Archive for December, 2008

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

Did you know that Personal Brands are Virtual Mentors?

Virtual Mentors, originally uploaded by Hajj Flemings.
How many people do you currently mentor? Is that number 1, 2 or 10? Whatever number you identify you have underestimated the impact of your mentorship program. As a personal brand you are a virtual mentor for many whether you realize it or not. You […]

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Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Thanks from ‘The Brand YU Life’: Fresh Start in ‘09

Christmas Card- Fresh Start in 2009, originally uploaded by Hajj Flemings.

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Sunday, December 21st, 2008

Snowmageddon Tweet-Up 2008 + Tweeter Cakes

Detroit Tweet UP AnnArbor 122108, originally uploaded by Hajj Flemings.
Detroit Tweet-Up in Ann Arbor, MI on 12/21/08 was a smashing success. The attendees are listed below. Thanks to @CatchUpLady, Detroit shocked the world with the introduction of Tweeter Cakes. Recipe is non-disclosed, but we are willing to negotiate for the right […]

2 Comments » - Posted in Social Networking, Branding by Hajj Flemings

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

Athletes: The Ultimate Personal Brand

LeBron + Nike, originally uploaded by Hajj Flemings.
With Plaxico Burress, Sean Avery, and Michael Vick’s recent incidents the value of personal branding has become a hot topic. Character, corporate brand image (leagues), and poor judgment are becoming PR nightmares for the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and NCAA.
Professional athletes are no different than the […]

3 Comments » - Posted in Celebrities, Personal Branding, Branding by Hajj Flemings

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Hajj E. Flemings on ESPN

Hajj E. Flemings on ESPN, originally uploaded by Hajj Flemings.
With the recent incidents with Plaxico Burress, Michael Vick, and Pacman Jones the NFL has become increasing aware of the need to teach their players about personal branding. ESPN recently recorded a session that included the Academy of Protocol & Intelligence and myself (Hajj E. […]

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