Getting Noticed

Are you effective at getting noticed? Whether you are looking for a new position or seeking out a partner as a brand or a property (or even personally), getting noticed is essential. Whether an introvert or extrovert, you need to do a few things to get noticed. Not being noticed often equates to not getting that promotion, deal, or partner. Here are some ways to “get noticed” without being too aggressive.

• Attend professional development opportunities and conferences, but don’t be a wallflower. Get onto a panel, ask questions in break-out sessions, and mingle and interact. There are lots of ways to do this, even if you are an introvert. I would be happy to share further, if you are interested.

• A great event to do this (and I will be attending so can talk one-on-one with you about “getting noticed”) is the Western Sponsorship Congress? - Alberta Forum (add in this link https://www.sponsorshipforum.ca/registration under WSC Ontario – Toronto Forum) It is close to sold out, so register today if you want to attend this 20th Anniversary experience. It is full of mainstage and breakout sessions, brand only track, three key pre-congress half-day workshops on everything from Sponsorship 101 to Municipalities to AI and ChatGPT.

• Create a blog or newsletter and share your insights, knowledge, and content with your network—just like this TMC! (A few folks from different conferences where I presented a ‘building your brand’ session have done this to great success.)

• Work your social media. For me, that means:
• Whenever I invite someone to connect with me, I try to personalize the message.
• Anyone who does connect with me, I send a personalized thank you.
• I read articles, share them, and comment on them—do more than just “like.”
• Post a blog like this.
• Tag your posts (LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram) with people and hashtags like your organization or #sponsorship.

• Make sure you speak up in meetings. Bring your ideas forward, speak up if you disagree. If you like a comment or idea, shout it out! Don’t sit there in silence. Ask questions and comment.

• Differentiate yourself by wearing a trademark scarf or bow tie everywhere, by writing a blog, or sending cards at Thanksgiving instead of Christmas!

To get that deal, partner, raise, job, or promotion, you need to get noticed. Find ways to really get noticed and follow though.

Make sure you get noticed. Differentiate yourself. Be successful!

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