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Topic: TV Newbie Advice for Giveaways and Donations
| Author | Message |
| weiss | Posted – 7/15/2008 3:33:37 PM | show profile | email poster Hi, This is my first time venturing into the realm of television and could use all the help I can get! I'm seeking advice on the best way to contact production companies to donate our services for Clean House-like reality shows or as giveaways for talk shows. Who is the best person to speak to? The story writer or producer? Is it best to call and first see what shows are in pre-production or production? Also, do these inclusions usually involved advertising dollars or is there a way around that? We are a small company willing to donate service, but don't have that kind of budget right now. I really appreciate your help. Thanks in advance! |
| Louisewasnothalfbad | Posted – 7/16/2008 2:00:24 AM | show profile You want to contact the series producer. Look at the production charts in the trades to see who's in production. If you've got big-ticket items, .like a vacuum or a closet system, most producers will leap to agree to use the product and give you a credit at the end. Scented candles--no one cares. |
| weiss | Posted – 7/17/2008 4:21:43 PM | show profile Thanks for your hopeful advice! I'm glad to hear that most producers will be willing to include product/services for mention. I assumed it would be more difficult with advertising fees associated. Glad I'm not representing a candle maker! |
