How to break into the music and entertainment industry

by Dianna Liner

Overview

A comprehensive guide provides invaluable insights for anyone dreaming of making the music and entertainment industry. Packed with practical advice, central tips and proven strategies. This book is your first step towards success.

Learn how to build your craft, understand the industry's ins and outs and protect your work all while developing a career strategy that aligns with your goals, whether you're an aspiring artist for a future industry, professional. This guide offers the knowledge you need to thrive in the fast paced and competitive world of entertainment.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940184624747
Publisher:	Dianna Liner
Publication date:	09/05/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	229 KB

About the Author

Dianna S. Liner is the Founder/Managing Member of Liner Entertainment Group, Inc. A SAG-AFTRA Affiliated Management Firm. Music Distributed by The Orchard( A Sony Music Company) and Executive Film Producer for Liner Films LLC. Ms. Liner brings more than 25 years of experience, having worked with many highly successful professionals and organizations in a career that has touched virtually every aspect of the entertainment world. She started her career as a back-up vocalist, touring with bands .. With an interest in learning the business side of music, she became an assistant to the record label representatives for N’Sync and other notable touring groups in the early 90’s.

This provided her the essential exposure to the nuances of large event promotion, from artist and venue procurement to sponsor packaging and marketing throughout. She parleyed this experience into a role at MTV Networks as a roving music reporter from 1992-1995, then into positions at MIX 96.5 FM and 104 KRBE FM, the top pop radio stations in Houston from 1995-1998. She became a marketing representative for Aware/Columbia Records in 1998, where she worked directly with notable groups and performers such as Nsync, John Mayer, Five For Fighting, and others. She later moved on to Tommy Boy Records, working as an artist representative for Everlast, Amber and others.

Liner has since evolved into other areas of viable areas of entertainment, such as movie production, event planning and promotions. In 2019, Ms. Liner launched Liner Films LLC. She is a proud member of Women in Music and Women in Film and TV, and A Member of The Recording Academy,( The Grammys), as well as a voting member of The Academy of Country Music Awards