What American Accent Do you have?

Check out Snapvine (www.snapvine.com). It’s pretty cool. Basically, it’s a widget–as you see below–that allows people to leave you voicemail on your blog or myspace page. Here’s the twist, your voicemails are public, just like blog comments. This is really pushing the line between public and private space. Additionally, snapvine is creating a social network from voicemail boxes, as well as providing widgets to Myspace.

Question: What happens to the content of a private message when it becomes public? It is more performative…If this interests you, leave me a message below…go ahead, try!

“What”s a brand? A singular idea or concept that you own inside the mind of the prospect.” – Al Ries

I was driving on the highway a few days ago when I passed by a stranded motorist. He was waiting by his car. In his left hand, he held an empty red gas container. He pointed to his car with the other hand. On his face, he gave this perfectly delivered look: a mixture of pleading and friendliness.

Even though I past him at 70 miles an hour, seeing him for mere seconds, the image stuck in my mind. I immediately recognized the situation and made a decision as to whether or not I wished to be involved.

This made me realize how effective branding can be: When you create an image people can relate to and immediately identify with, they don’t need to be convinced or persuaded about an idea, product or service. They know.

Via RocketBoom