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How To Market a TV show idea?

X-Rand
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Oct 23, 2003, 6:44 PM

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Hello, I would like have some insight on the process of marketing a TV show or a TV show idea. Post here or email me so I'll have insight. Thanks in advance.

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Oct 24, 2003, 2:29 AM

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: Hello, I would like have some insight on the process of marketing a TV show or a TV show idea. Post here or email me so I'll have insight. Thanks in advance.
Well I wish it was that easy. Shopping a TV show is kinda like trying to get a recorded deal, It's not always about how good you are, it's but about time, place and persistance. And oh yah...who you know!

First things first, COPY RIGHT YOUR MATERAL! Remember you can not copy right and Idea, you must write it out in as much detail as you can. A friend of mine had her idea stolen by MTV, I believe the show is airing now.
2nd, the best way to really shop your show, is to get a laywer or an agency to represent you. Most studio executives won't give the time of day to Joe Blow off the street.
I'm not sure where you live are, but the key is to get the right people to believe in you. Make phone calls to to agency, but you should have more than one show idea written up before you appoach them, because they won't sign you on 1 idea, they want to know that you have many ideas so it's worth their while.
but most important you have to believe in you idea enough not to give up! There are many ways to skin this cat . This is just what I've have been able assertain. 2 months ago my partners and I had a pitch meeting with NBC.
My food for thought.
Efton

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Oct 24, 2003, 2:16 PM

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Also check the VideoUniversity Free Library in the Business Article
section for an artcile entitled
"TV - Selling Your Documentary to Cable"
That may also be helpful.
Hal

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