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Think Bold All Access Entertainment Company
Student Hub | Powered by DECODED & Think Bold Technologies
The Think Bold All Access Entertainment Company is a student-run entertainment enterprise designed to simulate real-world entertainment industry careers. Powered by DECODED & Think Bold Technologies, this interactive experience provides students with hands-on opportunities in music, sports, live event production, talent management, digital content creation, brand partnerships, and merchandising.
This high-energy, career-driven activation at the Think Bold Festival & Conference will provide students with direct engagement in six key activations, preparing them for entertainment industry roles through experiential learning, mentorship, and real-world challenges.
Student Hub Schedule
Powered by DECODED & Think Bold Technologies
Think Bold Festival & Conference 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hub Schedule & Programming
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Welcome & Orientation
Speakers: TBA
Introduction to the Think Bold All Access Entertainment Company
• Overview of the day’s activations and student roles within the entertainment company structure
• Objectives & expectations for student engagement in hands-on learning
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Fireside Chat: Standing Bold in Workforce Innovation
Speakers: TBA industry executives
• Discussion on career pathways in music, sports, entertainment, and entrepreneurship
• Real-world success stories from top industry leaders
•Interactive Q&A session with students
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Interactive Workstations (Rotating Sessions)
• Students will be divided into six groups and rotate through stations every 25 minutes
• Each group experiences hands-on learning across multiple entertainment industry disciplines
1. Live Event Production & Touring
• Students produce and manage live simulated events, concerts, and entertainment activations.
• Hands-on experience: Stage setup, event logistics, artist coordination, sound & lighting.
2. Artist & Talent Development
• Students work on talent scouting, securing bookings, and career planning.
• Hands-on experience: Artist branding, EPK creation, pitching talent to booking agents.
3. Creative & Digital Content Studio
• Students develop and produce podcasts, music videos, and branded content.
• Hands-on experience: Video editing, podcast hosting, social media content creation.
• Hands-on experience: Community event coordination, engagement strategies, event marketing.
4. Merchandising & Business Development
• Students create, market, and sell branded merchandise for artists and events.
• Hands-on experience: Merch design, e-commerce strategies, pricing & revenue planning.
5. Sports & Entertainment Partnerships
• Students work on sponsorships, athlete branding, and strategic partnerships.
• Hands-on experience: Creating sponsorship decks, negotiating brand deals, influencer marketing.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch & Networking
• Informal networking with executives, artists, and industry leaders
• Sponsor recognition & engagement with students
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Mentorship Roundtables
• Speakers: TBA
• Small group discussions with industry mentors
• Students receive personalized career guidance
• Networking opportunities with executives from music, sports, and entertainment
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Closing Session
Student Takeaways:
Certificates of completion for participation
Printed or digital copies of the DECODED guide for career development
Think Bold merchandise (T-shirts, notebooks, branded giveaways)
Live DJ Experience:
Mini-DJ performance by TBA, introducing students to careers in live performance and event production
Photo & Video Booth:
Students create short social media content recaps to share their experiences in real-time
This hub is designed to provide students with hands-on career experience, real-world networking, and practical industry skills to launch their careers in music, sports, and entertainment.
Key Activations
Students will participate in six divisions of the Think Bold All Access Entertainment Company, gaining real-world experience in critical industry areas:
1.Live Event Production & Touring Students produce and manage live shows, concerts, and entertainment activations, learning event logistics, technical production, and stage management.
2. Artist & Talent Development Hands-on experience in artist management, talent scouting, booking, and career marketing. Students work with artists, develop promotional plans, and assist in securing opportunities.
3. Creative & Digital Content Studio Students develop and produce podcasts, music videos, and branded content for Think Bold projects and artist campaigns, mirroring roles in digital media and entertainment marketing.
4. Coding & Cybersecurity Students learn basic coding and how to protect their intellectual properties and their personal brands.
5. Merchandising & Business Development Students learn how to create, market, and sell branded merchandise for artists and events, gaining skills in design, e-commerce, and business operations.
6. Sports & Entertainment Partnerships Students develop sponsorship proposals, work on athlete and brand collaborations, and assist in sports marketing initiatives, connecting entertainment and sports business strategies.