Business, Marketing, & Branding Tips For Actors

2012-02-03T16:43:00.001-05:00

NYC Actors! Join us for our FREE seminar and "Find Your Missing Link"! Upcoming dates are February 6 at 7pm, February 8th at 2pm & 7pm and February 11 at 1230pm. Sign up here: http://ow.ly/8RJlg

2012-01-16T17:39:00.001-05:00

Chellie Campbell, the financial author of "The Wealthy Spirit" and "Zero to Zillionaire" is doing a FREE teleclass on Thursday, January 19th, 12:00 noon PT 3:00 ET. Check it out here: http://ow.ly/8vy3I

2011-09-14T16:10:00.001-04:00

The Savvy Actor coaching team of Jodie Bentley & Kevin Urban are speaking up at SAG tonight http://ping.fm/jQ9h4

2011-09-02T14:46:00.001-04:00

Kick your acting career into high gear! http://ping.fm/ujhjA

2011-08-22T16:08:00.001-04:00

Savvy discount for Pump Boys! The first 15 Savvy clients who walk in and drop the word "savvy" get in free! One ticket per client. Tonight at the Laurie Beechman at 7:00! There is still a $15 food and drink min. Have a Savvy night at the theatre.

2011-08-19T16:20:00.001-04:00

Consistency is Key. You must have consistency in your marketing that encompasses everything : follow up, mailing, audition material, interviews, etc.

2011-08-15T15:28:00.001-04:00

Savvy Client Abby Lee is playing Prudie in upcoming Pump Boys & Dinettes at The Laurie Beechman Theatre! August 21, 22 & 28 at 7:00 O'clock. We would love a big Savvy turn out at this show. Click here to get tickets! http://ping.fm/cjq8h

2011-08-12T16:30:00.001-04:00

Our MBA Crash Course Weekend in September is already filling up, reserve your spot now http://ping.fm/NRq2J

2011-08-05T14:48:00.001-04:00

Free Master Classes For Savvy Clients – Special Fall guests include Charles Busch, Michael Cerveris, A.R. Gurney, and Judith Light. For more info:www.primarystages.org/masterclass

2011-08-03T16:18:00.001-04:00

2011-08-03T14:35:00.001-04:00

TV shows are booming in August in NYC http://ping.fm/POBiV

2011-08-01T14:43:00.001-04:00

Click here for instant access to the Free Savvy E-Book , with 6 steps to ignite your acting career http://ping.fm/ve2dD

2011-07-28T14:02:00.001-04:00

Lindsey Ferrentino is the assistant at Stewart Talent for the Voiceover Department. Stay Savvy!

2011-07-27T15:28:00.001-04:00

'Great works are performed, not by strength, but perseverance.' - Samuel Johnson

2011-07-25T15:33:00.001-04:00

Are mailings driving you mad? This will help http://ping.fm/Kkb0E

2011-07-21T18:40:00.001-04:00

For everyone who is trying to find us on FB, here is the link http://ping.fm/odvFa Much Success, The Savvy Team

2011-07-21T17:52:00.001-04:00

'I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure--which is: Try to please everybody.' - Herbert Bayard Swope
In The Savvy Actor terms this means: be specific about what you are 'selling'. If you need help getting Savvy about your acting career go to www.thesavvyactor.com

2011-07-18T16:34:00.001-04:00

It's almost here are you signed up? Time is running out. Take The Savvy Actor Crash Course MBA Weekend! http://ping.fm/0MJ29

2011-07-15T17:00:00.001-04:00

Join Us http://ping.fm/sBTDU

2011-07-14T16:02:00.001-04:00

Sarah Albano is now an assistant at Harden-Curtis. Stay tuned for more Savvy Updates!

2011-07-07T14:17:00.003-04:00

Danny Laraway is now an Agent at Leading Artists. Stay up to date with the Savvy Agent List!

2011-07-07T14:17:00.001-04:00

Danny Laraway is now an Agent at Leading Artists. Stay up to date with the Savvy Agent List!

2011-06-30T14:38:00.001-04:00

Alex Lawrence is now an assistant at Hartig-Hilepo. Get all the up to date info from the Savvy Agent List!

2011-06-23T15:39:00.001-04:00

Ben Mayer is the assistant to the legit department at Stewart Talent. Keep up to date with the Savvy Agent List!

