No Commercials Because StartUp #WTFNaina
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 : 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 : 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…
Why I Want to Unsubscribe From Your Mailing List
For the first time ever, last week, I received an email asking me why I wanted to be unsubscribed from the brand’s press release mailing list. Context : I’m a…
#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…
The Travesty of Event Invitations
If you tell me why you want me, I’m in a better position to deliver exactly what you want from me. A number of brands want me to “attend” their product…
#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…
How I Deal With Professional Trust Issues
There is this constant feeling of not knowing whether the person across the table or at the other end of the mobile phone – or behind the email inbox wall…
#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 brand, X and Wellness Expert & Author, XYZ cordially invite you to a beautiful afternoon of style and elegance…
#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 as a part of our social media team of 4. ,…
#WTFNaina : “You should…” Trolls
You should free the nipple rather than wear a t shirt saying free the nipple Nah. How about you first grow an extra nipple eh? Then let’s talk. This jewel…
#WTFNaina : The Print Magazine Joke
Their first email : Hi, Trust this e-mail finds you well. I write to you on behalf of XYZ Magazine. For our Anniversary Issue, we are doing a special project…
#WTFNaina : Very Very High. Costs that is.
Thanks for sharing your costs. On the outset, these seem quite high. Lets just focus on the social media bit for the time being. Is it possible for you to…
#WTFNaina : We are broke, so YOU should work for free #Startups
We totally understand that it is always beneficial to go for licensing and we really are keen on associating with you for a long run. However, we are kind of…