Celebrating one year of Funky Brand Interviews

Celebrating one year of Funky Brand Interviews03 Jun

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Today I have some important news for you!

At the end of June, SCHMOOZY FOX will be celebrating one year of its Funky Brand Interviews. And in this respect, we have some great gifts to offer to those who want to build a funky brand!

Last June, an interview with Rowan Gormley, CEO of Naked Wines, a UK-based online wine retailer, marked the start of the new category on our blog, Funky Brand Interviews. Since then, SCHMOOZY FOX has published interviews with founders and top managers from such famous brands as Marlies Dekkers, Baileys, Tim Van Steenbergen, Theo , Biomega and others.

Today, we’re announcing a call for up-and-coming funky brands!

If you know talented and passionate entrepreneurs setting up an innovative brand, please spread the news to them!

Rules of the game

Very simple! All that we require is:

That you are a start-up, either just launched, or seeking market entry
That you want to build a very successful brand to fall in love with

That your main industry is Consumer Goods or Services, particularly in the “affordable luxury” segment

Our prize

SCHMOOZY FOX will identify three semi-finalists, all of whom will be interviewed for our blog. Out of the three interviewees, we will select 1 finalist, who will also receive a:

FULL DAY OF BRAND AND MARKETING COACHING by SCHMOOZY FOX

It’s a great way to start building your brand awareness online through SCHMOOZY FOX’s social media channels. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for ideas-rich and cash-poor start-ups to get smart advice on how to get on the right brand & marketing track right from the start!

How to apply?

Please write an email to olga (at) schmoozyfox (dot) com with the subject “Funky Brands”, or publish a post on our Facebook page, and tell us why your company is, or has the potential to become, a funky brand. For funky brand criteria, visit our blog.

Timeline

Submissions will be accepted until July 17th, and winners will be announced in August.

Please note that SCHMOOZY FOX’s past and present clients, as well as interviewees, are not eligible for participation!

Please spread the news, and happy schmoozing!

2 Responses to “Celebrating one year of Funky Brand Interviews”

Bruno (June 3rd, 2010 at 9:46 PM) Reply

Jesus Olga why did you tell us before past / present clients were not eligible!! as I was reading the post I told myself ‘yeah definitely for us’ and then came the bad news!! So disappointing

Ok I’m kidding, I’m really happy you gonna make other startups happier and funkier!!
Keep going Olga for at least one more year
Bruno
- Olga Slavkina (June 12th, 2010 at 4:33 PM)
  
  Hi Bruno, thanks for your comment! If you have any suggestions for more funky-to-be startups, don’t hesitate to let me know!
  And thanks for your good wishes! Olga

About Olga

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I am a strategic brand and marketing professional passionate about Funky Brands, the web, brand strategy and entrepreneurship.

I hold an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, and MA in International Relations from The Fletcher School in Boston, where I was a Fulbright student.

My core activity is helping innovative companies create Funky Brands. I also blog, give speeches & workshops on various aspects of brand and marketing strategy

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