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19 Nov 2019, 04:04

Fly by night advertising agency using MTN brand name to pull models

Fly by night advertising agency using MTN brand name to exploit models:

Please help put a stop to human trafficking. MTN is using an unregistered modelling agency called 'SBS models' to recruit inexperienced models for an advert video and photo shoot. When the agency finds that the model making an enquiry is informed and are asking relevant questions, they say they can no longer hire you as 'they are looking for models who don't know much about the industry' - in the words of the talent scout. My question is why is that information not specified in the poster or beginning of the conversation.

In a time where human trafficking opportunities are plenty within modelling, it is irresponsible to say they're looking for uninformed models, and discriminate against models who are self empowered. They later said they dont want employed models as they need models who are unemployed. It's ok to want to empower unemployed models, however not at the end of a conversation. It should be stated at the beginning as criteria of recruitment.

If this agency is using MTN Brand name to pull a crowd or attract modela, then MTN should take measures to prevent its brand name damage, and prevent human trafficking and model exploitation.

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