Posts about Personal Branding as of October 23, 2009
October 23rd, 2009
10/23/2009
Above left Nicole Richie has already dabbled in design, namely with maternity wear. Above right Heidi Klum is set to add footwear to her already diverse portfolio. Two celebrities are reportedly starting fashion lines this week. First, Nicole Richie, who has recently done a jewellery collection and, for A Pea in a Pod, a maternity-wear line, has told Women’s Wear Daily that she will do a contemporary collection called Winter Kate. The pricing will be in the middle of the market.
10/22/2009
The subject of personal branding has been coming up recently with my clients. I’m noticing more of a need for solo-professionals to brand their identity and image. With the way the economy has shifted in the past year, a strong personal brand is needed more than ever. It used to be okay to be general and undifferentiated, but not any more. You need a clear, compelling message and a strong brand to capture people’s attention quickly. And, you need ongoing branded communication to hold their attention.
10/22/2009
As a newcomer to an organization, there are always obstacles to hurdle; learning names, where to put out-going mail, possibly even how many creamers the boss likes in their coffee. … (more)
10/22/2009
Mourning is just extended self-pity. – Donald Draper Credit: Stu Sherman I let a domain expire yesterday. It was one of the first domains I ever registered — possibly the second or third. It was also the domain for the second blog I ever really invested any serious time or energy into. It wasn’t a very focused blog. It didn’t really have a niche or a topic. It was founded on the belief that my reckless charm would catapult me to internet stardom. Well, it never really got me there.
10/21/2009
The hype around social media as conversation has become deafening. Much of the hyperbole comes from agencies and consultants who have seized upon social media as the next wave; their motivation is self-serving, of course. Promoting their credentials as social media experts enables them to attract clients, launch new projects and grow revenues. Still more hyperbole comes from pundits seeking to grow their audience for blogs, speaking engagements, books they’ve authored, podcasts, etc.
10/20/2009
The old model of networking is all about assertiveness and hustle. Push to get the meeting; push to deliver your pitch. Push, push, push. The new model of networking is all about listening and giving. Less about the business card, less about what you need, and a whole lot more about what you can provide. Why do we network? We network to find support, whatever our enterprise may be. Sometimes that support is financial, sometimes it’s an implementation partner, sometimes it’s something entirely different.
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