Week 10 EOC: "What are The Benefits VS The Features?"

BENEFITS

• Charity donations through distribution of purchase
• The taste of a home-cooked meal in a package
• Lightly fried and salted (for original flavor) so it is easy for your health
• There is enough Fried Plantains in the package for two people. (Perfect for bars)
• Will be popular in the Caribbean, South America, and Southern Asia. Then internationally.

FEATURES

• The design of the bag, in this case for Haiti, will feature the country's flag colors and an island as the background (not as clear as the actual picture)
• 100% recyclable
• Most proceeds from each purchase is donated to charity to provide a meal for anyone in need in Haiti, and any other Third World Country.

Week 9 EOC: "Three Great Mission Statements"

The three Business Mission Statements that I have chosen from other classmates that I believe were well done were by Demaja Chantelle Washington, Tiffany Alejandra Quezada, and Derrick D. Lott. 

http://demajamarketing.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-12-04T16:57:00-08:00&max-results=7

 Starting off with Demaja, including the others, they all explain the meaning of what exactly is a Mission Statement that every company should have. Because of Demaja's example, I think that I might change some things around in my post to make it more understandable and appealing. I enjoyed their description of their product that they are working on. They haven't exactly mentioned what their snack is going to be, but I love what they wrote about how you can experience a home-cooked taste with one snack, and the taste of travel with another. Also mentioning the purpose of the snack is to bring people closer together, and I really appreciate that. 

http://heytiffff.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-12-04T18:00:00-08:00&max-results=7

 Next up is Tiffany with her Mission Statement. What I enjoyed about her mission statement was the explanation of what the snack is and where it will be coming from. Knowing the different cultures of where everyone’s snack will be from shows the diversity of the class’s mindset. Also her use of descriptive vocabulary gives the reader/customer a vivid idea as to what her company’s goal is to achieve. The 100% tag line is definitely my favorite part of her entire mission statement because she values the customer’s wants and needs by using,“… the process of developing and maintaining a strategic fit between the organization’s goals and capabilities, and its changing marketing opportunities.” (Marketing: An Introduction 10t Edition page. 42) 

http://boxxboi.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-11-20T20:51:00-08:00&max-results=7 

Lastly is Derrick’s Mission Statement. I like how he comes up with the questions of who would buy his beef jerky and why, while also trying to make it into something unique. He also states that when his customers try his product, his company will definitely take into consideration of what his customers think about the product and what can be approved.

Week Six EOC: "Me X Three"

Three items that define who I am as a person would be my Clarinet, Drawing Tablet, and Art supplies. We’ll start off with the Clarinet. When I was in the sixth grade I joined the Band, and my instrument of choice was the Clarinet. Now that I think about it, I honestly don’t remember why I chose that instrument. Maybe I thought that it would be one of the easiest to learn. (I was wrong ha-ha.) But it wasn’t until a year later that I would own one for myself instead of renting one at school. My mother bought it for me on my birthday, on one condition: to stick to band up until my senior year in high school so that her money didn’t go to waste. Luckily for her I absolutely loved band and ended up being one of the best players in both middle school and high school.

 Next up is my Drawing Tablet. Bought it in 2013 I believe. It was around that time when I was just beginning my freshman year in college and was introduced to making digital art on my own. I bought it for around $99 (with my mother’s money of course), and started drawing with it immediately. It was a huge obstacle at first, and being self-taught made it more difficult. But with enough time and practice I’ve become more comfortable with it and have made some of my best pieces because of it. 

Last are my Traditional Art Supplies. Regular plain white paper with any pencil or pen were the only tools that I had for drawing, and for years at a time too. But back then that was more than enough to start pushing myself to become the artist that I am today.

Week Five EOC: "Social Networks and Job Hunting"

As the title states, in the modern age of technology it is becoming more and more common for employers to search for qualified workers through social media. By doing so, this gives traditional job boards a run for their money while newer employers are scouting massive social networks such as Facebook for example. In a 2011 study it stated that, "Candidates have been 50% more likely to apply to positions they found through Facebook than through other means..." (Job Recruiters Turn To Facebook To Find Candidates; The Wall Street Journal) Since the study, Facebook accounts that are for hiring made up only 1% at the time. But that didn't stop the trend from growing and spreading rapidly. Another trend that seems to be going on is recruiters hiring customers and turning them into influential brand ambassadors for their companies. 

