With the invention of the Internet, there is a multitude of ways to promote yourself and your acting career. Aside from social media, email newsletters have gained popularity. Programs such as MailChimp make it easy and are now commonly used by actors, but what kind of updates should actors include in their newsletters? 1. Recent successes. Have you recently booked a role? Booking a gig is some of the most important news you can have to promote your career. By sharing the good news, those on your contact list will be assured you’re a working actor. Whether it’s for film, television, Web, or commercial work, write about it in your newsletter. Then, after filming, you can share a hyperlink or embedded video post in your next newsletter. Another way to share your successes is to show pictures of your most recent premiere, print work, or producer’s session. If you feel like you’re lacking in such updates, feel free to share your updated demo reel or what studio you’re studying with and to which level you’ve advanced. 2. Representation and contact information. Work begets work. Hopefully, your contact list is filled with people who are interested in working with you. If they have the right role
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