Being in the entertainment and events industry, you undoubtedly have a special talent. Or maybe you have two or three! Perfect. Gig Salad currently has over 500 categories available to include in your PromoKit. This ensures that you’ll pop up in multiple categories as event planners are searching for their ideal entertainment. But is there such a thing as too many categories?
No Pain, No Gain
We’re so excited for our upcoming talent show, Get Your Gig On 2013! We’ve brought together some of the best talent that the area has to offer, all with the hopes of finding the best in the Midwest. While some of our acts might be seasoned and experienced, we thought it would be good for our rookies to get some advice from an expert. Enter Todd Oliver, an amazing ventriloquist who’s been in the business for over 20 years, not to mention having spots on America’s Got Talent, David Letterman, and his own show in Branson, MO. His unique and hilarious show includes his talking dogs, Irving, Lucy, and Elvis, as well as other friends. He’s gained lots of experience and definitely come into his own over the years. Pay attention, first-time performers…this is for you! (Although everyone could learn a thing or two from this talented performer!) Continue reading →
Gigs, Camera, Action!
Imagine there’s a new movie out that everyone is talking about. What’s the first thing you do? Find a trailer online, of course! Online video is more popular than ever, with over 4 billion hours watched each month on YouTube alone. Are you tapping into our culture’s video obsession? If not, you could be missing out on valuable leads.
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Top 3 Ways to Optimize Your PromoKit for Search Engines
Leading the Competition
What’s the first thing that a potential client does when they’re looking to book a service? Usually, they search the internet. This means you want to be the first (or one of the first) result that pops up! Continue reading →
Get Your Audition On
If you’re a performer, chances are you have dreams of making it big. You imagine standing on a stage under the lights and doing what you love the most in front of a sold-out crowd. In today’s world of reality shows and talent contests, you may get the chance to be seen! During The Gig Bureau’s own talent show, Get Your Gig On, you have a chance to win $2,500 as well as representation with our company. This can be huge for aspiring artists. Getting leads and getting your name out there is a great way to kick-start your dream of reaching the big stage.
During auditions, only 12 will be chosen to move on to compete in the live show on March 2, 2013. What do you need to know to put on the best possible audition? We’ve consulted some experts for their advice. With shows like America’ s Got Talent and The Sing-Off under their belts, The Cadence and The Cat’s Pajamas have some great tips to share.
On the 10th Gig of Christmas…
Reindeer, decorations, family, good food…there are so many fun things that make our holidays bright! And gifts are definitely a perk. We want to give you the gift of a gig-a-rific T-shirt today. All you have to do is fill in the blank…
America’s Got Talent FastPass Contest
We’re ecstatic to be working with America’s Got Talent to get the word out about their upcoming auditions, heading to a city near you! Because we love you, we want to give our members a little boost. Instead of waiting for hours in line, how would you like to be bumped to the front of the line? Read on.
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On the 2nd Gig of Christmas…
Since it began in 2007, The Gig Bureau has gone through some amazing changes. We’re so excited for the growth we experienced in 2012, and all the magnificent new members who have joined our roster. Now we want to know how you became a part of The Gig Bureau experience.
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What’s a “GYGO”?
There’s a new word being spoken all over our office these days. GYGO. (Guy-goh). Nope, it’s not the name of an alien from “Men In Black 3.” It’s the nickname of our first-ever, best-of-the-best talent competition coming up, called Get Your Gig On. That’s right, friends…we want to see your talent! Can you juggle chainsaws? Make a yacht disappear? Bring the house down with your Beatles tribute band? Perfect. Come show us what you’ve got during our live auditions, January 20-22, 2013. The stage is set to bring in talent from all over the Midwest to compete for some fabulous cash and prizes.
