I simplified my keynote presentation to discuss with you what I shared before graduating students of two different universities in Manila. This presentation gave the graduating class some pointers on how to build and enhance their (personal) brand, merit an interview and eventually get a job by using basic Marketing principles and web 2.0.
My mind is preoccupied by the abuse, misuse and seemingly ignorance of people on the gross effect of new media in a person’s brand. Strike while the iron is hot! As the sayings goes, so please allow me to share 3 illustrations of how web 2.0 has hurt people for their careless actions, and how we can further erode somebody else’s brand because of new media.
This story has been discussed and joked about worldwide. Looks like we came to a point where we are so comfortable with the different social networking sites and unmindful of the possible consequences. At least, not until it will hit us, and hit us hard. I liked what Cyma Saeed said
I think this is an experimental phase…take Facebook for example; they just adjusted their privacy options. We will all make mistakes and social media communication will evolve. Many of us will be left with tattoos that will have to be removed (surgically), spawning the “online reputation management industry”. The next generations will have better self regulation and will also be more accepting! Just imagine what he vetting process for future presidential candidates will be like!
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