So I've been trying to think of a company that I use regularly that ties in with my events career path. I must admit that although not often used, I do visit the website for Party Bazaar. I find it really useful to look for items available online (instead of having to visit a store) and I find that they have some great ideas also listed on their website. And for those of you who have kids, trying to come up with new parties can be challenging...do you know how to entertain a bunch of 4 year olds????
You can follow them on twitter, you can visit a facebook page or you can view videos on YouTube. The YouTube is what interests me the most and what I find to be the most useful. I am more likely to buy new products, or even old ones for that matter when I can acutally see the uses. Trying to think up of new ideas, themes, etc can also get tricky at time and seeing what someone else has come up with is quite useful, and entertaining. I can also see how many views they have received and how many followers they have.
When you visit their twitter and facebook pages you can see how many followers they have and how many likes, but how to you determine if this is helping their sales?
I think they really could ramp things up even more by having online coupons or contests. This would allow them to build a database (collect personal information). From there they could see who is buying, what are the most popular events, items, even time of year.
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Friday, 4 May 2012
My social media personality????
This particular blog has taken me all week to figure out. I don't twitter, I only signed up, reluctantly to LinkedIn. I do have a facebook account which I use to connect with some friends and family, but mostly to play some online games. I don't blog. So how am I supposed to determine my social media personality????
Off to google I go.....http://socialmediatoday.com/chrisstreet/381801/seven-personality-types-social-media.
This was quite interesting, I've discovered that I am....
* The Chameleon
This personality type are tricky, because they don’t actually have a personality to show on social media. They fit into whatever conversation at the time, and agree, agree, agree. You’ll never find them being questioning, or starting a debate – they are too concerned with everybody liking them to actually engage in a meaningful way. Watch the Chameleon, they’ll drag you down.
Clearly I need to step up my game. I'm feeling a bit insulted...drag you down? I'm just trying to be there, take part in communications and no insult anyone or start any huge disagreements.
I am now aspiring to be..an All Rounder what about you?
Off to google I go.....http://socialmediatoday.com/chrisstreet/381801/seven-personality-types-social-media.
This was quite interesting, I've discovered that I am....
* The Chameleon
This personality type are tricky, because they don’t actually have a personality to show on social media. They fit into whatever conversation at the time, and agree, agree, agree. You’ll never find them being questioning, or starting a debate – they are too concerned with everybody liking them to actually engage in a meaningful way. Watch the Chameleon, they’ll drag you down.
Clearly I need to step up my game. I'm feeling a bit insulted...drag you down? I'm just trying to be there, take part in communications and no insult anyone or start any huge disagreements.
I am now aspiring to be..an All Rounder what about you?
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Transparency
Transparency is important. How much is something that will vary between each person, the industry, or people that you are talking about.
Using an elective medical procedure as an example, I would say it is fair to be forthright about pricing, ensure that there are no hidden costs. Put it all out. Prospective patients will appreciate this. Also providing a list of surgeons and their background and information is also great. Why hide? I've seen so many companies advertise their great, famous, top of the line doctor, to get you there. Once there, you find out that he isn't operating much anymore, or only on certain days...but hey...you can have this guy...he's great (only one year out of school...not much experience, etc).
http://fdatransparencyblog.fda.gov/
This blog touches on another part of transparency within the medical field that is also important. I've seen this so many times. There are so many products on the market today that essentially can do the same job. Why does a clinic decide to use one versus the other. You would hope it would be a doctor preference due to personal feedback from patients, proven ability to work, but unfortunately, its often about the drug manufacturer and what kind of kickbacks they are willing to provide, lower costs, etc.
I firmly believe having options is the best. What works for one may not always work well for another. I believe collecting more personal data about a person (such as drug reactions, etc) needs more emphasis and that its that information that should determine what drug a person is given.
Using an elective medical procedure as an example, I would say it is fair to be forthright about pricing, ensure that there are no hidden costs. Put it all out. Prospective patients will appreciate this. Also providing a list of surgeons and their background and information is also great. Why hide? I've seen so many companies advertise their great, famous, top of the line doctor, to get you there. Once there, you find out that he isn't operating much anymore, or only on certain days...but hey...you can have this guy...he's great (only one year out of school...not much experience, etc).
http://fdatransparencyblog.fda.gov/
This blog touches on another part of transparency within the medical field that is also important. I've seen this so many times. There are so many products on the market today that essentially can do the same job. Why does a clinic decide to use one versus the other. You would hope it would be a doctor preference due to personal feedback from patients, proven ability to work, but unfortunately, its often about the drug manufacturer and what kind of kickbacks they are willing to provide, lower costs, etc.
I firmly believe having options is the best. What works for one may not always work well for another. I believe collecting more personal data about a person (such as drug reactions, etc) needs more emphasis and that its that information that should determine what drug a person is given.
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
What do I want to be when I grow up
I've been thinking about this alot lately. I am currently looking for a full time position and feel limited due to my lack of education and possibly experience.
I'm thinking back and kicking myself for not being more focused on my future and having spent too much time having fun and living in the moment.
I guess it goes back to high school, or maybe even further. I never really like school for anything other than socializing. Most of my friends were really bucking down by grade 11. Selecting courses based on what they were going to do career wise, or with post secondary education. All I could think about was the party, the club, or moving out of the house and living on my own.
Wow...I really wish I knew then what I know now.
I'm thinking back and kicking myself for not being more focused on my future and having spent too much time having fun and living in the moment.
I guess it goes back to high school, or maybe even further. I never really like school for anything other than socializing. Most of my friends were really bucking down by grade 11. Selecting courses based on what they were going to do career wise, or with post secondary education. All I could think about was the party, the club, or moving out of the house and living on my own.
Wow...I really wish I knew then what I know now.
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