Came to my attention just yesterday about this 1 blogger that actually threaten a certain business for something free and.. Whatever, just read these screen shots.
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Woah! Looks like somebody really needs that free hair do a lot. Here is the story according to our "victim"
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And before we know it, it's on friendly neighbourhood EDMW and also a major issue now within both bloggers and marketing person.
Some said that her Email got hacked, some mentioned that she is really stupid to do this and currently both her blog and twitter are gone. Unpublished or remove maybe, I don't know.
As a Blogger
Let me look at it from a point of view as a blogger.
1. I will never do something like this because I can pay for my own hair do. (considering the fact I only pay $8.80 for each cut.)
2. I will never do that because as much as you can shame anyone, anyone can shame you too. Apparently it is happening now. So don't think that your 5,000 readership per month can save you in any situation.
3. There are times that marketing person can be an ass and be demanding and even make you dance and sing a song if they give you some peanuts but my advice to all young, old, pretty or ugly bloggers, you might think that you are an individual and you hold NO responsibility to any organisation and you can say whatever you want because you are who you are, think again. The world is round and burning any bridges just means that your walk is going to be a bigger and longer walk. Regardless of how bad things goes down, try not to have any black and white that looks like the one above. I rather you call and shout at that person.
As a Marketing/Advertising/Brand/Community Manager
1. I really can't answer myself this question either. Would I have done the same like what Conrad here did. Would I have the balls to name and shame her openly? Maybe not frankly cause in some ways this to some clients can be considered as bad PR although yes, you have balls to stand up to the rights of your company and what not but not many clients appreciates such balls these days. #TrueStory
2. Would this story end differently if it was not this girl and XX or Mr.Brown. (Not saying they would do something but my point here is about social status difference.)
3. What would I do if it was me in Conrad's shoes? I might very much just reply her and say sorry too bad, you ain't who we want with such an attitude and good bye.
Added:
4. Handling bloggers can be a pain in the ass sometimes. Some bloggers think they are celebrities and some thinks they are the only way you can sell your product but of course there are many nice and humble people out there who can really help. Always be careful when engaging bloggers. If you do not know how, it is always better to get an agency or community manger from the inside to help.
Biggest Question:
I think the biggest question now for many of my blogger friends is - "Who is Janiqueel". Apparently a lot of my blogger friends doesn't know her or even heard about her. And why is she so bossy if she is not even famous/popular in the community?
That is an invalid question to me, cause if you are famous and popular, you really don't need to be bossy about it. Heard of empty vessels making the most noise?
What's next?
If Janiqueel ever reads this, these are my advice:
1. Reopen your blog, this is the time you get the most traffic. Nothing can get worst at this point of time. You might as well embrace it.
2. It IS an one sided story as of now. Why not stand up for yourself? I am sure you had a reason to call him jerk. Whatever it is, tell your story. If you are only good enough to blog reviews about hair colours or your lunch, you might as well not be a blogger. (Probably that's why you close it down?)
3. If you really think it is your fault and that is why you close you blog down, step up and admit your mistake. Blog about it. No one taught you how to be a blogger anyway. Nobody gave you a hand book of the Dos and Donts. Our nation is full of compassion, Jack Neo made some mistakes, now he is a famous director of Ah Boys to Men and nobody judged him anymore. (Maybe until the opening of Ashley Madison.) And even Michael Palmer stepped up for his mistake and people still respect him. So if you think you made a mistake, this is the time to admit it and not hide.
4. THIS IS YOUR BIG BREAK. When was the last time another blogger went BOOMZ? Maybe ZR and her Yuki story? Or maybe food blogger who doesn't pay for his food? Be it right or wrong, people want to read your blog now. I am not advocating that everyone should go make some scandal for yourself but it has proven that it gives you the attention that a lot of bloggers wants these days isn't it? You may or may not get anymore freebies as of now but in time to come, things like this will blow over and you still get the traffic. (I mean that is of course IF your writing and content even makes sense cause I heard some people telling me your writing sucks.)
5. If the 2nd part of point 4 is true, my advise is to improve on that as well.
Nobody ask me but...
Yeah, this blogging bull shit is getting a new low everyday isn't it? Here's a hot girl from Game of thrones in case you find my post boring.
