General
Eligibility
Registration
The Contest
Video/photo
Account manager
Technical issues
Prizes

GENERAL

Q:  What is Joe's Next Model?
A: Joe's Next Model is and internation search to find the diamond in the rough - exceptional beings hidden throughout the world - one Male, one Female - with confidence and original style to be featured in a Joe's worldwide ad-campaig

Q:  How do I enter a competition?
A:  First, you must register as a model and create your Backstage.  Once you have registered and confirmed your account via email, you can log in to your account.  To enter a competition, you simply need to upload the required photos and/or a video.  For more information on how to upload a video, click here.     

Q:  What if I don't have a video?
A: You can still compete if you have the required photos. But we suggest you make one! A video is a great way to show us your personality. You do not need to submit a professional video to enter the competition.  Have a friend shoot a video of you performing or simply film yourself with your web cam.  If you don't have access to camera equipment, try renting it.

Q:  I’m not a model, should I be here?
A:  Yes!  Fans are crucial to Joe's Next Model as they have the power to decide which artists deserve the spotlight.  As a registered fan, you can:

• Access our worldwide music community
• Find your new favorite artists & join their fan club
• Vote for the artists that you think deserve to get noticed
• Explore, create & share your own personal playlist
• Been seen & heard with your free fan page and blog

Click here to register as a fan, or click the "Join Now" link at the top of every page.

Q:  I've sent several emails to joesnextmodel@famecast.com but have not received any response.  Does Joe's Next Model read my emails?
A:  Absolutely. We read every email that we receive and can assure you that your voice is being heard. However, due to the high volume of emails we receive, we are not equipped to respond to every email. If you do not receive a response from us it is likely because we've already answered your question in this list of FAQs. Please take a moment to look through this list; if you don't find an answer, please be patient and we will respond to your email as time allows.

Q:  How do I unsubscribe from Joe's Next Model emails?
A:  To unsubscribe from Joe's Next Model emails, click the "unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of any email you have recieved from us.  If you would like to only receive certain emails from us, you can change your Email Options in your account manager.

Q:  Can I upload MP3's of my songs?
A:  Yes, you can upload MP3's via the Media section of your artist account manager.  If you're logged into your artist account now, click here to go directly to the "Add Audio" page.
 

ELIGIBILITY

Q:  What are the age requirements?
A:  Models must be at least 18 years old to participate in the Joe's Next Model competition. Fans over 13 may vote however, if you are between the ages of 13 and 17 years old, you must have parental consent to participate.

Q:  Can two or more people enter together?
A:  No. The competition is about individuality. 

Q:  I have photos but no video, can I compete?
A: Yes, your photos become a slideshow.  But we suggest you make a video as well.

Q:  I don't have professional photos, can I still enter?

A:  Yes, we want to see you not how good the photographer is.  We prefer natural, unaltered photos.

Q:  I am already with an agency.  Can I still enter Joe's Next Model?
A:  Yes,  You may still compete.  You are responsible for meeting the terms of any existing contracts.

Q:  I am not a U.S. resident.  Can I still participate?
A:    Yes, non-U.S. residents are welcome to register as models and fans.  Currently, the competition is set up to accommodate artists who are legal residents of the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.  However, that should not exclude artists from other countries from submitting their work as we are continually working to expand our competition to other countries.  Please note flights for prizing are provided with the contiguous 48 states.
 

REGISTRATION

Q:  How do I register?
A:  Click here to register as an model or fan.  Or, click "Join Now" at the top of every page.

Q:  I never received a confirmation email after registering.  What do I do?
A:  First, check your spam/bulk folder with your email provider.  It's probably in there.  If not, you can have the confirmation email resent to you by going here.  Before doing so, be sure to add getroadworn@famecast.com to your contacts/address book so that the email does not get filtered into your spam.

Q:  When I try to register it tells me that my email address has already been registered.
A:  Either you've already registered and you haven't received your confirmation email, or your email is in our system and you need to use your secondary email.  An email address cannot be registered twice.

Q:  I am not an model.  Do I have to register?
A:  You are not required to register to visit Joe's Next Model and watch view entries.  But, you must register in order to vote and post comments.

Q:  I've registered, but I would like to make changes to my profile, i.e. edit my measurements, change my address, etc.  Where can I do that?
A:  You can make changes to your profile by logging in and selecting the Profile tab in your account manager (HINT:  If you are logged in and trying to find your account manager, use the "Account" link located at the top of every page).  Don't forget to click "Update" before leaving the page or you will lose your changes!

Q:  My fans, friends and family are having trouble registering to vote. What should I tell them?
A:  Read the answers to the above questions, it is probably related to one of the above issues. If not, please contact us with the specific details of your problem.

Q:  I forgot my password.  What should I do?
A:  At the top of the page, click Login.  Enter your email address into the appropriate field and click "forgot password?".  An email with your password will be sent to you.
 

THE CONTEST

Q:  How does the contest work?
A:  All models who have uploaded the required photos and/or submit a video are entered into the competition.  Based on a combination of Buzz Factor and votes, the field is narrowed to the Top 100, Top 25, and Top 10 in each.  The Top 10 entries will be reviewed by a panel of qualified industry professionals who will weigh in on who makes the Top 5 round.  The Top 5 in each round are flown to LA to attend a casting with industry professionals and representatives from Joe's Jeans.  Joe's evaluates and determines a winner in each category.

Q:  How do I submit my photos and/or video into the contest?
A:  Once an artist has uploaded the four required photos they will be automatically entered into the competition.  The required photos are:

• One must be a close-up of your face
• Second must be a full-length photograph of your entire (clothed) body, and the
• Third must be a three quarter profile
• Fourth should show us your character and individualism.

