Networking Online

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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Networking Online
  • 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

  • How To Write A Great Email

    How To Write A Great Email

  • What Subject Line Should I Put In My Email To An Agent Or Manager?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com

    How 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...

  • 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
    4. Pro-active networking & why it's a numbers game

  • 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...

  • Why You Need An Email Signature

  • What Is The Benefit Of An Email Signature For Your Brand?

    with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
    www.ryanbasham.com

    How 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.com

    What 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.com

    What 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

  • How To Add A Contact To Your Gmail Contacts

    How To Add A Contact To Your Gmail Contacts

  • How To Organize Your Friends On Facebook

    How To Organize Your Friends On Facebook

  • 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/

  • Should I Approach Or Network With Directors On Social Media Before My Audition?

    With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
    www.CastingAbout.com

    Can 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...

  • 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.com

    Is 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.com

    What 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 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.tv

    Is it OK to call up an agency to get an email?
    Will an assistant pass on my cold email to the agent?
    ...

  • Can I Use ActorsGuru To Figure Out Which Networking Strategies Are Working?

    with Ayelette Robinson, Actor | Producer | VO | Founder, ActorsGuru.com
    www.ActorsGuru.com

    Is 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/darrend

    How 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?
    H...

  • Can I Email A Casting Director If I Have Their Address?

    With Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
    www.CastingAbout.com

    Can 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?

  • How Often Should I Email My Agent or Manager?

    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.tv

    Can I email my manager regularly with questions?
    Is it OK to send updates to my managers?
    How often c...

  • Should I Email My Industry Contacts When I Have Exciting News?

    with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
    www.ryanbasham.com

    What is the best way to let my network know when I have great news?
    How an I make sure my exciting news doesn't get lost in the email shuffle?
    Should I have a newsletter?
    Should I have a weekly or monthly...

  • Do I Need A Referral To Reach Out To An Agent Or Manager?

    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.tv

    Is a referral a necessity to get representation?
    How do I get an agent to consider me as a new client...