How to Make a Good First Impression
According to Prospects, the UK’s Official Graduate Careers Website, research shows that first impressions are made up of the following (via Interviews: How to impress): 55% visual impact, i.e. dress, facial expressions and body language; 38% tone of voice; 7% from what you actually say. What does this say for how you present yourself? Whether [...]
Howard Stringer on Charlie Rose
Image from WikipediaHow does Howard Stringer, Sony CEO & Chairman, deal with traveling two thirds of the time? Sleep whenever you can and keep a good sense of humor. Check out the complete interview with Charlie Rose for more insights on topics including Blu-Ray, PS3 and Sony Pictures.
Sex and the City: Women v. Girls
Image by Lots Of SprinklesI usually enjoy picking up the New York Times arts section, but this article struck me as odd, right from the title. Michael Cieply, who writes about the entertainment industry, tries to make a twisted little connection between the new Kit Kittredge film, a G-rated American Girl Doll spin-off, and the [...]
Presenting Your Message
Picture an advertisement for a cash back rewards credit card. A couple of months ago, this card was offering 5% cash back for the first 3 months and then 1% after that. Now they are offering 1% cash back and a 20% bonus on all cash back earned in the first year. Which of these [...]
Rebranding II
Palindrome’s post about Rebranding got me thinking. This blog has evolved to be about more than just the independent film scene. As young professionals in the media industry, we have naturally come to focus on the next wave of opportunities for those who create media. Whether storytellers, citizen journalists, documentarians, or activists, the landscape is [...]
Rebranding
At first, this post might seem a little. . . ephemeral. But I have a point here. Firstly, I just changed my name from “The Insider” to “Palindrome.” This is because now The Producer and I are both “insiders” – and it feels a little tacky for me to hold on to the title. Also, [...]
