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Topic: Business Cards
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Aaron Mehocic
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 804
From: New Castle, PA, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-30-2001 11:55 PM
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In a very limited scope I was just wondering how many theatre managers, assistant managers, and yes, maybe even a projectionist or two, have business cards. It might sound silly, but I have cards simply because I also sell onscreen slide advertisments for our theatre. In a way they're good because the card helps people remeber my name and it also identifies me as a projectionist, so would-be customers do take the time to talk particulars and do not just treat me as just a bothersome salesman. In a way they suck because co-workers laugh at me for having a stack in the operators' desk and passing them out to anyone who shows the slightest interest in the slides.For those of you who do have cards . . . Does your company require them or do you get them for professional reasons? About how many do you give out in a year? And the most important question: Are they worth having in this business? So I'll start this by saying professional reasons, 10-15 per year, and I'm not sure but it sure helps people spell my last name!
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Michael Barry
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 584
From: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-31-2001 10:25 PM
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Interesting that this came up - I'm in the process of organising some for myself. I'm a full-time projectionist, and the reason I want a business card is that when meeting people - either socially or professionally - then I want a fast and easy way to give my contact details to someone. I should not be looking for the empty corner of used napkins and a pen - it doesn't go down too well. Also, you can get into many trade shows and exhibitions free of charge as 'trade' if you have one - a useful benefit. SMPTE 2001 in Sydney is approaching, by the way. Lastly, as Aaron pointed out, it's quite unique to have 'projectionist' printed on your card - it's a little bit different which helps people to remember you. In addition, I want people to think of projection as a profession, and a business card helps to propegate that image in my opinion.
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