Tuesday's Tips

Good morning! Today we have a model casting call, though normally all our opportunities take place in NYC, this one is going down in West Palm Beach, FL. Tell all the pretty Floridians you know to check it out:

KGModels in conjunction with Creative Party Designing and Fabulous Design are hosting a casting for female models to be the faces and representatives for KGModels. We are also looking for models to be part of West Palm Beach’s first Fashion Week. The models signed with KGModels are non exclusive and will be used in a number of different events, shows, venues and etc. The Fashion Week will take place April 8th-11th, 2010. There will be four days of fashion and networking.

KGModels is a company based out of West Palm Beach, Fl. We are looking for beautiful models to build a promotional team as well. Selected models will receive more detailed information on being part of our KG Models Team as well as Le’Chic Couture Fashion Week. Please bring questions to casting. Casting will be set up as an interview.

Please bring your comp card and heels to present your runway walk for the judges. If you do not have a comp card, please bring a full body shot and headshot. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL YOUR RESUME AND/OR PHOTOS! Bring them with you to the casting.

Casting Information:
Date: Friday, December 18, 2009
Time: 8pm
Location: Mystique Lounge
114 S. Narcissus Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Contact: Creativepartydesigning@gmail.com or 561-655-8508

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See ya real soon!

Opportunities Galore!

Welcome to the Gimme Media opportunity board. Please send all castings, opportunities, events, ______ wanted and more to gimmemedia@gmail.com. And Happy Hanukkah!

Today, we're sharing info for a Production Manager wanted for MT Networks, NYC.

Also wanted, a French speaking director for an April 2010 production of "La Dame aux Camelias" with Pemart Productions. Email your resume detailing directorial experience, and if possible, links to past productions to: admin@pemart.org

Are you a budding chef? Passionate about cooking but never been formally trained? Audition for MasterChef, the new Gordon Ramsay cooking show by the makers of "Biggest Loser". For more info, email: MasterChefNewYork@gmail.com or visit Fox.com/casting.

From the listing:
• We will NOT be considering professional chefs who work in professional kitchens!
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and either a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident with the unrestricted ability to work in the U.S.

Good luck! And if you win, invite me to dinner :)

Wednesday is a Good Day for Opportunities

Today, an interesting opportunity for teens; an NYC program that allows them to get an Associate Degree and high school degree simultaneously.

This NYC website is hiring handsome manly men to dance, since and Chippendales it up. It looks fun and cute, and they are also looking for singer / host type people, not just eye candy.

Finally, this website is pretty thorough and features tons of auditions in virtually every category you can think of. You have to join to see all the details but it looks like a great site with lots of information.

Have a lovely hump day!

Did I Hear Someone Say They're Looking For Some Opportunities?

There's nothing I like doing more than sharing events and information, and

helping people to network and expand their opportunities. I like it so much, I made it my business! In today's digest, we've got two castings, a call for artists info line via Twitter.com and a focus group. Go get 'em, tigers (and tigresses, but I digress).

CASTING REAL WOMEN with Hyperpigmentation

Liz Lewis Casting Partners is casting REAL WOMEN with hyperpigmentation on their face, 25-45, European (German, Russian, French, Spanish, British) or Asian. Women will be featured in a sales video to promote product.

Casting 12/2. Shooting 12/4 or 12/8. Must be available for shoot day. Payment $250 for the shoot.

Please email us at llcpresearch@gmail.com with your name, contact number, email address and a recent photo of yourself. Also include your history with hyperpigmentation.

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QVC 2010 HOST SEARCH

Cable

NON-UNION

PAY RATE: $100,000 A YEAR

Casting Director: Sean De Simone

Interview Dates: End of December / Early January

Shoot: Early 2010

Location: Philadelphia, PA (must be willing to relocate)

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS PREFERRED. SEAN DE SIMONE CASTING

PO BOX 20347

NEW YORK, NY 10009

Notes explaining hosting and/or sales experience encouraged. Slates and reels also strongly encouraged. Take the opportunity to stand out.

[ FULL TIME HOST ]

Female, any ethnicity looks 28 to 40. Candidates must have experience with hosting for television, radio, trade shows, media tours, live events, on the web or as a product spokesperson. You must be energetic, upbeat, intelligent and enthusiastic with a natural curiosity. You must have a passion and drive for sales as well as be a quick thinker and good listener. Hosts should be friendly, credible, entertaining sincere and sophisticated with a sense of style and fashion. This is a full time salaried position based at QVCís suburban Philadelphia headquarters, so all potential candidates must be willing to relocate. Please take note that this is a contracted full-time long term opportunity. Notes explaining any relevant experience not reflected on resumes are strongly encouraged.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS

Follow www.twitter.com/callforartists to get updates on calls for artists.

