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Eric Wotila · August 2nd, 2005, 01:05 PM

Well, I've got a question regarding marketing.

I started a production company late last year, but I'm still working on getting up and running. I've done a few corporate/industrial videos for a couple of manufacturers in town, and they were extremely satisfied with my work. I put together a demo reel which has also gotten some great feedback. All in all, the folks who have worked with me seem to be very satisfied.

The problem I've run into is how to get people to work with me. Most everyone around here goes straight to the other production company in town--they've been around for about 4 years, so they're pretty well known.

I guess my big question is--how do most new companies go around marketing? How do you get clients? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Bob Costa · August 3rd, 2005, 08:44 AM

Sigh.....

1. Do a search here, lots of great info.
2. Join a Chamber of COmmerce in your market area and GO TO EVERY MEETING and network.
3. Get a local paper every day, contact every prospect you see there.
4. Do some free work for a local NPO that gets you some visibility and contacts.

Marketing is not rocket science, you just have to contact some people every day. Every day. Every day.

Eric Wotila · August 3rd, 2005, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Costa

Sigh.....

1. Do a search here, lots of great info.
2. Join a Chamber of COmmerce in your market area and GO TO EVERY MEETING and network.
3. Get a local paper every day, contact every prospect you see there.
4. Do some free work for a local NPO that gets you some visibility and contacts.

Marketing is not rocket science, you just have to contact some people every day. Every day. Every day.

Thanks for the advice! You gave some very helpful tips. Thanks again!

Dylan Couper · August 3rd, 2005, 09:15 AM

Eric, I'm pretty sure we've had more than a few good discussions on marketing different ways in this section of the forum. If you haven't done a search on past topics, I guarantee you, you will find some good stuff if you do.

August 2nd, 2005, 01:05 PM	#1
Eric Wotila Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cadillac, MI Posts: 129	Marketing Questions Well, I've got a question regarding marketing. I started a production company late last year, but I'm still working on getting up and running. I've done a few corporate/industrial videos for a couple of manufacturers in town, and they were extremely satisfied with my work. I put together a demo reel which has also gotten some great feedback. All in all, the folks who have worked with me seem to be very satisfied. The problem I've run into is how to get people to work with me. Most everyone around here goes straight to the other production company in town--they've been around for about 4 years, so they're pretty well known. I guess my big question is--how do most new companies go around marketing? How do you get clients? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

August 3rd, 2005, 08:44 AM	#2
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	Sigh..... 1. Do a search here, lots of great info. 2. Join a Chamber of COmmerce in your market area and GO TO EVERY MEETING and network. 3. Get a local paper every day, contact every prospect you see there. 4. Do some free work for a local NPO that gets you some visibility and contacts. Marketing is not rocket science, you just have to contact some people every day. Every day. Every day. __________________ You are either growing or dying.

August 3rd, 2005, 09:15 AM	#4
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Eric, I'm pretty sure we've had more than a few good discussions on marketing different ways in this section of the forum. If you haven't done a search on past topics, I guarantee you, you will find some good stuff if you do. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com