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Hi, We began out our business way back in 1990 and have been sticking at it every day since, it's all we do!
I think that's called 'passion' and 'commitment' and my understanding is that in order to be successful one needs both. If you're reading this thinking about how, you might find success, the first thing I'll freely tell you here and now is that, you'll need to never give up.
Giving up, is what everyone else does, those left standing are 'successful' or as the 'givers ups' prefer to call them, 'lucky'. Ask Elton John, Kate Moss, or anyone at the top of their profession,' how lucky have you been'? Be prepared for a moment, while they weigh up whether to go into what is really behind their success. I doubt luck will get a mention.
I started by photographing people and using those pictures, finding work. Men, women and children, in catalogues, features, films, TV and fashion shows. Some work was paid and some was for fun and experience, there's a whole load of reasons why people put them selves forward to a photographer, then an agent. It's not all about fame and fortune.
From taking the photographs ourselves, my wife Suzy and I went on to represent people farther afield, using photographs they had taken, to find them work. Whenever we we're asked for a particular look, talent, skill, we would match our models and talent with the clients' demand and if successful, 'presto' a booking would happen. For more than 20 years now this has happened and many thousands of people, with all manner of looks, skills and motivations have been represented by us to the film, TV, advertising, fashion and promotional industries throughout the UK and Europe.
All the while, we've been a Government regulated Employment Agency. Nowadays with the scrabble of competing websites, many businesses make all sorts of wild claims, while in their tiny small print there's lots of 'what they don't do', like find work for example. Showcase sites are just that. Unregulated online displays, showing lots of paying hopefuls smiling out at other prospective hopefuls' thinking of joining them. Nothing else happens. Sad but true.
Whereas, as a regulated Employment Agency, we have an in house team of professionals on the phones and online throughout the day, talking to clients and proposing our talent and models for paid work. Paid, because that's where our money comes from, 1/3 of what we get for our models and talent. That can be from £100 to several hundred pounds a day.
Have a thorough look at our site and better still, come and see us. Our UK Head Office is in East Anglia, a beautiful part of the country and there's lots to see and do, if you perhaps combine your visit into a weekend.
Have a look at some of our models' online success stories and if we look like the sort of people you'd like to represent you, complete an online application and see how we respond.
Whatever you do, if you are looking for success, it wont come looking for you. You'll need to seek it out and not give up when it takes a while. If you'd like some help in looking, that's what we do and we may well be able to help.
With, or without us, good luck!
Damian
In my late teens I did freelance work sourcing models and talent for commercials. I loved it so much I set my sights on being an Agent! Talent Management talent agency is an efficient, professional and exciting company to be involved in, no two days are the same! My favourite part of my work is calling talent to say they have been selected for an assignment - they are always so thrilled - its a real 'feel good factor'! My passion is technology and keeping Talent Management talent agency up-to the minute with the latest internet and email developments. Keep checking our site, there are new additions every week!
My Name is Kara and I am from Northern Ireland, I have been working for Talent Management group for several years and I have lots of experience accessing models for potential clients and assignments. I work within a team of experienced co-ordinators that I manage. Our team is dedicated and committed to our talent, promoting them to clients, safely and securely. Working for Talent Management is fun , challenging and very rewarding.
I have been a part of the Talent Management group team for over 15 years now and have been involved in lots of the fantastic and innovative developments here at the agency. Being a Government regulated Employment Agency gives peace of mind, you're in professional, experienced, safe hands with a dedicated Assignments team working on your behalf to secure bookings and promote across the whole of the UK.
I come from a TV production and music background with experience both behind and in front of the camera with Sky TV and the BBC as well as on stage at festivals and concerts so I can really offer talent first hand advice when they secure their first assignment getting them on the road to fulfilling their dreams.
My role within Talent Management is very exciting, as the manager of the assignments team, working with both our clients and talent. I work in Collaboration with clients to meet their specific requirements and put forward a great selection of talent for them to choose from, whether this is for TV, film, photographic, fashion, events or promotions. Our aim is to provide a great service to both talent and client and hearing great feedback from both sides makes it very rewarding.
