Collaboration
I want to collaborate with others. I am at that place in life where I would rather collaborate, share the “wealth” and see everyone grow and do what they are called to.
What does that mean?
That means I seek people who will stand out in their field, implement change and initiate progress in the areas we establish.
The word collaborator means a person who works jointly on an activity or project; an associate. Yes, that is what I am looking for.
Let me tell you some of the topics and areas I seek people to work with keeping in mind, we are a “positive” news site. (Many of these are broad based and you can select a part of a category.)
| Health | Giving | New England | Restaurants | Food |
| Music | Travel | Real Estate | Beer | Education |
| Art | Entertainment | Politics | The 60s | Business |
| Tech | Sports | Cars | Travel | Your topic! |
Each topic has a different thought process. For instance, I developed “beer news”. (I also did Christmas news for a month.) Right now, it is daily news on the beer industry, but what if someone began to do reviews of breweries or brews? Or tour information of breweries? Maybe there is more.
All folks who want to participate, must have these basics. You need to be able to write, love your topic, and want to have fun. (There is more than that, but if you don’t meet that criteria, it won’t work.)
Each position may move from a beginning position (For instance, what I call Roving Reporters, or Videographer, Photographer, Podcaster, Etc..) to a department head to perhaps the full management of the category itself.
Because this begins “collaboratively” it is wise to be able to develop advertisers and sponsors.
Here are my “necessary” criteria for each category. Without this, there will be no real success for you.
- Dedication-needless to say, this can only come from you!
- Sales (More on this below)
- 3 Facebook Posts per week (We also, have Instagram and Twitter.) with the purpose to promote your column/article/etc..
- 1 article/column/podcast/video per week. Keep your name out there. It will generate response and finances for you.
Don’t go any further.
Seriously, either you are in or you are out.
Some of you will want to know more. And if you do, keep going. (A friend told me it was too long and this ought to be my “want to know more page” and she is most likely right.)
If you are still reading, what is your passion? To be involved in a field you are in? (Like Real Estate or Dance.) or is it something you want to do? Maybe it is a hobby you would like to make cash with. (Years ago, I had a high schooler who wrote my “outside” column. Fishing, hiking and more…and he got paid for it!)
Follow your passion!
And I think we can make money together!
MONEY-Sales related
Without money this just becomes a hobby for you. I can live with that, but I would like to see each of you gain something.
You personally, can develop advertisers, sponsors for your page or personal sponsors who want to support what you are doing.
This is our initial break out for folks.
Money structure
- Advertising Commission is 20% for Category sales generated by others. (This includes banner ads, etc.)
- Commission is 40% for Category sales or sponsorship generated by you.
- Commission is 20% for all other category (categories you are not in) income generated by you.
These percentages are derived from advertising, sponsorship and dedicated advertising.
All collaborators will be treated as 1099 folks. For more, on that you will want to speak to your accountant.)
Additional Media may also include the following:
PODCAST-
Potential of 50% of any podcast advertising generated, to the participants (split however), plus give you an additional 10% for the “oversight”. On our end, we will pay for the “podcast” storage, do promotion, etc..
VIDEO
Potential of 50% of any video advertising generated, to the participants (split however), plus give you an additional 10% for the “oversight”. On our end, we do promotion, etc.. These are some categories, that I think have good legs to begin with. (Even if this is not you, I hope you will consider sharing with someone it might be for.)
Beer News-
The individual(s) need to be able to do the following:
- Have a love for beer, the process and the people.
- Be able to gather news from the internet, breweries, the industry, etc..
- Be able to write well and communicate with the audience.
- Video would be good here. As would an IG Q&A.
- Advertisers could include breweries, restaurants, etc.
Do You Remember The 60’s–
The individual(s) need to be able to do the following:
- Have a love for the 60’s, the history and the people.
- Be able to gather news on the histories, the styles, the cars, the music, etc..
- Be able to write well and communicate with the audience. (You do not need to be “old” to take this category on! ? )
- You may incorporate video, photography and possibly a good podcast or something like that.
- Advertisers could include toys, auto, music, etc..
Sports News-
The individual(s) need to be able to do the following:
- Have a love for the sports, the history and the people.
- Be able to gather news on the histories, players, etc..
- Be able to write well and communicate with the audience.
- You may incorporate video, photography and possibly a good podcast or something like that.
- Advertisers could include sporting, drinks, etc..
- If there is only one sport in the field, this can be done. (For instance, you may want to do all things Fishing or Football. Maybe only youth leagues or something.)
Music News-
- The individual(s) need to be able to do the following:
- Have a love for music, the history and the people.
- Be able to gather news on the histories, players, etc..
- Be able to write well and communicate with the audience.
- You may incorporate video, photography and possibly a good podcast or something like that.
- Advertisers could include music stores, theaters, venues, etc..
- If there is only one are in the field, this can be done. (For instance, you may want to do all things genre, or live only.)
Food News-
The individual(s) need to be able to do the following:
- Have a love for food and the people.
- Be able to gather news/recipes on the people, foods, etc..
- Be able to write well and communicate with the audience.
- You may incorporate video, photography and possibly a good podcast or something like that.
- Advertisers could include sporting, restaurants, drinks, etc..
- You may only want to do restaurant reviews, or recipes. That is okay.
Perhaps your mind is already thinking of others. I want to make our news positive, engaging and more. I hope you will reach out to me with your thoughts and ideas.
