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Kirk Sommer, Senior Partner & Global Head of Music at WME, on what separates artists with lasting careers from viral one-hit wonders:
“It starts with passion and enthusiasm. It's not a gamble.”
Chuck Lorre, the king of sitcoms behind Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, and Young Sheldon, on why you can't wait for opportunities to come to you:
“I wasn't gonna sit out there and wait for somebody to call me in. I was gonna make myself invaluable somehow.”
Gordon Dillard, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Good Day Management, on why music alone may not be enough to become a global superstar:
“You need more than just music. The global superstars we have today all have other things going on that make their brand broader.”
Tanya Cohen, Co-CEO of Made By Us Studios, on how TikTok is changing entertainment and creating new opportunities for creators:
“TikTok is one of the most powerful audience discovery platforms in the world.”
Gordon Dillard, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Good Day Management, on why artists should think twice before signing a label deal:
“Label deals are never advantageous to the artist unless you have a shit ton of leverage.”
Kirk Sommer, Senior Partner & Global Head of Music at WME, shares the story of how a package in the mail led to signing The Killers:
“I was gonna work with this band or I was gonna die trying.”
Saul Goldberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Blossom, shares why fearlessness, initiative, and never giving up are essential to building a career in Hollywood:
“Nobody hands you anything. You create the opportunity.”
The secret to a great pitch? Keep it to one word.
@jason_blum explains why the simplest pitches are the most powerful..
"AI is the great average. It doesn't have new ideas. It doesn't have taste. It doesn't have a point of view." - @AriEmanuel
HUMANS > GEN AI ALWAYS AND FOREVER
Getting ahead in entertainment means looking laterally, not just up...
@jason_blum shares why your generation, your taste, and the people you meet could be your biggest career assets.
TV Staff Writer Serenna Kamlani on why Plan B isn’t always an option in Hollywood:
“I don’t believe in having a Plan B. This is what I’m doing, and I have to make it work.”
Head of Threads Connor Hayes on why taking risks and embracing tough challenges fuels innovation at Meta:
“You could always succeed by putting yourself in the toughest situation and doing the best job possible.”
Head of Threads Connor Hayes reveals why followers matter less than ever in 2026:
“Followers are a far less strong predictor of real outcomes than they were 5 years ago. What matters is how many people you’re reaching and whether the conversation around your content is good.”