How to Write a Personal Brand Statement

Tweet Pin It It’s easy to say that you want to build you personal brand, but actually getting out and doing it is a whole different thing. If you want to have an outstanding personal brand, you have to know yourself, and one of the best ways to do that is to take the time to write a personal brand statement. “The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.” – Thales, Ancient Greek ...

Are We All Sheep or is Google Really That Good?

Tweet Pin It The top ranked website or article in Google search results gets a huge portion of the traffic from users. While it’s certainly understood that Google is good at what it does, are they really that good, or are we all just trained to obey their results in a sheep-like manner? According to a study by Optify, the top three results in a Google search result get almost 60% of the clicks, while the top ...

How and Why You Should Become a Brand Advocate

Tweet Pin It You have certain products and services that you love, right? I’m not talking about the boring stuff that you buy out of habit; I’m talking about those things that truly make your life easier, better, and more fun. Being a brand advocate isn’t just about buying the same brand of toilet paper every week, it’s about standing behind a company, and spreading the word for no other reason than you love what they ...

6 Ways to Use Twitter to Build Your Personal Brand

Tweet Pin It A great social media presence has become very important in the world of job searching, and Twitter has become one of the best ways to build your personal brand. Ultimately, you want your personal brand online to reflect your expertise and knowledge of the job you have (or want to have). If you use Twitter effectively, you can greatly increase your visibility online, and become a thought leader in the marketing industry. ...

What is Corporate Branding?

Tweet Pin It To the inexperienced marketer, branding may be just a textbook concept that doesn’t really hold much meaning. Yes, you’ve heard the definition of the word, “branding,” but what does it really mean to take a business and improve its brand? It starts with a definition: Brand Before we can talk about anything meaningful, let’s talk about what a “brand” means. A corporation’s brand is the way that customers, potential customers, and the ...