Get social media tips and insight from four members of World Voices! Dave Courvoisier, Pamela Muldoon, Anne Ganguzza and Derek Chappell join forces to offer us some best practices for using social media to market and grow your voiceover business!
5. A1: The amount of market reach that you can achieve with
social media is simply unprecedented – and it’s FREE.
#WoVoChat
@aganguzza
A1: Consider it an investment in building an online asset
that will show up in search results for years. #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
A1: Grow your own network of influence and Make. A.
Difference. #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A1: If you’re not visible online when people are
researching which product to buy, trust me, they’ll find
others who are. #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
6. A1: Best reason to invest in social media? It generates
leads, clients and booked gigs when done correctly.
#WoVoChat
@MarcScott
A1: Unprecedented reach and opportunities can open
otherwise locked shut doors, good for community and
support as well. #WoVoChat
@VoiceJayBritton
A1: You NEVER know where a client will LOOK to try and
find something(VO talent, crew, etc…) so need to be on a
little of everything. #WoVoChat
@tjkeenan
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A1: An opportunity to meet & network w/new colleagues
who can HELP you succeed if you ask the right
questions. #WoVoChat
@iDanSimpsonVO
8. A2: Facebook can’t be ignored, it’s the 800lb Gorilla.
Consider ads and use groups to your advantage.
#WoVoChat
@CourVo
A2: If you want to take advantage of video (and you
should) you MUST have a YouTube channel. #WoVoChat
@CourVo
A2: LinkedIn is the best for researching your clients and
prospects. Pamela will talk about LI in a minute.
#WoVoChat
@CourVo
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A2: Hot new platforms? Snapchat, Instagram, Vine,
Periscope. Not new, but Pinterest can be useful.
#WoVoChat
@CourVo
9. A2: Whichever platform you choose, you need to commit.
Social media isn’t as effective it it’s an occasional thing.
#WoVoChat
@MarcScott
A2: Depends on your business model + goal, for me it’s
Twitter + LinkedIn. Take the time to learn how they work to
maximize impact. #WoVoChat
@VoiceJayBritton
A2: LinkedIn is great for finding potential clients you
have common connections with. #WoVoChat
@vallencourt
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A2: Find where your potential client lives & follow them
to see how you can serve them best. #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
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Q3: What about Twitter? It’s weird and
I just don’t understand how to use it
for VO. Got any suggestions?
#WoVoChat
11. A3: It does take time to understand & get used to in 140
characters. Be patient and dive in. #WoVoChat
@DerekChappell
A3: Use Twitter as another social media tool to find clients
& stay connected to the VO community. #WoVoChat
@DerekChappell
A3: Use Twitter to promote your demo’s, services,
website, expertise. Be a pro online. #WoVoChat
@DerekChappell
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A3: Search for clients. Use hashtags to find prospects.
Follow & interact with current clients. #WoVoChat
@DerekChappell
12. A3: Tip: Try to post around 100 characters so your
followers can conveniently retweet. #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
A3: Don’t reinvent the wheel, look at others, don’t brag
constantly + concentrate on building rapport with potential
clients. #WoVoChat
@VoiceJayBritton
A3: I met & connected w/90% of the people on here
today thru Twitter. Get over the “weird” part & figure it
out! #WoVoChat
@tjkeenan
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A3: Hashtags are the greatest thing ever for finding
leads. Learn how to use them and you will make Twitter
work for you. #WoVoChat
@MarcScott
14. A4: LinkedIn is the professional networking site. It’s a great
place to connect with future clients, agencies & production
houses. #WoVoChat
@pamelamuldoon
A4: Use Advanced Search to find others on LinkedIn that
may be beneficial to your VO career goals. #WoVoChat
@pamelamuldoon
A4: Join Groups that will connect you with others in
specific industries that you want to do voiceover work.
#WoVoChat
@pamelamuldoon
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A4: Always be personable & use a service first approach
when connecting with others on LinkedIn. #WoVoChat
@pamelamuldoon
15. A4: LI is B2B marketing at it’s best. Others tend to be a bit
more personal. Use LI for a polished business presence.
