APRIL SHOWERS x THE #SELFIE SONG - Both Have WHAT In Common?!

Most of us start out the year, burrowing away, getting deep into our plans for the coming months, and laying the groundwork to turn ideas into a reality before the last date we circle on the calendar. But sometimes, our best laid plans can turn to mush, and out of nowhere, the first quarter is gone, and you're left feeling stunned, in the aftershock of the runaway time machine that just splattered you head to toe in the grimiest April shower puddle imaginable...

"Where did that week go?"

"Where was I when...?"

"But I thought I had more time!"

All of the above are variations on the theme that echo from choruses across the globe, as the realisation, that a quarter of 2014 has already said 'Sayonara', and that yearend deadline has just about passed - even for the companies with that beautiful bonus gratis filing week. For those sharing parting exchanges with the skin of your teeth - Congratulations on a neck well saved. For those who aren't so lucky, well...at least the #Selfie Song might cheer you up - I know it gave me a right giggle...and an idea - but laugh first, brainwaves after!

Now I know what you're thinking, but bear with me because this joke skit, and the April Showers pounding my window all day so far, combined to give me a fresh new perspective. What on Earth could that possibly be you wonder (beyond secret plans for Friday night before heading out on the town)? Well here goes...

The great thing about a shower; is that they wash away the old, to glisten for the new. And everyone who's ever taken a photograph, never mind a #Selfie knows, that there are no 'first time getsies'; after all, as with anything in life, if at first you don't succeed...Take Another Shot! First picture gruesome? Take Another Shot! First attempt at a plan didn't come to fruition in the way that you planned? Take. Another. Shot!

Now as far as pictures go here at ESP; personal shoots and all event-related purchases are being taken off the roster for the next six weeks but; I'm swallowing my own medicine, and will be Taking Another Shot or few of my own during that time.

A bout of ill-health may have deferred them slightly, but you still have both your PURE London 35, and London Fashion Week AW14 reports to come from Yours Truly; as well as a few brand new additions to some old favourites I've heard tell of your liking...

The days sure are beginning to look like a lot of fun around here! *Ahem*...As of April 21st:

#MusicMondays will return, with my favourite new Sound of the Week, new or vintage, in the #ESPspotlight and guess what, there's even a new Submission Space for you aspiring Artistes! If you want to submit your track* for review** through the ESP dropbox, then you can not only win your track an #ESPspotlight Review worth £9.99rrp (single only); but if you drum up enough Social Media support for your feature through Shares and Likes, and earn the highest audience response of the month***, then you will also win a FULL ESP Electronic Press Kit (EPK)*^, worth £35.00rrp.

Send Me Your Sounds!      

Even bigger and better than before, you can also now submit your track to be played by my mate Ms Charley Jai, Real Talk Radio Presenter on Itch FM through the ESP Website:

Click to email your tracks to:
realtalkuk_creative@outlook.com

A Message from Ms Charley Jai...

CALLING ALL 

SINGERS / MUSICIANS 

ON THE ESP BLOG! 

Email your NAME/BIO/Links to (clean tracks only) for a (potential) opportunity to have YOUR music played on Real Talk Radio Show UK, to feature in the Real Talent segment! 

Tweet @MsCJ80

#WearItWednesdays are all about the Fashion o' the Day! Whether of the Body or Cosmetic variety; Collections Reviews, Lookbooks, Spotlight Features, Upcoming Events, and much more will bring cheer to your Hump Days!

And just to add an extra bump to your hump; submit your best, most original #iHeartESP selfie for the chance to win a host of fashion-related prizes! From Cosmetics to Fashion, to Training - I'm calling in some of my brand-related friends to help me pick the monthly fave, who will also grace the ESP Facebook Page^ and Website for the coming month! Your ESP design or portrayal (both are acceptable), can be upon any surface that you please, just please keep it clean and pre-watershed! Post your entry with the #iHeartESP and #SELFIE hashtags, tag ESP for a repost, and encourage your friends to like both. The person with the highest number of combined likes will contribute to the judge's final decision!

#FilmFridays brings those Movie Reviews back to the front row. If something is worth watching at the flicks, I'll tell you which to pick...or not as the case may be!

Just answer the weekly trivia question, and enter the end of month bonus round to win a pair of cinema tickets!

