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Authenticity, Disclaimers and a Radio Commercial

May 28th, 2008 · 3 Comments

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On my way back from work these last few days I’ve repeatedly heard a radio commercial for comedian Roseanne Barr’s Las Vegas show that really ticks me off. Nothing against Roseanne, though. It’s more against the commercial itself.
The commercial is staged as an interview, where Roseanne answers several questions about her […]

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Tags: Branding

How to Handle Customer E-mail

May 20th, 2008 · 6 Comments

I don’t like to spend money on cars, but with $4 per gallon of gas and my 12 year old Jeep acting up I decided to just move on and buy a smaller, more efficient vehicle.
A friend at work had recently bought a Scion xD, a cool little car loaded with features, a decent engine […]

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Tags: Customer Service · Branding

Personal Branding Tips for LinkedIn

May 8th, 2008 · 7 Comments

What is LinkedIn?

LinkedIn is a social network of more than 20 million professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries.

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When you join, you create a profile that summarizes your professional accomplishments, pretty much like an online resume, but with important social networking elements baked into it.
Here are some personal branding and marketing tips […]

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Tags: Social Media · Branding