2011-06-09T15:08:00.001-04:00

Danielle Tandet has become a Junior Agent at Stewart Talent. Keep up to date with the Savvy List!

2011-06-02T14:38:00.001-04:00

Peter Sanfilippo is now an Agent with Hartig-Hilepo Agency. Stay tuned for more Savvy Updates!

2011-05-27T13:45:00.001-04:00

"For artists, the great problem to solve is how to get oneself noticed,” - Balzac in 'Lost Illusions'

2011-05-19T16:04:00.001-04:00

Cristina Martinez is now a Casting Director at Adrienne Stern Casting. Stay Savvy!

2011-05-05T15:49:00.001-04:00

Emily Watson is now assistant to Fatima Wilson at bloc nyc. Stay Savvy!

2011-05-03T08:23:00.001-04:00

Let the Savvy May Sale begin! This week - The Savvy Actor Career Manual for only $60. That's $20 off and tax is included! http://ping.fm/qIBZF

2011-04-21T14:20:00.001-04:00

Sonia Stewart is now a full-time agent at About Face. Enjoy the sunshine, Savvy Actors!

2011-04-15T08:49:00.001-04:00

"The most sophisticated people I know - inside they are all children." --Jim Henson

2011-04-14T15:20:00.001-04:00

Emily Calvanese has become an Agent at Reinhard Talent Agency. More Savvy Updates coming soon!

2011-04-08T10:43:00.001-04:00

Savvy Actor friend and co-owner of Gigsmacked.com, Kahlil Ashanti, just had his show optioned for television development by Barry Josephson (Bones) and Wendy Kram (Mad Money)! http://ping.fm/TdDep

2011-04-07T14:41:00.001-04:00

Fred Hashagen is now an agent with the bi-coastal Paradigm Talent Agency. Stay Savvy!

2011-03-31T15:10:00.001-04:00

Antonia Servideo is the new assistant at Headline Talent. Stay tuned for more Savvy Updates!

2011-03-22T11:52:00.001-04:00

Great article from Backstage on Branding and promotion for unknown actors! http://ping.fm/xA5EL

2011-03-17T14:27:00.001-04:00

New Agent alert! Laura Packer is now representing actors at Headline Talent. Stay tuned for more Savvy Updates!

2011-03-12T07:39:00.001-05:00

Hey Savvy Actors-don't be late! Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday at 2:00am. Set your clocks ahead one hour before going to sleep tonight.

2011-03-10T14:11:00.001-05:00

Sarah Selbert is the new assistant at Artists Entertainment Agency! Stay dry, Savvy Actors!

2011-03-03T15:03:00.001-05:00

Leila Lafi is now a Junior Agent at About Artists, representing actors for theatre, film, TV & commercials. Stay warm & stay Savvy!

2011-02-24T14:02:00.001-05:00

Lindsey Ferrentino is now representing Voiceover artists at Stewart Talent! Keep up to date with the Savvy Lists!

2011-02-21T14:29:00.001-05:00

Join us TONIGHT for The Bi-Coastal Actor & learn about LA! If you're thinking about it, this is the Seminar for YOU! http://twurl.nl/hlx2xr

2011-02-20T16:20:00.001-05:00

Casting:
Gloria Gaynor “I will survive”
Music Video Shoot
Tues Mar 1
10am-4pm
no pay; refreshments
contact: atreusentertainment@gmail.com

2011-02-17T16:28:00.001-05:00

Rosalie Joseph is now independently casting TV projects! Stay tuned for more Savvy updates!

2011-02-10T14:54:00.001-05:00

Stuart Howard is now working out of the Theatreworks USA office, casting for Theatre. Stay tuned for more Savvy updates!

2011-02-03T14:17:00.001-05:00

Looking for commercial print representation? Casey Ross at Ross Talent Agency represents actors & models. Stay tuned for more Savvy updates!

2011-01-20T15:11:00.001-05:00

Cynthia Katz at Gotham Talent Agency is representing actors in commercials, film, TV and theatre. Stay tuned for more Savvy Updates!

2011-01-13T15:16:00.001-05:00

Frontier Booking has moved! Same building but down the hall to a new Suite #. Keep up to date with the Savvy Lists!

2011-01-06T15:20:00.001-05:00

New Casting House! Fay Erin Casting specializes in digital, commercials, short films and TV. Stay tuned for more Savvy Updates!

