Pink Avenue Models – Gossip

Pink Avenue Models has been busy all summer and we love it. This summer Pink Avenue Models has staffed  big trade shows, large street teams, a bridal shoot, photo shoots  in LA and even worked with a Gnome company here in Chicago. Lets just say everywhere you went this summer you probably saw a Pink Avenue Model.

We are starting to get clients for fall events and couldn’t  be more excited.  Pink Avenue Models is currently working on a HUGE deal in major cities on the East Coast and we are really excited about it. This is going to be a great event and you will have to stop by and check it out. More details coming soon.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and make sure you relax as much as you can. Fall is going to be a very busy season for our promotional models!

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The modeling industry can be crazy and busy. Sometimes promotional models will work at a trade show all day and then work a liquor promotion at night. This is why models always keep extra clothes in their car and all of their necessary products in their purse. With models pulling double shifts or working at 9 hour photo shoots they really have no time to sit down and eat a healthy meal. Don’t worry I have some advice for models that are always on the go. I have done some research and found healthy snacks with a real low calorie count. Enjoy these snacks, they are easy to carry in your bag, healthy and won’t cause weight gain.

* Pretzels

* Graham Crackers

* Hummas

* String cheese

* Almonds

* Popcorn (lite on the butter)

* McDonalds Fruit & Yogurt Parfait

* Yogurt

* Peanut butter and apples

* Turkey wraps

There are 10 snacks that are healthy, easy to make and easy to carry along with you. Models work really long days sometimes, make sure that you stay hydrated and eat snacks throughout the day. You are never to busy to take care of yourself.

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Working liquor promotions can be fun and interesting at the same time. You never know what you will hear when free liquor is involved but you should expect to hear some of the greatest pick up lines ever. Liquor promotions are nice because most are only an hour or two and then you are on to the next place. So why do Chicago models love working liquor promotions? Chicago models love working liquor promotions because they are fun, pay well, and last only a few hours. Here are a couple things to keep in mind when booking your next liquor promotion.

* Make sure that you know the product! Know what it is made of, where it is made and where it is bottled, the proof, how to mix it and any other unique trait that the brand has.

* Make sure that you arrive 15 minutes early dressed and ready to go. These 15 minutes will allow you to get set up and ready before the event starts.

* Have a good attitude because you have to be extra friendly and patient when it comes to working in a bar environment. People don’t always act their best when they have been drinking.

* There are usually secret shoppers so watch what you do and say. This is common sense. Don’t say anything negative. While working the liquor promotion the brand that you are representing is your favorite brand. If you get a bad report the client tells the modeling agency that booked you and chances are you will no longer be working for that agency.

* You may taste the product before sending it out to consumers, models should know their product and how to describe it to potential buyers. Models are not allowed to drink with the consumers or take shots of the product.  The easiest thing to say is that you are not allowed to drink while working but you would love to after the event. It is never ok to drink in your uniform.

Liquor promotions can be a lot of fun and are a great program for models to get involved in because they usually last a few months. Just remember these tips when you are at your next event. Have fun!

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Models get a lot of their work online, sometimes through modeling agencies and sometimes from sites like Craigslist. Models also have modeling websites, Facebook and Myspace pages, Twitter and other social networking pages. Models should be careful of how much information is on these sites. All models in the modeling industry should be careful when it comes to giving out information, this includes promotional models, trade show models, print models and every other type of model. When updating all your sites keep the amount of information minimal. Here are a few things to consider when posting information online.

1. When it comes to Facebook, Myspace and Twitter keep things as private as possible. Set your settings so that only your friends can see your pictures. Try and add only people that you know. Is there a reason to have 3,000 friends when you only know 200 of them? Use the privacy settings, they were made for a reason.

2. Try not to tell people where you are. You can mention something like “hey, I’m working an awesome promotion today” but don’t say “I am working at McCormick Place today booth 345.” Sometimes models get fans that take it to far, don’t give people to much information just to avoid a bad situation.

3. When it comes to Craigslist be careful. You should have an email address that does not include your full name. We have given tips on responding to Craigslist ads before. Make sure that they provide a real email address, include company name and all of the event details. Use this site as a last resort.

4. Google yourself often to make sure that nobody is starting fake profiles with your name and pictures. It happens all the time!  Models should set up a Google Alert and they will be notified anytime someone uses their name.

