Building Your Personal Brand
IT REALLY IS ALL ABOUT YOU! Discover and Create your own brand
Let’s do our own research: How many brands of shampoo can you name?
Let’s do our own research: How many brands of shampoo can you name?
The purpose of branding is to become known before you are needed.
Media Sales Reps Please, go SMBs on average are away . called on by 37 media reps per month. Source: BIA/Kelsey
3 Secrets of Branding Success 1. Know what you are doing 2. Know that you know 3. Be known for what you know
When your clients or team members have a problem, do they call you first?
Start thinking of yourself as a brand.
Your BRAND is what people think of you… …when they think of you. - Sheldon Nix
Concept: The Four Keys.
Product and Service Brands Use…
Reach What is the reach of your personal brand?
Frequency Are people receiving your personal brand message with competent frequency?
Consistency Strong brands are built over years; not weeks
Compelling Creative Does your brand sell?
Your Personal Brand Power Hone in on your skill-set: • What do you bring to your company? • Your colleagues? • Your industry?
Building Your Personal Brand Define who you are – Skills, abilities, personal experience – Your passions – Your specialties – what sets you apart? How you are perceived – Personal relationships – Professional relationships – Online reputation
Building Your Personal Brand What are your goals? – In your current position – Professionally – How would you define your style? Create your networks – Mentors and experts – Participate in groups, seminars, conventions and forums – Networking events
Audit your online presence.
Be Searchable…
Branding Yourself: Negatively
Branding Yourself: Negatively
LinkedIn Your LinkedIn profile is a combination of a resume, cover letter, references. It’s a living database of your professional network.
Facebook 1. Post only pictures that will never embarrass you. 2. Input your work experience and fill out your profile. 3. Disable the ability to tag you in pictures and videos. 4. Hold your tongue in postings on your page or on those of others.
Twitter • Why should someone follow you? • Be consistent • Be prepared for responses
Find ways to create value.
Blog / Website • Station website – what you do, stations you represent, testimonials. • Own your “ownname.com” or a website that aligns with your name in some fashion. • Post regularly – give people a reason to come back.
Articles in Trade Press…
Or a newsletter…
Or a newsletter…
Be purposeful in what you share
YouTube • Name • Executive summary • Marketing video(s)
YouTube • Duane Christensen • Results Radio / Townsquare Media • Advertising and Marketing, Sioux Falls, SD
Voicemail • Plan your message • Speak clearly • Keep it brief • Update it regularly • Check it frequently • SMILE!
Business Card • Whether a CEO or in an entry-level position, everyone should have their own business card. • Your card should contain your personal brand statement as well as contact information. Think Big... Make Big Things Happen! - Jeff Schmidt
Resume/Bio
Even a relevant Press Release…
Building Your Personal Brand • Get involved and share • Listen and monitor • Create your brand
Above all…
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