The television show American Idol is once again roaring through yet another blockbuster season on Fox Network. Are there marketing lessons buried within the weekly contest that draws millions of television viewers every week? Yes! The same strategies that creates stars on American Idol can help YOU create some star power for your own online business.
Differentiate Yourself - Simon Cowell is often heard telling American Idol contestants that their performance was "totally forgettable." Well, since American Idol is about more than just vocals - making yourself memorable comes from being talented, original, fresh and contemporary.
The only way to stay alive in the competition is to consistently deliver what the American Idol fans want... week after week. You need to stand out from the pack and stay there. Even as a viewer - when someone asks who was the best on last night's American Idol, it doesn't say much for the show when there isn't a performance that jumps out at you. Often times people are talking more about which performances were down right awful.
Differentiating yourself by showcasing your best gifts and strengths is how you will make yourself memorable - whether you are a contestant on American Idol or marketing yourself online. Your website, your tagline, your email signature and resource box for your articles should all work hard to make your business "memorable."
Play on Your Strengths - So many American Idol contestants try to be sign songs that are out of their range and beyond their talent. It is better to stick with what you know you do well and showcase the best YOU. More often than not, you will hear the judges talk about a song being "pitchy" or "screaming" the lyrics.
Showcase Your Talent - Choosing songs that dramatically show your gifts is a much smarter move than picking a song that is a stretch for your voice, your rhythm or energy level. The same holds true for marketing strategies. Know your gifts and strengths then make them SHINE.
Be Coachable - When Simon Cowell tells a contestant on American Idol that their performance was a "disaster" you can hear the crowd come alive with hisses and boos. Viewers at home may even get their own hackles up and rant to anyone that will listen to just how mean the judges are on American Idol. For most of us, being faced with such blatant criticism makes us cringe BUT just like the athlete pushed by a coach - we learn. We learn to improve our game so to speak. If everyone around us told us what a great job we do when in fact, we are lousy - we will be end up like those American Idol wannabees that show up for auditions only to find out - we can't carry a note!
It really doesn't matter if you are trying to become the next American Idol or make a living online from home - when you get advice or suggestions from others that know more than you, listen. You don't have to give up a piece of yourself in order to learn from others. Stop listen, think it over and take their advice to heart. Be open to learning from others - see things from those more experienced than you.
Take Risks- Each week, at least one American Idol judge will say "you played it too safe" with that performance. If you have ever watched the auditions, you may have noticed people sing one song that isn't well received then ask if they can sing another choice then end up being a contestant. It's all about risk. Unless you are willing to risk looking foolish, you will rarely experience great moments. That is how life works. Until you are willing to ask that girl out or sing a song for the American Idol judges - you will never know if or when the answer will be YES.
For those that love to hate American Idol, remember - the contestants that perform each week might still be in their hometown's simply dreaming of singing their hearts out on the Big Stage BUT instead they took the leap and made it this far in the competition. They are living their dream and giving it their best shot.
For those of us that run a home business or market online - we are pursuing our own entrepreneurial dreams. The marketing lessons learned from American Idol just might get you showcasing your own talents and passions in a brighter spotlight.
By: romeoicq1
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Rabu, 10 Juni 2009
Britain Has Talent
Senin, 08 Juni 2009
Ar Rahman: A Legend In The Making
Legendary musical souls won’t sue us if we give away their hard earned titles of musical excellence to him! He is Bollywood’s very own Beethoven and is often accredited as the Madras Mozart. He is the one and only, AR Rahman! In fact he’s the man of the hour or shall I say the musical-maestro-of-the-hour for he has won, NOT JUST one but TWO Awards for his musical composition in 'Slumdog Millionaire' at the Oscars. Rahman has created history by scooping two Oscar awards for the Best Original score and the Best Original song for “Slumdog Millionaire.” The award for the Best Song ‘Jai Ho’ was shared by Rahman and renowned lyricist Gulzar. The genius earlier has been honoured for his best original score at the Golden Globes. Even at the Critics Choice Awards, AR Rahamn bagged the award of the Best Composer.
Birth of a Star…Born as AS Dileep Kumar, Rahman’s musical journey began at a very early age. Since school days he was quite a musical kid. He took up a part-time job as a keyboard player and even participated in rock bands.
