Dynamic quitter needed

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 6th, 2006

We get some interesting requests here.

This one seeks someone to “star” in a “reality TV show, documentary, video, and text blog.” They describe the project as “Super Size Me meets MySpace.” Essentially, you’d be the front man/woman for a new-media quit-smoking campaign commissioned by the American Cancer Society.

How about we let them explain it:

Casting: Man or Woman 25-– 45 (roughly) Smoker, but willing to try quitting. Must live in one of the following states: Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Prefer someone with basic computer skills. Also prefer someone who has tried to quit smoking before.

Important: This is NOT a full time project. The person chosen to star in this project will be able to do this while maintaining their normal life/routine. Person chosen to star in project will potentially need to be available for promotional opportunities.

Reality: This project will receive a PR push from the American Cancer Society. That being said, the more media buzz the project generates in and of itself, the more potential opportunities the lead will have to showcase his or her personality and talent to America. Essentially, as the hype around this project grows, so will the opportunities for the lead person.

Payment: To maintain the authenticity of the project, there is no direct cash payment. The person chosen to star in this project will receive a new laptop computer, video camera and digital camera valued at roughly $3000. If the person follows through on entire project, he or she will be able to keep the equipment. Additional, resources will be given to facilitate the project.

If all this sounds good, introduce yourself: Send us a 3-5 minute video of yourself. Let us know why we should make you the star of our project.

Talk to us about who you are. What makes you unique. Make us laugh. Make us care.

Tell us why America will want to listen to you, watch you and read what you have to say.

Upload videos to a site (any online video site will work fine) and send links to to: toddiqtv@gmail.com

If you can’t upload a video, mail the tape/DVD to:

Todd Slutzky
IQ Interactive
1950 North Park Place
Bldg 600
Atlanta, Georgia 30339

ALL TAPES/DVDs ARE DUE IN BY OCTOBER 11th. Tapes and DVDs will not be returned.

Feel free to email questions to the above address as well.

And, bless their hearts, they consider a standup comic to be living a “normal life.”

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