We’ve often seen in movies how people from the fashion and beauty industry are always networking. Similar is the case for anyone in PR or Mass communications – they always find ways to network!
Networking with the right kind of people can take you places. The common technique of ‘Word of Mouth’ in Metro cities can make a large impact in spreading a word. But apart from WOM, are there any tricks you should be knowing about? Read below!
- SIGN UP WITH AN INFLUENCER MARKETING AGENCY:
This is that one quality technique that can take you a long way and has better returns than any other. Signing up with an influential Influencer Marketing agency in the region you are based in is one of the best steps you can take for your career.
They help you get great and trending campaigns, build better connections and give you a change to know other creators better. Looking and learning, sharing and discussing can help you in the longer run.
2. JOIN FACEBOOK PAGES:
Although most of your campaigns are Instagram centric, often discussions that get you there are Facebook centric. Join relevant Facebook discussion boards to keep up-to-date with new conversations. Users of these occasion boards keep posting about relevant opportunities that can ether provide help or seek your help. Remember – a friend in need is a friend in deed. Help others first to establish a better connection and then expect to be helped. Someone or the other with relevant answers to your quarries will always help out – or if not help directly, will lead you to a contact that can help you
3. JOIN WHATSAPP GROUPS:
For more intimate connections and conversation with first degree work-wives, you can ask the Admin of relevant WhatsApp groups to add you into them. There you might be able to get more personalized help here. Don’t be shy! For all you know someone has the same question as you regarding where to get glam-room light at the best rate
4. FOLLOW ALL SIZES OF BRANDS
To be up-to-date with new(er) brands coming in the region, give them a little heads up about your presence by either liking some of their campaigns or giving them a follow. Ofc, we’re not promoting you to follow only to get noticed, but this is a good method to engage.
5. ASK TO BE SENT A DATABASE:
Most PR agencies in your region will have a huge database of followers with them. This is made so they can contact relevant influencers when a brand approaches them for advertising campaigns.
When a client asks for a specific type of influencer, the agency matches their needs to the responses that the influencer fills out – making sure they don’t waste time contacting 50 people who might not match the sub-type.
Pro tip: Don’t say no to these! It might take an additional 7 minutes of your time, but these are very beneficial! You never know when a random email notification can turn out to be a potential opportunity!
6. ATTEND PR EVENTS AND LAUNCHES:
Subjected upon relevance, but the general thumb of rule is to not miss these. You will bump into someone of your interest.
Last but not the least, if you wish to enroll yourself in an agency – think @itp.live. ITP Live represents regional and international social media influencers in every content category while building their profile and growing their digital footprint. Their print publications provide a great opportunity for social media influencers to establish their status on multi-channels.