At a very young age (11) AR Rahman joined the famous music director Ilayaraja’s troupe as a keyboardist. Like any other kid he craved for more or shall I say his musical cells were vying for more! Rahman was simultaneously playing for other music directors. Not to forget he even accompanied musical maestros - Zakir Hussain, L Vaidyanathan and Ramesh Naidu for world tours (that too at such a young age, can you beat that!) Rahman is known for creating new sounds and illustrating the distinctly rich aspects of music. He started his career by composing jingles for commercials and composing music for television programmes and documentaries.
And then came the Big Break! It was Mani Ratnam’s - hit gross seller - Roja that marked celebrity Rahman’s entry into the world of cinema. The music of Roja was topping the chart busters. Rahman bagged the Indian National Award for the Best Music Composer, the first time ever by a debutant.
And then there was no looking back..After giving a major score of hit music for Kollywood - Thiruda Thiruda, Kaadhalan, Bombay and Minssara Kannavu- he also became the musical big daddy of B’wood! With Rangeela he nailed it followed by Dil Se, Taal, Pukar, Lagaan , Zubeida, Meenaxi, Yuva, Swades! (Phew)
A talent like him, who wouldn’t like to savour the flavour of his music! His musical platter also had the pinch of the crossover taste! Yes, with, Shekhar Kapoor’s Elizabeth - The Golden Age, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bombay Dreams and Danny’s Slumdog Millionaire, Rahman has earned it big time in Hollywood!
So what’s next? Planning to take over the world! We bet that won’t be a tough thing for you Rahman.
Octan Entertainment hereby wishes this musical genius a very heartiest congratulations for his recent honors especially at the Oscars…
By: OctanE
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Kamis, 04 Juni 2009
Billy Poole: Death Anniversary
American people are known for their love on daredevil sports. The more risky the sports is the more trilling and heart pumping the show is. Car racing/drifting, mountain ski, motocross and a lot more are few of the risky sports which most of the men love. Why they do love these kind of stuff?
Speaking of mountain ski, It's the first year death anniversary of Billy Poole, a professional extreme skier died last year January 22, he suffered after jumping off a cliff while filming in Utah with Warren Miller Entertainment. "He got a bad landing and possible hit some rocks", according to the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Billy jumped a cliff, something he had done many times before but this time he hit a small boulder, he was dead--the first skier to die in the production of a Warren Miller ski film.
Billy Poole, age 28, learned to ski in Montana and skiing in the backcountry of Big Cottonwood Canyon, he was living in Salt Lake City. Billy, who came from a working class background, often drove to competitions. Much less sexy, but no less real, than the film footage of him skiing down rugged terrain is the fact that those shots were possible because he hiked those peaks on foot.
The rest of his family, this larger of Billy can be reassuring at times but also hunting and elusive, Billy has gone and become a legend to his nephews, his presence reduced to photographs and stories and extreme skiing movies.
You can view a number of Billy Poole ski videos in YouTube.
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By: Daniela27
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Selasa, 02 Juni 2009
You Like What? Learn More About Your Friends!
There’s no doubt that one of the easiest ways to learn what some one believes is to have them take a survey. And it’s better still when you have a fun survey or quiz to share with your friends!
The questions give you the chance to truly consider what you feel and think. And if you aren’t worried about being factual, it is a keen way to share those opinions and feelings with your kith and kin.
When we connect with your friends on social web sites, we can look at their profiles or ask them questions to try to learn more about them. More funny for all, though, is to take a survey or quiz and compare responses.
Most your friends don’t consider it effortless to simply name away interests off the tops of their heads. A list like that usually is dull anyway.
Have you ever pondered how many albino parakeets it could take to fly you a kilometer? Or how many angry monkeys you could take in a battle? You can find out with a funny quiz!
What movie, video game, cartoon, comic book, song, or mythological creature could you be? A speedy quiz would let you know – and then you can challenge your friends to determine their own!
Perhaps you always knew exactly what sort of superhero (or supervillian!) you would be. Share it with your friends and everyone else with merely a couple of clicks of your mouse.
Even if you can't find that ideal survey to send to your friends, you can do your own! Ridiculous, ridiculous, real or not, there is really no limit to what you can explore.
