🎧 The Lost Art of Hollywood Swagger

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🎧 The Lost Art of Hollywood Swagger

A look at Gen Z's skill gaps in an industry with no training

Mar 7

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The Lost Art of Hollywood Swagger

The Ankler Podcast

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Hollywood execs want more “aggression” out of their young proteges, but Gen Z — raised in remote work and new rules — came of age without traditional role models. The Ankler team shares advice from their interviews with Greg Berlanti and Ted Hope for young creatives to stand out, something even more essential as the state of showbiz is begging for a new round of visionary leaders.

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