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Advertising is all in the mind, if you do not mind having your face plastered everywhere, then it's for you
Above is the image of one model that moved on to stardom. Her face has been used in many ads on line and in magazines such as Supermodels Unlimited.
Models from all over have the power to succeed at anything, all they need is the determination and will power to over come all obstacles in his or her way.

  Setting Your Goals for Promotions and Marketing.
By James M. Bryant
 
By now, if you have read enough of my modeling and photography newsletters, e-mails, stories, ETC. Then you are well aware that I have attempted to impose on you, the new model or photographer, some redeeming qualities that will help you rise to a whole new level in your career.

Have you every listened to a radio commercial? Come on, I mean really listed? Did you notice that there was a pattern to what was said? Did you notice that they
attempted to drive a phone number or web address in to your head? Call 1-800-BUY-THIS, and throughout the 30 second spot they will repeat the number about 8 times. Tests have proven that repeating something out load 5 times will commit to short-term memory.  Or listened to the background music that played while the announcer talked? And every time you hear that music, their product pops in your head!


5000 fliers were distributed for this event. JMB Promotions received a lot inquiries about these two models. Having an extensive modeling portfolio with many looks, outfits and more builds modeling confidence.
It's all about appearance and repetition. The more  exposure you receive in your career, the more excitement will be created to build you momentum. Model for as many different photographers as you can. Get as many free photo shoots and build yourself an extensive portfolio. Each photographer has a unique point of view, and one will surely be your favorite image.

Once you have a good number of images, take your portfolio and have people review it. Keep track of what photos people feel are the best to use for your promotions. (I suggest you have strangers pick your photos as the will be more honest than, say someone like your boyfriend or husband choose them.)

Now comes the part where you will need to spend some money. You are making an investment in your future. A little investment now will help you learn what it will take to make it in this world. The old adage, "It takes money to make money," is true. But you start out with a little

money and build on that.  If you are any good at all with computers, you can design your own comp cards. Then have them printed on a color copier at Kinko's or some copy shop. You will learn what works well as you go along, keep a small 'bible' of what you have done; where you have sent your cards to and what type of reply you received from each one. You need to create things: Comp cards, business cards, fliers, web sites and anything else you might think of to help

spread the word and build your confidence about modeling and increase your modeling career.


You will need to watch, keep your eye out for 'cattle call' ads and most of all, DO NOT FORGET to ask for help! As in this business, no one can make it by themselves. We all need help to reach the next branch. To quote my favorite inspirational speaker, Zig Ziglar, "If you help enough people get what they want, eventually you will get what you want."

Best of luck to you in your travels.  James
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***WARNING: JMB Promotions is not responsible for the weather, attendees or advertisers, face it, we are not responsible for ANYTHING. We make no guarantee that you will become successful from attending our events,  success for your career depends mainly upon you, the model or the photographer. We simply proved an arena for networking environment, by providing a place where people can connect and increase their networking , social, and marketing skills.***

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