Whether you desire to get to know your friends (or yourself) better, or merely wish a amusing way to pass some time, nothing compares to a light quiz to get your opinions running and put a smile on your face.
By: Alberto Maeses
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Sabtu, 30 Mei 2009
Celebrity Super Heroes
What is our obsession with celebrities? Is it because they’re beautiful, wealthy, happy? These factor in but are not the main reason. What we are drawn to is the power they hold. It is their influence that traps us.
Put some thought into it. If they didn’t have such power and influence then why do companies pay so much money to have a celebrity endorse their product? It is because celebrities hold the power and influence to get that product sold.
“Our worship of celebrities does indeed turn them into the most powerful people on the planet…They’re the equivalent of gods in our midst.” – Psychiatrist Raj Persaud
Besides sponsorships, think about the influence these celebrities wield and think of all they could do with it. Celebrities like Bono, Bill Gates and Angelina Jolie often use their power and influence for good. Bono spends money and time on charities all over the world, Bill Gates sold his billion dollar company to become a full time philanthropist and Angelina Jolie travels to third world countries to provide aid and homes to children who desperately need it.
“Why not use your leverage [celebrity] for the good things, because leverage is used for the evil of things all the time. Stand up.” –Jamie Foxx
Based on the escalating destruction of our planet, we need celebrities more than ever. We need them to use their power and influence for the good of the world. They have the money and resources to do well on their own but they also have the special ability to inspire people around the world, from all walks of life. This is not to say they are the only ones able to do good. Only if everyone pitches in can we succeed in turning our troubled world around. Celebrities need only be the catalyst to get the people of the world together in a fight against the destruction of the world.
This does not only pertain to our environment. Third world countries need our help and in return we will be able to tap into the resources and the knowledge that goes along with them that may be of great benefit to the human race. We also need to bring to the forefront the voices of our underprivileged segments of society. The women and children of the world need to be heard.
Celebrities hold the power to turn heads in whichever direction they need. It is becoming more and more desperately obvious where we need to be collectively turning our heads. We need to make this a better world for ourselves and those who come after and we need to do it quick.
By: Stephanie Barker in www.articledashboard.com
Rabu, 27 Mei 2009
Celebrity Style: Paris Hilton
The Pretty but Bold Fashion Statements of Paris Hilton
The American socialite Paris Hilton is a celebutante, heiress, model, media personality, singer and actress and is never out of the headlines for her ever-evolving feuds with other Hollywood party pack stars, ever-changing taste in pets and men, endless string of mishaps and most importantly clothes, shoes, hairstyle and her ostentatious diamond jewellery. Paris Hilton sets new standards for fashion and accessories and also for socialites every time she wakes up in the morning. You may chose to love her or hate her, but you just don’t have the option to ignore Paris Hilton. She's always in the spotlight wherever she goes.
The style icon
The ultimate fashion icon, Paris Hilton’s style is mostly impeccable, although there have been several occasions where she has been arrested by the fashion police for committing fashion faux pas of the highest order. This is mainly because the glamorous heiress takes her fashion quite seriously and loves to be outrageously sexy and daring in her choice of clothes, which as we all know, can go wrong.
Her famous craze for the colour pink has often been discussed in fashion magazines and over coffee tables. The celebutante, who has even gone to the extent of getting her car painted pink to suit her fancies, loves to dress up in everything pink. She pairs all her favourite pink piece of fashion with perfectly matching bright pink accessories, like a hot pink quilted bag for example. Her hair accessories, her jewellery, handbags and most famously her stiletto high heel shoes and everything else are prettified by the countless tones of pink. Speaking of her move to paint her Bentley Continental GT cherry blossom pink, the billionaire heiress nonchalantly says, “'I love it, it’s so pretty. I've just always wanted a pink car.”
Accessories and more accessories
The famous quote on fashion of Paris Hilton is "The only rule is don't be boring. Dress cute wherever you go." This hotel chain heiress pays a lot of attention to detail when it comes to her accessories. They are always in matching or in sync with her daring designer outfits. Recently, the ‘Hottie and the Nottie’ star was spotted in a blue and white sundress, blue cardigan, blue heels and blue handbag. And to top off the look she drove her customised blue Bentley.
