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Oct 22

by davidlap0rt3 in Acting Tips & Secrets, Actor Marketing 0 comments tags: Headshots, Portfolio, Representation, Social Media, Talent Agents, Video Clips, Website Design

Does An Actor Need A Website?

Does an actor need their own website? This is a question that comes up now with the rise of social media. There’s no denying the fact that social media is the next wave taking over the world of news, shopping and entertainment. Sites such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube not only have tremendous outreach, but can make celebrities overnight. Justin Beiber is a perfect example of this. He was discovered as a kid on YouTube and quickly launched to fame with the right marketing. So participating in these sites is essential in terms of getting your brand the right exposure. What about a website? How does one go about doing that? How important is it? Does just having an agent or manager suffice when it comes to marketing? These are questions that need to be looked at. Just having representation is no longer enough. We need to create a clear and concise marketing idea of who we are and what we are selling. This not only applies to our headshots and videos, but to our website as well. Time is money in Hollywood and the people that are in position to hire you want to get as much information they […]

Oct 22

by davidlap0rt3 in Acting Tips & Secrets, Actor Marketing 0 comments tags: Acting Techniques, Actor, Actress, Apple Computers, Casting Directors, Social Media

What We Can Learn From Apple

This was a big week for Apple. Not only did they unveil their new iPhone 6 models, but also the new revolutionary Apple watches and mobile payment system. Since its early days Apple has led the tech market with all of its innovations. For it to stay on top it needs to continually put out products pertinent in today’s fast moving highly technological world. Like Apple, we too, must stay on the cutting edge of our career. I always make it a practice to ask my acting clients if they utilize the available social media. Surprisingly, many have yet to tap into the potential of how it can benefit their career. What may not be realized is that social media is free advertising. It allows us a platform where we can shape and create a marketing advantage. Successful companies do not rest on their laurels, and neither should we. Our career, or marketing image, should always be evolving to stay in pace with trends and new ideas that are always flowing. Can we afford to rely on the old system of waiting for things to happen? Don’t we have at our disposal the very tools to make things happen? Our […]

Oct 06

by davidlap0rt3 in Acting Tips & Secrets, Actor Marketing 1 comments tags: Actor, Actress, Casting Agency, Networking, Social Media

7 Business Tips to Help Your Acting Career

It is essential that an artist understands how to utilize their business skills. A valuable tool to success is lost when this is overlooked. Below are 7 tips to implement into your acting career. 1. First and foremost identify your market- Who you are and what you are selling must be clearly defined. 2. Understand your uniqueness- although there are thousands of actors competing for roles, there is only one you. You can chart out a career you want by utilizing your creative choices. It all starts from within. 3. Knowledge is power. Know the people that are position to help your career. Do the research. Nothing is more impressive to an interviewer than preparation. Have a clear vision of what you want and target the people that fit best with who you are. 4. Ultimately Hollywood is about packaging and marketing. Until you have a team that is doing it for you it’s important to do it yourself. This is the language that Hollywood speaks. 5. Map out a 3 year, 5 year, and 10 year evaluation. This is not to judge your path to success, but rather, a guidepost. Commit to a plan and stick with it. 6. […]

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