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Television, Film, & Media Studies

A research guide for Cal State LA students in the TVFM program

Viewership & Box Office

Industry Reports

Trade Journals & Magazines

Trade journals and magazines are essential to sharing information in the entertainment industry. Often called “The Trades” by media professionals, trade journals publish news, reviews, best practices, and other information that keep professionals in the industry up to date in the field.

Trade journals are not peer-reviewed or scholarly. Articles in Trade Journals are typically written by journalists or industry professionals and are reviewed by the journal’s editor before publication.

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