Modeling is a really fun industry but all models should be cautious when it comes to posting pictures and information online. This is one of the reasons models usually have a model name or stage name. It is safe to send all of your information to modeling agencies but when it come to freelance work be more secretive.

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I don’t mean to rush summer and go right into fall fashion but I just had to tell the models what is going to be a big hit next season. Promotional models, trade show models, print models, street team promoters and anyone else in the modeling industry has to keep up with fashion, it’s part of the job. Hear are a few things to start buying because everyone will be wearing these items in the upcoming months so get ready!

* Long sleeved cut out black dresses

* Neon anything. It has been in all summer and will continue in the fall.

* Zippers. Zippers on pants, skirts, dresses, shoes. Zippers are in this fall.

* Leopard print. Always sexy.

* One shoulder shirts, and dresses will be very popular this fall.

* Ruffles are back. Just don’t wear to many ruffles, keep it minimal and accessorize lightly.

* Colored shoes and boots. I am not talking black and white. Purple, blue and red are all very popular and easy to find.

* Big necklaces. The bigger the better.

* Plaid has made a comeback and will be a big hit this fall.

* Velvet and lace, always classy.

These are the 10 items that are a must have in every models closet this fall. Start shopping! If you find any great deals in Chicago please let us know.

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Yesterday we talked about what makes Pink Avenue Models different from other modeling agencies and one of the main things is that we pay fast! We have heard and experienced horror stories about companies not paying their models and have heard some of the worst excuses. Here are 5 of the worst excuses that modeling and staffing agencies have told promotional models when they have asked for their checks.

1. Our accounting system crashed and we lost all of our data, it’s going to take months to get back on track. This is a very common excuse. Once again this has nothing to do with the model.

2. We sent your check out 2 weeks ago, I can’t believe you haven’t received it. This is hilarious because when you do get the check models can see what the date on the check is and it rarely matches when the agency says they sent it.

3. We never received your paperwork so we had no way to pay you. (Then you forward the paperwork that you sent them 2 months ago and they say that you did it wrong and ask you to do it again) Don’t you think that the agency should call and ask the model for missing information? Just another lie and a way to delay the models payment.

4. The best excuse is no excuse. Sometimes promotional models call their modeling agency, email the agency, call and text the person that booked them and never get any response. This is when models call a lawyer. There is no reason that the company should avoid a model’s calls unless they are doing something shady.

5. The client hasn’t paid us yet. That has nothing to do with the model. This is a defect in the company’s system. If the company invoices a client the client will pay. Do modeling agencies really think that a model will believe that a well known brand such as Mercedes didn’t pay the modeling agency? Thats crazy! If the agency gives an excuse like this they have cash flow problems and need some tips on accounting and managing money.

The bottom line is that models should not have to beg for their money. Models work hard just like people in other industries and deserve to be paid on time. If you are a promotional model that has a horror story or has heard lame excuses in the past please tell us about them. You can email them to info@pinkavenuemodels.com. We can’t wait to hear them!

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What makes Pink Avenue Models different from other modeling and staffing agencies?

1. Pink Avenue Models does not use an automated system. We enjoy communicating with our models and clients and do it often. Every email that is sent out and every phone call that is made is made from an employee of Pink Avenue Models. We like to build relationships with our clients and models.

2. Pink Avenue Models pays fast. There are so many staffing agencies out there that pay every 60 days, sometimes 90 days and sometimes not at all. Models are hired, show up to work and do a great job so it doesn’t make any sense that they would get paid months later. Usually models have to call and email the agency that they worked for and beg for their money. When the partners started Pink Avenue Models they knew that getting paid fast and well is the most important thing to a model and that’s why we have this policy. This is another reason that we have amazing and reliable models.

3. The models at Pink Avenue Models want to work, take pride in what they do and are experienced in the modeling industry. Pink Avenue Models picks their talent very carefully. We want models that are fun. beautiful, reliable, have a good reputation and enjoy working. All of our models have to submit resumes, have professional pictures and are interviewed before they work for us. We know the  models that work for us and they trust us.

4. The partners of Pink Avenue Models have almost a decade of experience working in the promotional industry. They have worked with dozens of agencies nationwide and have learned what to do differently. They have learned what they like about the industry, what they don’t like and what they wanted to change to improve the industry and build a great modeling agency. Pink Avenue Models has a young staff that has experience working in all areas of the modeling industry and that really helps.

