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Marlene Sharp On The Rising Popularity Of East-Asian Entertainment Franchises

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In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, Todd Embley hosts Marlene Sharp, an entertainment executive known for her role in globalizing Japanese game franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog. Throughout her career with LEVEL-5 abby and Sega of America, Marlene tackled the unique challenges of adapting Japanese franchises for global audiences. Now leading Pink Poodle Productions, she utilizes her extensive experience to provide specialized services for IP franchises that span the Asian and North American entertainment markets.

During the discussion, Marlene addresses the evolving landscape of international entertainment, emphasizing the rising influence of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese franchises in the West.

Discussion Points

· Marlene’s transition from working in traditional entertainment roles to specializing in Asian media properties.

· Challenges of adapting Japanese game franchises for global markets.

· The role of cultural considerations in international entertainment.

· Services offered by Pink Poodle Productions and their relevance to Asian markets.

· Differences in collaboration styles between Japanese and Korean partners.

· The evolving influence of Asian content in Western entertainment.

· Advice for navigating cross-cultural boundaries in the entertainment industry.

· Future projects and new markets of interest in Asia.

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In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, Todd Embley hosts Marlene Sharp, an entertainment executive known for her role in globalizing Japanese game franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog. Throughout her career with LEVEL-5 abby and Sega of America, Marlene tackled the unique challenges of adapting Japanese franchises for global audiences. Now leading Pink Poodle Productions, she utilizes her extensive experience to provide specialized services for IP franchises that span the Asian and North American entertainment markets.

During the discussion, Marlene addresses the evolving landscape of international entertainment, emphasizing the rising influence of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese franchises in the West.

Discussion Points

· Marlene’s transition from working in traditional entertainment roles to specializing in Asian media properties.

· Challenges of adapting Japanese game franchises for global markets.

· The role of cultural considerations in international entertainment.

· Services offered by Pink Poodle Productions and their relevance to Asian markets.

· Differences in collaboration styles between Japanese and Korean partners.

· The evolving influence of Asian content in Western entertainment.

· Advice for navigating cross-cultural boundaries in the entertainment industry.

· Future projects and new markets of interest in Asia.

  continue reading

226 episodes

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