by Alyson Stanfield on February 6, 2010
You can’t control what people do with the marketing material you hand out, but you can control how you respond when someone does something shocking with your images. Before you assume anything, ask questions and get the facts. Only when you’re armed with answers can you respond appropriately. You’re aiming for a win/win situation.
by Alyson Stanfield on January 19, 2010
Next time you get something in the mail from another artist or gallery, notice the writing that is on the front along with the image. See how the text helps you remember the name of the artist in relation to the work.
by Alyson Stanfield on January 18, 2010
The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article on why businesses should continue using snail mail. But what do you send? Today’s post has five categories of items that you can share with your entire list or select individuals.
by Alyson Stanfield on November 2, 2009
Give your art buyers only what they need at the time of the sales transaction (receipt, business card, etc.) and save the rest for following up at a future date. Here are some ideas for how to keep your name in front of your art collectors.
by Alyson Stanfield on August 25, 2009
The About page is sometimes the only page with a lot of text on an artist’s site so it becomes a candidate for including the name and description of the artist’s work, making 3rd person a choice, sort of by default. Guest author Patricia J. Velte shares a compromise for using 3rd person text (which Google likes) along with the more informal 1st person.
by Alyson Stanfield on August 24, 2009
While biographies are stiff and formal, your About page is informal. It’s injected with your personality! You can turn any fact into a more interesting story with just a little creativity (and I know you’re creative!).
by Alyson Stanfield on August 17, 2009
Artists need biographies for grant applications, websites, and more. If you’re confused about how to write your biography–or the different tones it might take–read this week’s newsletter. I give you an easy 3-part approach to writing a bio.
by Alyson Stanfield on August 3, 2009
When you send an invitation or are notified that details are posted on your venue’s site, double check the information against the 5 Ws and 1 H. Providing all of the details will save you time answering emails and phone calls. Getting it right the first time will also reflect your professionalism.
by Alyson Stanfield on June 3, 2009
by Alyson Stanfield on June 1, 2009
There is such a focus on email that we tend to neglect the value of regular mail and the role it should play in marketing efforts for your business. Listen to the following reasons for including mailings in your marketing strategy . . . then go out and replenish the supply of stamps in your [...]