CHAPTER 2

Personal Branding

This chapter at a glance:

  • Why are personal brands important?
  • Definition of terms
  • The evolution of personal branding
  • Online social entertainment
  • How to develop and maintain your brand?
  • What makes a personal brand successful?

The Blonde Salad

Real Name: Chiara Ferragni

Country: Italy

Social Media: Blog and Instagram

Her Story: Chiara Ferragni, a 28-year-old Law student at Bocconi University in Milan, is one of the most successful bloggers to transition from amateur to professional. Starting The Blonde Salad in 2009, a fashion blog where she broadcasts her interests in fashion, photography, travel, and lifestyle, Ferragni quickly became a success online and currently receives over 110,000 daily hits on her site. ...

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