ModelingINTL.com (MI) is a social networking website and magazine for the modeling community. The website was launched in October 2007 and is owned and operated by Modeling International, LLC. Modeling International is a “Community Built Modeling Magazine”.[1] Their community uploads their own photos, writes their own articles and provides nearly all of the content for their publication Modeling International (Magazine)"[2].
The primary goal of Modeling International is to market their member base and provide them the opportunity to receive international exposure. Their website, publication and business model is specifically designed to provide their members with every opportunity to build professional portfolios and network with industry professionals.
Website
editModeling International users setup profiles based on their affiliation with the industry. They can register as: Model, Photographer, Makeup Artist, Manager, Agency [disambiguation needed], Actor, Advertiser, Clothing Designer, etc. Each users profile is setup as a portfolio to provide vital marketing statistics for the member. Models, for instance, must provide their: Height, Weight, Shoe Size and other personal statistics to add to their ModelingINTL Portfolio. This information can be later used, in their publication, as a way to market their users and provide them tear sheets.
Their website is free for users and generates its revenue from advertising in the form of Print and Banner Ads.
On November 4th 2009, Modeling International (http://www.modelingintl.com) underwent a complete redesign. They completely redesigned their website, removed any mature or provocative photos, and produced a top quality web site for the fashion and modeling industry.
Changes thus far:
- New Web Server
- New Web Site
- Added Interactive verse PDF only Publication
- Added Question and Answer section and removed Forums
- Added Tutorials
Modeling International Magazine
editModeling International (Magazine)[3] is the magazine built by the ModelingINTL community. The publication is the foundation of their business and provides nearly all of their revenue.
Their member base provides nearly all of the content for their publication. They upload their own photos, write their own articles and build their own tear sheets.