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Art Buyers Talk About Direct Mail Worth Saving

Sunday January 01, 2012 by Angela Kryhul

I’ve combed through dozens of podcast interviews Juliette Wolf-Robin has conducted with influential art buyers and creatives. In this article, art buyers talk about how they organize the hundreds of printed and electronic direct-mail campaigns they receive from artists.
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Art Buyers Talk About Assigning Still+Motion Projects

Wednesday August 17, 2011 by Tiffany Meyers

I spoke to art buyers at TBWA, Carmichael Lynch Minneapolis, GSD&M Austin and Fallon Minneapolis about how they like to work with photographers to capture both stills and motion during one production. For all the buzz around this trend, it’s still very much in its early stages.
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Art Buyers Talk About Illustration

Thursday August 11, 2011 by Angela Kryhul

I’ve combed through dozens of podcast interviews Juliette Wolf-Robin has conducted with influential art buyers and creatives. In this article, art buyers talk about the amount of illustration they commission and how they find new talent.
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When To Talk Money With Clients

Tuesday August 09, 2011 by Ilise Benun

Believe it or not, many creative professionals get deep into new projects without settling on a price, sometimes without broaching the topic of money at all. There are, in fact, several points in the life of a project when the topic of money naturally comes up. Here are general guidelines for how to talk about money at each stage of the process.
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Art Buyers Talk About Stock Imagery

Thursday July 28, 2011 by Angela Kryhul

I’ve combed through dozens of podcast interviews Juliette Wolf-Robin has conducted with influential art buyers and creatives. In this article, art buyers talk about how frequently they use stock imagery.
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Stop Treating Video As An Add-On

Tuesday July 26, 2011 by Tiffany Meyers

Are you a still photographer who "also shoots video"? If so, it’s time to get serious about positioning your business to thrive in this new arena.
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Why It's Not About You: The Secrets of Soft Selling

Thursday July 21, 2011 by Tom Tumbusch

Do you hate promoting yourself? Is it because you consider marketing intrusive and pushy? The secret to attracting prospective clients is to stop talking about yourself.

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Art Buyers Talk About How To Land That First Meeting

Tuesday July 12, 2011 by Margeaux Klein

Face-to-face meetings are one of the best ways for artists to build relationships with potential new clients. Art buyers from Utne Reader, ArnoldNYC, Target and Publicis Modem tell how to land that all-important first meeting.

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