Posts Tagged ‘AgentBzz’

AgentBzz: Meet One of Our Newest BzzAgents- Chrisi Jones

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Tell us a little about yourself and your family

I am a 36-year-old, working, single, new mom!
Why do you like being a BzzAgent?

I just heard about BzzAgent and can’t wait to participate!

What have been some of your favorite BzzCampaigns and why?

I’m hoping for an invite to Comforts! I do appreciate some major brands, but while trying to save some money lately, I’ve noticed that private label brands can be just as good.

What makes you want to talk about a product? How do you Bzz?

I’m a HUGE believer in social media and customer testimonials for product referrals.  I think it goes a long way compared to one-way advertising. I have a huge extended family, an amazing network of friends and collegues and I  know a lot of people who respect my opinion.  I mostly use FB or blogs to Bzz.

If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you bring?

1.  Computer to pass the time and communicate.

2. My new baby boy!

3.  Diet Coke.

Why??  Because I can’t stand to be without any of them!

New Video: Why Agents Do What They Do

Monday, February 6th, 2012

We hope you’ve been enjoying AgentBzz, our new blog feature that shines a light on our amazing Agents each week.  Agents are a lot like any other consumer, but they love to talk about brands and share their experiences with the world.  It’s part of how they are wired.  I think it is interesting to see what attracts them to BzzAgent, what they like, and why they do what they do.

A few of our Agents came by our office recently to talk about this with us. We captured some of their comments in this new video:

AgentBzz: Meet Mari

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Tell us a little about yourself and your family

I am a SAHM of 3 kids ages 13, 9 and 6.  I also am a social worker and am trying to start my own online business.  My husband is an MIT educated Computer Engineer.  My oldest child Gavi,  is a computer whiz like his dad – spends most of his time programing and creating video games to sell on the APP store!  My middle child competes with riding horses (hunter/jumper) and is currently 7th in New England in one of her divisions – pretty good for 9 years old. That is Mimi in the picture with Picasso our pony (more like a big dog!). My youngest, Eli, is a funny kid who loves to play sports and make jokes – life of the party type of guy.  I pretty much live for my kids and do whatever I can to make their lives better.  I am an excellent friend and very intense person.  I hold my beliefs strongly and it can be said that I have an assertive personality (ie: I am bossy!)

Why do you love being a BzzAgent?

I love being a BzzAgent because I get to share my opinions and feel like what I have to say matters.  As a mom, I don’t get to use my intellect that much, but by reviewing items and writing about them, I can at least feel like I am contributing in some way to the world.  Plus it is fun to try new things!  It is like Christmas when I get a new BzzKit in the mail – I love it!

What have been your favorite BzzCampains?

Of course my favorite BzzCampaigns have been the Werther’s Caramels and the Lindor Truffles Campaigns! Super yum!! We LOVE candy and chocolate, so everyone in my life was very grateful to be included in those campaigns – Tasting and reviewing candy? That is like a dream job!  My oldest still has dreams of being an “ice cream taster” as his grown-up job.  By participating in these BzzCampaigns he has the idea that his dreams can come true!! ;)

What makes you want to out a product? How do you Bzz?

I guess I want to  talk about a product when it is either really good or really bad – Both ends of the spectrum get me fired up and want to tell others.  I am really all about advocacy as a social worker and as a mom – I want to stand up and tell people when things need to be improved or if they are already spectacular – Either way people need to know the truth.

What would you do if you were immortal for a day?

You are testing me now… I am in the middle of private High School applications with my oldest child and all were are doing is writing essays like these… oy vey!

If I was immortal for a day, I would change the world. I would want to help as many people as possible – for example, go into drug infested neighborhoods and rescue kids that were being abused (I couldn’t get hurt after all).

I would want to end as much suffering as possible – Would I have other magical powers?  If I did, I would make the leaders of the world just get along already!  No more suicide bombs, no more buses blowing up, and no more people hating others for no real reason – Just work it out already people, will you???

AgentBzz: Meet Agent Masacras

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Tell us a little about yourself

I’m married with 3 kids. I was laid off work last summer along with 14 other people from a Healthcare Software company. While it was harsh at first realizing I’m considered old technology, I’ve adapted. I love being home with the kids and being THAT mom who brings the orange slices to the soccer games. I love being outdoors and enjoy being with my family. I’m hoping to go back to school in January to become an Education Assistant.

Why do you like being a BzzAgent?

I love trying new products and I really like talking about them. I find its a great icebreaker, too. I don’t know how many times I’ve started chatting with parents I don’t really know in the school yard about products we’ve tried. I love the variety of the campaigns, too. One minute I can be Bzzing about Scrubbing Bubbles, the next it may be Bananagrams.

What have been some of your favorite BzzCampaigns and why?

The Sol beer was a good campaign. I enjoyed it because I got to Bzz about it sitting in my back yard and drinking beer with friends. What’s not to like about that? I also liked the Tabasco sauce campaign. The mini bottles were a great conversation starter at work. No one had ever seen them so tiny before!

What makes you want to talk about a product? How do you Bzz?

When it comes to talking about a product, I like to focus on the ease of use, the cost, and how it makes life easier. Everyone I know needs a little help with at least one of those things, so why not talk about it?

If you could have dinner with any 3 people living or dead, who would they be? Why?

Bruce Willis

Queen Elizabeth II

My great grandma

Sounds like an odd combination, I will agree. Here’s why. Bruce Willis is my number 1 guy. I love his films and I think he’s a charmer off screen. I think he would be a wonderful conversationalist who would make everyone feel involved.

Queen Elizabeth II. I am English by birth. My love for the monarchy is born and bred into me. I have a lot of respect for the Queen. She’s changed the way the Royals have operated over her reign. I would love to have dinner with her.

And finally the most important person on this list is my great Grandma. She died back in the 90′s. She was the nicest human being that ever lived. I love her and miss her dearly. I’d love one more dinner with her.