I waited a long time to do ads, but I can say it doesn't influence me at all. plus many of my ads are brands I have barely ever written about it seems. I stopped using Clinique's becuase i do write about them a lot ( and like most of their stuff) and didn't want to seem like I was shilling , since I definitely wasn't.
Also my network Total Beauty( again a hard decision to join but so glad I did) has neevr said one word about what we should say. In fact when they give us any sneek peek stuff, they tell to us to let them know good or bad what we think. They have also given so many great opportunities.
I do commend you for staying your own, and if you ever do decide to do ads, or join, juct check it all out well.
Thanks so much for your feedback on this; it's a hot potato I know - but I really was quoting when I said 'no snarking'. I realise that comment isn't representative of all networks, and who knows, in the future I may join one. I think if I do it would have to be on my terms and not theirs and advertisers would have to know it. I have always said what suits one person doesn't necessarily suit another - beauty is like art or sex; each to their own! The whole business of talking down a product is difficult for that very reason. So much to say on this subject, but thank you again for your very much appreciated comments. BBB
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I waited a long time to do ads, but I can say it doesn't influence me at all. plus many of my ads are brands I have barely ever written about it seems. I stopped using Clinique's becuase i do write about them a lot ( and like most of their stuff) and didn't want to seem like I was shilling , since I definitely wasn't.
Also my network Total Beauty( again a hard decision to join but so glad I did) has neevr said one word about what we should say. In fact when they give us any sneek peek stuff, they tell to us to let them know good or bad what we think. They have also given so many great opportunities.
I do commend you for staying your own, and if you ever do decide to do ads, or join, juct check it all out well.
Good post :)
PS Elemis Monoi Oil is the BEST
Thanks so much for your feedback on this; it's a hot potato I know - but I really was quoting when I said 'no snarking'. I realise that comment isn't representative of all networks, and who knows, in the future I may join one. I think if I do it would have to be on my terms and not theirs and advertisers would have to know it. I have always said what suits one person doesn't necessarily suit another - beauty is like art or sex; each to their own! The whole business of talking down a product is difficult for that very reason. So much to say on this subject, but thank you again for your very much appreciated comments. BBB
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