2010-12-30T16:35:00.001-05:00

There are two new assistants at The Mine: Mallory & Rachel! Happy Holidays from the Savvy Actor!

2010-11-29T13:29:00.001-05:00

Cyber Monday Sale - Buy the Savvy Agent List get the CD List FREE! Over 800 NYC contacts emailed right to you! Only $9.95! http://turl.ca/qhexat

2010-11-09T10:06:00.001-05:00

Great article on Time Management from Entrepreneur Magazine: Tick Tick Boom! http://turl.ca/bcd

2010-10-31T15:21:00.001-04:00

"Whatever you take in becomes a part of you. Give yourself permission to tap into that storage vault in your life and career. You own capital grows from your constant aggregation of knowledge and experiences."
-Peter Arnell, Shift

2010-10-25T11:53:00.001-04:00

"People who spot and seize opportunity are different. They are more open to life's forking paths, so they see possibilities others miss. And if things don't work out the way they'd hoped, they brush off disappointment and launch themselves headlong toward the next fortunate circumstance. As a result, they're happier and more likely to achieve their goals."
Rebecca Webber, Psychology Today

2010-10-19T09:39:00.001-04:00

"Deliberate practice" is highly demanding and meant to stretch our comfort zone. Read about it in Talent is Overrated. An amazing book by Geoff Colvin

2010-10-16T14:11:00.001-04:00

"Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have."
Norman Vincent Peale

2010-10-13T10:54:00.001-04:00

Ghost Brands...Check out this NY Times article and notice a special "savvy" appearance. http://turl.ca/xxakod

2010-10-12T18:21:00.001-04:00

Your brand is a promise to the decision makers in any business. For actors it's crucial to carry through on that promise, from the initial headshot, to the followup, to getting in the door. Consistency will fulfill that promise. create your brand with your strengths & unique characteristics in mind.

2010-10-12T17:39:00.001-04:00

Not to be missed! Join us Saturday at noon for our Free "Find Your Missing Link" Seminar. RSVP at www.thesavvyactor.com.

2010-10-12T10:56:00.001-04:00

Interesting article on copyright and music...A topic that is very important to us all as professional artists. http://turl.ca/vemwrv

2010-10-09T13:30:00.001-04:00

"Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich

2010-09-27T12:12:00.001-04:00

SHORT HORROR FILM COMPETITION Submit your short horror film (under 20 min) www.BigVisionEmptyWallet.com/halloween

2010-09-26T07:32:00.001-04:00

I was never afraid of failure, for I would sooner fail than not be among the best. John Keats

2010-09-22T08:31:00.001-04:00

Here's a great article on Copyright infringement. Something we as artists and business owners need to consider. http://turl.ca/vemwrv

2010-09-18T17:16:00.001-04:00

Check out Savvy Client Kirsten Rani Almeida's blog about owning her own business! http://turl.ca/juaxtxf

2010-09-18T13:43:00.001-04:00

"Managing pressure is a lot easier if you can
focus just on your own excellence. Top sports
performers donâ€™t allow themselves to be distracted by the victories or failures of others.
They concentrate on what they can control and
forget the rest. They rarely let themselves be
sidetracked by events outside a competition." From How the Best of the Best Get Better and Better by Graham Jones. Published in Harvard Law Review

2010-09-16T09:14:00.001-04:00

5 Ways That Social Media May Replace NYC as the Center of Creative Development
http://turl.ca/pfmnmm

2010-09-08T23:05:00.001-04:00

The latest Savvy Newsletter article written by Savvy coach Doug Shapiro 10 Free Things to Get Your Career Back on Trackhttp://turl.ca/vay

2010-09-03T19:01:00.001-04:00

Congrats to Michael Munoz who is opening tonight in Naked Boys Singing.

2010-09-01T09:32:00.001-04:00

How you use Foursquare to help your acting career? Broadway has started to investigate. Article from Variety http://turl.ca/uhope

2010-08-28T14:52:00.001-04:00

"Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde.