During my years of working at Talent Management group I have enjoyed talking to potential Models, Actors, Singers, Dancers, Entertainers and Musicians, finding out about their interests and where the drive for wanting to become a performer has come. It's a great atmosphere to work in with a friendly team and most rewarding when talent get their first assignments.
With a background in journalism and fashion, being Head of Press at a leading modelling and talent agency is the perfect role for me. My job involves overseeing all of Talent Management's press and PR activities, from writing modelling, fashion, beauty and entertainment articles for the Talent Management Blog and newsletter, to maintaining the company’s social media sites and website updates.
I have been working for Talent Management for sometime now and must say 'I love it'!!! I've heard it's rare these days for somebody to say that but for me it's true. I have made some very good friends here and we all get along so well as colleagues as well as friends. I love talking to new applicants and what they are expecting from us as agents and then explaining what we offer. Of course anyone is free to visit and I invite all my new models and talent to make that special effort to come and meet the team. Even if that's not possible, we still give 100% effort in promoting each special person registered with us, wherever they may be.
While I have been working with Talent Management I have spoken with and met so many wonderful people. I lived in Spain for nine years before that and have had lots of life experiences with four grown up children and four grandchildren. Life is good and I live it to the full.
I have always had a passion for the performing arts from a very early age. I attended stage school where I studied dance and drama and then went on to work abroad as a professional dancer . Spending the early part of my career in Italy and the US was fantastic this just proves the opportunities are out there for everyone, one of my favorite jobs was working for an Italian Circus with various acts from around the globe and meeting so many different types of people . This is also what I enjoy about this job is speaking to many different people and being able to offer advice on talent as well as modelling.
For myself working at Talent Management is a natural progression; having worked in the entertainment industry as 'Art Assistant' to the Art Director at the BBC. Majority of the programmes I worked on were children's programmes, this means that I am able to offer useful advice to anyone wishing to partake in tv extra work. Talent Management has given me a useful insight into the world of modelling which I am loving!
I've always had a really keen interest in fashion and modelling since experiencing the industry myself when I was younger, this has given me a lot of guidance and advice for models I speak to on a daily basis. My one piece of advice is never turn down work that may come your way, as its them opportunities that may change your life. You'd be surprised how many models we call with jobs who say they cant make it or we cant get hold of them. It could be your dream job. Mine was and I didn't go. My only life regret. Anyway things happen for a reason and I went on to study a fashion degree in Leicester focusing on contour fashion, which i loved and managed to design for the likes of Topshop and Playboy Intimates which was amazing! For a small amount of time I then focused on building my own company but have now had the wonderful opportunity to join Talent Management. I truly love my job and the team I work with, the thing I enjoy the most is hearing from new models and about how passionate they are about getting into the industry and finding out about them, and of course also telling models about their first jobs.
I have been working for Talent Management for several years now. I thoroughly enjoy my role as a model coordinator and over the years have gained lots of experience assessing models and talent for potential clients and assignments. Its very rewarding when seeing new talent get there first assignment. Its also a great atmosphere to work in having made lots of new friends along the way.
I'm a Public Relations Officer here at Talent Management group. I have a background in media and entertainment so this is a great environment for me! I find my role here inspiring and rewarding and am proud to be part of such a well established and exciting company.
Working on the website, my team and I take on the challenge of bringing together our talent, our clients and the latest that online technology can offer. The entertainment, acting and modelling industry is a great platform to apply video, audio, photographic and social networking advancements in the constantly changing world of online communication. My hobbies include walking, cycling and photography and I've also been known to pick up the guitar from time to time
Hi my name is Dan, I'm one of the Talent Management group programmers. I enjoy creating the many new ideas and features we think up that are used by all our users. It's a fun process for me and one which requires a lot of hard work, dedication and of course problem solving. In my spare time I try to stay active by jogging, biking and swimming.
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