MODEL, DEMONSTRATOR, AND PRODUCT PROMOTER

ORGANIZATIONS

American Marketing Association
250 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 648-0536
Web site: http://www.marketingpower.com
The American Marketing Association has information on careers as product promoters and demonstrators. Their Web site has job listings.

The Models Guild
265 W. 14th Street, Suite 203
New York, NY 10011
(800) 864-4696
e-mail: models@opeiu.org
Web site: http://64.78.56.99/models/index.asp
The Models Guild is a union for models. The FYI section of their Web site tells you what kind of scams to watch out for.

WEB SITES

Learn More About Modeling
http://www.modelingadvice.com/learnmore.html
This site has an overview of modeling careers and has links to helpful books and videos.

ModelLaunch.com
http://www.modellaunch.com
This site is full of information for male models, including articles, tips, and information on agencies.

Modelresource.com
http://www.modelresource.com/home/main.htm
You'll find many resources for models on this site. There is information on schools, tips and techniques, and profiles of famous models.

SoYouWanna.com
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/model/model.html
SoYouWanna.com gives practical advice on many topics. The modeling section of the site tells you about the modeling industry and gives you advice on avoiding scams and getting started on your career.

Supermodelguide.com
http://www.supermodelguide.com
Designed by a former model, this informative site has tips, links to books and agencies, and articles on what it takes to be a model.

BOOKS

Esch, Natasha, with C. L. Walker. The Wilhemina Guide to Modeling. New York: Fireside Books, 1996.
This book has everything you need to know to get started in modeling. There are chapters on male modeling and modeling in other countries.

Gearheart, Susan Wood. Opportunities in Modeling Careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1999.
You'll learn more about modeling agencies, how to get started on your career, and ideas for turning your modeling skills into future business opportunities.

Press, Debbie, and Skip Press. Your Modeling Career: You Don't Have to Be a Superstar to Succeed. New York: Allworth Press, 2000.
This book describes different types of modeling careers. It also has information about getting started in the modeling business.

Rose, Yvonne, and Tony Rose. Is Modeling for You?: The Handbook and Guide for the Young Aspiring Black Model. Los Angeles, CA: Amber Books, 1997.
This guide to getting into modeling has tips and information on agencies that specialize in African American models.

Steinberg, Margery. Opportunities in Marketing Careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1999.
You can find information on product promoters and demonstrators, as well as other careers in marketing in this book.

PERIODICALS

Vogue
Conde Nast Publications
4 Times Square
New York, NY 10036
(212) 286-2860
http://www.vogue.com
This consumer-style magazine has information on fashion, makeup, and modeling.