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7 Ways to Capture Your Personal Brand on Video

We all know the saying that a picture says a thousand words. Video takes those words one step further and makes them real and memorable. In the world of Web 2.0 people want information in bite-sized chunks. Video is a perfect medium for establishing your visual identity on the web and delivering your personal brand in a clear and concise way.

Only a couple years ago using video was going beyond what was expected in personal branding. Today it has become the norm. Consider this fact. In July 2011, ComScore, a leader in measuring the digital world, reported that 180 million Internet users in the US alone watched online video content. This averages almost 19 hours per viewer in a single month! For 2012, personal branding guru William Arruda says that video continues to be a major trend in branding through DIY (do it yourself) and professional platforms. [Read more...]

Redefining Brand You in a New Language and Culture

30x30x30 Blogathon Post #9: June 9th – Gabby Wallace

Day 9 of the Personal Branding Blogathon is all about redefining your personal brand in a second language and culture. Gabby Wallace is an expert language teaching professional who firmly believes in learning and using natural English in natural settings. She founded Go Natural English and frequently posts free video lessons. Gabby empowers her learners to use a new language to multiply their potential.

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The 30x30x30 June Blogathon – Week #2 Preview

Look Who We Have for Week 2: June 8 – June 14

Here is a sneak peek at who to expect in week 2 of the 30x30x30 Personal Branding Blogathon! These 7 peeps are absolutely amazing and dynamic! Expect a nice diversity of thought leadership ranging from creativity, communication skills, career coaching, reputation management, video branding, marketing, and corporate etiquette. Visit their sites, learn, connect, and mark your calendars. You do not want to miss even one of these posts!

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Tanvi Bhatt - June 8	Tanvi Bhatt is India’s leading Personal Brand Strategist and the first Reach Certified Personal Brand Strategist across the Indian Sub-Continent, which is a humble addition to the repertoire of expertise that she offers: she is a Celebrated Corporate Grooming & Image Consultant, an Engaging Etiquette Coach and an Eloquent Speaker. Being the Pioneer of Personal Branding in India, Tanvi has founded ‘Panache Studio’ which is India’s Premier Personal Branding Studio; with the sole purpose of empowering a distinguished league of Iconic Individuals, who manifest the essence of Signature Personal Brands, that Inspire the world to come! Learn more about Tanvi here.
Gabby Wallace - June 9	Gabby Wallace, founder of Go Natural English, is an educational entrepreneur and experienced English Language Trainer. Go Natural English offers online video and 1-to-1 language instruction with a focus on natural communication and cultural understanding for international professionals to grow their confidence and advance their skills. She was a Corporate English Trainer in Osaka and currently is based in Boston where she also teaches university ESL courses on American Culture. Learn more about Gabby here.
Paolo Feroleto - June 10	Paolo is a designer with over 14 years experience working across mixed disciplines within the creative industries. With Creative Discovery, Paolo is exploring creativity, facilitating workshops for educational and corporate environments with themes such as Branding, Personal Branding and much more. Learn more about Paolo here.
Catharine Fennell - June 11	Catharine Fennell is the founder and CEO of videoBIO. She has spent 17 years working at the intersection of marketing, digital media, and Internet technology. Over the last eight years Catharine has honed her skills as an entrepreneur. videoBIO is her third venture and as Founder of videoBIO, Catharine has created an innovative business model that redefines video and the way it is created, purchased and shared online. Learn more about Catharine and videoBIO here.
Lida Citroen - June 12	Lida Citroën is an international branding and reputation management specialist who designs and enhances the identities of companies, executives and thought-leaders globally. As principal and founder of LIDA360, LLC, she practices an integrated approach to branding, market strategy and communications that enhances the total customer experience and reduces the required investment for success. Lida's book, Reputation 360: Creating Power Through Personal Branding, (Palisades Publishing, 2011) is a best-selling guide to finding mission and gaining competitive advantage through reputation management. Learn more about Lida here.
Gini Dietrich - June 13	Gini Dietrich is the founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, a Chicago-based integrated marketing communication firm. She also is the founder of the professional development site for PR and marketing pros, Spin Sucks Pro, and co-author of Marketing In the Round. Gini is the author of the PR and marketing blog, Spin Sucks, which is a 2012 Cision Top 100 Blog, the 2010 and 2011 Readers Choice Blog of the Year, a Top 42 Content Marketing Blog from Junta42, a top 10 social media blog from Social Media Examiner, and an AdAge Power 150 blog. She delivers numerous keynotes, panel discussions, coaching sessions, and workshops across North America and Europe on the subject of using online technology in communication, marketing, sales, and HR. Learn more about Gini here.
Samantha Zinth - June 14	Samantha (Sam) Zinth is a student career coach and professional skills blogger. She's passionate about empowering young professionals to maximize their strengths, make meaningful connections, and actualize their short and long-term career goals. Learn more about Sam here.