Simone's Session Notes

entertainment

  • (PART ONE) Female Fanbases as PR Strategy: A Case Study Series

    Part One: The Beatles and Beatlemania (This is part one of a two-part case study examining female-dominated fanbases as public relations strategies) The year was 1964. Liverpool-bred rock group The Beatles arrived at San Francisco Airport in August 1964. Awaiting their arrival on the tarmac are massive swarms of young fans waiting just to get…

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  • War Child’s Help (2) is the Bridge between Music and Non-Profit Charity Strategy

    Music grabs public attention in a way charity emails rarely can. Nonprofits are taking notice and building campaigns around that fact. Humanitarian organization War Child is releasing a new collaborative charity album in March 2026 featuring many popular artists like Damon Albarn, Olivia Rodrigo, and Arctic Monkeys. This project revives a strategy connecting entertainment culture…

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  • Why Collaborations are Essential in the Music Industry

    Collaborations are everywhere in the music industry. From Billboard Hot 100 pop to legacy acts, public music collaborations and features continue to define how artists grow their audience and maintain cultural relevance. In this context, a collaboration refers to a public-facing partnership like credited features, joint projects or shared tours, rather than songwriting partnerships. These…

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  • Silence as a PR Move: Why Do Some Celebrities Choose Silence?

    In the age of cancel culture, people expect celebrities to respond immediately when allegations or controversy come up. They want “the notes-app apology.” They want an “official” press statement. However, in a crisis, there are many ways celebrities and their PR teams can address the issues. To name some, they could: While that seems counterintuitive…

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  • Concert Tickets Are Now a Status Symbol

    In the ‘70s and ‘80s, fans of legendary artists like AC/DC, Van Halen, Judas Priest, and even Queen could see live shows of their favorite artists for as little as $18-$25.  According to ABC News, Harry Styles ticket prices for two today can run audiences over a thousand dollars, and that’s before resale. Why are…

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