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Photo: R. J. Garis
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
Friday, May 31, 2019
Flashback
We love it when our clients achieve their dreams. Amy started out as a fitness model. Now a Maxim cover with 545,000 plus followers on Instagram.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Over 4 Million Views
Proud to announce our client Aver Lim (Asian actress, Influencer and YouTube celebrity) now has over four million views. She is also the author of three espionage thriller books - The Hourglass Series. The Red Hourglass is ranked as a Top 50 Espionage Thriller on Amazon. She attended the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in New York City, and was cast in the lead role in the Off Broadway production of War Lovers.
Saturday, May 04, 2019
Powerful
Photos in this Vibe Magazine article are by Garis Agency client, Michael Grecco.
Also, be sure to read Michael's personal memories of John at the end (link below).
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Great Media Takes Time
Below, is a link to a major feature article we booked for a client - Author and Attorney, Kelly Bagla a few months ago. The article just came out. It is not uncommon for major publications to work several months ahead on their stories.
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
Monday, April 01, 2019
Client Interview
Everybody loves a good relationship topic. Here is a fun and informative interview we recently booked for our client - author and top psychologist, Mary Lamia, Ph.D. on the I Do Podcast (link below). The topic is - Rebound Relationships.
Monday, March 18, 2019
New TV Series - (Vogue)
Our client, Michael Grecco is an Executive Producer, and also appears in, a fascinating new TV series about the music industry. Here's the full story in Vogue ...
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Your Relationships Impact Your Career
If your relationships aren't going well, neither will your career. Auditions and go-sees, writing and creative projects all depend on having a good attitude and mental state. Here is a terrific feature by national journalist Seth Simons we got for our client - author / speaker, Dr. Mary Lamia. This is a fascinating topic with very valuable information for everyone (link below).
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Client Spotlight
Ever thought you might be living in a haunted house? If so, you need to hear this radio interview with our client, expert on all things haunted and author of five books, Jane Jordan. She offers tips on how to actually tell if your house has some ghostly visitors. Warning - this is pretty spooky stuff.
Friday, February 22, 2019
How To Get A Meeting In Hollywood
The competition for actors, models, authors, and creative personalities of all types in the media and entertainment industries is enormous. It is also an intensely personal industry which requires making connections. However, just getting a meeting with a top agent, publicist or producer can be a difficult challenge. The article at the link below provides some good advice, and a few tips to help.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
New Face
Available for modeling and promotional events (Mariana). Click on each pic below for full size. Booking: contact Photos: @jpgrafphotography
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Does Your Instagram Really Matter?
For certain people and businesses, social media matters a lot. A photographer was recently hired by a major company for an amazing "career making" photo shoot, then abruptly dismissed because she didn't have enough followers on Instagram. Whether you are an actor, musician, photographer, author, model or entrepreneur, if you think social media doesn't matter - read the article at the link below for a quick reality check.
How do you build a social media following? By using traditional publicity - radio, TV, major podcasts and print. That's why top influencers, and personalities continue to do mainstream media interviews. Bottom line - hire an established publicist to help you get in the spotlight, and your social following numbers, blog subscribers, (and most importantly - your engagement, likes and comments on posts) will naturally grow.
How do you build a social media following? By using traditional publicity - radio, TV, major podcasts and print. That's why top influencers, and personalities continue to do mainstream media interviews. Bottom line - hire an established publicist to help you get in the spotlight, and your social following numbers, blog subscribers, (and most importantly - your engagement, likes and comments on posts) will naturally grow.
Wednesday, January 09, 2019
Getting The Shot
As publicists, we obviously recommend top photographers. However, there are often unexpected occasions when a pro is not there or not quickly available. As a sideline skill - a publicist needs to know their way around a camera. We always carry both quality cell phone cameras, and full DSLR cameras with us at all strategic events. We've taken classes, and we follow the latest tips from top photographers like Russell James. The short video below is one of his latest.
Wednesday, January 02, 2019
Our Author Client In USA Today
Here's a great USA Today article, including an interview we got for our client Dr. Mary Lamia (link below). If you know anyone suffering from depression around the holidays, this info may help.
