VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

Philip Banks · Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 1:39 am Post subject: Workin' on m'marketin'

Yesterday, did I blog, post, Twit, facetube, youbook, connect, SEO, Social Mediazise, network, friend, follow, stalk, ask for a testimonial, maximise opportunities to cross-sell or hold my finger in the air to see which way the wind was blowing? No.

I went to the Post Office in Buckie. In two carrier bags I had 24 padded envelopes - Contents were, demo CD, printed VO CV, two sh*t pens. I asked Postman Pat to deliver these items to people who may like to add another Voiceoverist to their already extensive list of Voiceoverists.

What next?
Most of the envelopes will raise my profile a bit and nothing more, but that's good. 3 will result in work. 1 job will cover the cost of the exercise including my time and 2 will be jobs turning into repeat clients. Out of the 2, one will be nice little beer money jobs and the other will be significantly more.

Philip Banks · Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 6:00 am Post subject:

Email just in ...

"Thank you for the disk and CV you sent us – very kind. It has been kept as it is without doubt one of the best and most comprehansive we have ever received."

Nice start ..hoozah!

Deirdre · Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 11:46 am Post subject:

Mailing CDs is a waste of time. Everybody knows that.
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Chuck Davis · Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 11:55 am Post subject:

Funny though, I just did a run through several different agents. Most were "send us an mp3 and/or link"....one insisted on CD demo, resume, bio ect.

That was the one that I heard back from first....and the most personal response as well. I signed with them.
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Monk · Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 2:59 pm Post subject:

This is a good reminder for me. I have CD's that were produced. They're not doing any good sitting on the shelf, might as well send them out. The resume has grown, I'm busier, couldn't hurt to be even more so.
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Chuck Davis · Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 3:14 pm Post subject:

A very wise friend of mine has always loved the phrase "favor no one weapon".

Gotta bunch of arrows in the quill?. There's a time to use 'em all.
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Philip Banks · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 12:02 am Post subject:

As things develope I'll add things to this thread. We'll see what happens with this mail shot.

roger · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 5:47 am Post subject:

I've been mailing out CDs, as well. Steely Dan's Greatest Hits, The best of
Elton John and others. Lots of lovely thank you notes, but no job offers thus far.
So far, not a great ROI, but I'll keep you informed.
What am I doing wrong?
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Philip Banks · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 6:05 am Post subject:

If you want useless try Social Networking, it's the new Amway. CDs not working? Try sending soap powder.

todd ellis · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 6:49 am Post subject:

i used to collect baby shoes and send them out with a packet & a note that said "just trying to get my foot in the door" -

also - something i've done before is print a resume/headshot, wad it up, smooth it out again and send it along with a demo CD in a broken case and a note saying "please don't throw this away again". i actually had one person ask if i'd been digging through his trash.
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Deirdre · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 9:49 am Post subject:

Philip Banks · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 10:14 am Post subject:

On the CV/headshot write "Pre-crumpled to save you time"

Chuck Davis · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 10:49 am Post subject:

Hahahaha.
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Lee Gordon · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 10:54 am Post subject:

I was thinking of sending out some CDs, too. I have a couple of AOL Version 7.0s, some AOL 6.0s, and a $h!+l0@d of AOL 5.0s. Rolls Eyes

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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 2:04 pm Post subject:

what the hell is a cd? for that matter, what is mail?

Smile

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