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FOCUS GROUP

We are conducting focus groups on Mon Dec 7^th and Dec 8^th paying $65 for 90 minutes. If you are interested in attending this group, please answer the survey below to become eligible for the group. We will then contact you if we are able to fit you into a quota. We appreciate your ongoing interest infocus group participation and your ongoing cooperation in filling out these surveys. There are many times available on both of these days. These groups are taking place in Mid-town Manhattan.

http://www.greatsurveys.com/cgi-bin/ezs.exe?DATABASE=janet175number2

THANKFUL FOR SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES!

And some Thanksgiving fun, as well...

...to get us into the spirit. Sorry it's been awhile since I've checked in, I've been busy preparing for the holidays, as surely all of you have, too!

PETA hiring an actor for a commercial:

This PETA ad calls for nudity but promises a lot of positive "exposure" (wink, wink).

In other news, from the GIRLIE GIRL ARMY newsletter:

EVERYWHERE: NEW DISCOVERY CHANNEL SHOW HELPING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

Do you own or know of a small business in need of renovation or construction help? Whether it is a leaky roof, flood damaged floors, broken stairs or crumbling counters - if you deserve it, we want to help.. A new hour long docu-series will air on the Discovery Channel showing our construction team hard at work, restoring the damaged properties of hard working entrepreneurs struggling to push through during the recession. Dog shelters, restaurants, tattoo parlors and skateboard or record shops... all businesses are welcome to apply. If your business is in need of a major fix-up or know of one that does, please contact Cara at renovationshow@gmail.com. Tell us the name of your business, a brief description of the role it plays in the community and what needs to be fixed. Please include your name and telephone number so we can follow up and hear more about your situation.

Here's a few fun Thanksgiving songs:

Adam Sandler's classic Thanksgiving song

This one's a little less "traditional":

Happy Stoned Thanksgiving

And here's an article discussing the lack of Thanksgiving songs but listing a few, um, examples.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, and don't forget to check back here regularly for more great media and PR opportunities.

PS -- A quick opportunity update:

25 people have the chance to be part of an amazing, curated show of the most interesting & innovative work of today!

http://www.3rdward.com/groupshowcurrent/aw2

25 Artists will be selected as the best. 1 will receive the grand prize of $500, 4 runners-up will receive $150 and all 25 artists will receive:

* A group show in 3rd Ward's gallery
* A feature in 3rd Ward's quarterly magazine
* 1-month Basic Membership to 3rd Ward
* NYC wide exposure - post cards, flyers, press!

For this call we are joined by Judges: David Elshout, Antistrot mastermind, Rachel Hinde, Founding Director of Re-Title, and Kate McNamara, Curator at P.S.1.

Submit Now!

http://www.3rdward.com/groupshowcurrent/aw2

Today's Opportunities:

Casting out of shape jocks and jockettes!

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CASTING FOR SPORTS NUTRITION PRODUCT
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PRODUCT: SPORTS NUTRITION PRODUCT
TYPE: CONTRACT PLAYER
SHOOT LOCATION: NYC
CASTING: IMPOSSIBLE CASTING
TYPE: MEN AND WOMEN 18-27

WOMEN! HAVE YOU LOST OR LOOKING TO ACHIEVE THAT SWIMSUIT BODY?
Are you looking to get back in shape? Having a hard time finding the
right outfit in your size? Just getting yourself back in the gym and
need that extra push?

GUYS! ARE YOU AN EX-JOCK LOOKING TO GET BACK IN SHAPE?
Having a hard time keeping up in that Sunday pick-up game?

An industry leading Sports Nutrition Company is now looking for men
and women 18-27 that are looking to lose weight and get back to their
old self. Lucky participants could receive $5,000 for a National Print
and Commercial campaign, professional consultation and training advice
from industry experts, as well as their own supply of diet products
for a minimum 10-week training regimen. In particular we are seeking
healthy and motivated individuals. Must be:
MEN AND WOMEN ages 18–27 Outgoing and Energetic


IF INTERESTED IN THIS CASTING, PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO:
submit@impossiblecasting.com
SUBJECT LINE: “SPORTS NUTRITION CASTING & Your Name”

1. YOUR NAME, AGE, PHONE NUMBERS and LOCATION

2. PHOTOS OF YOUR FACE AND FULL BODY - no need for professional photos
(CANDID SNAPSHOTS ARE SUFFICIENT)

3. YOUR SIZING INFORMATION, INCLUDING YOUR HEIGHT AND WEIGHT

*Please note: YOU WILL NOT BE COMPENSATED FOR THE INTERVIEW

And...Writers, Artists, Photographers wanted in the Republic of South Devon!

Click on this link here to be re-directed to the website and learn more.

And then there's this excellent little website which is called "The Skint", and features lots of cheap and free things to do in NYC. Great idea! Save your dinero and have a great time.

