Networking Online
Networking via email, social media, self pitching and mailing lists. This includes maintaining your industry contact tracker and learning when and how to appropriately reach out to people.
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Intro to Networking Online
Email, social media and via websites are a great networking opportunity if done right. This section helps you navigate it.
1. Introduce yourself
2. Find movies in productions
3. Be top of mind
4. Email Marketing
5. Mailing List
6. Dos and Don'ts
7. Following up in-person networking -
THE JOURNEY - Course 6 | Network Your Way To Work (Even For Introverts!)
Course 6 of the Secret Actor Society Journey
Your network is your pathway to opportunities. Networking can feel overwhelming, and this course will ensure that even the most introverted actor feels comfortable meeting new people. Learn where, how, and with whom to network to ensure your time is...
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How To Write A Great Email
How To Write A Great Email
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How To Select Your Target Directors
Work out who you want to work with and let's talk how you can get on these people's radar.
1. How to build relationships with ideal collaborators
2. Long term vs short term targeting
3. Google Alerts
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Intro To Email Tracking Software
We breakdown the benefits of email tracking at different stages of your career.
If it's something that you are interested in exploring, we have listed some options for you below:
MAILTRACK www.mailtrack.io/en/
STREAK www.streak.com
YES WARE www.yesware.com
CIRRUS INSIGHT www.cirrusinsight.com/ -
Why You Need An Email Signature
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What Subject Line Should I Put In My Email To An Agent Or Manager?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comHow should I title emails to my agent?
How do I title a cold email to an agent?
Should I include my referral's name in the subject line of my e... -
Should I Approach Or Network With Directors On Social Media Before My Audition?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comCan I contact a director before I meet them?
Should I pre-ward casting that I'm about to meet them?
Should I email a director that I'm excited to meet them?
Can I build a relationship with a director prior to auditioni... -
Can I Use ActorsGuru To Figure Out Which Networking Strategies Are Working?
with Ayelette Robinson, Actor | Producer | VO | Founder, ActorsGuru.com
www.ActorsGuru.comIs it possible to use ActorsGuru to figure out which networking strategies are working best?
Am I able to to use ActorsGuru to figure out which networking strategies are working best?
On ActorsGuru can ... -
I’m Shy & Introverted - How Can I Still Network?
with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
www.WeAudition.com
www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
www.vimeo.com/darrendHow can I network if I am shy?
I am introverted, how can I network?
Can I network online?
How can I start a conversation at a networking event?
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Should I Record Every Time I'm Interacting With Someone In My Network?
with Ayelette Robinson, Actor | Producer | VO | Founder, ActorsGuru.com
www.ActorsGuru.comDo I record email interactions?
Should I record phone interactions?
Do I record in person interactions?
Do I record professional meetings as interactions?
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How Do I Follow Up After Meeting Someone When Networking?
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
www.ActingResourceGuru.comShould I follow up on email after a networking event?
Should I follow up on instagram after a networking event?
Should I follow up on the phone after a networking event?
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How Often Should I Check In With My Commercial Agent?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDoes squeaky wheel get the grease with the commercial agent?
Should I email my commercial agent regularly?
Should I ask my commercial agent to a drink?
Can I meet up with my commercial agent ... -
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... -
What Should I Include In My Email Signature?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comWhat info should I put in my email signature?
Should I include a photo in my email signature?
What contact details should I include in my email signature?
Should I link my casting sites in my email signat... -
Is There A Good Company That Will Create My Email Signature?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comWhat company should I use to create my email signature?
Are professional email signatures expensive?
Can I make my own email signature?
Are there workarounds to not pay for an email signature?
Do I need a... -
Write To 3 People In The Industry That You Would Like To Work With
Finding the right way to introduce yourself to the industry can be hard. In this video we discuss some ways in which you can pitch yourself effectively and professionally to the people you admire.
1. How to write an email to a filmmaker
2. Network like an A-Lister
3. Think local before you go i... -
Assess Who You Follow On Instagram
Assess Who You Follow On Instagram
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How To Add A Contact To Your Gmail Contacts
How To Add A Contact To Your Gmail Contacts
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How To Organize Your Friends On Facebook
How To Organize Your Friends On Facebook
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Is It Better To Use A Mailing List Or Send Personalized Emails?
w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
https://www.ryanbasham.comIs it illegal to send mass emails regularly?
How do I make mass emails not illegal?
What is a legal way to send email marketing?
How do I do email marketing correctly?
What are the ethics of email ... -
What Are Good Times To Send Emails To My Network List?
w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
https://www.ryanbasham.comWhat is the best time to do direct email marketing?
Is there an online service that can look after my email marketing?
What is the optimal time of the week to send emails?
Should I create a monthly... -
How Can I Get An Agent's Email If It Is Not On IMDB?
With Kym, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvIs it OK to call up an agency to get an email?
Will an assistant pass on my cold email to the agent?
What is ... -
Can I Email A Casting Director If I Have Their Address?
With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
www.CastingAbout.comCan I email casting?
Can I spam casting?
Can I send e-newsletters to casting directors?
How many times per week can I send emails to casting directors?
Is it OK to email casting directors?