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☆ Nollywood aims to become a global cultural phenomenon like Afrobeats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Stephanie Busari | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New Orleans, Louisiana CNN —Nollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, is setting its sights on achieving global recognition akin to the meteoric rise of Afrobeats. As the third-largest film industry in the world by number of films produced annually, Nollywood has long been a significant cultural force within Africa. Global aspirationsToday, Nollywood is not just about entertainment; it’s about cultural representation and storytelling on a grand scale. Nollywood at the Essence Film FestivalAt the Essence Film Festival, a recent addition to the wider festival celebrating Black culture and achievements, Nollywood stars and stakeholders discussed their vision for international expansion. 3 on Netflix’s global film charts in 2023, garnering over 20 million views worldwide.

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☆ A millennial who's been looking for a job for over 4 years says his degrees have offered little value: 'I can't get anything even at minimum wage'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | Andy Kiersz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He's even expanded his job search to restaurant and retail jobs — e.g. AdvertisementHesmondhalgh shared why he thinks his job search has been so challenging and what he plans to do moving forward. AdvertisementIdeally, he'd land a job in journalism — the field he has two degrees in. He thinks he's struggled to land journalism roles because most of the positions he's looked at require three to five years of formal newsroom experience, and he doesn't have that. Going forward, Hesmondhalgh said he plans to continue his job search for as long as necessary.

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☆ Creators are growing increasingly concerned about AI as OpenAI's Sora looms and issues of inclusivity and crediting persist
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

"I'm worried about AI stunting creativity, replacing the need to use our brains," said travel creator Jessica Morrobel, who has about 168,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram. Lifestyle creator Joseph Arujo said he primarily uses ChatGPT to format his emails, since he gets a lot of brand partnership requests. AdvertisementCherie Luo, who publishes educational content, said she uses AI to transcribe and summarize her podcast episodes. And UGC creator Salha Aziz said she uses AI for a variety of tasks, including writing scripts for her videos. "It is concerning how good it's getting," said Tales, who has 2.7 million followers on TikTok and Instagram.

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☆ Hollywood's writers strike is on the verge of ending. What happens next?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Will Gendron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In what lasted for almost five months, the writer's strike has seemingly reached an end. In the last writers strike, in 2008, board members voted two days after a deal was reached, and members voted two days after that. AdvertisementAdvertisementWhen will writers return to work and shows return? The studios that make up the AMPTP opted to finish a deal with writers — who went on strike two months earlier — before even beginning to deal with actors. It was three months into the writers strike before the AMPTP reached out to begin negotiations, and the initial talks sputtered after a just a few days.

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Here's a look at the steps to come for writers, and for the actors whose strike continues. In the last writers strike, in 2008, board members voted two days after a deal was reached, and members voted two days after that. But while the show's joke writers will be free to return, many of their usual guests will not, with the ongoing actors strike bringing limits on such appearances. HOW LONG WILL THE ACTORS STRIKE LAST? It was three months into the writers strike before the AMPTP reached out to begin negotiations, and the initial talks sputtered after a just a few days.

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☆ James Cameron says AI-produced scripts are regurgitated 'word salad' and are unlikely to replace human writers
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Kai Xiang Teo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"Titanic" and "Avatar" director James Cameron doesn't think AI will replace human writers. Cameron said he "certainly" wasn't interested in AI writing his scripts, but he could be forced to reassess his stance in the future. The Writers Guild and Screen Actors Guild are currently on strike for the first time since 1960. A significant factor in their protest is the fear of being replaced by AI, Insider previously reported. Richard Walter, the former chairman of UCLA's screenwriting program, told Insider writers should not fear AI.

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☆ TV and film writers are fighting to save their jobs from AI. They won’t be the last
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

A powerful new crop of AI tools, trained on vast troves of data online, can now generate essays, song lyrics and other written work in response to user prompts. While there are clearly limits for how well AI tools can produce compelling creative stories, these tools are only getting more advanced, putting writers like August on guard. But as part of their demands, the WGA is also fighting to protect their livelihoods from AI. Stephanie Elam/CNNWhile film and TV writers in Hollywood may currently be leading the charge, professionals in other industries will almost certainly be paying attention. “Watch this #WGA strike carefully,” Justine Bateman, a writer, director and former actress, wrote in a tweet shortly after the strike kicked off.

