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Reality TV Statistics

The Jersey Shore Infographic Shows Just How Much Money These Stars Make

— September 8, 2011 — Pop Culture
I hate to admit this, but although I don't watch much TV, Jersey Shore is one of the shows on my must-see list every week, and this Jersey Shore Infographic only strengthens my love/hate relationship with the cast of the show.

The infographic takes fans through the earnings of each star before and after the show, including how much they make for endorsements and personal appearances. Some of the figures will surely blow your mind. For example, Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino made about $35,000 a year before the show when he worked as the assistant manager of a gym. He now makes about $5 million a year due to things like his own jewelry line, clothing line and personal appearances. Mind-blowing, right?

The Jersey Shore Infographic demonstrates that no matter how much these reality TV stars get made fun of in the media, they will be fist-pumping all the way to the bank.
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Income - Tracking the income of celebrities before and after television appearances presents an opportunity to disrupt how celebrities are compensated and creates more transparency in income inequality.
2. Reality Television Trend - The rise of reality television stars presents an opportunity to disrupt the entertainment industry by producing more shows featuring lesser-known personalities who can make an impact similar to that of these high-profile stars.
3. Branding Potential - The earnings of these Jersey Shore stars show the potential behind branding and merchandising as income streams for celebrities and other influential figures outside of traditional roles like acting or singing.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The Jersey Shore Infographic highlights the potential for other reality television shows to generate high interest and audience engagement.
2. Fashion - The clothing and jewelry lines created by some of the stars from Jersey Shore demonstrate the potential of fashion and accessories as a revenue source for celebrity branding.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The endorsements and brand deals secured by the cast of Jersey Shore indicate a disruptive trend towards using social media and other non-traditional channels to promote and advertise products.
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