Posted in Business, Comm 296: Intro to Marketing on Nov 30th, 2011 No Comments »
RE: https://blogs.ubc.ca/sallycai/2011/11/06/36/ I thought this was an appropriate topic to write about based on the fact that I’ve been on Twiter none stop for the past few days. I think it’s nearly at par with the number of times I go on Facebook! One of the main reasons as to why Sally’s blog on Twitter […]
Posted in Business, Comm 296: Intro to Marketing on Nov 4th, 2011 No Comments »
I once wished that I could one day live in Disneyland so everyday, I could wake up to happiness. I have been exposed to Disney my whole life and it’s no surprise that it has sustained such a strong presence in the market for this long. It’s a company that has penetrated the minds and […]
Posted in Business, Comm 296: Intro to Marketing on Oct 10th, 2011 No Comments »
RE: https://blogs.ubc.ca/hishamismail/2011/10/10/36-orange-mini-dresses/ Ambush marketing. It comes up a lot, but what is it really? I never fully understood the real meaning behind this concept, which is why I thought it would be interesting to talk about Hish’s blog about Ambush Marketing. Ambush Marketing is defined as a marketing strategy in where companies associate themselves through […]
Posted in Business, Comm 296: Intro to Marketing on Sep 24th, 2011 No Comments »
In one of our marketing class, one of our clicker questions asked us about the number of brands we use daily? The options were along the lines of less than 50, 50, 100 or more than 100. I picked less than 50 thinking that this was the most reasonable; you can’t use a 100 or […]
Posted in Business, Comm 296: Intro to Marketing on Sep 16th, 2011 No Comments »
First blog post for marketing…where do I start? I guess I’ll start here. Hello everyone! I am not going to begin my introduction by stating my name since it’s pretty obvious what it is from my blog name. But I will start off by saying that I am an international student, born and raised in […]
Posted in Comm 101 on Apr 3rd, 2011 No Comments »
To be perfectly honest, Comm 299 has been a very useful course in so many ways, mainly in how to strive in the business world. From CAR statements to resume and cover letter writing to the intense interview process, this class has been a valuable learning experience, and I am not just saying that because […]
Posted in Comm 101, Everyday Life on Mar 21st, 2011 No Comments »
For most of my adolescent years, I’ve always lacked confidence in myself. Lacked confidence in my abilities socially and academically, even though I had the capabilities to succeed in both these fields. I remember the moments where the first thought that crossed my mind before and after an exam would be “I will/have fail[ed].” Furthermore, […]
Posted in Comm 101 on Nov 19th, 2010 No Comments »
Jamie Oliver is one of the most innovative chefs I have ever known. His career began through his television show The Naked Chef, and because of its success, he began writing his own cookbooks, developed more TV shows, and even opened his own restaurant. But what else is unique about Mr. Oliver? He’s not just […]
Posted in Comm 101 on Nov 17th, 2010 No Comments »
Being an entrepreneur is not easy. There are various challenges and risks in starting your own business, such as lack of resources, capital and of course fear of the unknown. An overwhelming feeling amidst the very competitive business world. Some stay away from entrepreneurship exactly because of this but there are some that are willing […]
Posted in Comm 101 on Nov 16th, 2010 No Comments »
What is an entrepreneur? An entrepreneur is basically someone who starts a business using their own resources and become significantly accountable for their own risks. Entrepreneurs start of with an idea and then try to start a business that revolves around that idea. So let me introduce you to Jeffrey Church and Michael Stone, two […]