Understanding Business
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ISBN: 9781259929434
Author: William Nickels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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apply the scenario to an Entertainment Management contract found within the public domain (e.g. on the internet), the contract must be referenced.
Scenario 1: Hot Steppa is a 13 year old up and coming dancehall artiste who has been making major waves on the local dancehall scene. Hot Steppa has been making the rounds on the local entertainment tv show circuit and has been getting steady airplays on radio. However, Hot Steppa has been largely overlooked by major promoters for stage show booking and other more lucrative events. Hot Steppa has approached YOU an established Entertainment Management professional in an effort to break into the stage show segment.
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