Let's face it--it's a tough economic world today and there's cutthroat competition. Dive into Adubato's book and get ready to turn a powerful page in life.
Steve Adubato's entire professional life has been about branding--learning it, living it, making mistakes at it, teaching it at several universities, while discovering how to find the fine line between shameless self-promotion and smart, strategic branding--first for himself, then for others, and now for readers interested in an honest analysis of the good and bad in practiced branding.
So, what's really in this book for you? Adubato profiles the brands of more than thirty people and companies and skillfully analyzes and dissects their strategies. His sage advice and on-target approach will help readers who:
- Feel they have something of value to offer,
- Are in a market-driven or aggressive environment in which their name, reputation, and persona hold the keys to their success,
- Want their customers to buy products and services again and again,
- Feel unappreciated in their current job,
- Have recently lost a job or are seeking their first job out of college,
- Are trying to get back into the workforce after years of being "out of it."
Steve is one of the best around when it comes to communicating a message. You Are The Brand renews that high position in which he is held by top professionals.
Steve always has a refreshing take on the events of the day. His voice brings clarity to confusion and his passion is always designed to give more light than heat.
Steve Adubato is a pro! My hat goes off to him because there are only a few great communicators around—and he is one of the best!
It has to be built into your DNA as a professional. It goes a lot further that having a logo, a slogan and a Web site. It's a lot more than being on Facebook or Twitter. It's how you treat your customers and your clients and whether you follow up and follow through on your commitments.
The people who understand their brand are more likely to succeed.
Introduction
Tiger Woods
Buddy "The Cake Boss" Valastro
JH Cohn
Toyota
Michael Port
BlackBerry
Barack Obama
Coke
Thirteen/WNET.org
TD Bank
The Catholic Church
Toast
The New York Yankees
The Kennedys
Hospital Brands
Starbucks
Blackwater
Campbell Soup
Nick Matarazzo
Martha Stewart
Bobbi Brown
Oprah
BP Oil
TODAY
Howard Stern
E*TRADE
Gibbons
Governor Chris Christie
Lebron James
Newsweek
Daniela Costanzo
Sarah Palin
Rutgers University
TJ Nelligan
Eliot Spitzer
Wells Fargo/Wachovia
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Fox News
Notes
About the Author