They only choose those who are fully dedicated to their product(s) and have decent-sized social groups. Once they do, the companies place them into training programs and give them the latest technology, merchandise, and any other items that the ambassadors will need to promote. Companies such as JetBlue, Sony, Microsoft, McDonald's, etc. have joined the game. JetBlue has come to the realization that those,"...who are typically thought of as influentials. The best ambassadors, he says, are "friendly, everyday brand loyalists who love to talk to people." (Marketing: An Introduction Chapter 5 page 144) And this is them talking about their young adult brand ambassadors. In all honesty, I would not mind one bit if I could go for a position like this for a company or brand that I love. If I had the opportunity, I would probably go for one that was food relate. Oh, my goodness that would fantastic. Especially if one of the perks would be able to travel for free, just for food tasting.

Week Four EOC: "New App"

The assignment was to come up with a new app for smart phones that would be beneficial to both myself and to the world. It took me a while to come up with an original idea, seeing as how there are practically hundreds of thousands of different apps that have already been created. But I did manage to come up with one idea. Since nowadays if you are someone with a phone that can access the internet/handle apps, you are more than likely using your phone 24/7. Whether you're using it for business or personal reasons, you expect your phone to be charged, have unlimited uses, and reliable whenever you may need it. But that isn't the case for most people.  As a solution, I thought that having an app that could tackle the challenges and relieve your worries in just one quick fix. 

An app that allows you unlimited minutes and access to the internet, being connected to the U.S. Satellite, while also preserving your battery life for an abounding amount of time. It would be called, "Conserve Suite". The app will be a free communication service including Wi-Fi, no matter where you may be, and a special optimizing feature that will conserve you battery life for long periods of time. If this app were real, I would download it in a heartbeat. Knowing from past experiences, having and phone with even a basic plan can be so expensive and challenging to keep up with the payments. As someone who doesn't always have the means to pay for something, an app like the Conserve Suite would definitely lift a load off of my shoulders. You never know when you will need a phone in an emergency and not having the minutes or connection to make a simple phone call.

Week Three EOC: "Making Money for Good"

Hand in Hand is one of the many organizations in the world that is a successful for-profit organization that gives partial or full proceeds to third-world countries. “By directly tying charitable donations to the sale of an everyday product, Hand in Hand is able to give soap and clean water to those in need and save lives without depending on a single donation."( http://www.handinhandsoap.com/pages/about-us) For every bar or bottle of soap bought, Hand in Hand donates a bar of soap and a month of clean water to a child in need worldwide. By doing so, Hand in Hand has made a huge impact in third-world countries. I know from personal experience, including my mother’s childhood experiences due to her growing up in Haiti (a third-world country), that preserving water doesn’t last long, and you make do with what you’re given. And with Hand in Hand providing these kind of benefits to people in need around the world makes me happy.

 Another charitable for-profit organization would be Baby Teresa. “For each baby outfit purchased on Baby Teresa, an outfit is donated to another child. The company also donates a portion of their accessories sales to provide baby formula in orphanages.” (http://baby-teresa.com/about-us/) By providing extra clothing for orphans, it gives the orphanages one less thing to worry about when finding the right home for those children. The last organization that I will mention will be Roma Boots. “Our Mission: "Giving poverty the boot" by bringing children from around the world hope, love and lasting change through aid and education. For you. For all.” (http://romaboots.com/pages/roma-faqs) Not only does Roma boots donate a pair, they fill it with school supplies to a child in need. Furthering the impact of education for future generations to come. That is something definitely worth while in the long run.

Week Three EOC: "My Demographics"

''Millennials (or Generation Y): The 83 million children of the baby boomers, born between 1977 and 2000.'' (Marketing: An Introduction, 10th Edition; Ch. 3 pg. 73) I was born in 1995, which makes me a Millennial. As a Millennial I share many characteristics that anyone within my age group may most likely have in common to one another. Some examples include being tech savvy, being able to vote in upcoming elections, recovering from the recession caused by Baby Boomers, and so on. Because of the outcomes caused by Baby Boomers, I have had to grow up quite fast and learn ways on how to fix and adjust to current issues in present times.

For example: Because of the recession caused by Baby Boomers, it is up to Millennials to think of solutions to fix the economy, not just nationally, but worldwide. And it doesn’t help that those who caused most of today’s issues try to set you back in the past, not wanting the future to be controlled by upcoming generations, than to let us push forward to a brighter and better future for everyone. Although, recent studies report that, "Twenty years from now, the Baby Boom generation will be dying off rapidly. Yes, it will happen somewhat gradually, but not too gradually." (http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/ci_20010202?source=mostpopular) Once that happens, it is up to Generation X and mainly the Millennials to enact resolutions for the future.

