PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE September 2015 Latin Issue | Page 152

101 modeling Madeline Jones took to Instagram to answer your most important modeling questions! The model asked for her name not to be disclosed Question: I am currently signed with an agency in a major city. With so many models obtaining managers and PR agencies, how does a regular signed model get more opportunities? I feel like I can’t compete! I think it’s safe to say the playing field has changed quiet a bit as social media has evolved. Models with PR agencies and/or managers do this in order to further their brand and have their name in the media. The more you are talked about, the more relevant you seem. While someone writing about you does not directly bring you bookings, it will indirectly put you in front of potential clients. So now that we have covered why models are doing this, let’s talk about ways in which you can push your name and brand. Use social media to your advantage: Make sure you have a professional page on Facebook, an account with Instagram/Twitter and Tumblr. Social media should be a way for you to build your “fan base” and for you to promote those jobs you are booking. Most jobs for plus size models have some sort of online platform; make sure you are tagging the client when the work comes out. Networking: There are times you will see even the top models attending plus size events. Why? To mingle with the people who put them on the top. So networking and getting to know the people who follow you, bloggers and industry influencers is another great way to make sure that you are fresh on the minds of people who could potentially write about you, include you on lists, etc.