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    h, I found it interesting that it was coming up in this context.

    But then I remembered the making of an American Idol is as much about marketing as it is about talent. In fact,

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    The other evening my family was watching American Idol in the room next to my home office. While I tried to tune out the horrible singing (I enjoy the show when it gets down to the serious singers, but I can't stand the auditions!)

    It's a "train wreck" in my opinion.

    But the ratings are huge. In fact this is the show's biggest season ratings-wise, so I guess America loves a good train wreck!

    Anyway, back to my story. As I was working and trying to tune out the show, I couldn't help but overhear Simon Cowell ask the following questions to several contestants:

    "What makes you unique?"

    "What sets you apart?"

    Since this is a point I drive home to my clients, and one they often struggle with, I found it interesting that it was coming up in this context.

    But then I remembered the making of an American Idol is as much about marketing as it is about talent. In fact,

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    erious singers, but I can't stand the auditions!)

    It's a "train wreck" in my opinion.

    But the ratings are huge. In fact this is the show's biggest season ratings-wise, so I guess America loves a good train wreck!

    Anyway, back to my story. As I was working and trying to tune out the show, I couldn't help but overhear Simon Cowell ask the following questions to several contestants:

    "What makes you unique?"

    "What sets you apart?"

    Since this is a point I drive home to my clients, and one they often struggle with, I found it interesting that it was coming up in this context.

    But then I remembered the making of an American Idol is as much about marketing as it is about talent. In fact,

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    I guess America loves a good train wreck!

    Anyway, back to my story. As I was working and trying to tune out the show, I couldn't help but overhear Simon Cowell ask the following questions to several contestants:

    "What makes you unique?"

    "What sets you apart?"

    Since this is a point I drive home to my clients, and one they often struggle with, I found it interesting that it was coming up in this context.

    But then I remembered the making of an American Idol is as much about marketing as it is about talent. In fact,

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    g questions to several contestants:

    "What makes you unique?"

    "What sets you apart?"

    Since this is a point I drive home to my clients, and one they often struggle with, I found it interesting that it was coming up in this context.

    But then I remembered the making of an American Idol is as much about marketing as it is about talent. In fact,

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    h, I found it interesting that it was coming up in this context.

    But then I remembered the making of an American Idol is as much about marketing as it is about talent. In fact, this holds true for the music and entertainment industry in general.

    Just look around at some of today's top stars. Brittany Spears. Paris Hilton. Lindsey Lohan. Madonna. Angelina Jolie. Rosie O'Donnell. Donald Trump.

    Love 'em or hate 'em, they are brilliant marketers.

    They have each created a very specific image and they don't vary from it. They know what they stand for and they flaunt it consistently. They understand marketing and the concept of standing out and standing for something.

    They understand the concept of USP - Unique Selling Proposition.

    They know when they are true to their image they will attract as well as repel people. But that's okay with them. They know you can't please e

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