She is an instructor at the Senghor University in Alexandria, Egypt, and teaches curatorial process, communications strategy, and methodology in the department
of cultural industries.
Not exact matches
When the seven - year - old company began to look at expanding beyond North America, Biderman says, it quickly realized that
cultural differences have a massive impact on the shape
of the online dating
industry.
«Canada's media and
cultural industries are being severely damaged by the tax loopholes that benefit foreign digital companies and platforms at the expense
of Canadian producers and workers and that cost the federal government at least $ 1 billion in revenues,» the union wrote in a statement on its website.
That much should probably be apparent from a quick Google search or a trip to your local bookstore, but if you need convincing, a host
of experts will tell you that, thanks to a
cultural fixation on positivity and the economic imperatives
of the gigantic self - help
industry, Americans are endlessly bombarded with happiness advice these days.
Intrigued, former Walrus staffer Knelman spent much
of the eight years following this conversation digging into an illegal
industry that treats the world's
cultural heritage like «one big department store.»
She argues that by not taking tourism seriously, governments are both failing to fully capitalize on a booming
industry and leaving their countries exposed to the destructive elements that accompany foreign travel: environmental degradation, lowered living standards for the poor, sex tourism, and all the subtler injustices and annoyances that materialize when droves
of foreigners arrive on your shores demanding authentic
cultural experiences.
To see the
industry downturn tears at the
cultural roots
of how people perceive themselves and where they live, because it pulls the rug out from underneath you.»
But the
industry is also the victim
of a wider
cultural shift.
«Hostile takeovers are virtually unheard
of in the newspaper
industry, where
cultural fit is paramount and regulatory concerns loom large.»
Cultural industries are a growing and significant part
of the global economy, with UNESCO estimating that they account for more than 7 %
of global GDP.
But initially at least Canada was seen as an additional complication to completion
of the TPP, a «difficult» negotiating partner that brought its own baggage (such as a less than robust IPR regime, a traditional antipathy to the interests
of the brand - name pharmaceutical manufacturers, a penchant for protecting so - called «
cultural industries», and other trade issues that did not align with US interests) that might have resonated with some
of the other TPP countries.
Minister
of Canadian Heritage Mélanie Joly will lead Canada's first creative
industries trade mission to China this week alongside 60
cultural businesses and organizations.
The federal government is testing the public's appetite for a variety
of potential policies, including a tax on digital content providers like Netflix to help fund Canadian
cultural industries.
As a result
of this focus, and given the clear impact the operations
of the banking sector have on the country's economy and individual consumers, calls from all stakeholders for a significant
cultural and behavioural change in the
industry are growing.
It would not be too farfetched or inaccurate to say that Darwinism in its deeper and persistent effects, as these became manifest in science and
industry of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and, through them, in other
cultural disciplines and activities, contributed to, if in fact it did not create, a new ethos in Western society, dedicated to the task
of dealing with the immediacies
of existence in their practical aspect.
Marvel Studios» Black Panther is a masterpiece
of movie making and has become an instant
cultural phenomenon, sparking discussion, inspiring people young and old, and breaking down age - old
industry myths.
It is a revelation to find a novel exposing the commercial and
cultural realities
of pornography, contraception including the alleged suppression by the pharmaceutical
industry of the Pill's connection to the incidence
of breast cancer.
The evangelicals and fundamentalists, who were not seen as a major force within the mainstream
of American
cultural and religious life, existed mainly on the fringes
of influence within the television
industry.
They hold media
industries accountable for what they produce and distribute, and propose critical analysis
of the
cultural, social, political and economic influences on media messages, the development
of creative production centers that create community, and taking personal and public action to challenge government and
industry abuses.
Liberalizing world trade to the extent that smaller and less resource - rich countries open their services markets to outsiders, erodes the competitive capacity
of people's own
cultural industries.
Instead, «news», particularly on television, is carefully filtered, edited and choreographed to fit a pattern — a pattern which meets both the need
of society to have its basic
cultural worldview reinforced, and even more important, the need
of the communication
industry to reach and hold the largest possible audience.
This is the least understood, yet potentially the most important form
of cultural imperialism.7 During the past four decades, communication has become increasingly a central component in all
industries.
Could the ideologically motivated «
cultural elite»
of the media, academe, and entertainment
industry really have brought about our current state
of cultural decay all by themselves?
It is fair to ask whether the achievements have matched the confidence, especially in complex interdisciplinary areas and in the face
of the overwhelming impact
of late modern capitalism and its
cultural industry.
He is on point in calling the multicultural education
industry to task for its neglect
of religion as a
cultural marker.
The dominant western political power, especially the U.S., with its pervasive network
of information
industries, wire services, satellite communications and so on, interlocks with the Asian national communications media and subverts these on political, economic and
cultural levels, producing a powerful impact upon the peoples
of Asia.
According to a report from Bourscheidt's Alliance that is meant to encourage policy makers to help the arts
industry play a role in rebuilding New York City's economy, nonprofit
cultural organizations in the city had an economic impact
of $ 5.8 billion in 2005 and generated more than 40,000 jobs and $ 2.2 billion in wages.
It's not that dance companies are in a destructive situation in which they pile up debt they can't get out
of; it's the combination
of financial and
cultural issues that is wreaking so much havoc on the
industry.
«By exceeding guest expectations
of product and experience, developing a brand image with a distinct and Devilishly Good attitude, and expanding the St. Louis Bar and Grill franchise system carefully and responsibly, it's earned a reputation as a
cultural «institution» with an expanding, loyal customer base and «one
of the hottest franchise opportunities» within the restaurant
industry,» the company says.