5. Pink Avenue Models goes out of their way to meet the clients needs. Pink Avenue Models has helped clients with the planning of their events,picking out uniforms, and has even sent employees of Pink Avenue Models to go and manage big events just in case the client needs help with anything. Pink Avenue Models doesn’t just provide models for the client, they do anything they can to make the process easier for the client.

These are some of the things that make Pink Avenue Models different from other modeling agencies out there. We like being different.

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Pink Avenue Models blogs about anything and everything. We talk about promotional modeling, how to become a promotional model and give tips about looking like a promotional model but we never say why promotional modeling is awesome. Today is the day that we are going to tell you what is so fun about the promotional modeling world and why you should be part of it. Here are 5 reasons why we love promotional modeling.

1. Promotional models make their own schedules!

2. Promotional models get to go to some of the biggest events and get paid for it!

3. Promotional models get tons of free stuff!

4. Promotional models meet famous people all the time!

5. Promotional models have a different experience every job! It’s always something new which is exciting!

Promotional modeling is exciting, fun and a great experience. If you haven’t already signed up to work with Pink Avenue Models what are you waiting for? We have events going on nationwide and are always looking for new talent. We can’t wait to work with you!

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The word photo shoot sounds so fun, but it is so much work. A photo shoot is hours long and is full of costume changes, hours of hair and make up and takes a lot of creativity. All models participate in photo shoots, some more than others. Most modeling agencies and even staffing agencies want their models to have experience in front of the camera and need professional pictures. It is really hard for a modeling agency to try and find a model work if her pictures are of her out with her friends, or at the beach with sunglasses on. If you are interested in working promotions, events or trade shows you still need professional pictures. Now all you need to do is find a photographer that is willing do do TFP work. Finding the photographer is the easy part. Here are a few tips for new models getting ready for their upcoming photo shoot.

1. Practice in the mirror. Yes it sounds funny but you have to know how you will look in your pictures. Your photographer will be able to help you with this but he would like you to know your own expressions.

2. Come prepared. Make sure that your nails are done, clear or natural color is best. Make sure that you have shaved everything that needs to be shaved.  Pack everything you need plus more. Some photo shoots provide an MUA and stylist but if you are a beginner chances are you will bring your own clothes and do your own make up. Don’t over due the make up!

3. Make sure that you have confirmed with the photographer and that you both are on the same page. Have directions to the studio or location of the shoot and be on time! Set up a theme for the shoot and discuss with the photographer what you want from the shoot and he will tell you what he wants for his portfolio. Photo shoots are easier when things are planned out.

4. Watch what you eat the week prior to the shoot and eat a light breakfast the day of.  Don’t eat anything too filling because it can make you look bloated. Stay away from salty foods and drink a lot of water, it’s good for your skin.

5. Make sure that you have everything packed and ready to go the night before so you don’t have to rush the next day. Be prepared, it will make your first day of shooting a little more relaxed.

Photo shoots can be a lot of fun but stressful at the same time. Follow these 5 easy steps for a more relaxed day. Start shooting, Pink Avenue Models can’t wait to see your new pictures!

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Sometimes models have a photo shoot, runway show, trade show or promotion where they want to look as small as possible. If you have been enjoying your summer by eating, drinking and getting ice cream often and feel like you have gained a few pounds, don’t worry! Here are a few tips that will help you lose up to 5 pounds in just one week. Summer in Chicago is full of good food, drinks, and fun things to do. Enjoy your summer and follow tips to get your body back to the way it should be.

1. Drink mostly water! As we have said before soda, beer, energy drinks, and juice are full of sugar, carbs, sodium and calories. Water has no calories and helps flush out water weight.

2. Don’t eat any white grain products! This includes, pasta, rice and bread. These items are full of carbs and add bloating.

3. Cardio! Do at least 30 minutes a day. Spinning, cardio kickboxing and bootcamps are recommended. This will burn up to 300 calories!

4. Cut out snacks. This means no chips with your sandwich, no dessert after your meal. Stick to fruits, vegetables, and water for this week.

5.Sleep more! Models should sleep 7-8 hours each night. Sleep boosts your metabolism. Muscle is built while you sleep so make sure that you are sleeping enough.

The life of the model isn’t always easy. Keeping the same measurements that are on your resume and listed with modeling agencies is important. If you have a big event coming up use these tips to get back to your normal size.

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