tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258082.post4241276658136623986..comments2024-01-12T08:44:54.145+00:00Comments on While looking for something else...: On brandingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258082.post-3960906530843303782013-11-22T21:58:47.560+00:002013-11-22T21:58:47.560+00:00I currently work in the fitness industry which is ...I currently work in the fitness industry which is surrounded by branding but inevitably reinventing the wheel. What I find frustrating is the new fads such as Crossfit which encompasses most styles of physical training but would attempt to prevent others from using their style even though it has simply combined pre existing methods and given it a brand name and turned it into a franchise. I feel this is the same in education and purchasing a branding training package for your teachers or coaches seems to be the way these educational entrepreneurs are now making their money. An example of branding is the package that teachers now deliver on the school sports day with a foam javelin and a series of jumping and landing tasks, what ever happened to the egg and spoon race? <br />I now feel that high level professionals such as Sportsmen and Women, now almost feel pressured to create their own branding and franchised courses to ensure they capitalize on their life successes and reputation. The process of branding oneself cannot be an easy task unless you have a dedicated marketing team at your disposal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15594325567513859778noreply@blogger.com