☆ I have a 6-figure side hustle as a user-generated-content creator. It only takes a few hours a week — here's how I scaled it.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I'm a creative director with a part-time gig as a user-generated-content, or UGC, creator. Between then and May 2016, I worked part time, lived at home, and built my UGC portfolio. I make my UGC ads feel naturalAlthough my UGC concepts are launched as ads, I make them feel like your friend posted it. As a UGC creator, you have to be aware of the latest social trends and nuances in marketing. What you choose to do after these gut punches is what separates the UGC creator who gave up after two weeks from the creator who makes four or five figures a month.

☆ How podcasters use ChatGPT and other AI tools in their workflows — and what listeners think the rules should be
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Podcasters have been testing ChatGPT and a variety of other AI tools to support their workflow. 5 podcasters shared how they use AI tools and how they approach ChatGPT. Insider spoke with five podcasters about their use of ChatGPT and other AI tools in their everyday workflow. They also said they'd successfully experimented with other AI tools that cut down the editing and marketing portion of the process. Osborne and Motiversity founder Joel Huculak have used ChatGPT to write scripts for these videos.

☆ I'm an influencer who makes 80% of my 6-figure income from Amazon. Here are my top 5 strategies for success.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

About 80% of his six-figure influencer income comes from promoting products on Amazon. One night while we were having dinner, my kids were watching funny videos on TikTok. Now, 80% of my six-figure yearly income as a creator comes from Amazon commissions, and the rest comes from partnerships with brands. This will make it easier for you to promote the products and for your audience to trust your recommendations. Go live with Amazon Live shoppable videos — here's how I do itShare your favorite finds live on Amazon, where viewers can watch your streams, chat with you, and shop the products you recommend.

☆ 9 ways creators and influencers are using ChatGPT, from writing video hooks to drafting emails to brands
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Since then, some creators have been using it to make content creation easier and faster. Here are 9 ways creators are leveraging ChatGPT, from finding content ideas to drafting emails. Arujo is one of hundreds of millions of users who have tried their hand at using ChatGPT. "It's very accurate to what I've seen before," said creator Jade Darmawangsa, who used ChatGPT to help with putting together an NDA. Here are 9 ways creators say ChatGPT has helped them:

☆ I make 6 figures reviewing tech products with the Amazon influencer program. Here are my 6 tips for success.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

About 80% of his six-figure influencer income comes from promoting products on Amazon. He shared his top tips to build a successful business as an Amazon Influencer. Here are my top tips for finding success as an Amazon Influencer. This will make it easier for you to promote the products and for your audience to trust your recommendations. Go live with Amazon Live shoppable videos — here's how I do itShare your favorite finds live on Amazon, where viewers can watch your streams, chat with you, and shop the products you recommend.

☆ 9 ways content creators are using ChatGPT, from writing hooks for videos to email drafting
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

☆ I make $5,000 a month writing scripts for YouTube videos. Here's what makes a good script.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

George Blackman, 25, writes scripts for YouTube videos full time. I had never worked in the YouTube space before; my only vaguely related experience was years spent writing comedy with a friend. When I applied to work with Abdaal, this writing experience helped — and it also helped that I wasn't obsessed with him. A good script needs to be generated from the YouTuber's mind and written in their style. Before writing, I always ask my clients, "What are the things that I absolutely have to hit in this script?"

☆ 12 AI tools that could transform the creator economy and influencer marketing, according to industry experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AI tools could be helpful for content creators to streamline processes like copywriting and editing. Insider asked 16 creator-economy experts to highlight the most promising AI tools for creators. Ollie Forsyth, global community manager at VC fund Antler, put together a landscape of generative AI startups with his team. "Simply put, generative AI tools provide creators a magic wand to create enchanting content." Here are 12 AI startups that creator-economy experts recommended, listed in alphabetical order:

☆ 12 AI startups that could change how creators make content, according to industry experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

☆ Streaming TV shows are 21st-century 'cathedrals', screenwriting guru McKee says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Dan Williams | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Screenwriting mentor Robert McKee speaks at Tel Aviv University on the final leg of the farewell tour for his lecture series in Tel Aviv, Israel November 24, 2022. "I see the future as rather brilliant, but it's not in the cinema," McKee told Reuters during a visit to Israel, the final leg for the farewell tour of his lecture series. "And great television does exactly that," added McKee, the author of five books who has, for decades, delivered what the New York Times dubbed "the most popular screenwriting seminar in the country" to tens of thousands of students. "I don't care," about the changing economics, said McKee, who plans to develop a new seminar which he will deliver online. "My quest is: How can I make these irreducible components of story clearer so that people will get it faster and better?"

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