TalentSoup Blog

Another server hiccup interrupting our site. Sorry for the hassles folks. Lots of sign ups!

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:03:00 -0500

With simultaneous projects running in Atlanta and Miami our server has been smoking and we've experienced some interruptions. Forgive us while we clean up the mess and get back to a simmer!

Great to see all the new Agency talent from Miami. Welcome!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:20:33 -0500

Clearly you've got smart, progressive agents that are working hard to put you to work. Of the many great benefits of being in the Soup, a big one is that if you work in different markets throughout the year, just update your contact info and our system will submit you wherever you are.

Welcome to the Soup folks!

Miami project has our system maxed out. Sorry for any delays folks

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:14:03 -0500

If you've experienced any hiccups during signup, sign in or otherwise managing your Webcomp hang in there. Our server load in Miami has been heavy due to the current hotel project we just fired up.

Give it a few hours to settle and we'll be back to nice simmer!

Boston talent headed to the casting today...break a leg folks!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:24:17 -0500

We've got some great stuff simmering in the kitchen...start your week strong. And remember, never, ever, ever give up!

Boston Talent - Casting for a print shoot, should be fun! M/F 28-50

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:23:31 -0500

Another reason to keep your Webcomp fresh! If you are in the Soup and match the client's criteria you'll be submitted automatically. You must be registered with us to participate obviously so get in the Mix!

We deconstruct some print ads TalentSoup talent have starred in for Publix, Dixie Plates and Mizuno

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:28:17 -0500

http://vimeo.com/talentsoup/videos

Unpacking some print ads that TalentSoup talent were booked for. If you've ever wondered about all the elements that can go into making advertising imagery, take a look for a quick overview. Includes ads for Mizuno, Publix, and Dixie Plates.

Off Broadway retailer casting closed. All talent notified and booked.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:15:41 -0500

Thanks to all of our amazing adults and kids that came out for this project!

National retailer casting close to booking, global chemical company also close, bidding for an ice cream company!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:47:40 -0500

Wow the Chefs are busy. Now some people think its all fun and games around here but trust me when I tell you the Chefs work hard. So you keep your Webcomp updated (yes, we really need your Physical tab filled out completely) and we'll keep working to put you to work.

Have you gotten the 411 (that's an old term now that I think about it) on building a successful video yet? Watch the new videos here http://vimeo.com/talentsoup/videos
Learn how to - Upload photos, sort and delete - Ensure your tabs are complete for maximum impact - Submit your Webcomp to everything you can find using the sharing tools and Book Me button (did you know you have a Book Me button on your Webcomp?)

So go check them out!

AT&T Project - Still active but pushed to Monday.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:38:07 -0500

If you are in the project, please go ahead and change your Main Photo back to a head shot. You'll stay in the project gallery for the client to review still. Thanks!

What a morning...Hilton booked in NYC finally. This project is closed

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:29:07 -0500

Late night and all morning with booking talent coming down to the wire. Thanks to our great New York talent for being so patient.

Fun behind the scenes at the Wells Fargo shoot with the famous @patmolnar

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:13:59 -0500

http://patmolnar.tumblr.com/post/16767837282/the-good-people-at-ddb-la-were-nice-enough-to-fly

What a great project. Thanks to our great talent and the talent from the Atlanta agencies that participated!

Growing pains. Sorry for the short outage...had to reset the box! All is better now. Keep cooking!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:11:53 -0500

Paying a ton of talent today (looking at you Home Depot peeps) and issuing 1099s...the joy.

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:13:30 -0500

We love paying talent of course. Printing and mailing tax documents? Not so much. If you are waiting on a 1099 from us from 2011, it's on it's way. Nothing like a Chef that procrastinates (and we had more W9s to collect so it's not TOTALLY my fault). Happy Monday folks.

Signups using email screening software, like Boxbe, will be deleted. YOU must white list our emails. Thanks.

