Thursday, November 28, 2019
How to Handle an Agency Asking for Nude Photos
How to Handle an Agency Asking for Nude PhotosHow to Handle an Agency Asking for Nude PhotosThe modeling industry is a dynamic, exciting, and thriving business, and it is filled with hard-working models, scouts, agents, and photographers. Unfortunately, as in any business, there are some cases of people posing as industry professionals when they are not in order to take advantage of the reputation ethical professionals have built for themselves. How to Protect Yourself From Online Predators These fraudsters count on the good reputation and trust that legitimate agencies and scouts have built within the industry and use it to prey on unsuspecting aspiring models by posing as employees or scouts of reputable companies when they are not. If you are in the process of finding a modeling agency to represent you, or you have been contacted by someone who says they are a model scout, but they need you to email them nude shotsbefore you get signed, you probably have a lot of questions Is this a real scout? Is this a standard request from a model scout? Is it safe to send nude pictures zugreifbar? The answer to all three of ansicht questions is a resounding, NO When you receive a message like that, you likely already realize it is a red flag, and it is best to follow your gut in this situation. Luckily, there are ethical and legitimate model scouting companies that operate entirely professionally and will not ask for or require nude photos in order for you to become a model. Heres what to do if someone claiming to be a model scout or part of an agency asks you for nude photos, and why your reaction is so important. Do Your Research Agents and scouts NEVER need these types of photos in order to scout you. Some scouts will ask for full-body photos of you in a swimsuit, and this is normal, BUT, you should totenstill ALWAYS look into whoever is asking you to send photos before you do. Before you reply to anyone who has contacted you claiming to be an agent or scout A LWAYS do plenty of research about who they are. If you are a minor (under 18 years of age), never send ANY photos or make decisions about your modeling career without permission from a parent or guardian. Often, young people are groomed online by predators who may ask for simple photos, and then slowly over the next few weeks or months, after theyve got your trust, will ask for nude photos. Knowing How to Respond to Requests for Nude Photos Your online and personal safety, for models or anyone else, must always be protected since the internet can be used for sinister things if users arent careful. Even though there are millions of readily available naked images for these people to find on the internet, they get a thrill from targeting innocent people and getting photos from them. Some people will use these photos for their personal use, and others will go as far as to sell them to other websites. They may also try to meet you in person after they have gained your trust, which ca n turn into a potentially deadly situation. Take Action If you do fall victim to one of these scams, dont blame yourself These people are very skilled in manipulating aspiring models and have practiced for a long time. Instead, focus on what you can to stop your photos from being spread, as well as on preventing it from happening to other people. Of course, it is always better to be proactive rather than reactive, and this certainly applies to your quest to be a model. Contact your local versicherungspolice department. Many police departments now have online or cybercrime units. It is very likely that you are not the only person the predator has been contacting, therefore any information you can provide to the police, however insignificant, may help them apprehend a very dangerous person. Be sure to save any emails, texts or messages that you received as they can often be traced back to the person sending them. Warn other models. If you post something online that warns other mod els of potential predators, it might come up in someone elses search and save them the trauma of falling for the same plot. You know better than to send nude photos online to someone claiming to be a model scout, but others may not. Contact the agencies or companies the predator has claimed to work with or scout for. Legitimate modeling agencies and scouting companies take their reputation and your safety very seriously. Once notified that there is a problem they can post a warning on their company websites to protect models who visit their sites. If you find that your photos have been posted online without your permission, you can often get them removed by filing a complaint with the websites hosting company. To find the name of the websites hosting company you can do a simple WHOIS search of the sites domain name. The WHOIS search will provide the name of the hosting company as well as the name of the website owner.Sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram will have links on the ir sites with information on how you can file a complaint. Contact a lawyer. If you find that your photos were not only posted online without your permission but were also used for commercial purposes, it is advisable to contact a lawyer with experience in fraud or copyright infringement cases.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Sitting at work is killing you Heres how to take a stand
Sitting at work is killing you Heres how to take a standSitting at work is killing you Heres how to take a standWhen youre in the grind, trying to level up your life and your career, its easy to neglect things that seem superficial.You might put in a few hours of overtime rather than spend time doing that hobby or sport you love. You probably wake up early to get ready for the day and hit the commute before rush hour, rather than head to the gym.And Im going to guess that you spend literally hours sitting at your desk all day, without much more than a couple of breaks to go to the bathroom, eat lunch, and attend a meeting.Unfortunately for those of us who fall into this camp, that last one the one thats so hard to get away from is killing us.Im talking about sitting.Its so bad for you that people are calling sitting the new smoking. Its even a specific risk factor that doctors look for when diagnosing disease.Thats because sitting all day wreaks havoc with your body and has been sh own to increase your rate of early death by anywhere from 12-40%.And the risks add up quickly. For those who sit 13+ hours per day (elend that hard, actually, when you include work, commute, meals, tv/computer/gaming), youre increasing your risk of death by 200% more than those people who sit less than 11 hours per day.For us desk jockeys, workers with sitting jobs have twice the rate of cardiovascular disease than those with standing jobs.Heres what happens when you sit downAlmost immediately electrical activity to your leg muscles shuts off. Calorie burning drops to just 1-2 per minute, compared to about 4-6 when youre walking. Enzymes that break down fat drop by 90%, which helps to explain a study that showed sitting makes people fatter. After a couple hours sitting, your good cholesterol drops 20%.And if you spend most of an entire day sitting, insulin effectiveness drops by 24%, leading to an increased risk of diabetes.Again with the comparison to those people who stand while w orking, sedentary workers had twice the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.Oh, and if that wasnt enough, the National Cancer Institute tells us that sitting leads to huge increases in krebs risk 30% for colon cancer, 