{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67bde1122dbc20e82c437cd2/6a382b714a2a3be0f4f3b89c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How To Become A... Leader in Entertainment - Live Recording ","description":"<p>Recorded live at Sony Music, this special episode of <em>How To Become A…</em> features entertainment industry leader <strong>Elliott Linger</strong>, whose career has taken him from advertising agencies to PlayStation, Universal Pictures, LEGO, and some of the biggest cultural brands in the world.</p><p><br></p><p>In front of a live audience, Elliott shares how he built a career at the intersection of entertainment, strategy, audience insight, and storytelling—despite having no clear career plan when he was younger.</p><p>We cover:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>How he went from an English Literature degree to the entertainment industry</li><li>Working on brands including <strong>PlayStation, Universal Pictures, LEGO, Capcom, Def Jam, and Island Records</strong></li><li>Launching major entertainment franchises including <strong>The Last of Us, Jurassic World, Fast &amp; Furious, and Minions</strong></li><li>Why understanding audiences is one of the most valuable skills in entertainment</li><li>The importance of curiosity, adaptability, and resilience in a rapidly changing industry</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Elliot also shares:</p><ul><li>Growing up in a low-income household and breaking into a traditionally exclusive industry</li><li>The realities of networking and building meaningful relationships</li><li>How entertainment companies decide which projects get made</li><li>Lessons learned from working with some of the biggest names in film, gaming, music, and culture</li></ul><p>Plus, we dive into:</p><ul><li>Audience development and consumer behaviour</li><li>The future of entertainment and AI</li><li>Career pivots and transferable skills</li><li>Balancing leadership, family life, and giving back</li></ul><p><br></p><p>A huge thank you to <strong>Sony Music</strong> for hosting this live recording, <strong>Creative Mentor Network</strong> for partnering on the event, and <strong>El Rayo Tequila</strong> for sponsoring the evening.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're interested in:</p><ul><li>Entertainment careers</li><li>Film, gaming, music, and media</li><li>Audience strategy &amp; marketing</li><li>Creative industries</li><li>Leadership and career development</li><li>Breaking into competitive industries</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is packed with practical advice, fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, and insights from someone who has helped shape some of the world's biggest entertainment brands.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Grace Stevens"}