3 Profile-Raising Rules with BIG Career Impact

If you’re an Actor… Then, you probably want more casting directors, producers, directors, studios and other industry insiders to know who you are — so you can get more auditions…book more roles…gain more fans…and ultimately work on projects you love. If you’re a Creator… Then, you probably want more studio heads, network exec’s, distribution companies and other decision-makers to know your work — so you can get more meetings…create more projects…gain more fans…and ultimately work on projects you love. And, if you’re both…then everything goes...

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3 Factors for Landing Your Name in the Trades

One goal that most Actors and Creators have in common is…you want to land in the Trades.   It’s true. Maybe you dream about seeing your name splashed across the pages of Variety or popping up on the homepage of Deadline – and there’s no shame in that!   Considering these publications are written for people working behind the scenes in entertainment, like the “decision-makers,” securing coverage in one of these outlets can deliver instant credibility and legitimacy to your career.   What exactly are the “Trades”? Basically, they’re any publication or section in a...

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Building S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Career Buzz

One of my favorite sayings is: Work Smarter, Not Harder. Of course, this is not always so easy to follow when it comes to building your career buzz. That’s why one of the first questions I ask every client when we start working together is: What are your PR goals?   Over the years, I’ve discovered that for many of you, this is not an easy question to answer. And, it’s not your fault…because many of you simply don’t know what you don’t know.   To help, I want to introduce you to the S.M.A.R.T. way for setting your PR objectives. The acronym was introduced back in the...

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Be Inspired with Passion and Purpose

Most people gravitate towards a good story. We can’t help it. We long for creating connections that bind us together as human beings.   So, it’s no wonder why a personal story behind the making of a project can elevate intrigue and grab genuine attention. People like getting to know the artist behind the art.   One recent example of this is Bradley Cooper’s film “A Star Is Born.” The co-writer, director and star of this latest remake opened up during the promotional tour for the film about spending four years on this passion project. He revealed how he tapped into his own...

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Thanks to YOU

We here at Spotlight PR would like to express our sincerest THANKS to YOU.   Thank You for all your smart questions, creative ideas, artistic endeavors and career successes we’ve had the pleasure to assist you with, either directly or in-directly.    Most of all, Thank You for your continued support throughout the years!  Again, many...

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5 Simple Ways to Say Thanks to a Reporter

    Expressing ‘Thanks’ can be powerful — both for the person giving and for the one receiving.   Recognizing someone who takes the time to showcase your career successes will probably make you feel good — as long as it comes from a place of sincerity. But, you’d be surprised at how many people often forget to convey a little gratitude to a Reporter.   I’m not suggesting you do anything extravagant. In fact, NEVER send a gift or money or anything else that might compromise a Reporter’s ethics or integrity.   And, don’t fake it. If you’re looking...

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