Q: How can I be certain I am entered into the competition?
A:  You can view your contest entries at any time by going to your Contests tab.

Q:  What is a Buzz Factor?
A:  It’s a rating of 1-100 that our system automatically (and continuously) computes based on your fan activity on Joe's Next Model and on other places like MySpace, Google, blogs, etc.  The more you promote, the higher your Buzz Factor, and the better your chance of launching your career.  Click here for tips on improving your Buzz Factor.

Q:  How does voting work?
A:  You must register with Joe's Next Model to vote. After registering and logging into your account, view models and click the vote button for any model that you think is best.  You may cast one vote per artist, per day and you may vote for as many models as you wish. 

Q:  How can I see my vote count?
A:  We do not display vote counts.

Q:  If I send people to my artist Backstage page, will they be able to vote for me from there?
A:  No, people cannot vote for you directly on your Backstage, however, your Backstage does provide a link directly to where they can vote for you.  If an artist is currently competing in a contest, you will see a "Vote for this model..." link displayed above the video player.  Click this link to go directly to the model's entry in the appropriate contest.
 

VIDEO

Q:  How do I upload a video?
A:  To upload a video/track, you must be registered as an model and logged into your account.  In your model account manager, click the Add Video button located in the upper-right corner of your Media tab.  To ensure your video is entered into the contest, be sure to select the appropriate category.

Q:  Once I submit my work, does Joe's Next Model own the rights to it?
A:  Joe's Next Model only retains the right to market and use your video and/or photos that are uploaded to the site for promotional purposes.

Q:  What’s the policy on profanity or nudity?
A: Joe's does not encourage profanity, however, we do support an model's freedom of expression and therefore will allow responsible use of profanity and explicit content.  We do retain the right to remove any videos that we believe to be abusing this policy.

Q:  How do I embed a video or photos?
A:  To embed a video/track onto another web page, go to to the video/track and click the embed < > icon located directly beneath the video player.  Click the Copy button and then paste the code into your web site, blog, MySpace profile, etc.  For example, to embed a video onto your MySpace page, log into MySpace and click Edit Profile.  Paste the embed code from your video on FameCast into one of the sections located under Interests & Personality, such as About Me or Interests.  You can type text both before and after the code to explain the video or let people know when the voting deadline is.  For more help with embedded players, click here.

Q:  What are the icons beneath each video for?
A:  The Facebook icon, , is for embedding videos/tracks in Facebook.  Click here for directions on how to use it.  The other icons, del.icio.us , digg,  StumbleUpon and  My Yahoo Web are for bookmarking and tagging your favorite FameCast videos and audio tracks.  Clicking these icons takes you to the login page of the selected service, where you can log in or create a new account in order to share the video/track with other users of that service.
 

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Q:  What do I do with my model Backstage and account manager?
A:  Your model Backstage is your personal homepage at Joesnextmodel.com. This is the place for you to connect with friends and fans, manage videos and photos, and organize & promote yourself. You can also create and maintain a blog, notify your fans of your upcoming gigs, and send messages to your fan club using the messaging tool.  Use your BackStage as a promotion tool to increase your fan base.

Q:  How do I update my Backstage?
A:  Simply log in to your account and you'll be taken automatically to your account manager.  From there, update your Backstage using each of the tabs at the top.

Q:  I have a model account.  How do I enter other FameCast powered contests?
A:  Go to the site on which the contest is being held.  When registering, check yes when asked if you have a FameCast profile.  Or on you artist Backstage, go to the Contest tab.

Q:  How can people join my fan club?
A:  On your model Backstage, fans can click the "Join fan club" link located across from your name and avatar.  This link is also located on your contest stage when your entry is playing.

Q:  How can I remove offensive or unwanted comments on my videos/photos?
A:  As an artist, you have the ability to remove any comment posted on your Backstage or on your contest video.  To do this, log in and click the Comments tab located in your account manager.  This page shows you all comments other users have posted on your profile/videos/tracks (Comments) as well as all comments you have posted on the profiles/videos/tracks of other users (Posted Comments).  Under the Comments tab, find the comment you wish to remove by clicking View on the appropriate comment location.  Then simply click the blue Delete link next to any comment you want to remove.

Q:  How do I change the order that my videos or photos appear in my BackStage?
A:  To change the order of your videos/photos, log in and click the View All link under the Media tab in your artist account manager.  In your media list, you will see up and down arrows next to each of your videos/photos (they are located under the Actions column).  Use these arrows to reorder your media however you like.  The video appearing as Track #1 is the one that automatically plays when someone goes to your Backstage page. 

Q:  I received an email notifying me of a friend request, but I don't know where I go to approve or decline the request.  Can you help?
A:  Log in to in your account manager.  Your Dashboard and Friends link will both list any friend requests that are awaiting your approval.
 

TECHNICAL ISSUES

Q:  What do I do if I have problems uploading my video or photo?
A:  Please report all upload issues using the Upload Report form.  

Q:  Why do videos stream in segments rather than buffering and playing in their entirety?
A:  This site uses a pure streaming technology.  Each time you want to play a video, it will be streamed through the Internet.  If you have an unstable connection, videos may display choppy.
 

PRIZES

Q:  What is the prize for Joe's Next Model?
A:  The grand prize winners will be featured in an upcoming Joe's Jeans marketing campaign.  Details of the campaign will be provided to the winners but will include print, web, and other types of advertising.  The Top 10 in each category will receive merchandise from Joe's Jeans.  The Top 5 male entries and the Top 5 female entries will be flown to LA to attend a live casting.