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What are the most challenging aspects of your job at FanSnap?

Crisply communicating with fans sports fans versus music / concert fans versus Broadway / theater fans can be challenging. The key is distilling down the brand value proposition to its essence, which hopefully cuts across fans of live events in general.

Posted @ 03:02PM, March 04, 2009 by Christian Anderson | Permalink
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How would you describe what you did at FanSnap?

I run corporate communications for FanSnap (http://www.fansnap.com)

Posted @ 02:58PM, March 04, 2009 by Christian Anderson | Permalink
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What's the secret to getting hired at FanSnap?

Be a blogger. We blog at http://www.fansnap.com/blog

Posted @ 02:57PM, March 04, 2009 by Christian Anderson | Permalink
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What's the secret to getting hired at FanSnap?

Be smart, energetic, and passionate about ticket search

Posted @ 09:41PM, February 06, 2009 by Christian Anderson | Permalink
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What's the best team you worked with at Waggener Edstrom Worldwide?

The Jobster team... easy. The good folks at Jobster are dream partners and the Waggener Edstrom PR team is that just-right combination of creativity, strategy and execution -- with the common goal of driving results that move the needle for Jobster. They work hard and laugh easily. What could be better than that?... read more

Posted @ 11:59PM, July 05, 2007 by Christian Anderson | Permalink
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What's the toughest problem you've had to solve?

The toughest problem I've had to solve was to conceive, manage and execute crisis management and communications -- with my communications team -- immediately after the shootings at Columbine High School. I was part of the school district staff communications team in Colorado that managed all district communications, crisis response as well as facilitated numerous, high visibility events -- including a Presidential and Vice Presidential visit -- in the wake of the tragedy at Columbine High School.... read more

Posted @ 01:07AM, July 02, 2007 by Christian Anderson | Permalink
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What was your most memorable summer job?

My most memorable summer job would have to be a tie between solo warehouse worker unloading trucks full of file cabinets or shoveler / sweeper keeping a flower mill clean. Yikes!

Both taught me about ingenuity and that there is more than one way to get things accomplished. I now have a special
appreciation for 'Dirty Jobs' on the Discovery Channel.... read more

Posted @ 05:24PM, June 30, 2007 by Christian Anderson | Permalink
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What was the last really difficult interview question you were asked? How did you respond?

The interviewer asked me to talk about my backbone, funny bone and the wishbone.

I said, "bones are living, growing tissue made mostly of collagen. Collagen is a protein that provides a soft framework, and calcium phosphate is a mineral that adds strength and hardens the framework. This
combination of collagen and calcium makes bone strong and flexible enough to withstand stress. I then clarified that by backbone I assumed the interviewer meant spine and humans did not have "funny bones" or "wish bones."

Ha ha! Not really.

Actually, it was a great question that I answered honestly. I talked about how I take my work and results very seriously without taking myself overly seriously. Laughter and an upbeat work environment tend to raise spirits and improve work product.

I talked about making the case for an idea or recommendation. It's not good enough to sit back and be right, you have to make the case for your position - make yourself heard. Once the decision is made, you then support it and work to make it happen whether the team took your recommendation or not.

Regarding my wishbone, I only work in organizations where I am passionate about the problems we are trying to solve. I am a competitive person and my wish (or desire) is to see my company win and I want to play a role in making that happen.
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Posted @ 08:05AM, June 29, 2007 by Christian Anderson | Permalink
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If you could choose, what city would you most like to live/work in? Why?

Seattle on a sunny day is hard to beat. Outdoor activities abound, the scenery is beautiful and the climate for innovative companies is world class.

I left a bit of my heart in Denver and wouldn't hate going back. 300 days of sunshine and great skiing don't hurt.

Love San Diego, New York, and
Venice.... read more

Posted @ 01:55PM, April 30, 2007 by Christian Anderson | Permalink
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What profession other than yours would you like to try?

Movie producer. I love film and I love telling stories. Filmmaking seems right up my ally. That, and I just want a reason to wear a beret.

Posted @ 07:00AM, November 02, 2006 by Christian Anderson | Permalink
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