I’ve been to Red Herring numerous times since I moved to the west coast, not to mention the countless times prior to my move under different management. Because I have largely dealt with female reporters in the last couple of years, I never noticed the ‘ties.’ Apparently Red Herring has a dress code policy: men wear ties. (Not suits, but ties).
Given the creative energy this industry can and does attract, the addition of ties were in no way stifling or boring. It was refreshing so close to a return from an extended stay in New York where people pay more attention to fashion and actually honor it.
The staffers I saw in the hallways and cubes as I left Red Herring were wearing brightly colored shirts and ties, which managed to energize and bring a smile. It could be the wonderful contrast of the ties and crisp shirts against the logoed t-shirts and jeans I’m more accustomized to seeing in tech circles. That and spending time around fashion designers more recently who constantly remind me how fun it is to create a ‘look’ with color and style. It actually changes the way you view the world.
Renee Blodgett is the founder of We Blog the World. The site combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network and has contributors from every continent in the world. Having lived in 10 countries and explored nearly 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural diversity.
She is also the CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media, a new media services consultancy focused on viral marketing, social media, branding, events and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped companies from 12 countries get traction in the market. Known for her global and organic approach to product and corporate launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an active user of social media, she helps clients navigate digital waters from around the world. Renee has been blogging for over 16 years and regularly writes on her personal blog Down the Avenue, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and other sites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Magazine and is listed as a new media influencer and game changer on various sites and books on the new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed as the 6th most influential woman in social media by Forbes Magazine on a Top 20 List.
Her passion for art, storytelling and photography led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography, which is a visual extension of her writing, the result of which has led to producing six photo books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
Renee is also the co-founder of Traveling Geeks, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to other countries to share and learn from peers, governments, corporations, and the general public in order to educate, share, evaluate, and promote innovative technologies.
