Category: Corporate Branding

2010 Olympics ceremonies . 3 lessons learned

Along with an estimated 3 billion other people, I watched the 2010 Vancouver Olympics’ Opening Ceremonies. And, sadly, last night I watched the games come to an official end. But my viewership was not without some great learnings from this epic event that proudly took place in my home country. It’s OK to make mistakes, […]

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full day social media seminar . emi caribbean

On January 27, 2010, I’ll be delivering a full day seminar on Strategic Event Marketing Using Social Media for EMI Caribbean in beautiful Trinidad. Don’t miss this event – seats are selling fast! Smart planners have recognized that the game has changed forever. Event guests are no longer simply attendees, they are active and engaged […]

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Writing a Great Bio – 5 Ingredients for Success

The purpose of a great bio has always been to establish credibility, showcase your expertise and build trust. But in today’s hyper-connected and über-competitive world of business, bios can also serve to differentiate, build likability, establish an authentic connection between the reader and the writer and, most importantly, SELL you. 1. First, know what & […]

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50 reasons your competitors . are kicking your butt

You’re not keeping your pipeline full of new business You’re solely focusing on new relationships and not nurturing your existing ones You don’t know why you’re losing customers You’re not building partnerships with other vendors No one knows who you are You’ve been pigeonholed as ‘that’ type of company You don’t have a value proposition […]

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what superheroes can teach us . about branding

Rule 1: Have a superpower – What is a superhero without a superpower? There have been many a debate around dinner tables discussing ‘if you could have any superpower in the world, what would it be?’. The amazing thing is when you look at the landscape of superheroes…and there are thousands…they each have a distinct […]

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