#WoVoChat
@ChristieBowenVO
A4: Start conversations by wishing LI prospects a Happy
Birthday or a Congrats on a work anniversary. #WoVoChat
@dabvoiceovergal
A4: LinkedIn is a great research tool for starters and a
great way to stay connected with clients. #WoVoChat
@vallencourt
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A4: I’ve recently been searching for producers, etc…via
LI and having great success. #WoVoChat
@MoeRockVP
17. A5: Be sure your profile is fully completed and try to reac
“all star” status. #WoVoChat
@pamelamuldoon
A5: LinkedIn offers great SEO capabilities. Your headline &
summary are great places to use keywords that associate
with your talents. #WoVoChat
@pamelamuldoon
A5: Add your demos to the appropriate areas on
LinkedIn profile. You can connect your web URL where
your demos are housed. #WoVoChat
@pamelamuldoon
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A5: Ask for recommendations from all previous work
listed. This shows a well-rounded individual with a great
working past. #WoVoChat
@pamelamuldoon
18. A5: Join groups and engage to show yourself as a thought
leader in your industry. #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
A5: Start convos with birthday wishes, congrats on
promotions, new jobs and work anniversaries. #WoVoChat
@MarcScott
A5: Always send an intro message after connecting. I’ve
been booked and paid for gigs within hours of sending
that message! #WoVoChat
@VoiceJayBritton
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
20. A6: Every social media platform is developing their Ads
and wants to be #1. Now is the time (cheap/effective) to
jump on board! #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
A6: The internet has leveled the playing field for all – if you
don’t use Ad space, other companies will. #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
A6: Capitalize on the data collected on you! Ads can
effectively drill down to your target market and really
help boost your biz! #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A6: As much as you hate Ads, they aren’t going away
(just like technology). Get on board and be ahead of the
competition. #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
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Q7: How do you structure your day
around social media? How much time
do I spend on these channels?
#WoVoChat
22. A7: I like the piecemeal approach. 20-30 minutes several
times a day. More than 30 min & you get bogged down.
#WoVoChat
@CourVo
A7: Your business plan should help make this
decision. Decide what are you using social media for.
#WoVoChat
@CourVo
A7: You can utilize email to help coordinate social media.
Try Nutshellmail.com or browser plugins for efficiency.
#WoVoChat
@CourVo
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A7: Set priorities and set an alarm. Seriously. Use if for
down time if you want, but don’t let it control you.
#WoVoChat
@CourVo
23. A7: Use programs to help you schedule like Hootsuite,
Buffer, Post Planner – all have free levels. #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
A7: I may spend too much time some days. Can we develop
a support group for social media addicts? #WoVoChat
@MarcScott
A7: On Wednesdays? At least an hour just for
#WoVoChat! #WoVoChat
@talentedvoice
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
25. A8: Do NOT use social media as a bragging tool. This will
turn others off FAST! #WoVoChat
@DerekChappell
A8: Know how to properly self promote without overkill. Be
humble. Be honest. Be professional. #WoVoChat
@DerekChappell
A8: Do NOT use social media to bitch about clients,
colleagues or agents. Deal with them privately. #WoVoChat
@DerekChappell
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A8: If it feels uncomfy before you hit “send”, DON’T
send. Take a breath & rethink it. #WoVoChat
@DerekChappell
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Q9: Why is it important to include
keywords in your social media profiles
and which ones should I use?
#WoVoChat
27. A9: Most social media platforms have search engines
which index profiles so you can be found easily.
#WoVoChat
@aganguzza
A9: Keyword research is a magical, free or low cost
window into the mind of your target audience. #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
A9: Google Keyword Planner is a powerful tool you can
use to find industry keywords and get keyword
suggestions. #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A9: Ask yourself what you want to be known for and use
that as a keyword to establish yourself as an authority.
#WoVoChat
@aganguzza
28. A9: I try and use keywords that are relevant to the areas of
VO I work in. #WoVoChat
@MarcScott
A9: Use KEYWORDS that you think your clients would use
to find their next talent. Those are MONEY WORDS.
#WoVoChat
@JohnnyG53
A9: Keywords include any variation of “VOICE”,
voiceover, voice-over + talent + ISDN, ipDTL, Source-
Connect: words client search #WoVoChat
@tjkeenan
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A9: Also, Google Trends can be a great tool to see what is
trending in specific industries (keywords). #WoVoChat
@pamelamuldoon
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Q10: Do I use a headshot as my avatar
on Social Media? I heard that can be
confusing for VO clients. #WoVoChat
30. A10: People are naturally curious. If you don’t give them a
good pic, they’ll go looking on FB. What will they find
there? #WoVoChat
@CourVO
A10: If it’s professional and fits your brand, yes, be seen
& relate as a human being to clients. #WoVoChat
@DerekChappell
A10: I use a headshot – people want to connect with
PEOPLE – I guarantee a Google search will uncover one
of you anyway! #WoVoChat
@aganguzza
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A10: Consider the platform when using photo/logo. FB
Biz Page – Logo; LI profile – photo; Twitter – either can
work. #WoVoChat
@pamelamuldoon
31. A10: Yes, use a photo if it represents the essence of you as
a VO talent. It’s more personal. #WoVoChat
@ChristieBowenVO
A10: Using a pic is more personal – let’s people know there
is a human at the other end of the post. #WoVoChat
@MelHulm
A10: I use the same headshot across every single
platform for maximum brand consistency. #WoVoChat
@MarcScott
#WoVoChat www.worldvo.org
A10: Yes, and it should be the same as on LinkedIn.
#WoVoChat
@VoiceofKristi
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