Managing Media Firms and Industries What's So Special About Media Management? /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Lowe, Gregory Ferrell (Editor), Brown, Charles (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2016.
• Series: Media Business and Innovation
• Subjects: Business.; Industrial management.; Organization.; Planning.; Industrial organization.; Business and Management.; Media Management.; Industrial Organization.
• Physical Description: X, 382 p. 20 illus., 17 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319085159

This volume provides rich insight into the nature and practice of media management. Contributions assess the degree to which management of media firms requires a unique set of skills, highlighting similarities and differences of media firms compared with other industries in terms of management practices, HR development and operational aspects. Success and limitations of research on media management theory is evaluated, both drawing on management theory and examining insights from other disciplines. Dimensions for future research are considered along with practical implications for media managers and corporate structures. The book serves as a valuable reference for researchers, advanced students and practitioners in media industries.