Branding
How to analyze, decide on, and market according to your branding and type.
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Intro to Branding
Creative types can often find it hard to get their head around the business side of the industry. Branding is a key part of this aspect.
1. Who am I?
2. How am I perceived?
3. Branding classes
4. Jungian archetypes
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What Does Branding Mean For An Actor?
w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
https://www.ryanbasham.comWhat is branding?
Why does an actor need branding?
Can you explain what branding is to me?
Do I need branding?
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How Do I Brand Myself As An Actor?
w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
https://www.ryanbasham.comWhere do I start with branding?
How do I work out my brand?
What are the beginning tools for branding myself?
Who brands me?
What are some measuring tools for branding?
Any tips on branding myself ... -
What Is The Best Way To Market Yourself As An Actor (And Brand)?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comHow do I market myself as an actor?
How can I improve the marketing of myself?
How do I make my branding better?
What is branding for an actor?
Any tips on marketing myself to casting?
How can actors market myself?
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THE JOURNEY - Course 8 | Social Media, Press & Your Public Image
How to put together your public profiles, branding, and social media to ensure you grow and nurture a following and public image that brands, networks and studios are eager to align with. This class also covers working with publicists and appropriate strategies to gain your own publicity for pro...
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Should My Red Carpet Outfits Reflect My Actor Branding?
w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
https://www.ryanbasham.comShould I dress on brand?
At an event, do I need to dress according to my brand?
Can I break from branding on the red carpet?
Does branding extend to the clothes I wear at premieres?
Do I need to st... -
Why Is Branding Important To An Acting Career - Can't I Just Be A Blank Canvas?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comCan I be a blank canvas?
Why is branding so important?
What is wrong with being versatile?
What is the value in branding?
When can I stretch beyond my branding?
Is branding bad for versatile actors?
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What's An Actor Hybrid (In Terms of Branding)?
How can an acting hybrid help my branding?
What is a hybrid in branding?
How can a hybrid description help me with my branding?
Why do people uses actor hybrids in describing themselves?
I'm unique - does actor hybrid apply to me?
Can you tell me about being an Actor hybrid?
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What Type Of Roles Should I Play (& Brand As)?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comWhat is my casting type?
What will I be cast in and how do I identify this?
How will casting see me?
What roles will CD likely call me in for?
What acting jobs should I pursue?
How do I know what type of ... -
What Are The Marketing Tools I Need To Brand Myself?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comWhat can I use to brand myself?
What do I need in order to brand myself?
What are the best marketing elements I can use to brand myself?
Any tips for creating a signature personality for marketing myself?... -
Can Branding Limit Me?
w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
https://www.ryanbasham.comIsn't branding limited?
Won't branding typecast me?
Why is typecasting good?
Isn't branding going to pigeonhole me?
Is branding a bad thing?
Is branding bad?
Is branding good?
Is branding limting?
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Is Branding More Important When You Are Just Starting Out Or When Established?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comIs marketing important to consider as a beginner actor?
Do beginner actors need to worry about personal branding?
Is a "brand" something to consider when starting out as an actor?
Is branding important wh... -
Should I Just Model Myself On Someone Else's Brand?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comIs my brand the same as other actors?
Should I study other actor's branding?
Is it helpful to seek out my competition and see how they are branding themselves?
Can I cut and paste someone else's branding?... -
Should An Actor Ever Have A Logo (When Branding)?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comWhen is a logo useful for actors?
Is the selection of fonts important in branding?
How do I choose colors for my branding?
How do I choose a font for branding?
What kind of logo should I create?
Would yo... -
How Do I Know If My Branding Isn't Working?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comWhy am I going in for the wrong kind of roles?
I don't go out for roles that I'm right for, help?
I don't audition for roles that I'm right for, help?
Who can provide advice for me on my branding?
What do... -
Do I Need To Match My Acting Brand In Media Interviews / Public / Social Media?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comIs branding important in all aspects of the entertainment business?
Do I need to maintain my signature identify when doing publicity?
How far does branding need to go to be valuable for my career?
Do I ne... -
What Is The Benefit Of An Email Signature For Your Brand?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comHow do I format my email signature?
What details should I include in my email signature?
Are email signatures important?
Why should I get an email signature?
Why do people have email signatures?
Are emai... -
How Does Branding As An Actor Apply To Social Media?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comWhat do I post on social media that will keep me on brand?
What should I avoid posting on social media to stay on brand?
And tips on staying on branding using instagram?
How can I stay on brand when using... -
How Can I Plan Head Shots To Match My Branding?
w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
https://www.ryanbasham.comHow to use headshots in branding?
What comes first: branding or headshots?
What can guide me to the right head shots for my branding?
What info should I give my photographer to reflect my brand in ... -
Will I Have Different Branding Theatrically & Commercially?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comIs my commercial casting type the same for scripted film and tv?
Why do I go out for different characters commercially to theatrically?
Why is my casting type so different commercially?
I feel like I do v... -
Will I Have A Different Type Theatrically To Commercially?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat is my commercial casting type?
What is my theatrical casting type?
What should I be going out fo... -
How Do I Brand Myself To Get A Commercial Agent Compared To A Theatrical Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow should I brand myself differently to get a commercial agent compared to a theatrical agent?
Do I need different branding tools for theatrical agents versus commercial agents?
What are the... -
Who Decides What Age Range I Can Play?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat is my casting age?
I am going in for roles that are older than me, is this right?
I feel like I ... -
Who Decides What Age Range I Can Play (And How It Effects Your Brand)?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comWho should I ask about my casting age?
How old are the characters I can play?
How young can I play?
Can I still play teen characters?
Am I too old for this role?
How do I go about working out how old I lo...
