This video is sort of a subtweet about some art twitter discourse. But I wanted to respond in video form rather than in written form so that you wouldn't misinterpret my words. Also not linking the discourse directly because I don't want to dogpile on the inspiration for my thoughts. But here are three ideas that I wanted to share with artists for us to keep in our brains as we go into the new year.
Do You Even Email, Bro?
January 29, 2019
The person who knows the most is often the one who knows they know nothing! If I ever (god forbid) get into a management position at any sort of company, I will do my best to look for people who know a whole helluva lot more than me and then make sure to pay them thusly! And probably accidentally hire myself out of a job. LOL!
Also, I need to make an email list. Also I have one. Also I need to promote it better.
BODIE
Most of our work has come from word of mouth. Friends or friends of friends.
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BODIE
And, uh, that?s kinda been it.
SHIN
I can tell.
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BODIE
What?
SHIN
Well, you?re not on social. Your site just has your basic contact info. No case studies. No blog. If it wasn?t for that badass internship description, I would have never heard of you guys.
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SHIN
Do you even have a mailing list.
BODIE
Ally?s been talking about starting one.
SHIN
She really is the smart one.
BODIE
Oh, most definitely.
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SHIN
I? hmm, how do I say this. I don?t know how your internships typically work, but can I take some time and put together a proper proposal? For what I should be doing here?
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BODIE
One. To be honest, you are our very first intern. And two, we hired you for your ideas. If you need some time to put something together, please!
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BODIE
I mean, clearly we need the help!
SHIN
Yeah, you do.
BODIE
Most of our work has come from word of mouth. Friends or friends of friends.
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BODIE
And, uh, that?s kinda been it.
SHIN
I can tell.
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BODIE
What?
SHIN
Well, you?re not on social. Your site just has your basic contact info. No case studies. No blog. If it wasn?t for that badass internship description, I would have never heard of you guys.
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SHIN
Do you even have a mailing list.
BODIE
Ally?s been talking about starting one.
SHIN
She really is the smart one.
BODIE
Oh, most definitely.
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SHIN
I? hmm, how do I say this. I don?t know how your internships typically work, but can I take some time and put together a proper proposal? For what I should be doing here?
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BODIE
One. To be honest, you are our very first intern. And two, we hired you for your ideas. If you need some time to put something together, please!
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BODIE
I mean, clearly we need the help!
SHIN
Yeah, you do.