Understanding Ethical Dilemmas in Blogging

The speaker discusses the ethical dilemma of incorporating advertising into a blog while maintaining integrity and sincerity. They share experiences with advertisers like American Apparel and Burberry, emphasizing that the blog's content remains unaffected by commercial interests. The speaker highlights the importance of consistency in presenting personal preferences and maintaining audience trust. They express comfort in sharing personal likes, such as Burberry, while ensuring that the blog's authenticity is preserved.

What ethical dilemma did the speaker face regarding their blog?

• Choosing blog topics

• Incorporating advertising

• Hiring new writers

• Changing the blog's design

Which company was one of the first advertisers on the speaker's blog?

• Adidas

• American Apparel

• Nike

• H&M

How did the speaker ensure that advertising did not affect the blog's content?

• By only advertising products they use

• By keeping ads separate from content

• By limiting the number of ads

• By not allowing any ads

What was the speaker's approach to sharing their work on the Burberry campaign?

• Offering discounts

• Including purchase links

• Focusing on the artistic aspect

• Promoting Burberry products

What does the speaker identify as a challenge in the new reality of blogging?

• Finding new advertisers

• Handling audience criticism

• Balancing art and commerce

• Updating blog technology

How does the speaker describe their role in the blogging world?

• As a marketer

• As a journalist

• As a storyteller

• As an artist

What brands does the speaker feel comfortable expressing their love for?

• Burberry and Ralph Lauren

• No brands

• Only Ralph Lauren

• Only Burberry

What has helped the speaker maintain audience trust?

• Consistent content presentation

• Frequent blog updates

• Engaging with comments

• Exclusive content

Why does the speaker believe some people struggle with the new reality of blogging?

• They find it hard to separate art from commerce

• They dislike change

• They are not tech-savvy

• They prefer traditional media

What is the speaker's main goal in sharing their work on the blog?

• To sell products

• To tell stories

• To showcase their photography

• To gain followers