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Big celebrations of artistic endeavor never go out of style. Talents and skills are duly rewarded, sometimes along with longevity. While rewarding the arts and crafts is usually the intent, style - or lack thereof - can interrupt. The further up the ladder the celebrity enters. After that, it’s controversy.
Oh, did we ever love those heady early days of digital news media. Just as internet service became reasonably reliable and relatively cheap the offerings were truly amazing. And, yes, they were unruly and notorious. Traditional publishers had something to hate beside television. Investors couldn’t control themselves. A generation later, death notices have arrived.
Even before early printing presses enabled access to ideas book bans and similar censoring of literary works was widespread. Somebody always finds offense in ideas. Indeed, the printing press was once considered threatening, even subversive. Fortunately, formalized education has taught skills of discerning value. That, too, is under threat.
Everybody loved the streaming video business about three years ago. Subscribers globally were are astronomical levels. Streamers by the dozen were punching out blockbusters. Investors were also starstruck, pouring buckets of money into companies some had never heard of. The fun, they thought, would never stop. Except, it always does.
Political parties, lobbyists and advocates regularly hold meetings and conferences to ramp up enthusiasm, not to forget money. There are speeches, workshops and, of course, meet-and-greet sessions, sometimes with food and beverages. Banners abound, big-screen TVs light up the rooms and security guards watch over the big-wigs. Organizers are very professional. News coverage is highly controlled.