Monday, December 6, 2010

Creating and Utilizing Your Own Personal Brand for Success

City Councilmember and Mayor Dennis Gillette
Professor Herb Gooch



Thousand Oaks (CA) City Councilmember (and current mayor) Dennis Gillette and Cal Lutheran Political Science Professor Herb Gooch demonstrated to Ritch’s class how numerous, time-tested marketing principles were applied successfully for Gillette in his recent political campaign.  Using proven market research tools and a diverse steering committee to develop a winning strategy, students learned how one’s image and record of community involvement can be leveraged effectively.