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:50:04 -0500

While we all appreciate the issues and time wastes associate with SPAM, we are part of the solution, not the problem. So when a new talent signs up with us and our system receives some "Your email is quarantined until you do X, Y, and Z", like the one Boxbe (one of the biggest offenders) sends to anyone trying to email their customer, we just delete them.

So be sure talentsoup.com is on your white list, or cleared list, and we'll continue to work hard and NOT spam our talent.

Hand modeling project for AT&T update - shoot pushed a few days, booking pending.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:02:36 -0500

This project is still open so hang in their Atlanta peeps!

New York Print Shoot Needs Some Extras! $300 for 4 hours

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:43:17 -0500

Just like the Chicago project this last week, now we are moving on to New York!

We are casting for a print shoot for a hotel chain client. The project will book two extras. Pro talent and inexperienced, “real” people are welcome to submit! You must be in the Soup by 8 am EST, Monday, January 30th, to be submitted.

This project will book directly from TalentSoup and the shoot will take place Tuesday, January 31st in New York.
This is an EXTRAS role for a PRINT photo shoot, booking for 4 hours (half day). Usage is 2 yrs, worldwide, any and all media, non-exclusive. The extras roles are background talent only and not recognizable.

BOOKED TALENT PAYMENT-
* $300* for 4 hours (NOTE- All talent, regardless of a free or paid account will receive 100% of this rate).

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR- * Ladies, 35-50 years old, African American, Caucasian, Asian and Hispanic / Latina * Men, 35-50 years old, African American, Caucasian, Asian and Hispanic / Latino

TO GET SUBMITTED AUTOMATICALLY TO THIS CASTING-

If you are in the Soup and within 50 miles from New York, you'll be submitted automatically. * If not, you must Sign Up! Sign Up is FREE and FAST.* Go to https://www.talentsoup.com/signup, fill out the form, upload at least 2 clear photos, and you are on your way! Be sure to complete your entire Portfolio ASAP. More photos and a complete profile help your odds.

Submitted talent will be booked from the Soup directly. No go see required. Talent within 50 miles of New York will be included in the search.

Project Photo Usage is 2 yrs, worldwide, any and all media, non-exclusive.

MODEL / TALENT AGENTS - You are welcome to invite your talent to this project. Simply create your Agency account at https://www.talentsoup.com/agency/signup and begin inviting your talent. Once they've completed their portfolio, we'll submit them automatically. Represented talent registered through their Agency in our system do not have fees retained by us upon booking, only Agency terms apply (see the Agency Sign Up page for details)

AT&T Project - Closed for submissions but no booking decision yet. Sit tight Atlanta folks!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:54:34 -0500

Sorry for the confusion. This is still an active project but the client is not accepting new submissions for consideration. We'll email everyone involved once this project books and closes.

Helping our talent land more work by building a strong Webcomp - Check out the videos

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:43:32 -0500

We are growing fast, managing lots of projects and lots of talent in lots of places. It's a great time to be in our business. But with that growth comes the sacrifice of things we need to do for things we have to do. Well, getting some videos up about Webcomp has been something we've needed to do for a long time. So round 2 of the videos is here-

http://vimeo.com/talentsoup/videos

Of course the original, Webcomp overview is still humming along at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B5VkTMlTjk

The purpose of these videos is to best prepare our talent for success. We know that a powerful Webcomp makes a difference in landing the booking or not. So have a seat and learn all about your Webcomp and how to use it to your success!

Pro Webcomp upgrades and signups are back online (thanks @chargify). Sorry for the hassle folks.

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:24:22 -0500

Sorry for an inconvenience caused. Our subscription service company, Chargify, hit a hurdle as the moved to some new equipment. They are a top notch company and continue to provide great service and security. Everything should be functioning now.

Moving from Entry Webcomp to Pro Webcomp - Upgrading is offline for now

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:27:02 -0500

If you've attempted to upgrade your Brand in the last 14 hours or so, you likely got some sort of error. Our subscription handling partner, chargify.com, is having some growing pains as they move to beefier equipment. Sorry for the hassle and we'll let you know when it's fixed.