Modeling Industry Indepth Survey

Thank you for your work and support of the Modeling Industry. We are always looking to improve this industry and expand our knowledge throughout the world. Our goal for this survey is to gather important demographic information on a global level. Once we gather the information you will be able to compare your success with businesses, (models, photographers, etc.) from around the world.

We do not ask for any personal information in this survey, (name, address, web & email address, etc.), so please take the time to answer the questions as accurately as possible.

Thank you again for your work and support of the Modeling Industry.

1. What country do you live in?

What country do you live in?

2. I am a:

I am a: Female

Male

3. My approximate age is:

My approximate age is: Under 21

21-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

Over 60

4. What part of the Modeling Industry do you work in?

What part of the Modeling Industry do you work in? Model Photographer Makeup Artist	Hair Stylist Wardrobe Retoucher, Digital Artist, Painter	Face/Body Painter Videographer Modeling Agency/Casting Director
Other (please specify)

5. How long have you been in the Modeling Industry?

How long have you been in the Modeling Industry? 1 Year or less

2 Years

3 Years

4 Years

5 Years

6 Years

7 Years

8 Years

9 Years

10 Years

10 - 15 Years

15 - 20 Years

More than 20 Years

6. How much time per week do you spend creating or performing in the Modeling Industry?

How much time per week do you spend creating or performing in the Modeling Industry? 0 hours per week

0 - 10 hours per week

10 – 20 hours per week

20 – 30 hours per week

30 – 40 hours per week

40 – 50 hours per week

50 hours or more per week

7. What is your approximate annual income for the work you do in the Modeling Industry?

What is your approximate annual income for the work you do in the Modeling Industry? 0.00

0 – 10,000.00

10,000.00 – 20,000.00

20,000.00 – 30,000.00

30,000.00 – 40,000.00

40,000.00 – 50,000.00

50,000.00 – 60,000.00

60,000.00 – 70,000.00

70,000.00 – 80,000.00

80,000.00 – 90,000.00

90,000.00 – 100,000.00

More than 100,000.00

8. How much do you think you spend in the Modeling Industry per year? (in your own currency on clothing, cameras, supplies, etc.)

How much do you think you spend in the Modeling Industry per year? (in your own currency on clothing, cameras, supplies, etc.) 0.00

Up to 1,000.00

1,000.00 - 2,000.00

2,000.00 - 3,000.00

3,000.00 - 4,000.00

4,000.00 - 5,000.00

5,000.00 - 10,000.00

10,000.00 - 15,000.00

15,000.00 - 20,000.00

20,000.00 - 25,000.00

25,000.00 - 30,000.00

More than 30,000.00

9. Where do you purchase most of your supplies?

	Most Times	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
Retail Store	*Where do you purchase most of your supplies? Retail Store Most Times	Retail Store Sometimes	Retail Store Rarely	Retail Store Never
Manufacturer	Manufacturer Most Times	Manufacturer Sometimes	Manufacturer Rarely	Manufacturer Never
Online	Online Most Times	Online Sometimes	Online Rarely	Online Never
Conventions, Workshops, etc.	Conventions, Workshops, etc. Most Times	Conventions, Workshops, etc. Sometimes	Conventions, Workshops, etc. Rarely	Conventions, Workshops, etc. Never

Other (please specify)

10. Do you have a business insurance policy?

Do you have a business insurance policy? Yes

11. How do you advertise?

How do you advertise? I do not advertise Word of Mouth Phone Book Newspapers	Magazines Internet Television Radio
Other (please specify)

12. Overall, how trustworthy do you think the internet is?

Overall, how trustworthy do you think the internet is? Extremely trustworthy

Trustworthy

Somewhat trustworthy

Not trustworthy at all

13. Which answer best describes your website? This means you own the actual domain and website For example: www.MyWebsite.com -NOT- www.modelmayhem.com/MyWebsite

Which answer best describes your website? This means you own the actual domain and website For example: www.MyWebsite.com -NOT- www.modelmayhem.com/MyWebsite I do not own an actual website

I designed and maintain my own website

A professional designed it and I maintain my website

A professional designed it and maintains it for me

14. How often do you update your website or free listings such as facebook, modelmayhem, etc.?

How often do you update your website or free listings such as facebook, modelmayhem, etc.? Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Yearly

Never – not once since it was built

I don't have websites or listings

15. How many different web pages, listings or paid sites do you have such as a blog, modelmayhem, facebook, myspace, free directories, etc.?

