I just hired an account exec who lives in Manhattan. I do think face-to-face networking makes a difference. And that makes the struggle even harder for those who aren't in LA or NY. We have our Head of Production in LA and she will go to events and meetings there, but we really needed to be in NYC. Once we started sending people out into the field to network we saw a dramatic increase in orders.
Sheila --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "schlomo rabinowitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It's sad to say, but the Who You Know will always be a part of this business > of entertainment. There are some shows that I think are brilliant, but they > just dont know anyone who can help them make their way through the economic > landscape. > There are a couple made between the coasts that are great AND get noticed. > Like Midwest Teen Sex Show; great stuff and they have gotten a lot of press > and job oppourtunites because of their good work. > > There's a reason people move to NY/LA for entertainment work; its where the > networking happens and, for myself, thats how I get the better jobs I've > had. Face-to-face meeting with people who have work/money to give. > > Has the internet and online video specifically changed that all that much? > Or has ole-fashioned Get In Their Face still the preferred model for you > folks on this list? Curious for your thoughts on that. > > The more things change, the more they stay the same. A handshake is still > the best way to meet someone. > >