That's all for today, check back tomorrow for MORE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES in marketing, PR, entertainment and more. And tell a friend!

Today's Opportunities!

Once upon a time "renegade-ish" now more organized and celebrated "3rd Ward" is calling for new art.

Thehiredguns.com is a decent website with a lot of opportunities and events listed and updated often. A different approach to the "monster.com" type of site, a lot of interesting "creative" type jobs are listed here, including jobs in marketing and gaming.

Any comedians out there? Wakka wakka! Here's a chance for you to shine on stage and screen in the Sacramento Sketch Comedy Festival. As a youngin I used to dream of being on Saturday Night Live, but those dreams became bills that needed to be paid. Enough about my woes, though, get out there and make it happen!

See you next time, same place, new opportunities :)

A Few Friday Notes

Here is a casting opportunity of sorts for a hotel in Las Vegas seeking a "New York" style host. The character's name is "Vinnie", so we imagine a pre-requisite for this role is a talent for using PG expletives such as "joik".

Here's an opportunity for some young songwriters in Hamilton, NY, and upcoming showcase info. Who knew Hamilton had enough young singer songwriters to create a whole show? We do, now.

Nov. 17
EOH Youth Showcase of Singer Songwriters
Hamilton
315-691-3550
www.earlvilleoperahouse.com
Saturday, November 7, 8 pm: EOH Youth Showcase of Singer Songwriters Palace Theater, Hamilton, NY Come see the fabulous talent of Central New York young singer songwriters! All styles of music welcome! Are you a singer-songwriter under 22? Enter the Youth Showcase and compete for prizes that include a recording demo CD from Orbital Sound! Entry is 10/15/2009 (no fee) and guidelines can be found at www.earlvilleoperahouse.com $5 adult, $4 students.

Here's an interesting story about Bill Cosby and how he got his start doing stand-up. (Hint: It had something to do with telling jokes to...someone...somewhere.)

And finally, we are sorry to hear of Soupy Sales passing, as we always regret to hear performers and artists passing, because we love to be entertained. Everyone try to have a slice of pie in his honor this weekend.

See you on Monday.

STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY MODELS WANTED

This is a good opportunity to make a little extra money and possibly get some nice photos out of the deal. Stock photography models generally pose in various lifestyle scenarios and are paid to do so. Then, their images are sold to websites and companies to use as clip art or "stock" photos.

The pros of being a stock photography model include free pictures, extra cash, being able to call yourself a “professional model” on your resume.

The cons of being a stock photography model include being immortalized forever doing some mundane task (though if you ask us, the folks above look like they're having a pretty good time).

So if it seems to you like the pros outweigh the cons, you can learn more about it at sites like Simplefoto.com.

There are many more sites and companies that do this, as well. Good luck! And don't forget to check back with us daily for new tips and opportunities.

BUSINESS ADVICE FROM BIDDLE BARROWS

(from Wanda's Where and When mailing list)

From Madam to Maven: What Sydney Biddle Barrows Can Teach You About Business

Wednesday, October 21. 6:30 pm. $15 per person, includes wine & hors d'oeuvres. RSVP required. Send an e-mail torsvpme09@yahoo.com to secure your space. Your name will be listed on the guest list and you can pay cash at the door. Twenty years ago Sydney Biddle Barrows made headlines as the Mayflower Madam. As the blue blood brains behind a very lucrative New York City escort agency that catered to the wealthy and powerful, her good-girl-gone-bad story was even made into a movie starring Candice Bergen. Today, Barrows is a highly respected and in-demand business consultant who specializes in the Customer Experience. Most successful people will tell you that one of the best ways to make it to the top is to model yourself after other successful people. Model yourself after a Madam, you ask yourself? Why not? It's not called The World's Oldest Profession for nothing! They've had centuries to test every conceivable marketing and selling idea, adapt to all kinds of challenges and changes, and devise innumerable, creative ways to cater to more niche and sub-niche markets than any other business. When Barrows' first book, Mayflower Madam, was published, Fortune Magazine named it one of the Top Ten Business Books of the year. The book has also been on the required reading list at several prestigious MBA programs, including Harvard. Barrows has lectured at several colleges and universities, including some in the Ivy League, such as Brown and Columbia. She has been a popular speaker at countless events in the United States and abroad for many prestigious private clubs and business groups. Event Location: Williams Club 24 East 39th Street (Between Madison and Park Avenues) Manhattan

StudioDaily Short Film Contest

This festival is targeted towards people who

are using fancy video cameras to make their

short videos. Just a few days left, so submit today,

entries accepted til Sept. 18, 2009.

Click here for more info, and good luck!

*and don't forget to check back with us daily for

upcoming events, opportunities in PR and more.