Hollywood Insiders Show How to Cash In on $20 Billion Youth Media Marketplace at Digital Hollywood Panel Moderated by Joyce Schwarz, JCOM

(PRWEB) September 30, 2004

Top Hollywood and Madison Avenue executive will offer a preview of the 2004-2005 Children?s & Teen $ 20 billion dollar media marketplace during a panel beginning at 9:30 am. on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at the acclaimed Digital Hollywood conference at the Palisades Ballroom at the Loews Hotel, Santa Monica, California.

?The kids and teen?s media marketplace is growing into a $ 20 Billion-plus marketplace that is influencing not only family entertainment choices but production quality and interactive elements in all aspects of our media including online, television, home video and mobile,? says Joyce Schwarz, president of JCOM Emerging Entertainment, http://www.joycecom.com and moderator for the Digital Hollywood panel. ?The youth market is increasingly influential in shaping popular culture in fashion, music, entertainment and even consumer electronics,? she adds.

Featured panelists include: Ken Goldstein, Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Disney Online, Walt Disney Group, Scott Randall, President, BrandGames, Jay Gissen, President & CEO, Riot Media and Alita Holly, executive producer, Creative Services, Ascent Media DVD.

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The panel will cover discuss such trends and topics as:

*How the market for children?s entertainment videos expanded to more than 50,000 choices online according to recent web searches.

*Why the so-called ?edutainment? video industry now reaps $ 500 million annually.

*What will power the electronic games industry to be five times more pervasive by 2020 ? with an installed base of electronic game devices (excluding PCs) growing from 415 million to 2.6 billion.

*How social changes in family households influence media choices ?recent statistics show that only 7 percent of families consist of traditional households where only the husband works, 14 percent account for families of dual income parents and the rest are classified in ?other? categories reflecting the rise of single parents and other living arrangements.

?The rise of ?Generation C? where content, social networks and new technology empower youth to multi-task and tune into multiple media choices at the same time.

For a more complete outline of the JCOM report on emerging youth influences on culture, entertainment and media, please attend the session at 9:30 a.m. at the Palisades Ballroom, Loews Hotel or contact: moderator Joyce Schwarz, JCOM, joycecom@aol.com or 310-822-3119.

ABOUT JCOM MARKETING & EMERGING ENTERTAINMENT: Joyce A. Schwarz heads JCOM Marketing and Emerging Entertainment consulting practice located in Marina Del Rey, California. Schwarz specializes in jump-starting business development, customer acquisition and corporate partnerships, sponsorships and investments in emerging media and new companies, products and services in technology and entertainment. She combines more than 20 years experience in advertising for such major agencies ad Foote Cone & Belding, Ogilvy & Mather with her New York publishing background and her production expertise for films, home video and special events. JCOM?s portfolio includes more than 300 top brands and Fortune 1000 companies including such top names as Revlon, Sheraton, Clairol, Disney, France Telecom, Philips Consumer Electronics, Sunkist, Shasta Beverages, Mountain Dew and others. Schwarz has raised more than $ 200 million in corporate sponsorship for special events, media and programming for children, family and general audiences. She is probably best known for developing the campaign for the highly acclaimed MISSING KIDS ON THE MILK CARTON CAMPAIGN.

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The US Market for Arts and Crafts to Exceed US$40 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn ? Arts and crafts represent a principal component of socio-economic life and an integral element of the culture of every country. Like all other sectors, Arts and Crafts Stores were adversely affected by the global economic downturn which resulted in an overall decline in sales during the 2008-09 period. While consumer spending on certain types of craft declined significantly, purchases of certain other craft items such as sewing goods, cake decorating and jewelry making supplies increased, as people attempted to achieve savings by making products themselves. As a result, the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) movement gained significant traction during this period.

An out-of-the-ordinary trend that is being witnessed in recent times is that crafts that were previously the exclusive domain of the middle-aged and the older women group are now extending scope to include the younger population, even the male demography. With these and other consumers exhibiting increasing interest, stores are conducting various art related workshops to provide lessons in such skills. Further, the market is also witnessing a trend of recycling or reconstruction of old and unused items. This trend which was widely prevalent during the time of the great depression is making a comeback in the current cash constrained economic scenario. Consumers, instead of deposing items are recycling them to give them a new look and extend their functionality.

For over half-a-century, the global market for fine arts was dominated by the US and the UK. But in 2010, a marked shift was witnessed in this leadership, as China owing to its economic strength and favorable political climate overpowered the two countries and emerged into the forefront of the global fine arts auction industry. The country became a global hub for fine arts, attracting art collectors from various countries across the world.

The research report titled ?Arts and Crafts Stores: A Global Outlook? announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

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