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 ID: 228669 Posts: 87 | Date: 2008-01-30 19:47 Employment/Talent/Modeling Agency Regulations in the United States
Prospective models may automatically assume, naturally conclude, or be easily
convinced advertising fees are legitimate expenses to launch a modeling career.
Exposure, after all, is necessary, but how can you get exposure if you don't pay
for advertising? And why should anyone else have to pay for advertising to get
models work?
There are different kinds of promotional materials or visual advertising for new
and successful models, some of which are industry standards, and others
occasionally used, including photos, comp cards, post cards, portfolios,
"books," and CDs.
Advertising fees, however, are banned in several states.
Most if not all the regulations banning advertising fees in their various forms
were created before the internet became mainstream, but website hosting of comp
cards and portfolios by agencies is simply another form of advertising. The
purpose and target audience are the same; the only difference is the medium.
Therefore, where laws do not allow agencies to require models to pay for
advertising, requiring them to pay for advertising online is illegal.
The regulations are clearly designed to prevent agencies from making money off
upfront fees, instead of, or in addition to, commissions on work done by
models.
Advertising and promotion is the job and financial responsibility of the agents
and the agencies. If they truly have experience, skill, and contacts, and they
sincerely believe a new model has real potential, they have to take the
financial risks. The onus is on them to advertise and promote.
Florida
Agencies cannot require subscription to a publication, post card service,
advertisement, resume service, photographer, video or audio tapes.
Illinois
Agents cannot require a subscription to a publication, post card service, or
advertisement.
Kentucky
Employment agencies cannot require talent to subscribe to any publication or
"incidental service or contribute to the cost of advertising."
Louisiana
Employment agencies cannot require talent to subscribe to publications, or
photographic service, postal card service, or letter service or to contribute to
the cost of advertising.
Massachusetts
Agencies cannot require talent to buy subscriptions or contribute to
advertising.
Nebraska
Employment agencies cannot charge a fee more than $5 for advertising or
reference checks, nor require talent to subscribe to any publication.
Nevada
Employment agencies cannot charge "fees of any kind for the registration of
applicants," or subscription to a publication, or as a contribution to
advertising.
New Jersey
Agents cannot accept fees for "a service rendered or a product sold" if no
employment has been accepted.
New York
Agencies cannot require subscription to a publication or require talent to
contribute to advertising.
Texas
Agencies cannot charge talent for advertising, post card service, video or audio
tapes, resumes, photographs, or require subscription to a publication.
West Virginia
Agencies cannot require subscription to a publication.http://www.onemodelessencelimited.com |
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