As rude as this may sound, and I do apologize in advance, I’m actually looking forward to this. Reason why, is because all of my life I have had to deal with the nonsense and obstacles that Baby Boomers as a whole have created. Racism and prejudice against people of color, lgbtq+ people, people with disabilities and mental illnesses, basically anyone who doesn’t fit society’s “norm”. As a Millennial, it’s finally our turn to do something for the better of current and future generations, than to be stuck in a horrid black and white past.

Week Two EOC: "Boston Consulting Group - Video Games"

Dozens of trends have gained spotlight in the Video Game Industry over the past few years. Such as the rise of popularity of Indie games, YouTube Gamers and Let’s Plays, with women and people of color adding more diversity to the market. All of these trends have one thing in common:  a mixture between Cash Cows and Stars, referencing the Boston Consulting Group. The reason why I have come to this conclusion is because each trend has a High-Growth, but a Low-Share business. To further explain, I’ll start off with Indie games. “It's important to keep this in mind, as a really good game can be a financial failure if it was done for the wrong platform. ”(http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/132041/the_state_of_indie_gaming.php?print=1 ) Because nowadays Indie games are becoming more accessible to the public, due to the push of Let’s Players, has given independent animators and game developers a growing following to help create more games for the public. Thus allowing the genre to grow, but not have a steady market because of some of the platforms that they used.

            Speaking of Let’s Players, their popularity has begun to skyrocket in the last three to five years, creating large communities on YouTube and Twitch. It’s become such a huge deal lately, that YouTube launched a Gaming Stream site for just the gaming community Fall of 2015. "It's like the MTV moment for the music industry--suddenly you have to have something that is enjoyable to watch... specifically aiming their games at YouTuber's."
(http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jul/23/16-trends-that-will-change-the-games-industry) And finally: "... we'd love to see more diversity in the business of video game creation... As awareness grows, I have no doubt we'll see more smart, creative, and innovative woman rising in the industry." (http://www.bigfishgames.com/blog/2015-global-video-game-stats-whos-playing-what-and-why/)  Now that more woman and people of color are speaking up about the lack of diversity after the Gamer Gate incident, the industry is making a change for the better by hiring more female creators, listening to more feedback, and being more open minded to the concept.

Week One EOC: "Great Customer Service"

A great customer experience that I had was back in 2012 for my second anime convention here in Las Vegas. I attended the previous year, being my first con. I had such a blast my first time. Seeing all of the amazing cosplays, meeting my favorite voice actors, attending hilarious panels, and the massive Artist Alley where you could purchase all sorts of merchandise from different fandoms. Since I had such a great time, I wanted to make sure that I would be able to attend the next year.  When you purchase your pass for any convention, you need to buy them online and pre-order if you can. The first time I bought my pass I made sure to pre-order because it was such a reasonable price. As I pre-ordered my pass for the second year, everything was placed and ready to go. 

     You’re supposed to receive your confirmation email and letter in the mail within a week or two. But after a month of not seeing my letter, even though I had the email to prove I bought it, I called the Head of Registration to sort things out. In the beginning, it was difficult to get in contact with him. Especially due to the cons date closing in. It was understandable, but I was worried I wouldn’t get to go. A few weeks before the con, I received a call from the Head of Registration, explaining to him what had happened and that I had definitely paid for the pass. He reassured me that he would sort everything out, that I had nothing to worry about, and to expect the letter in the mail by the end of the week. True to his word, I received the letter and was able to attend the convention. “Good customer relationship management creates customer delight. In turn, delighted customers remain loyal and talk favorably to others about the company and its products.” (Marketing: An Introduction for Education Management Corporation; Ch. 1 Pg. 21)

Week One EOC: "My Voice"

I am an Animator. Telling stories through my artwork is what I strive for. Around a few years ago, I never imagined myself to be a professional artist, let alone an animator. But by being exposed to the endless possibilities of being able to express my creativity through my art has changed my perspective. Knowing that I can make an impact with my art, whether it is positive or negative, has given me the confidence to pursue further into my field. Character Design, Concept Art, and Illustrating, with 2D and 3D Animation is what I am best at so far. Bringing life to something from nothing is an amazing feeling and experience. I try my best to achieve my goals and further my knowledge and skills so that I may portray my dedication and hard work to the masses. Even if it means that I would work on something for weeks, even months at a time, only to produce even a few minutes of animation. As long as I am able to entertain and bring happiness to those who considered to watch my work, then that is more than enough for me in the time being. I would love to make a difference with not only my art, but with other creative minds to make something new and exciting for future generations.