People Want to Keep the Name
Let’s approach first things first which is a quick update regarding changing the name of the Platinum PIAs to either USAcreate.com Awards or the Big Apple Awards. There was a serious backlash against changing the name Platinum PIAs, so although this decision is not yet final, a working agreement has been reached.
A Strange Solution
Via this agreement, the Platinum PIAs will continue to be named the Platinum PIAs while USAcreate.com and BigAppleAwards.com will become subdivisions.
Still a Work in Progress
For businesses all over the USA, USAcreate.com will have its own line of awards under the Platinum PIAs moniker. This goes also for BigAppleAwards.com which will be the presenter to educators and performing artists. Thank you for bearing with us, we will soon let you know if this approach is permanent.
Your Own Awards Show!
Our next Platinum PIAs Ceremony will be our 11th one! And through doing this process over and over and over again, we’ve learned a thing or two about creating, promoting and presenting an awards show. Have you ever thought about wanting to start your own awards show? If so, this post is for you especially if you are a part of the media industry including video, film and the web! If you aren’t already in the industry, you can get tips here on starting your own company or agency.
Set Goals
Ironically, the first step in the awards ceremony creation process is to pick the right name. As of late we haven’t been doing great with that one, but things will be resolved in the near future. The next thing you’re going to want to do is write two to three paragraphs about what your awards show is and how it will help the community or solve a problem.
Calling in Favors?
This is followed by setting a budget. We’re of course assuming you have a budget. If you do not have one you can figure out the numbers of what is needed and seek donors for help. Or you can even go the no budget approach. While this is not the best way to do things, it can be done using a free space and calling in favors. Or you may already be in the video, film and web industry in which case you’ll likely have the contacts. Not in the industry? No problem. Remember, you can get tips here.
Awards Show Tune
If you have a musician involved, you might consider having this person write, sing and record a song about your awards show. We have one for the Platinum PIAs and portions of it are used throughout the ceremony.
Reach Your Goals
Now you need to jot down all the elements for your awards show, with the list being gotten from your budget. Be sure to track every component as you reach goals.
Don’t Forget the Actual Award Statue