And yes, I'd be remiss if I said that #FindOutFridays are never to return - I've had too many lovely enquiries and questions, so rest assured that I AM in the process of putting a schedule together for later in 2014 - YOU spoke, and I heard you!

Now that we're all caught up, I'd just like to say a heartfelt Thank You to all of my regulars, who've taken their valuable time out, to enquire over my wellbeing and send me get well wishes. They were, and are, humbly received, and eternally loved. I'll be back at an event near you before you know it!

See you soon!
ES ;)

THE SMALL PRINT...

* Please note that not ALL tracks submitted will be reviewed. Selections will be between 1-4 tracks per month. Tracks must be clean, mixed, and contain full and proper social media and contact information, or will not be considered. Entrants should also include ONE hi-resolution press photograph, and track artwork, or will not be considered.

** Full mixtapes will NOT be considered, unless you are submitting for the chargeable service under the ESPprofile package, in which case, please complete the website order form.

*** Eligible entries must have over 10 likes on at least ONE of the accepted Social Mediums to enter.

*^ ESPprofile Electronic Press Kits consist of ONE Artist Biography, ONE Product Press Release, and ONE #ESPspotlight Review. Winners are required to provide up to THREE hi-resolution Press Photos, and OWN track artwork.

• Accepted Social Media outlets include Facebook, G+, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube. Please be advised that all entrants must connect with ESP on all channels they submit entries through; ie, if you submit through Twitter, you must follow and tweet ESP in order to be eligible.

• Any musical genre is eligible for the #MusicMonday competition.

• #MusicMonday Song of the Week Submissions are open to any age group.

• '#MusicMonday - Song of the Week' Review entries should be submitted via the ESP dropbox on Soundcloud. You will need a Soundcloud account in order to access this service.

• You must clearly label your Review entry with '#MusicMonday - Song of the Week Submission' in the subject line.

^ Winning photographs will be displayed on the ESP Facebook Page Cover Photo, as well as on the ESP Website homepage.

• ALL #WearItWednesday submissions should be submitted through the ESP website, clearly stating #WearItWednesday Submission in the Subject line, include your full contact details, and accompany this form (please note that not ALL submissions will be posted due to sheer volume. ALL entries WILL however, be considered).

• #WearItWednesday Submissions are open to any age group, although entrants Under 18 must have a Parent or Guardian's permission in order to be reposted on the ESP Instagram and / or Pinterest accounts. Please state this in the entry information on your own account.

• #FilmFriday Competition entries will be accepted from any age group, though Winners will only receive tickets for films suitable for their age group; ie. a 12 year old will not be eligible to win tickets for films with a certificate rating of 15 or above. Proof of ID will be required, prior to despatch.

CUT OFF DATES: #MM - Midnight on Fridays / #WIW - Midnight on Sundays / #FF - Midnight on Wednesdays. All end of month / 2nd round competitions expire at Midnight on the 25th of every month.

#ESPnews The Next Chapter...Shopper's Delight

Well a belated HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL - welcome to The Next Chapter!

Before you ask - No, I'm not referring to Talk Show Goddess, and newly sexagenarian, Oprah Winfrey's network franchise, but instead Yours, Mine, and the average Joe / Jodie on the street. I'm sure you regular readers have been wondering what's become of me, why so unusually quiet throughout the majority of this new beginning? Truthfully 'writing', the answer is simple - I had some long overdue rest and respite from all things public-related, to focus on some other important aspects of EricaSharlette Promotions Ltd. Now back just in the nick of time to kick off our favourite period of loving exchanges, and get set for London's AW14 Fashion presentation season - I'm ready and raring to go! The Big Question is: Are You?

2013 was by no means an easy feat. Events dominated the ESintheP blog like never before, detouring my professional journey into several paths not yet ventured. Whilst I rounded up your favourite moments of the year before the clock struck 12; I decided to kick off my annual love offering with my own personal treasured moments in a yearend compilation with a difference...

EricaSharlette Promotions Ltd. 2013 Yearbook

Publish at Calameo or read more publications.

From Nostalgic Endings, to New Beginnings...

Have you visited the home of all things ESP - otherwise known as the Web HQ - so far in 2014? If not, then you won't know that the BRAND SPANKING NEW ESPstore has officially launched!

Now streamlined into 5 different departments that cover all ESP services, it's never been clearer - or easier - to find out the services available (besides blogging), and how you can take advantage of the access.