How many different web pages, listings or paid sites do you have such as a blog, modelmayhem, facebook, myspace, free directories, etc.? 0 1 2 3	4 5 6 7	8 9 10 More than 10
Please list the sites you are currently listed on. Separate with a comma like this - twitter, modelmayhem, etc.

16. Would you like to learn about all the other free web pages and listings that are throughout the world? (sites like MM, facebook, One Model Place and many more)

Would you like to learn about all the other free web pages and listings that are throughout the world? (sites like MM, facebook, One Model Place and many more) Yes

17. Do you use craigslist for anything to do with the Modeling Industry?

Do you use craigslist for anything to do with the Modeling Industry? Yes	No	Never heard of it.
If Yes please specify how - buy/sell equipment, post gigs, etc.

18. Do you create or use video on your website, blog, free listings or on anything else online? (YouTube, Google Video, facebook, etc.)

Do you create or use video on your website, blog, free listings or on anything else online? (YouTube, Google Video, facebook, etc.) Yes

19. How valuable do you think online marketing is to the Modeling Industry?

How valuable do you think online marketing is to the Modeling Industry? Extremely valuable

Valuable

Somewhat valuable

Not valuable at all

20. How effective do you think your marketing campaign is within the Modeling Industry?

How effective do you think your marketing campaign is within the Modeling Industry? Extremely – I have more business than I know what to do with

Pretty Good – I stay busy enough

Fair – But I’m always looking for more business

Poor – I don’t seem to be able to get the phone to ring

Really Bad – I have no idea what will work for me

I Don't Care - I'm just doing this for the fun every now and then

21. What are your top 3 online websites or sources that gives you the most business. (It could be your website, modelmayhem, craigslist, etc.)

What are your top 3 online websites or sources that gives you the most business. (It could be your website, modelmayhem, craigslist, etc.) 1st
2nd
3rd

22. Do you understand the concept of SEO (Search Engine Optimization)?

Do you understand the concept of SEO (Search Engine Optimization)? Yes - I fully understand it

Kind of - I have a little understanding

No - I have no idea

I never heard of it

23. How many conventions or business-related training courses do you plan on, or would like to take each year?

How many conventions or business-related training courses do you plan on, or would like to take each year? 0 1 2	3 4 5 or more
Please list the convention(s) or classes you are planning on taking within the next year

24. In your opinion, what type of training courses would be most important for your business?

In your opinion, what type of training courses would be most important for your business? Techniques and Style – presented by industry professionals

Business – presented by business professionals

Both - but with more focus on the technique/style side

Both - but with more focus on the business side

25. On average, how far do you travel for a Modeling Industry job?

On average, how far do you travel for a Modeling Industry job? Less than 1 Hour

1 - 2 Hours

2 - 3 Hours

3 - 4 Hours

5 Hours or more

26. Please describe the percentage of when your work takes place. (they should add up to 100%)

	10%	20%	30%	40%	50%	60%	70%	80%	90%	100%
Monday - Thursday	*Please describe the percentage of when your work takes place. (they should add up to 100%) Monday - Thursday 10%	Monday - Thursday 20%	Monday - Thursday 30%	Monday - Thursday 40%	Monday - Thursday 50%	Monday - Thursday 60%	Monday - Thursday 70%	Monday - Thursday 80%	Monday - Thursday 90%	Monday - Thursday 100%
Friday - Sunday	Friday - Sunday 10%	Friday - Sunday 20%	Friday - Sunday 30%	Friday - Sunday 40%	Friday - Sunday 50%	Friday - Sunday 60%	Friday - Sunday 70%	Friday - Sunday 80%	Friday - Sunday 90%	Friday - Sunday 100%

27. Are you a member of any Modeling Industry associations?

Are you a member of any Modeling Industry associations? Yes

If Yes - Please list them here.

28. What are your top 3 favorite things about the Modeling Industry?

What are your top 3 favorite things about the Modeling Industry? 1st
2nd
3rd

29. What are your top 3 least favorite things about the Modeling Industry?

What are your top 3 least favorite things about the Modeling Industry? 1st
2nd
3rd

30. In your opinion is there anything specific that could be done to help the Modeling Industry become a better place to work? (suggestions, comments or concerns)

In your opinion is there anything specific that could be done to help the Modeling Industry become a better place to work? (suggestions, comments or concerns)

Thank you for your participation in our Global Online Survey. Your responses are helping us create a better picture of the Modeling Industry world-wide. Please click on the "Done" button to complete this survey.

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