Read MoreProducers and crew members are just as likely to experience intense emotions during the filming of a reality TV series. Why? Because we’re invested. Here’s how it affects us.
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