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I’m back after a long hiatus! Had stopped posting in the #WTFNaina series because otherwise, this is all I would have been posting. Emails from people who don’t know their…
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Professional Etiquette : A Primer on How to Make Phone Calls
At first, I was going to write about my discomfort with phone calls. How I don’t want to take calls at all and prefer texting. In the last couple of…
#WTFNaina : So Expensive
“We saw photos of Paris on your blog! So we thought you would be the perfect photographer for our brand! But I’ve heard you’re very expensive. But we really want…
#WTFNaina : Organically Free
We are looking at working on this video organically. If you like it and would like to post it that would be great. This after a thousand-word email they sent,…
#WTFNaina : Exceptionally Free
Would you be interested in being one of the very first bloggers to write about these exceptional pieces?
How about, "Would you be interested in being the very first such brand to be featured on the exceptional Naina.co?" No? Sounds arrogant doesn't it? So does your question. There's effort that goes into creating the product you're trying to sell. There's effort that goes into running this blog and the social media channel network around it.
#WTFNaina : How Not To Ask For Help
Hi Naina, I am reaching out to you for advice and guidance for my girlfriend X, who's very passionate about Photography. I saw you as part of my network and also browsed through your website and profile, and figured you would be a great mentor for her as she wishes to pursue Fashion Photography.
#WTFNaina : Permission Marketing
This happens to me multiple times per day.
My inbox receives an email newsletter that I did not subscribe to.
Most of them have options to unsubscribe - some don't even have that ( and are promptly marked as spam ).
Rarely, if it's from a brand / label that I would like to explore working with, apart from unsubscribing, I also write back to them telling them I'd love to explore working with them but "please don't add me to your email newsletter".
#WTFNaina : This Is Not A Mugging
Dear Naina, Hope you are doing well. <Brand Name> one of the leading <category> brands has launched their new lifestyle range – <name of range> which are <description of product>.…
#WTFNaina : Pretend I’m a White Man
I run a digital marketing agencies with few co founders. Actually we are developing a product on influencer/blogger marketing. Tomorrow we have 3-4 bloggers/influencers coming to our office to provide…
#WTFNaina : Do I Know You?
We are looking for some top Instgrammers to collaborate with Brand X for one of their Influencer Marketing campaigns. You’ll be required to post about the brand from your Official…
#WTFNaina : Device Exchange
In this activity, we would present you with a brand new X Brand laptop for a span of 30 days (for no cost) in exchange for your current device. You…
#WTFNaina : Fuck-You-Pay-Me-Queen
When your’e making all that hullaboo and claiming to be the “Fuck you pay me QUEEN”, what inhibitions do you have in writing the name of agencies who do that?…
#WTFNaina : It’s Just Business, Don’t Take It Personally
( This was a comment posted on the WTFNaina piece called The Print Magazine Joke. The comment was shared on Facebook when I posted an update about the piece. There’s…
#WTFNaina : The Prestige of Being Shortlisted. NOT.
We would like to invite you to cover the online event and talk about it on your social feed. Depending on the association we can try to get some of…
#WTFNaina : Dear Lord
Dear Sir/ Madam Subject: Our Landmark Project Please accept my warm greetings and the blessings of Lord Krishna! I wish to inform you of a unique project never before undertaken…
#WTFNaina : Bloggers Make Ridiculous Statements
Do you know how much models with followers in thousands charge? FYI – Obviously not, a fashion shoot with model + photographer + assistants + professional camera, stylist, dressman the…
#WTFNaina : Dear Photographer
Dear Photographer, We would like to explore the cross promotion opportunities with your brand. This could be a great opportunity for both our brands – help us reach newer audiences…
#WTFNaina : Next Blogging Sensation
I am writing you on behalf of X and bringing you an opportunity to become India’s next blogging star. Let me spill the beans 🙂 here is the path to become…
#WTFNaina : Andamans Honeymoon Photographer
I am coming to Andaman for my honeymoon. I am looking for photographer for couple of days in which he/she can take our pics on beach or any other…
#WTFNaina : Blogger Of The Month
I write to you on behalf of X – one of the leading international footwear brand for men, women and kids. X would like to collaborate with your blog —– for…
#WTFNaina : Editorial Section Of The Blog
Unfortunately, we don’t have budgets for a paid campaign at present. We are hoping that you would consider featuring one of the pieces from the collection in the editorial section…
#WTFNaina : Miscellaneous Expenses
Original email : Dear Naina, Greetings of the day. The heritage <product> brand, X and Wellness Expert & Author, XYZ cordially invite you to a beautiful afternoon of style and…
#WTFNaina : What Cemented the 100% Advance Policy at Naina.co
( This is a blast from the past. I’ve sat on this for two years. It made me so angry then and re-reading it makes me angry still. How stupid…
#WTFNaina : Tickets are like Vouchers
How are you today? I am writing to you from XYZ’s office. I would like to invite you to <event> as a part of our social media team of 4.…