Comments on: The Wacky World of Awards Competitions https://daredreamer.com/the-wacky-world-of-awards-competitions/ The Sites & Sounds of Creative Expression Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:30:52 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 By: Ron Dawson https://daredreamer.com/the-wacky-world-of-awards-competitions/#comment-3801 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:30:52 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2988#comment-3801 In reply to meg simone.

I love it. A “people” winning videographer. I have no doubt you are Meg. And thanks for the kind words.

]]> By: meg simone https://daredreamer.com/the-wacky-world-of-awards-competitions/#comment-3800 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 06:34:15 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2988#comment-3800 Personally, I think what’s best for my brand is to strive to always be a “people” winning videographer, not an “award” winning videographer. If I can’t win my clients, and produce the best possible film for them, I’m not doing my job. My SCORE counselor taught me that about 4 years ago and I have never lost sight of it. I want to win couples over by being true to myself and my work.

You are on fire with these thought provoking blog posts Ron! Loving it! – Meg

]]> By: Ron Dawson https://daredreamer.com/the-wacky-world-of-awards-competitions/#comment-3799 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:10:30 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2988#comment-3799 In reply to Evro Moudanidis.

Thanks for the comment Evro. The point you make about awards bolstering self esteem, although true, is indeed part of the problem. Because when someone doesn’t win, the opposite happens. That’s a bad thing.

Regarding bolstering your brand, unless you either have A) a LOT of awards, and/or B) really important awards that the average Joe recognizes (e.g. an Oscar, or Emmy, etc.) I don’t see how winning some awards bolsters your brand. Can you give me an example?

]]> By: Evro Moudanidis https://daredreamer.com/the-wacky-world-of-awards-competitions/#comment-3798 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:16:17 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2988#comment-3798 Although I agree that winning awards rarely translates to $$$$, it can be a good strategy to bolster your brand through good marketing. Another great aspect of winning awards is the way it propels a person’s self-worth & esteem because artists are an insecure bunch, even those at the very top need constant reminders about how awesome they are 😉

Its one thing for a bride to love her wedding video or photos, but a whole other story to receive peer recognition through international awards like the EDV25. Those that don’t make the cut will always complain about foul play and bad politics.

Congrats on another great blog post Ron 🙂

Ev

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