Date: Wednesday, 03 December 2014
Wednesday, 03 December 2014
Why superstars are good for your brand
Last week, I was sitting at the airport awaiting my flight. In the US, you can travel with your dog, so Pippa, my trusted companion, accompanied me to the lounge. As we took our seats there were two young women sitting to our right. They both smiled and I did my usual uneasy smirk and quickly avoided eye contact. It's something that I always do although I know that I shouldn't.
I decided to go and get some water and after much fussing from the staff, who were incredibly dog-friendly, I felt that Pippa would be okay while I walked away. She sat patiently watching my every move and while people were trying to get her attention, her stare remained fixed.
Finally when I arrived back, and she was suitably relieved, one of the young women asked about Pippa and gave her a pat... and then more pats. Pippa couldn't be happier and that opened the door for conversation.
We discussed where we were from, what we do and all the normal things airport conversations conjure up.
The young woman was Ellie Goulding. She was travelling with her school friend and personal assistant Hannah, who was equally delightful.
I decided to go and get some water and after much fussing from the staff, who were incredibly dog-friendly, I felt that Pippa would be okay while I walked away. She sat patiently watching my every move and while people were trying to get her attention, her stare remained fixed.
Finally when I arrived back, and she was suitably relieved, one of the young women asked about Pippa and gave her a pat... and then more pats. Pippa couldn't be happier and that opened the door for conversation.
We discussed where we were from, what we do and all the normal things airport conversations conjure up.
The young woman was Ellie Goulding. She was travelling with her school friend and personal assistant Hannah, who was equally delightful.
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