54% for lung cancer, and a whopping 66% for uterine cancer.Our bodies just werent meant to be sat down in this position all day, every day. We didnt evolve like this, and our current lifestyle is so new in the broad scheme of humanity that were just now discovering the horrible health effects of sitting so much.So what can you do about it?How to take a stand against sittingI know what you might be thinking. Ill just make sure to wake up earlier and hit the gym before work. Thatll keep me healthyThats a good idea for its own sake, but unfortunately not to combat sitting. Once the damage is done, even exercise wont fix it.The single most effective thing seems to be summed up the best by associate research scientist at the Columbia University Department of Medicine, Keith Diaz. He says For every 30 consecutive minutes of sitting, stand up and move/walk for five minutes at brisk pace to reduce the health risks from sitting.Set a timer on your phone or computer to go off every 30 minutes. Then make sure you stand up and move around for a couple of minutes. This can also be an effective way of breaking up the work day, Pomodoro-style.And if you want to take it a step further, look into getting a sit-stand desk for your office. Experts say that while standing all day has its own set of health challenges, working toward 2-4 hours of standing work per day is a fantastic goal.Dont forget to get a comfortable mat to stand on. Preferably one that encourages movement of the feet to a variety of different positions, because fidgeting has been shown to be another small, but effective way to stand up to sitting.Basic fidgeting like playing with your hair, wiggling your leg, and tapping your fingers on the desk has been shown to increase energy expenditure by 25- 100% when compared with sitting motionless.So the next time you abflug to get annoyed by your coworkers incessant finger tapping, just remember that shes actually improving her healthAnd when you get home after that long, hard day at the office (and the commute, which likely sees you sitting down), find something to do other than watching TV. People who sit to watch three or more hours of TV per day are 64% more likely to die from heart disease.Commit to actionYoure committed to improving your career, your financial standing, and your life, so you know what it means to take action.Commit today to sitting less and adopting a few of these tips. You could literally be adding years to your lifeJohn Roark is a husband, father, and entrepreneur, whos passionate about helping people improve their confidence and fitness to find more success. When hes not playing hockey withhis boys, he writes about mensfitness at ManRevived.com.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
How to Amplify Your Social Media Branding
How to Amplify Your Social Media BrandingHow to Amplify Your Social Media BrandingFacebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat. The list goes on for todays popular social media platforms. For brands, a successful social media strategy takes more than just being present on a channel. You need to establish a social media branding strategy.Developing a plan to successfully deliver campaigns and messages on social media takes a lot of time and effort. You need to create stand-out content, target key audiences, build relationships with potential (and existing) customers and get influencers on board. All that time and effort will be worth it if you do it right. Positive and negative interactions with your organization on social media can change customers attitudes about your brand and, consequently, influence their behavior and buying decisions.So, how do you make your brand a trending topic? Here are four strategies to help amplify your social media branding1. CreateTo best introduce social media users to your brand and interact with existing customers, you need to create content that will stand out. People are more likely to find and engage with content thats unique, emotional or entertaining. So, create campaigns that show off your brands expertise and personality. For example, does your company have a volunteer program? Promote posts that capture your organizations social responsibility efforts and demonstrate how you give back to the community.In addition, tailor your social media posts to each channel, keeping the audience and different platform features in mind. You can post fun, visual content on Twitter and Instagram, taking advantage of hashtags to tie your content into relevant trending topics. LinkedIn is great for more professional posts, so consider publishing articles to initiate conversations and give your brand authority on a topic. Developing a content strategy is crucial to enhancing your social media branding.2. ConnectSocial media channels ar e perfect for building relationships with customers, and a strong emotional connection with your audience is key to social media branding. Remember to be authentic and sincere your engagements with customers should reflect the values and personality of your brand.Your goal is to establish positive interactions with your customers on social media, so focus on two-way communication. Like, comment and respond to posts about your brand. Its a red flag when a company strictly uses their social media channels as blow horns, promoting their products and messages without engaging with others. Plus, you would be surprised how impactful a quick response to a customers tweet can be. Continuously monitor your social media channels and respond accordingly.3. InfluenceYou should connect with more than just customers on social media. A great way to amplify your social media branding efforts is to build relationships with influencers. Influencers are social media users who have a large and loyal f ollowing and credibility in a specific subject area. For instance, there are likely plenty of influencers and bloggers in your industry, or that can champion your brand, located all over the U.S. These influencers have already gained the trust and respect of their audience, and getting a mention from them gives your brand credibility.Find influencers who align well with your brand and inquire if they are willing to mann an ihrer seite on a social media campaign. Even just tagging you in an Instagram post or retweeting one of your posts on Twitter could do the trick. Your goal is to gain more exposure and followers for your brand, and authority on a topic, a product or even just for your company overall.4. TargetNot that long ago, the idea of a brand paying for ads on a social network seemed desperate. Now, paid social media is one of the only reliable means of building a targeted and effective audience. Paid social media traffic allows you to target a specific audience and increase your brands reach.When considering which social networks to put money behind, dont just focus on the big three Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Instagram remains one of the fastest growing social media networks. Whos engaging with brands on Instagram? Millennials the next generation of big spenders. Determine who your target audience is and which social media platforms they use most. Paid promotion on social media could be key to enhancing your social media branding.Social is no longer just about conversation its now an established channel for building relationships with target audiences and customer acquisition. Do you have a social media professional on your marketing team? If not, it may be time to add one (or more) to strengthen your social media branding.HIRING SOCIAL MEDIA PROFESSIONALS? WE CAN HELP
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