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Distributor
From studios to exhibitors, the distributor sells viewing rights for a finished film. Somewhat of an intermediary function, distribution creates initial revenue for the source that financed the project. Its basic function is to sell the viewing rights of a motion picture to specifically designated areas. Based on the elements involved in the feature, the costs of these rights vary and are just a fraction of the income for distributors.
Talent
Primarily refers to actors used in advertising. Can also refer to voice performers, musicians, etc.
Manager
Known for paying special attention to both a client's personal and financial needs, the manager assists in administrating an artists' personal business. Agents and managers share many of the same functions, but tend to fill very unique rolls. Managers usually work with smaller client lists, as they're known for providing more focused attention on the growth and development of a clients' career.
Proof
A copy of an advertisement as it will appear once produced or printed.
Advertising
Delivery of a persuasive message about a product, service, or idea to a large group of people at a single time through the use of mass media.
Beta (also called Beta SP) Videotape
The videotape format most widely used for television broadcast and high quality video production. Digibeta is a newer digital form of Beta tape that is increasingly being used.
Media Plan or Media Buy Plan
A part of the communications plan that details how various media will be employed. Identifies the specific schedule of paid placements that have been negotiated for an ad or collection of ads, including the times and programs during which television and radio ads will run, the locations and sizes of billboards that will be placed, the publications and placement within those publications in which print ads will run, etc.
Camera Ready
An ad, art, copy text or graphic ready for inclusion in publications.
Management Company
The umbrella under which a group of managers function as a single incorporated entity. Long known for small client lists and focused attention on development of clients, management companies, in the last decade, have, in most cases, shifted their role in the market. Today, most management companies perform dually as client representation and producer.
Kill Date
The expiration date of advertising materials. Kill dates notify media outlets that an advertisement should not be broadcast or placed after that date.
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