Mr.Smith, blog just blog lah, so much drama for what?
Woah! Looks like somebody really needs that free hair do a lot. Here is the story according to our "victim"
And here is his reply:
And before we know it, it's on friendly neighbourhood EDMW and also a major issue now within both bloggers and marketing person.
Some said that her Email got hacked, some mentioned that she is really stupid to do this and currently both her blog and twitter are gone. Unpublished or remove maybe, I don't know.
As a Blogger
Let me look at it from a point of view as a blogger.
1. I will never do something like this because I can pay for my own hair do. (considering the fact I only pay $8.80 for each cut.)
2. I will never do that because as much as you can shame anyone, anyone can shame you too. Apparently it is happening now. So don't think that your 5,000 readership per month can save you in any situation.
3. There are times that marketing person can be an ass and be demanding and even make you dance and sing a song if they give you some peanuts but my advice to all young, old, pretty or ugly bloggers, you might think that you are an individual and you hold NO responsibility to any organisation and you can say whatever you want because you are who you are, think again. The world is round and burning any bridges just means that your walk is going to be a bigger and longer walk. Regardless of how bad things goes down, try not to have any black and white that looks like the one above. I rather you call and shout at that person.
As a Marketing/Advertising/Brand/Community Manager
1. I really can't answer myself this question either. Would I have done the same like what Conrad here did. Would I have the balls to name and shame her openly? Maybe not frankly cause in some ways this to some clients can be considered as bad PR although yes, you have balls to stand up to the rights of your company and what not but not many clients appreciates such balls these days. #TrueStory
2. Would this story end differently if it was not this girl and XX or Mr.Brown. (Not saying they would do something but my point here is about social status difference.)
3. What would I do if it was me in Conrad's shoes? I might very much just reply her and say sorry too bad, you ain't who we want with such an attitude and good bye.
Added:
4. Handling bloggers can be a pain in the ass sometimes. Some bloggers think they are celebrities and some thinks they are the only way you can sell your product but of course there are many nice and humble people out there who can really help. Always be careful when engaging bloggers. If you do not know how, it is always better to get an agency or community manger from the inside to help.
Biggest Question:
I think the biggest question now for many of my blogger friends is - "Who is Janiqueel". Apparently a lot of my blogger friends doesn't know her or even heard about her. And why is she so bossy if she is not even famous/popular in the community?
That is an invalid question to me, cause if you are famous and popular, you really don't need to be bossy about it. Heard of empty vessels making the most noise?
What's next?
If Janiqueel ever reads this, these are my advice:
1. Reopen your blog, this is the time you get the most traffic. Nothing can get worst at this point of time. You might as well embrace it.
2. It IS an one sided story as of now. Why not stand up for yourself? I am sure you had a reason to call him jerk. Whatever it is, tell your story. If you are only good enough to blog reviews about hair colours or your lunch, you might as well not be a blogger. (Probably that's why you close it down?)
3. If you really think it is your fault and that is why you close you blog down, step up and admit your mistake. Blog about it. No one taught you how to be a blogger anyway. Nobody gave you a hand book of the Dos and Donts. Our nation is full of compassion, Jack Neo made some mistakes, now he is a famous director of Ah Boys to Men and nobody judged him anymore. (Maybe until the opening of Ashley Madison.) And even Michael Palmer stepped up for his mistake and people still respect him. So if you think you made a mistake, this is the time to admit it and not hide.
4. THIS IS YOUR BIG BREAK. When was the last time another blogger went BOOMZ? Maybe ZR and her Yuki story? Or maybe food blogger who doesn't pay for his food? Be it right or wrong, people want to read your blog now. I am not advocating that everyone should go make some scandal for yourself but it has proven that it gives you the attention that a lot of bloggers wants these days isn't it? You may or may not get anymore freebies as of now but in time to come, things like this will blow over and you still get the traffic. (I mean that is of course IF your writing and content even makes sense cause I heard some people telling me your writing sucks.)
5. If the 2nd part of point 4 is true, my advise is to improve on that as well.
Nobody ask me but...
Yeah, this blogging bull shit is getting a new low everyday isn't it? Here's a hot girl from Game of thrones in case you find my post boring.
Lena Headey
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| She was also in 300 and Terminator! Hot Stuff. Oh, she is 40 this year. |