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Creative success is highly unpredictable; but creativity is increasingly becoming a source of competitive advantage in a variety of markets, from music and film, to new media, video games and software. Creative competitiveness brings with it a set of unique strategic challenges. How do you anticipate market reaction when there are no agreed-upon criteria for evaluating quality? How are barriers to entry retained, or overcome, in industries pervaded by reputation and status? How can creative talent be managed effectively under such circumstances? And what are the strategic implications of emerging digital technologies on the dynamics of creative markets?nnThis course is intended for students interested in understanding these issues, especially from the point of view of new entrants. It focuses primarily, though not exclusively, on the intersection between traditional creative markets such as music and film, and digital technology. We will explore recent cases of innovative startups on the forefront of digital media; of companies intermediating between producers and consumers such as social movie services and online radio; and on the strategic analysis of creative markets. In particular, we will explore insights from recent research on consumer taste and how identity impacts success in creative domains.