What Are Some Tips to Using Social Media When Crowdsourcing?

Our next video in the CrowsSOURCING series is important, as it talks about using social media when crowdsourcing. And if you’re looking to create a buzz about your film, TV, or digital project, social media is going to be one of your most powerful tools.

In his book, Crowdsourcing For Filmmakers, Indie Film and the Power of the Crowd, Stage 32 CEO Richard “RB” Botto shares case studies of projects that used social media to attract massive attention. But just how they did it is key.

In the video below, RB expands on three entry points creatives need to consider when using social media that can make a huge difference in how a project is accepted and perceived.

“Everything on social media starts with being selfless,” he says.

Thank your audience. Thank them for being part of your network. Thank them for who they are and the value they bring to you.

If creating a social buzz is your next crowdSOURCING step, buying and downloading your own copy of Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers can help you get there. For a limited time, RB is offering his #1 selling book FREE on audiobook.

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Watch Other Videos in this Series:

1) What is the Difference Between Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing?
2) Why is Crowdsourcing Essential for ALL Creatives?
3) How Crowdsourcing Helped a Feature Documentary Become a Film Festival, Netflix, and iTunes Success
4) How Do I Use Crowdsourcing to Build an Audience for my Film, TV, or Digital Project?

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