Press mentions works by searching a set of sources for your name on a schedule and putting what it finds in your dashboard. Backstage and YouTube are two of those sources.
Are you an actor looking to build a strong online brand? It's no secret that having a strong online presence is essential for success in the entertainment industry.
Are you a voice actor looking for the best places to post your demo reel? You've come to the right place! With so many platforms available, it can be hard to know where to start.
Let me start off by saying this: there are no excuses for not utilizing social media.
Acting reels, demo reels, sizzle reels... call them what you will. Right after your headshot it's the second most important thing you need to convince a stranger you are a perfect choice for their film.
First of all, if you don't have a YouTube channel yet, or you haven't stylized it yet, check out Part 1 to this blog: Free Banner & YouTube in 12 Easy Steps - otherwise you should be good to go to start applying these tips to your YouTube channel and to the way you advertise it.
I have previously spoken about starting a YouTube channel, but to this day I get questions from actors saying "I don't have YouTube, how do I upload videos directly to Web For Actors?" Well...
Awesome news for actors on social media - we have just launched PHASE 1 of link.actor - a micro website for your social media.
Let's face it, there are more social media channels than any single human being could manage (well) on their own.
If you know me, you know that I always preach that all actors should be online... in forums, reading blog posts, articles, asking questions, responding to question and so on and so forth.
FREEBIE? Okay, before I go into the YouTube stuff, I know why some of you are here. You want that freebie, right? We created the YouTube banner that you can grab for free here.
Today, I want to suggest something different. This may not be for everyone, but I'm sure some of you will find this useful and will try it out.