Apart from her much talked about handbags, designer shoes and over-sized sunglasses that she always wears, the favourite, or rather the number one accessory of the ‘Simple Life’ star, is her Chihuahua. Paris has reportedly four Chihuahuas named Harajuku, Tokyo, Bambi, and Tinkerbell. She is even credited with popularizing the “toy dog” trend of carrying a small dog in one’s oversized purse, which she’s done with both Tinkerbell and her other Chihuahua, Bambi. The author of Confessions of an Heiress: A Tongue-in-Chic Peek Behind the Pose, Paris wears her attitude on her sleeves. She was recently seen in a white tee with a statement, ‘I love shoes, bags and boys’.
The party hearty actress is also said to be a huge fan of diamond jewellery. “I love fashion, and I love diamonds” proclaims Hilton who endorses Italian jewellery designer Damiani. Paris lately generated a lot of publicity by ordering $282k worth of diamonds for her Bentley’s dashboard. Nicknamed ‘Star’ and ‘Princess’, Paris also owns an ever growing personal collection of diamond necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that she wears to special events.
She is mad about shoes
Paris is a celebrated shoe lover. She is known to possess thousands of pairs of designer shoes. There were even talk of donating some of them to an orphanage but it is difficult to find somebody of her shoes size. The ‘Stars are Blind’ party professional wears size 11 shoes, so she has all her shoes custom-designed to fit her large feet.
Apart from the large size, distinct features of Hilton’s shoes are high heels and sling backs. Her favourite shoe styles being pointed stilettos, shiny pumps, mid-calf boots, high heel knee-high boots, sexy open-toe pumps, platforms with high heels, wedges of varying colours, and sports shoes. Paris Hilton’s flat shoes, flip flops and sandals are also far from the ordinary. On special occasions you could see Paris wearing footwear by Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Christian Dior, Stuart Weitzman, Tylie Malibu, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Miu Miu and Yves Saint Laurent. Her love for animals is also prominently displayed in the choice of fabrics for her shoes that quite often sport leopard and zebra prints. The billionaire socialite also loves shoes with gold heels and those embellished with gems of different stones like rubies, amethysts, diamonds and emeralds.
According to stylists, Paris Hilton chooses an ideal pair of shoes for her outfits. Like her dress, they're fun and carefree, without being sloppy. Alongside her popular sportswear and fragrance lines, Paris also runs a footwear line. “I have always loved shoes and after working on my recently launched sportswear and fragrance lines this seemed like a natural next step”, commented the radical shoe princess on her much hyped Paris Hilton Footwear range.
By: Glenajess in www.articledashboard.com
Minggu, 24 Mei 2009
Celebrity Gossips - Unofficial Sources Of Entertainment
There are lakhs of people in this world. But, only a few of them get the fame. Such people are termed as 'celebrity'. These are the people which get expertise in any of the popular fields such as sports, movies etc. But, there is one more aspect of the lives of these famous people, which are called 'gossips'. The gossips are actually some news related to the professional or personal lives of celebrities.
However, celebrity gossips can be related to any famous person such as sports person, film actor, politician etc., but, the main focus remains on actors and actresses. There are mainly two types of gossips i.e. related to the personal life of an actor; or related to the professional life of an actor which can also be included under entertainment news.
Gossips related to the personal lives of the actors include the news about affairs of actors and actresses, divorce cases, romantic scenes, some crime committed by the news, some news related to fashion shows etc. The affairs of actors and actresses always remain in limelight. An interesting fact is that many people take interest in these kinds of news, even more than the movies. On the other hand, sometimes some crimes are committed by these film personalities. Many times, information about such events remain the main news of the newspapers and news channels.
In addition to this, some latest Hollywood scandals occurred in fashion shows etc., are also the subjects to gossip. News related to the professional lives of the actors and actresses also fall under the category of celebrity gossips. For instance, in which movie an actor is going to work etc., can also be included in these popular news.
On Internet, there are a number of websites which are specially designed to give the news about gossips. Moreover, you can see some magazines on this subject also. This is because of the people's interest in the celebrity gossips. These gossips have become the part of the daily lives of some people. That is why these news are the source of livelihood for many people. There is no doubt in the fact that until the entertainment industry exists, gossips will be followed.
By: Aradhana Gupta in www.articledashboard.com