Don't think that means that bespoke offers are no longer available however; in fact, it is easier than ever to address your exact needs, as anything which does not fall within the service list will now be immediately identifiable. Since you're already here, why don't I walk you through them? Up first...

#ESPbase is the Project Management, Event Organisation, and Administrative strand.

'Building your empire on an ESPbase', allows you to take the hassle and confusion out of those pesky demands that make up the necessary foundation of any efficient operation. With hire options by the hour (Heure), half-day (Demi), day (Jour), and week (Sept); not only will all of your project needs be met, but you will also do it with additional special benefits, such as automatic free time*; and your choice of absolutely any, and as many, ESP services as you like, with the 'Sept' package option!^

Fresh out of ideas? Then #ESPconcept is the graphic design choice for you!

All about creating your brand, and communicating your product message in a new, and original way; ESPconcept is literally designed to reflect you in every nuance. 

Creative juices flow unbounded, with the many graphic design services now available in the #ESPstore. Let us bring imagination to life in the fiercest of styles, and brand it with your signature...

Whether red carpet events, gala showcases, or a simple set of headshots, #ESPfocus casts you in your best light.

Regular readers of this here little portal will know that my trusty camera sidekick and I, can always be found snapping away at events, to bring you a fully rounded experience to accompany my #ESPspotlight Reviews (LIVE).

Professional portfolios mean either casting the most appropriate light on you, according to press kit etiquette (One Take); or introducing an entirely new side of you to your audience, with 'Conceptualized' photoshoots...

No matter the shoot type both you, and/or your event, get to look your absolute best with a little help from my camera, and three tailored packages, with options designed to cater for all of your needs.

But it's not all about the visuals - #ESPprofile furnishes you with all of the professional tools you need to get you 'media ready':

You will rarely sell to an audience who do not know who you are, so introduce yourself properly with an ESP-penned biography.

The press release for your latest product is no different; dress it up in the right attire for your target audience!

If you really want to put your money where your mouth is, put your product to the test with an #ESPspotlight Review.

A truthful endorsement will prove that you believe in the integrity of your product enough, to submit it to close scrutiny and in fact, welcome the close inspection...

And if you really want to cover all of your bases, then we've got you covered! Combine the lot in an Electronic Press Kit (EPK), ready for distribution to media!

Once all of the above have been produced, then they need somewhere to go. Amassing press contacts is quite the hefty job, and not everyone will have the kind of access that a public relations company will. That's where ESP mailshots can help.

Distribution to local, National, and International press contacts is available as always, with special offers to best match your budget with your needs.

And just to prove that the originals are sometimes 'the best', #ESPshowcase has been revamped especially for 2014!

Now with even more packages and options; the full potential of your Social Media Management has never been less limited!

From the simplest of account builds, to blog and website builds, every package also offers the extended option for one time, or ongoing maintenance.

And if you don't happen to see the particular network forum that you are interested in listed; then just get in touch and, as with every service that ESP Ltd. provides, a bespoke option can be created to suit you.

'Lights', 'Camera' and 'Action' packages covered your essential SMM needs; but to ensure that no stone is left unturned, 'Prism' now joins in the mix!

From single to multi-page blogsite builds that function similarly to websites, or actual websites themselves; 'Prism' covers a multitude of packages that accommodate own, or ESP-designed graphics, and give special discounts on 'One Take' and 'Conceptualize' photoshoots!***

And if all of that still isn't enough, then how about this: Not only can you browse all of the packages options available via the Shop tab on the website, but you can also purchase every ESP Ltd. service from the comfort of your Facebook account!

So what are you waiting for? Head straight over to the ESPstore - via whichever method you prefer, and get shopping!

Until the next...
ES ;)

* ESPbase - 'Jour' comes with one bonus hour, 'Sept' comes with two bonus days.

^ All ESP services are available for hire under the 'Sept' package, to a maximum of the package rate - ie. £840.00. Multiple package hire will incur the same service provision cap as the first purchase - ie. any selection of services to a maximum of £840.00 per week's purchase.
**Completion time for ALL jobs to be arranged with, and signed off by, Client and EricaSharlette. Job acceptance will be based on the ESP diary capacity for the period required by the Client.

*** One Take and Conceptualize purchases must be made in conjunction with Prism in order to claim related discounts.