doug kessler - insane honesty in content marketing
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INSANE HONESTY IN CONTENT MARKETING
Doug Kessler
Co-founder, Velocity Partners
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Total, proactive honesty.
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Volunteeringweaknesses unasked.
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Insane honesty.
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Insane honesty signalled:1. She caredabout us having a great time.
2. We could trust everythingshe said about the positives.
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Normal honesty is simply ethical and professional.
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‘Insane’ honesty is a choice.
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Actively seek out your weaknesses and share
them openly.
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Actively seek out your weaknesses and share
them openly.
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Insane honesty is putting your worst foot forward.
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Why insane honesty?Six reasons.
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Why insane honesty:
1. It surprises and charms
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"There's a stone where our soul once was. Enjoy this sponsored content.”
The Oniondisclaimer for their native advertising
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Why insane honesty:
2. It signals confidence
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Why insane honesty:
3. It builds trust
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Harvey Residential, Estate Agent
“Not a very nice one bedroom flat but like the budgie it’s cheap; open plan, has a well used kitchen, and if you can call it this – a small lounge.”
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Why insane honesty:
4. It alienates less likely buyers
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Kessels KramerHans Brinker Budget Hotel, Amsterdam
Kessels KramerHans Brinker Budget Hotel, Amsterdam
Kessels KramerHans Brinker Budget Hotel, Amsterdam
Why insane honesty:
5. It attracts ideal prospects
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How do you market an office building that looks like this?
Ugli Campus, Wood Lane, London
Why insane honesty:
6. It focuses you on battles you can win
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Why insane honesty?1. It surprises and delights2. It signals confidence3. It builds trust4. It alienates less likely buyers5. It attracts ideal prospects6. It focuses you on battles you can win
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Actively seek out your weaknesses and share
them openly.
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Go out and put yourworst foot forward.
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Thanks.
@DougKesslerVelocityPartners.co.uk
“We know, we know. He is adorable. All small and yellow and fluffy…
…Don't be fooled. Yes, he is a great listener. But inside that innocuous adorable blonde package exists tons - indeed, whole square miles - of naughty. “
“Want your kids to grow up with a full complement of fingers and toes? Not the dog for you.”
“He's super loyal, easy in the house and a lot of fun but he's a little rough around the edges. Actually he's kind of a jerk. But he's a jerk we believe in…”
“The highest ranked [most candid] companies have consistently outperformed the market on average by 6.0 percent over the past decade and by 9.5 percent over the past five years.”
2014 Rittenhouse Rankings CEO and Candor & Culture Survey
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If logos were honest By Viktor Hertz
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– Viktor Hertz
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– Viktor Hertz
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