Looking for your first Endorsement Deal? I may have it for you. My good pals over a CLAYON GUITAR PICKS (I"m currently endorsed by Clayton and have used them for years) are looking for new blood! Go to this link for more information.

http://www.steveclayton.com/endorsement.php

Wow! Sound great! I need this But i have a one question to you Todd; What do they mean by "Please upload up to 5 documents (PDF/Word doc) or images (jpg, png) of your marketing materials or press pack below" ? They want to see our equipment?

Hey Todd this looks interesting can you tell me some more about these picks? The grip, the thickness? Your experience using them? thank you mate

Yes, it would be great to let us know how do you find their picks, are they good?

This sounds great! I would also like to know what about the quality of the picks.

They are asking for examples of "Marketing Materials". You may not have any yet. This is a good chance to make some. If you have a web site, that could serve as one. Or screen captures of your social media in a pinch. I used to a screen capture of my youtube insight page to show my video view count as one of mine. It may be that this is something to work towards rather than jump on right now. But get started thinking about what your 5 documents might be so you can put together a "Press Pack" for future use as well.






They make great picks. The best thing to do is to go grab a few from a music store or online to see if you like them. I use the 1.4 MM and sharpen them. I love the material. The tone is great and very little flex. Once you figure out if the picks are for you, you would need to apply for endorsement and there are many dfifferent levels. It might be just a discount, could be crates of free stuff, just depends on how much exposure you would provide as an endorsee.



IMHO they are some of the best picks around. I"ve been using them for years. Only recently did I become an endorsee. The picks have a bright tone and very little flex. I just love em. P.S. They don't accept everyone who applies for endorsement but even going through the process is helpful in putting one's press pack together and such which is why I thought it might be a good thing to share here for students and instructors alike. Many of the instructors already have experience with this stuff but few of the students do so I thought the process would helpful and insightful.

This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Jun 14 2011, 03:41 PM

Thanks Todd! I'll contact them to know how is the deal that they offer. I would like to have Cirse's picks.

Thanks Todd I'll go for it as well

Great to hear so many folks taking the plunge! Few things beat the charm of ones First Endorsement deal. Free Stuff. Related to Music. It's a killer feeling even if it's just a small item like these picks.

It seems interesting, thanks for the information Tod

I now officially endorsed by CLAYTON PICKS It's my first endormesent Thank you for letting us know Todd!

Dogukan,

nice, I gave it a shot too

Many congrats! One's first endorsement is quite a landmark. Endorsement deals are a great way to promote yourself and get some free/reduced cost gear in the process. Also, it's handy to have something to put on your web/social media under the "Endorsed By" section.

You Rawk!

Todd

CLAYTON PICK ENDORSEMENT UP FOR GRABS! New Promo Band Page for existing endorsees.


If you are not yet endorsed by the good folks at CLAYTON PICKS, ( Love their pick, and they were on of my first endorsements) email them and just ask about becoming a "Clayton Artist" they will give you a discount on picks at a minimum. If you are already endorsed, or once you get endorsed, they are starting a BAND PAGE section where your band can get featured. PROMO!

Here is the link and info!

http://www.steveclayton.com/endorsement.php

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Get your band featured on Steve Clayton.com!

We are making some changes to our website and will be adding a section for our Endorsed Artists to have their own band pages!

Here's How to add your band:

We will need the following information e-mailed to us at [email protected]. Please use "Artist Band Page" in the subject of the e-mail. We need to receive the required information within 2 weeks of this e-mail.

Information to be e-mailed:
Professional photograph. This can be either a band photo or your individual photo. The photo needs to be at least 13 1/2" by 5 1/2" and 72 dpi.
A detailed list of all Steve Clayton Products you use.
Band Biography.
Videos or sound clips you would like added to the page (you can send the links for these).
Your bands website/social media links.
Quote about our why you like/use our products.
Thank you!
The Endorsement Department

A very minor point that confuses me: the Clayton web page says they endorse the artist, but that doesn't make any sense. I think they meant to say it the other way around: the artist endorses Clayton picks. I would buy their picks because Todd likes Clayton, not because Clayton likes Todd . I think Peavey says it correctly: http://www.peavey.com/support/artistform/

Well thanks But in truth, it's used both ways all the time depending on who's saying it. But I get what you mean! Since I"m "Endorsed By" various vendors, it means they have approved me to represent them in return for some sort of consideration. Usually cheap/free gear. For peavy to say arists "Endorse Them" is very cool of them, as it indicates the Artist is the one making the decision. In the case of top notch pros, this is often the case. E.G. Dave Mustaine can pick any amp vendor he likes. Where as players with less of a claim to fame are usually happy to get an endorsement of any product that they like.

Very well explained Todd!

Thanks Given all your success, I think PRS is due for a contact email from you! It's time for them to Endorse the COS!

There's still work to do in this direction but I'll get there hopefully! Thanks man!

Do you have much contact with the PRS reps in your area? I"m guessing you've sent them free tickets to your shows and such? If not, always a good idea to invide possible endorsers out to see you in your element ripping it up!