tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285994454231985532.post293618289292254014..comments2024-03-28T03:23:26.189-04:00Comments on Audio Book Narrators: Aunt Mary’s Marketing Miasma: The Schmooze BluesPaul Alan Rubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996191947465715580noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285994454231985532.post-16018148345397302722011-05-10T05:41:39.450-04:002011-05-10T05:41:39.450-04:00Thanks again, Paul, for another insightful and ent...Thanks again, Paul, for another insightful and entertaining post. As someone who once solicited you, let me thank you for always having been so open and generous with your time and encouragement.<br /><br />What I might add about marketing is this: that when there is something of substance to market, there is no shame in it. Marketing gets awkward and ugly when it's borne of desperation, and those on the receiving end that I've spoken with have generally agreed.<br /><br />If we, the marketers, are courteous, to the point, and promote something tangible, like a new title becoming available as opposed to saying, "Hey, just wondering why you haven't hired me in six months," then all should be fine.<br /><br />See you at APAC!Edoardo Ballerinihttp://www.edoardoballerini.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285994454231985532.post-67847074547974212522011-05-09T18:14:16.142-04:002011-05-09T18:14:16.142-04:00What a gut-buster! Thanks for the laughs.
Carl
St...What a gut-buster! Thanks for the laughs.<br /><br />Carl<br />Strasburg, ColoradoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285994454231985532.post-70970738025391206342011-05-09T17:22:08.864-04:002011-05-09T17:22:08.864-04:00I think marketing is something all actors have to ...I think marketing is something all actors have to learn how to do in order to work. So I'd say, yes, she does need to market herself, especially if she doesn't have an agent behind her who can pick up the phone and sell her to producers/directors. Whether the marketing is sending email updates about her career to people she knows or "schmoozing" people in person, it's her choice. I do think her email to you was on the friendly side rather than the professional side (though I'm not sure if you are friends with this Aunt Mary & a friendly email would be appropriate). I've found that e-mail marketing can work when it's short and relevant to the industry/your career.Cassandra Morrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285994454231985532.post-2965513717003242922011-05-09T14:07:57.758-04:002011-05-09T14:07:57.758-04:00I agree Paul. When we start in business for oursel...I agree Paul. When we start in business for ourselves we have to wear all the hats-- whether we're narrators or plumbers or whatever. Marketing is definitely a required hat (which may fit more comfortably on some than others)!Charles Bicehttp://www.charlesbice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285994454231985532.post-17202939190665312762011-05-09T13:55:36.128-04:002011-05-09T13:55:36.128-04:00Greetings, Paul! Thanks so much for sharing your u...Greetings, Paul! Thanks so much for sharing your unique perspective with us in these blog entries. I love reading them and really look forward to each one.<br /><br />One potential cause of conflict in marketing that you didn't mention in this post was the issue of location. Many narrators might not market to you and many other producers or publishers since we don't have ready availability to work in NYC or even attend APAC or the mixers.<br /><br />If Aunt Mary met all of your concerns as a narrator but lives in, say, Atlanta, would you still consider hiring her to narrate a book? <br /><br />If the answer is yes, I invite you to visit my web site, where you may hear demos, read testimonials, and see a picture of my stunning soundproof studio. And remember -- NYC is only a short 2 hours away by plane!<br /><br />BTW, have you thought of conducting any workshops in Atlanta? <br /><br />Thanks again for your most interesting blog!<br /><br /><br />Cordially,<br />Karen Commins<br />http://www.KarenCommins.comKaren Comminshttp://www.karencommins.comnoreply@blogger.com