At Netflix Is a Joke, the Attention Economy Rules the Festival
Though stand-up by stars like John Mulaney and Dave Chappelle was on the program, roasts, podcasts and other shows that incorporated comedy were hot.
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Matt Rife built his career on TikTok and now says comedians relying on it are "so f*cked."
This Deadline piece on what actually drives ticket sales in 2025 is worth your 5 minutes.
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Most comedy show promotions start too late.
The show is in 2 weeks. The flyer just went up. Now you're hoping the algorithm saves you.
Audiences need 3–4 touchpoints before they buy a ticket. That takes time.
Start earlier than feels necessary. Every time.
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"This is a short article about my situation. There are thousands of comedians and variety performers in the exact same place. I’m not special, and I’m not alone."
COMEDY IN THE TIME OF COVID... by John Wing @JohnWing5#TheComedyTribune
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We are so happy to be able to help our community during this time of need. From all of us on the Emergency Task force, you're welcome! https://t.co/Nuj1G0JK10 #casc#comedy
"Each year since that first tour, I continue to do the same thing. I add more shows and I learn from my mistakes...I rediscovered my passion for stand-up. Every year I write a brand new show for the tour."
Why Do I Work for Myself?... by @comicdanquinn
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"Punching down. Merely typing it, I shiver. It used to just be called “a tasteless joke”. Now, some say it’s singlehandedly impeding transformative social change." Read the article by @HunterCollins via The Comedy Tribune https://t.co/irhyPfRAQL
"You can do whatever you want right where you are. But if you’re GOING to move to a new city for comedy, TAKE IT SERIOUSLY and don't give up just because it's hard. Keep going and good things can happen."
Moving for Comedy... by @Nathanmacintosh
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"The pressure never goes away. A few years ago I realized I was chasing an old dream, one that doesn’t line up with my current goals or family situation."
Comedy and Mental Health... by @happyfeetholmes
#TheComedyTribune
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If you haven’t watched Mark Forward’s special yet, do yourself a favour and check it out. He’s one of the best, and we are super proud of how great it turned out.
"Today I fly home to L.A. from the island of Terceira, in the Azores...Roughly ten thousand miles through nine time zones. And it’s not my longest travel day of the year so far. It’s second."
Look Homeward, Comic... by @JohnWing5#TheComedyTribune
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