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Record Nr.

UNINA9910483102403321

Autore

Eagan Owen

Titolo

Oscar Buzz and the Influence of Word of Mouth on Movie Success / / by Owen Eagan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Pivot, , 2020

ISBN

3-030-41180-X

Edizione

[1st ed. 2020.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xiii, 132 pages)

Disciplina

659.1979143

301 (edition:22)

Soggetti

Motion pictures

Communication

Motion pictures—United States

Popular Culture

Industrial management

Film/TV Industry

Media and Communication

American Cinema and TV

Media Management

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1. Introduction -- 2. The Enduring Appeal of Movies -- 3. Risks & Rewards -- 4. Film Festivals -- 5. The Influence of Film Critics -- 6. Movie Buzz & Information Cascades -- 7. The Influence of Word of Mouth -- 8. Oscar Campaigns -- 9. Insights from the Experts -- 10. Closing Thoughts. .

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores why word of mouth is the most important determinant of a movie’s success. Beginning with a discussion of the enduring appeal of movies, and why the box office has survived the disruption of television and will likely survive the disruption of streaming services, Owen Eagan goes on to discuss the unpredictable nature of movies and ways to mitigate their risk. His astute analysis sheds light on the role of film festivals, film critics, Oscar campaigns and word of mouth in influencing a film's success. Eagan concludes



with a summary of why word of mouth is the most influential among all the variables that affect a film’s outcome. Expertly synthesizing quantitative analyses of box office data with illuminating insights from industry experts, this concise and engaging book presents findings with important implications for scholars, industry insiders and marketing professionals alike. Owen Eagan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies at Emerson College. He specializes in measuring and assessing strategic communications in business and political environments. He also serves as a Senior Vice President for Consensus Strategies, a management consulting firm specializing in strategic advocacy services.