Posts Tagged ‘Agents’

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!

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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:

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AgentBzz: Meet Liesl

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Tell us a little about yourself and your family

I have been married to a wonderful man, John, for 14 years. He’s a TERRIFIC cook and Dad to our adopted daugher, Kadence. Kady came home with us from China almost 3 years ago and is the love of our lives. She has 3 sets of grandparents and family across the country (New Mexico, Alaska, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Colorado…) who adore her.

Why do you like being a BzzAgent?

I love testing out the products! I’ve always been a “feedback” kind of person, happy to call a company and let them know a) their product is awesome or, b) there was an issue. Companies won’t know what we think unless they hear from us directly. BzzAgent is a great service for both companies AND consumers. I’ve raved about so many of the items I’ve tried that many of my friends are now loyal consumers.

What have been some of your favorite BzzCampaigns and why?

I’ve loved the cosmetic campaigns, specifically the eye cream and makeup campaigns. As I’m getting older I’m always looking for products to help me age more “gracefully,” but I loathe spending a lot of money if I don’t even know if the product works. Via the BzzAgent campaigns, I’ve become a big fan of the Covergirl Age Defying products!

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

If I love or loathe a product, I’ll shout it to the world because personal experience is the BEST unbiased information out there.  I Bzz: Face-to-Face over coffee, email, via my Blog & Facebook.

If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 CDs would you bring? 

“Love Stinks” by J Giles Band; “The Meditative Chopin” by Roy Eaton and “Very Best of Daryl Hall & John Oates” by Hall & Oates. “Love Stinks” is outstanding! Not a bad song on it and good for a laugh (which you’d need alone on a deserted island!). I’ve been a fan of Hall & Oates for alomst 30 years and wouldn’t want to be without them…ever. And “The Meditative Chopin” is my FAVORITE classical music album of all time. Really helps calm you down when things are stressful.

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

Stephen King – The guy writes some amazing books (where does he come up with this stuff?!) AND plays in a band. Seems to me to be the ideal guest for a lively dinner!

Angelina Jolie – She seems to be well read and charming, which makes for an excellent dinner guest. Plus. we could swap adoption stories AND my daughter would have some kids to play with!

Martin Luther- The guy took on the Pope & the Catholic Church, was excommunicated, married a former nun, translated the Bible into the language of the people (instead of just Latin), founded a church and was a prolific writer of hymns. I know tradition says to avoid discussion of religion in social situations but this guy would be a fascinating, educated guest!

Thanks for the chance to do some hard thinking, BzzAgent! Looking forward to more campaigns!!

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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???

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AgentBzz: Meet Agent ErinE193

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Tell us a little about yourself and your family

I am currently a stay at home Mom to a beautiful 9 month old baby girl, Bella. My husband and I recently moved to Nashville, TN where he works from home. We love it here, but miss our family in Charleston, SC. With my staying home and my husband working from home our quality of life is wonderful, so we decided that it was worth it to be here. We are enjoying being around each other as much as possible!

Why do you love being a BzzAgent?

I love being a BzzAgent because not only does it let me try out new and exciting products, but I am able to keep in touch with other moms in the area through bzzing about products and sparking up conversations I may not have had otherwise.

What have been some of your favorite BzzCampaigns?

My favorite BzzCampaigns so far have been the Maybelline Lots of Lashes and Baby Lips campaign and the Private selection campaign.

Maybelline was so fun for me to share with my girlfriends and they loved getting the products to try. Private Selection was amazing and we were able to have two nights of friends over to enjoy it as well. The products are so great-I will truly continue to buy both products!

What makes you want to Bzz about a product?

Why wouldn’t I want to talk about them!? I get excited every time I get a box in the mail and I can’t wait to Bzz about it! My friends think it’s great and we all enjoy trying the products out. I love Bzzing about products.

How do you Bzz?

I first start bzzing through facebook and twitter. I also meet with a group of moms once a week. Everyone is always asking me what’s next to try and everyone gets excited!!!

If you could have dinner with any 3 people, who would they be?

John Adams because he was such a stand up guy, so intriguing, and a crucial part of our American history

Carrie Underwood because I just adore her and her beautiful voice. I would like to grasp how it feels to be a superstar with an amazing voice :)

Steve Jobs. Oh how I would love to get in that head of his and hear some of his ideas and views. He has transformed technology as our world knows it.

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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.


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The Reward for Forty

Monday, April 14th, 2008

This week I’ll tackle one-and-a-half rewards questions from the rewards-questions mailbag, err…blogbag.

First up, the whole number question. Heather, a visitor the BeeLog, asked if we will have:

small point-valued rewards for the people who have just recently joined” and added (insightfully) that such rewards will “suffice for the leftover points others are so worried about.

Well, Heather, I just looked into this and my man David E. tells me that any Agent with as few as 40 points will be able to claim a reward during Shaloha! So file a report and take a couple of polls and you’ll be all set!

The half question (I say it’s a half because it’s really a statement, not a question) comes from Rebecca1340. Never one to mince words, she posted:

I just hope this new system is worth all the hype and drama.

C’mon Rebecca! You know you are one of my favorites (you do know that, right?), but that’s just not fair. When we don’t post about rewards, you guys let us have it … now we’re trying to communicate more, and you are letting us have it for hyping the new system. We aren’t promising a Cadillac to every Agent. We’re just saying that we have come up with a new system that we believe meets many of the needs you’ve expressed to us.

Will it be perfect? Unlikely

Will it be a significant improvement? We believe so.

And we hope you agree!

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