Getting started doing commercials for local businesses?

Question

Hi,

I'm a current student at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh majoring in Digital media Production. I've bought some of my own equipment to produce commercial, I have a DVX100b and a small production team.

I'm looking to get started doing local commercials for businesses because the commercials i see now are completely terrible in our local area. Should I contact the business itself or look for its advertising agency, which i dont think any of them have any.

Any suggestions?

I live in the Zanesville, Oh area.

Answer 1

Contact the company itself.  If they have an ad agency, you are going to have to compete for advertising contract.  If no agency, then you can make a direct proposal.  You will need a portfolio!