Step 1
Decide if Movies and Sound Recording is the right industry to target
The Movies and Sound Recording industry
The Movies and Sound Recording industry focuses on businesses involved in the creation and production of movies and sound recordings. This sector plays a crucial role in entertaining and engaging audiences globally through the magic of film and music.
What businesses are included
This category includes a wide range of players, from major Hollywood studios producing big-budget films to smaller, independent production companies creating documentaries or art-house cinema. On the music side, it includes record labels responsible for discovering, signing, and promoting musical artists, as well as businesses involved in recording and producing music. For instance, a recording studio that specializes in capturing live musical performances would be included in this industry.
When targeting the Movies and Sound Recording industry on LinkedIn, your search will automatically cover all related sub-industries. To maximize the relevance of your leads, you may want to exclude certain sub-industries that don’t align with your ideal customer profile.
Sub-industries included in Movies and Sound Recording:
Which businesses are not included
It is crucial to distinguish between businesses that create content and those that distribute it. Companies primarily focused on distributing movies and sound recordings, like movie theaters, streaming services, or record stores, are not part of this industry. Similarly, businesses that manufacture equipment used in film production, music recording, or sound reproduction are considered separate industries. Additionally, companies primarily focused on post-production services, like editing or adding special effects to movies, are not part of this industry.
Industry size on LinkedIn
Step 2
Pick job titles to target
Focus your LinkedIn search on these key decision-maker roles within the Movies and Sound Recording industry to find high-value leads. These roles are typically involved in B2B purchasing decisions and are most likely to respond to your outreach.
Influential roles in Movies and Sound Recording
Step 3
Run your Sales Navigator search
Setting your lead filters
Open LinkedIn Sales Navigator and select the ‘Leads’ tab. Use the filters on the left side to narrow down your search. Enter 'Movies and Sound Recording' in the ‘Industry’ filter, and add the job titles you want to target in the ‘Current job title’ field.
How many leads can I export?
You can export up to 2,500 leads per day from Sales Navigator. If your search results is higher than this limit, consider narrowing your filters or breaking your search results into multiple saved lead lists that can be exported over several days.
Do I have to use LinkedIn Sales Navigator?
Yes, to effectively target specific industries like Movies and Sound Recording, you'll need LinkedIn Sales Navigator. It provides the advanced filtering options you need to find the right leads and it has much higher export limits than the regular version of LinkedIn.
What does Sales Nav cost?
Sales Navigator offers a 30-day free trial, after which it costs around $90 per month.
Considering the quantity and quality of the targeted B2B leads you can export from Sales Nav, we think this is a bargain - certainly cheaper than almost any other way of generating leads.
Step 4
Export your leads
Install the Exportli Chrome Extension
To start exporting your leads, first install the Exportli Chrome extension.
Exportli works seamlessly with Sales Navigator and does two main things:
It allows you to export lead lists into a CSV
It uses 20+ email enrichment providers to find and verify business email addresses for your leads.
When you sign up, you’ll receive 50 free credits to get you started.
Run your lead export
With Exportli installed, you’re ready to run your export. The extension guides you through the process of exporting your selected leads into a CSV file.
Step 5
Import to your CRM or email tool
With your leads exported to a CSV file, you can now import them into your CRM or email outreach tools.
Most tools will let you import CSVs including:
Start exporting Movies and Sound Recording leads today
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