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Go California Style In 2019
The huge economic, and creative success of California is so great that many think it should be an independent nation. The casual business style, philosophy and lifestyle that dominates the culture here serves to encourage innovation and original thinking. The Garis Agency has been based in California for many years (our director grew up in LA). We've seen how many trends and global ideas start here. As California goes - so goes the world. So, if you want to be rockin your business or career in 2019 - you might think about how you can apply the California model. The article at the link below provides more detail and examples ...
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Make Some Waves!
Each bracelet funds the removal of one pound of trash from the ocean and coastline. Join the movement, and make some waves! Visit the link below. ♻
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Has the Fashion Influencer Bubble Burst?
Many brands are re-thinking their influencer strategy, and many influencers are re-thinking their brand relationships. The article at the link below provides some surprising insight into the rapidly changing landscape of influencer marketing.
Friday, November 16, 2018
Hiring A Model
Whether it's for a book cover, a fashion shoot, product publicity or web site photos - having just the right look is critical for today's visually oriented market. The right model can have a huge impact on the success of the promotion. As publicists, we often consult on casting for photo and video shoots. The article at the link below offers some excellent tips on finding the perfect model for your situation, and how much to pay them.
Thursday, November 08, 2018
Client Spotlight
A great book titled, "The Art of Having It All" by our client Christy Whitman can give you some amazing secrets to success. It has become a New York Times bestseller. Check out Christy's website at the link below.
Monday, November 05, 2018
How Can Your Business Grab Celebrity Attention?
Every business wants celebrity customers and endorsements. They can instantly and dramatically boost sales and name recognition. However, connecting with a celebrity can be quite challenging. Below, is a link to a short article with some very accurate tips to help.
Sunday, October 07, 2018
Who Are You Hanging With?
Are you asking the right people out to lunch? Are you doing coffee with well accomplished individuals and potential mentors? Who you spend your time with can have a dramatic impact on your life situation. Take a serious look at how (and with who) you are spending your time.
"Surround yourself with smart people who dominate their lives, and who are successful in the way you would like to experience success. If you are hanging out with five starving friends, and that is whom you mainly associate with, you will likely become number six." -- Robert Voltaire
"Surround yourself with smart people who dominate their lives, and who are successful in the way you would like to experience success. If you are hanging out with five starving friends, and that is whom you mainly associate with, you will likely become number six." -- Robert Voltaire
Friday, September 28, 2018
Becoming An Influencer
Our agency now represents a number of social media influencers. They are an exciting new part of the media and marketing arena. While many are interested in becoming one, few actually know how to do it. The article at the link below gives some excellent tips on how to break in.
Friday, September 21, 2018
Creative Promotion
Being original is vitally important in both publicity and marketing campaigns. The competition for public attention and media is now more competitive than ever. The same old strategies no longer work very well. Below, is an article showing how some high-end real estate is now being very creatively sold. These type of promotion ideas can be applied to many other situations as well.
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
It's Not Show Art - It's Show Business
This is from an Email series by our friend, top photographer Robert Voltaire (@robertvoltaire). The message rings true for anyone trying to break in or become successful in any industry. From actors and models to authors and photographers - this is worth subscribing to. For the rest of this message, hit the link below. Subscriptions are free. This one is shared with permission. NSFW
I understand. I used to live in that world, but I gave up poverty a while back.
You're broke because you don't know how to market yourself properly.
It's that simple.
You are living your life on a hamster wheel. Every week you call your friends or family and discuss the same thing: you don't have any money and you don't know what to do about it. The time is passing and you're just getting older and to be honest they are tired of hearing about it.
You may be talented. Whoop de doo. Talent means very little when it comes to creating wealth" ...
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
How Did They Get Discovered?
Ever wonder how some of your favorite stars actually got their start? How and where did they get discovered? For some very surprising answers - check out the article at the link below.
Monday, August 20, 2018
It's A Giant Charade Party - LOL
Beware on social media. Photos are edited, many articles are not from real experts, events and videos are constantly staged. People are not who they post to be. The media is often the victim.
Friday, August 17, 2018
Media Guest Magazine
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Thursday, July 26, 2018
Wisdom
It's not just about talent, careers must be choreographed.
Photo: R. J. Garis - Taken at Carlsbad, California
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
How To Work With Brands
Good advice on working with brands as a content creator or influencer (video).
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