Mobile POS solutions have been a revolutionizing component in restaurants in recent years — a groundbreaking and defining part
of a
cultural shift that has rocked the restaurant
industry to its core and caused it to redefine methodologies and attitudes worldwide.
We explain relevant techniques, flavor dynamics, and
cultural contexts, capture them on interactive video and digital still photography, and add them to a growing online library that effectively preserves these traditions for our
industry and future generations
of chefs, food writers and culinary enthusiasts.
Based amid one
of the country's foremost
cultural destinations along Grand Avenue, the event spans the city and offers guests the chance to sample the cuisines and products from some
of the most prominent epicurean influencers, while enjoying the sights and sounds
of the entertainment
industry's brightest talents.
This could be through culinary innovation, a commitment to social responsibility, sustainability or the economic development
of their community; involvement in health or environmental campaigns, the promotion
of pioneering
cultural projects, or works that benefit society through their positive impact on the food
industry.
Set amid one
of the country's foremost
cultural destinations along Grand Avenue, the event spans the city and offers guests the chance to sample the cuisines and products from some
of the most prominent epicurean influencers, while enjoying the sights and sounds
of the entertainment
industry's brightest talents.
Smalley and other officials have pointed out that the Art Institute
of Chicago, the Field Museum and other major
cultural facilities routinely appoint directors from the highest ranks
of industry and society whose sole function is to produce donations.
It adds: «Leaving Europe would be a leap into the unknown for millions
of people across the UK who work in the creative
industries, and for the millions more at home and abroad who benefit from the growth and vibrancy
of Britain's
cultural sector.»
His research interests include
cultural globalization, the social effects
of new media, new religious movements, indigenization, diaspora Asians in the West, and the image
industry in Asia.
While such differences do not seem unsolvable, one major controversy has erupted preceding the first round
of negotiations in July, when the French government, supported by several other member states, insisted on a «
cultural exception»: The audiovisual sector, i.e. the film and music
industries, should be excluded from free trade negotiations.
«If nothing else, this issue has shown us the political, economic and
cultural importance
of the media
industries and the need for even more transparent policy - making in this area.»
Natasha Caputo, director
of Westchester County Tourism & Film, said the county's success as a tourism destination is the result
of great
industry partners who offer exceptional dining experiences, accommodations, recreation and
cultural and entertainment attractions for every age and budget.
Additional participants in the Jamaica Now Planning Initiative include: 165th Street Business Improvement District, 180th Street Business Improvement District, Jamaica Center Business Improvement District and Sutphin Boulevard Business Improvement District, A Better Jamaica, A Better Way Family & Community Center, Addisleigh Park Civic Association, Alliance
of South Asian American Laborers, America Works, Antioch Baptist Church, Brinkerhoff Action Associates, Inc., Center for Integration & Advancement for New Americans, Center for New York City Neighborhoods, Chhaya Community Development Corporation, Citizens Housing & Planning Council, Community Healthcare Network
of New York City,
Cultural Collaborative Jamaica, Damian Family Care Center, Edge School
of the Art, Exploring the Metropolis, Farmers Boulevard Community Development Corporation, First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, Fortune Society, Goodwill
Industries of Greater New York & New Northern New Jersey, Greater Allen Development Corporation, Greater Triangular Civic Association, Indo Caribbean Alliance, Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, Jamaica Hospital, Jamaica Muslim Center; Jamaica Performing Arts Center, Jamaica YMCA, King Manor, LaGuardia Community College Adult & Continuing Education, Mutual Housing Association
of New York, Neighborhood Housing Services Jamaica, New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare, Queens College, Queens Council on the Arts, Queens Economic Development Corporation, Queens Hospital, Queens Legal Services, Queens Library; Queens Workforce1 Center, SelfHelp, Sikh
Cultural Society, Sunnyside Community Services, Inc., The Jamaica Young Professionals, The Jamaica Youth Leaders, The Tate Group, Upwardly Global, Visiting Nurse Service
of New York, and Y - Roads.
In the three weeks since dozens
of women came forward with allegations
of sexual assault and misconduct against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, the
cultural landscape has been altered, with claims brought against figures across other
industries.
But how long can we desert our Creative Arts
Industry considering the fact that it is a source
of employment, it is linked to income generation in tourism, preserves our customs and
cultural legacies and other economic drivers.
The membership
of the council includes representatives from tourism - related
industries including travel and vacation businesses, convention bureaus,
cultural institutions, theme parks and attractions, hotels and motels, restaurants, water - based recreation businesses, campgrounds, ski facilities, wineries, halls
of fame, travel agents, and transportation companies.
Yet the Greens» position on the
cultural industries has had the most scrutiny
of any party.
The Department
of Environment and Planning's Division
of Planning provides financial assistance and strategic focus and direction to Erie County's
cultural sector to promote the economic and
cultural benefits
of the County's tourism, arts, culture, and heritage
industry.
Jan Rinehart, president
of Women in Engineering Progams and Advocates Network (WEPAN), suggested that current and previous workforce diversity initiatives have had minimal impact because critical
cultural change — a true and fundamental commitment to diversity — has still not taken place in academia or
industry.
Many
of peoples» favorite tourism destinations and activities are at risk to climate change, from the ski
industry to tropical beaches, from iconic species to
cultural heritage.
The
cultural stronghold
of gaming — now a $ 25 billion
industry — is undisputed, but the earliest game creators saw themselves primarily as computer programmers or engineers.
Undertaking part
of her PhD research in Valencia has enabled mechanical engineer Cliodhna Lyons to extend and accelerate her project, while also being exposed to
industry - directed research and new
cultural experiences.