Comments on: What is Sydney’s deal?

By: Sydney

Sydney — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:09:32 +0000

In the event that you are “stating the obvious of what everyone is thinking”, I’ll address “everyone” now.

For me, this blog is not just about building my personal brand. It is a part of my exploration of social media, web 2.0 and all of the other terms applied to what is, at the end of the day, a means of communication.

Could I send an email? Absolutely, and I have. Some have gotten lost in the black hole of spam filters at my family members’ places of employment. Sometimes I just feel like writing on here more than anything else.

Yes, this blog is about Sydney Owen on: New Media. But the key words of that tagline are Sydney Owen. I am in PR, yes. But I am also a sister and a daughter to three people who mean the world to me. And today (well, two days ago) I chose to use this medium as a form of communication with them.

Does it detract from the content posted here? No. Will it dominate the content here? No, in fact, that was the only time I’m posting it to the blog.

Part of building your personal brand is being personal. The content of this blog reflects new media, PR, my career and my life, and how I see it (through my gen-y perspective). Relocating across the country is part of my career. Writing for my family is part of my life.

Thanks for reading, I look forward to your comments in the future.

By: Emmanuel Mwangi

Emmanuel Mwangi — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:35:10 +0000

I’m probably stating the obvious of what everyone else is thinking but…

Why make private blogs to your family members that get sent out to your entire readership? You have individual posts for individual members of your family.

Why not just send them an email?

You are knowingly writing to an audience that you want to grow. You’re building a personal brand. It seems out of place especially when there are better channels for personal, private messages.

It’s something I see that’s very MySpace/Facebook to create personal messages in public spaces whether they are private or not.

This wouldn’t even be an issue on another personal blog but, you do PR for a living. PR geared toward new media. It seems odd that you would build your brand this way.

I came here from an interview you had on Viraolgy that touted you as a voice on PR for new media. Strange to find those blog posts here.

By: DShan

DShan — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:13:18 +0000

Well at least you know there’s a bunch of Chi-towners who are stoked to have you! Ready-made blog and twitter friends:)

Enjoy the ride..I’m watching it on Twitter right now!

By: Matt Cheuvront

Matt Cheuvront — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:05:11 +0000

It’s funny how closely our stories parallel. I put the two week notice in on Monday and am heading up to Chicago myself on July 1. I still don’t know what I’ll be doing when I get there. But I’m excited – scared as hell – but excited nonetheless. Good luck to you, and here’s to our paths crossing sooner rather than later!

By: Dad

Dad — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:51:23 +0000

I love you.

Without hessitation, unconditionally, without barriers, with no regard to time, people or distance. I am always here for you, now and forever. I have been with you since birth and will be with you every step of the way in your life.

Your world is about to be a crazy place, or so it will seem. Remember me and use me to your advantage. You know and understand me and how I think better than anyone else ever has or will.

That knowledge and understanding works both ways. Feel free to share my mind as often as you need to. And listen carefully to yours; it holds the courage and answers you need.

When you were born I prayed to God to watch over you. He’s done a pretty darn good job of it so far and I have no reason to believe he won’t stick with you forever.