Becoming a Link!

As a Nationwide agency Linking Promotions needs to be extremely critical with the staff accepted on board and deem worthy of becoming “Links”. Breaking through this industry can be very difficult and in some instances it’s about “knowing someone who knows someone”. These are the top 6 qualities Linking Promotions looks for in aspiring Links!!

Go get it attitude! :
First impressions to any agency are tremendously important and a person’s drive to learn and willingness to work can be a great way to get a foot in the door.

Amazing personality with emphasis on the “ZING”! :

 A front runner in the industry will have that certain quality that helps attract a crowd. If it’s making people laugh, feelings welcomed or confidence, own it!

Professional appearance:
Natural beauty is always a plus, but light makeup is definitely encouraged. Going to a casting or showing up to an event where the agency provides uniform? Do not show up in beach attire, gym sweats or otherwise street clothes. Agencies like to know top quality individuals are being hired.

Timeliness:
This not only includes arriving to events on time, but in returning phone calls or emails same day. Stay on top of voice mails! If the job is no longer of interest, extend professional courtesy by calling back and expressing gratitude in the offer. This leads to the next tip…

Professional Courtesy:
 This includes returning phone calls for job offers that are no longer of interest. This means working the first job accepted, not the one that pays the most. This means keeping ones word because of their work and professional ethics. The agency one cancels on today, might have better opportunities down the line. Do not burn bridges.

Experience:     
Obviously new comers will not have a promotional background but might have had previous customer service experience. Waitresses are big on smiles and consumer interactions and these are qualities staff will need on the field! This is the same for volunteers or babysitters or anything involving team work.

On a personal note Linking Promotions would like to express our gratitude in staff hired this year, those who have excelled in each of the above qualities!

A. Greene :
Greene’s flexibility
and professionalism stood and
 quickly got him front line
 to be offered multiple days
on an on-going program. 

A. Duffey :
Duffey is adamant
 in following booking instructions.
Her eye for detail
and exceptional attitude
 gives her above average marks
 in her booking agent’s eyes.

K. Bailey :
 Bailey’s timeliness
and good attitude
 quickly made her the easiest Link to brag about.




 

G. Castellano:
A pleasure to interview,
 Castellano is detailed
 in her pre-event steps
 for training and confirming booking.
 Her professionalism and appearance
during casting made her
stand out from a pool of staff.

R. Jesseman :

Her charming quality 

and quick response to booking

 gave her the edge she needed

 to become a much

 appreciated Link! 

W. Adams:
Always on top
 of his game and continues to
go above and beyond.
Adams is becoming
 one of Linking’s Superstars! 

The Linking Version of "Pay it Forward"

MIAMI --

Linking Staff headed out this week to a nearby shopping center to indulge in the holiday spirit. In continuation from last year’s holiday “Pay it forward” where we visited a retirement center and had dinner with His House Children's Home. This year The Linking Promotions & Events office has decided to patron a young woman from a neighboring community who has reached out for help with a wonderful surprise. This holiday season she has been blessed with a beautiful baby girl who is due any day this week. As our Christmas gift to her, the Linking team purchased clothing, diapers, wippies, a diaper bag, and a few toiletries.

Because 2012 was blessed with so many new projects that have helped us grow, we decided to give back to the community. We are extremely lucky to be able to help others this holiday season. We would like to take this time to thank all of our clients that helped make this a possibility. Thank you for your continued support!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Everyone!



Cupcake Vodka and FlipFlop Rum, Demonstrated at Yelp! Party on South Beach

Yelp's Jet Set Fete at The National Hotel took place this past Thursday, April 5, and featured drinkables and edibles from a large variety of vendors. The event was free, but party-goers were encouraged to donate $10 for the Humane Society of Greater Miami's Young Professional Group, PetNet, and all proceeds went towards homeless animals.  Linking Promotions staffed five promotional models and one bartender for Cupcake Vodka, Cupcake Wines, Flipflop Rum and Flipflop Wines at the poolside bar. Guests were entertained by DJ Cockpit, JC on the Electric Violin, and live performances by Shameless Burlesque.  Students from the Art Institute of Design presented a fashion show of hand-crafted and personal designs based around the 1940's and 1950's style, which coincided with the theme of the event.

Cupcake Vodka comes in many unique flavors, including Vanilla and Ginger Snap, as well as the six-times distilled flavorless vodka. Guests were given cards displaying recipes to make with these flavors, along with a barcode that, when scanned by your phone, can provide the consumer with more recipes. One quick and easy recipe included the Root beer Float, which is the Cupcake Vanilla with Root Beer. Similarly, Flipflop Rum is available in either Silver or Spiced. It is recommended that the Spiced Rum be combined with 1 to 3 parts orange juice to taste. The wines for both of these brands includes a wide selection of whites, reds and bubbly to fit with any consumers desires.


Be sure to visit the Linking Promotions website at www.linkingpromotions.com. 

Miami HEAT and Kia's Family Friendly Activation

The Miami HEAT Family Festival took place March 11, 2012, and raised over $455,000 for the community. The NBA players roamed the event with their wives and children, and interacted with guests. Kia was in attendance with a contest the crowds could not resist: a chance to win $1,000 towards the Family Festival Silent Auction for whoever can correctly guess the number of basketballs inside of two ice sculptures. The sculptures were part of the Ice Luge Photo Op display where families and guests could pose with their favorite HEAT players. Along with this contest, Kia donated $1,000 to the Miami HEAT Charitable Fund.

Three promotional specialists from Linking Promotions handled the activation, encouraging guests to enter the contest and informing them about the Kia Optima that was on display. HEAT/Kia rally towels were given out as well. At the conclusion of the contest, our specialists distributed the contest’s basketballs on a first come, first serve basis. The activation focused around lead collection, and an interactive contest with great giveaways, such as this one, is always a good technique to bump up your lead generation!

Be sure to visit the Linking Promotions website at www.linkingpromotions.com.