2010-08-25T23:14:00.001-04:00

How is Apple trying to change the the way we watch TV? http://turl.ca/ajqdaxw

2010-08-24T10:30:00.001-04:00

Live Your Dream TeleSummit for The Savvy Actor is tonight! Check it out!
http://ping.fm/cEJii

2010-08-22T17:35:00.001-04:00

Live Your Dream 2010 Actors Telesummit starts 8/23! Empower yourself and attend this FREE stimulus package for actors! http://bit.ly/bst9Ae

2010-08-21T10:29:00.001-04:00

"Through the faculty of will power, one may discourage the presence of ANY emotion, and encourage the presence of any other." from Think & Grow Rich by Napolean Hill

2010-08-18T10:06:00.001-04:00

Great Article: about thinking like a small business: a case study from baseball. http://turl.ca/uwdm

2010-08-14T13:53:00.001-04:00

"There is only one person who could ever make you happy, and that person is you." David Burns, Intimate Connections

2010-08-11T10:25:00.001-04:00

Check out this article from the NY Times on Simple Living http://turl.ca/ytker

2010-08-05T14:59:00.001-04:00

Kolstein Talent Agency has moved to 156 5th Avenue, Suite 823! Make sure you keep those mailing lists up to date and stay tuned for more Savvy Updates!

2010-08-04T18:46:00.001-04:00

Savvy client Alexandra Smith will be walking the runway in the opening show of fashion week with two miss universe contestants!

2010-08-03T11:36:00.001-04:00

Only a couple spots left for the "What's Your Funny" 2-week class, August 12/19. Explore what makes YOU unique!
http://ping.fm/Ch8Ou

2010-08-02T17:23:00.001-04:00

50 Power twitter tips http://turl.ca/ejkccs

2010-07-29T15:16:00.001-04:00

Goodbye, Law & Order! The original series and L&O: Criminal Intent are no longer casting in New York. For L&O: SVU, submit to Lynn Kressel Casting.

2010-07-28T12:27:00.001-04:00

Check out Savvy client Angie Bullaro's cooking show debut on Cooking for Love: www.cookingforbachelors.tv

2010-07-27T12:45:00.001-04:00

SAG AFTRA to form group to discuss merger http://turl.ca/wpu

2010-07-26T13:17:00.001-04:00

Check out Ken Davenport's new iPhone App At the booth. Know what NY shows are playing at a discount http://turl.ca/kdzfobr

2010-07-21T10:41:00.001-04:00

Lauren Courtney Norman booked a commercial through agent Heather Finn after meeting her in the Turn Your Craft into Your Business class!

2010-07-20T11:57:00.001-04:00

FREE Funny Business Seminar on July 29th - What's your funny? http://ping.fm/kNKb3

2010-07-15T14:11:00.001-04:00

Comer & Gallucio Casting are now at 336 West 37th Street, Suite 315! They are casting background for The Good Wife and future projects. Stay tuned for more Savvy Updates!

2010-07-14T14:42:00.001-04:00

Stacey Tavor will be in the premiere of "Tombstone," starting tomorrow in Inwood Hill Park with the Inwood Shakespeare Festival!

2010-07-11T11:33:00.001-04:00

Still a few spots left for Mailings: Faster, Smarter, Cheaper webinar tonight at 8:00. Sign up here: http://ping.fm/RJM5I

2010-07-08T12:55:00.001-04:00

Make way, there's a new casting agency in town! Wulf Casting casts film, TV, voiceover, commercial and industrials - check out www.wulfcasting.com for more!

2010-07-07T12:06:00.001-04:00

Savvy Client Jennifer Wren landed an agent with Frontier Booking and just opened as Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls!

2010-07-01T14:29:00.001-04:00

Garber Talent Agency has moved! Same building (2 Penn Plaza) but now at Suite 1500. Stay tuned for more Savvy updates!

2010-06-29T09:55:00.001-04:00

250 Free Business Cards from 1800 Postcards http://turl.ca/qfggw

2010-06-28T14:36:00.001-04:00

What's your social networking strategy? Now's as good a time as any to create one. http://turl.ca/suc

2010-06-26T16:25:00.001-04:00

"The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually be afraid you will make one." Elbert Hubbard

2010-06-24T14:35:00.001-04:00

Cindi Rush Casting have moved across the street! They are now at 20 West 20th Street, Suite 300 - send them a postcard and let them know what you're up to!

2010-06-23T22:19:00.001-04:00

Savvy client Melissa Johnson booked a National Network Lowes commercial to which she was sent by Innovative.