Long time coming
This is my 500th post on Brand DNA and I'm a little shocked to be honest.
When I started up the blog I had no idea what I was getting myself into.
It really has taken on a life of its own.
Just the other day Gavin asked me for five reasons why I blog.
I'm not too keen on rambling endlessly about myself, but what better time than my 500th post to try to answer his question.
1. Sharing - When I set up the blog last April I was on the academic staff at RMIT. I was putting together a new subject for the advertising degree, which looked at the impact of new and emerging technologies on advertising. The blog was simply a place for me to share some of the interesting discoveries I had made.
2. Learning - Once I started blogging I started discovering new things almost on a daily basis. The more I blog, the more I learn. And you’re never too old to stop learning.
3. Community – I have met more like minded people since I started blogging than I ever did when I was working in big agencies. Strange thing is I’ve not met any of these like minded people, but somehow it feels like I have.
4. Professional – Many of the discoveries I made whilst blogging have been put into practice in one form or another. This is one of the great things about working outside of the advertising mainstream. You get to try new things before they’re completely ready. Beta testing, as the pioneers like to call it.
5. Pleasure – Gavin also listed pleasure in his five reasons. I love sharing my discoveries. I love voicing my opinion. I love sharing my thinking. I love putting Brand DNA together. I hope you love it too.
posted by Stan Lee at 11:53 pm
9 Comments:
Roll on 1000. Keep blogging Stan.
We miss you Stan!
Keep it up stan. Love the 30 seconds of wisdom I get from your blog everyday!
Congratulations, Stan on 500 posts. Now there is bound to be a book in that ;)
Looks like post 500 has coincided with a steady stream of comments . It seems that brand dna is now a brand itself.
Well done Stan, this blog will go far.
Really enjoy your blog. I totally agree about the reasons behind blogging - I still find it amazing in the way that thoughts and ideas and discussions build and grow around the world. I also love the fact that I have a constant stream of stories and ideas to use both in my personal and professional life.
Nice one Stan.
It's easy to see why you're a copywriter and I'm a marketer. Your reasons are the same as mine, but you've articulated them a hell of a lot better than the miscellaneous ramblings going on in my head.
You're making me blush.
Stan x
Like the blog Stan.. keep up the book work.
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