Author: Maria Elena Duron

Maria Elena Duron, is managing editor of the Personal Branding Blog, CEO (chief engagement officer) of buzz2bucks– a word of mouth marketing firm, and a professional speaker and trainer on developing social networks that work. She provides workshops, webinars, seminars and direct services that help create conversation, connection, credibility, community and commerce around your brand.  Maria Duron is founder and moderator of #brandchat- a weekly Twitter chat focused on every aspect of branding that is recognized by Mashable as one the 15 Essential Twitter Chats for Social Media Marketers.
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Personal Branding Weekly and What to Listen For

PERSONAL BRANDING WEEKLY

Editor’s Note:  This week we welcome a new contributor to the Personal Branding Blog, Ken Sudheim.  Ken is the CEO of KAS Placement Sales Recruiters, a sales and marketing recruitment agency specializing in helping job seekers further their careers through finding them challenging and rewarding positions at progressive, visionary and growing organizations.  …

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Personal Branding Weekly and Networking Word of Mouth

Editor’s Note: Relationships are vital to any of your personal and professional success. Good communication, relationship building skills and basic networking are often lacking. When you can possess those three skill sets, your brand stands out from everyone else and is memorable. How well do you engage your brand?

This past week we covered:

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Personal Branding Weekly and Conference Focus

Personal Branding Weekly

Editor’s Note: Because I was attending New Media Expo 2013 last Sunday, I didn’t have the opportunity to fully introduce you to one of our newest authors – Peter Sterlacci.

Peter is known as “Japan’s personal branding pioneer” and is one of only 15 Master level Certified Personal Branding Strategists in the …

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Personal Branding Weekly and Visible Word of Mouth

Personal Branding Weekly

Editor’s Note:  Thank you to Oscar Del Santo for his tremendous contribution as a weekly columnist here at the Personal Branding Blog.  In addition to wonderful insights on personal branding, Oscar delivered a unique perspective on personal branding in another culture and being able to express that across country lines.  Oscar was …

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Personal Branding Weekly and Google Grader

Personal Branding Weekly

Editor’s Note:  This weekend was tough for so many in our nation.  Those who are suffering continue to be in our thoughts. We continue to mourn for them and to pray they’re provided strength and support.

This past week in the Personal Branding Blog, we covered effective engagement, using MOOCs to enhance …

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Personal Branding Weekly and Protecting Yourself from Experts

Personal Branding Weekly

Editor’s Note: I’ve met many wonderful people during some recent personal branding and social media seminars and sessions that I’ve presented at lately.  When we visit after my presentation, I find that unearthing your brand is by far the most interesting and most challenging aspect of personal branding for them.

Do you …