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- The Wall Street Journal deconstructed the job of "Blogger" in its "Paygrade" section yesterday, under Blogging for Web . The got some things right, Full-time news bloggers work like Mario Lavandeira, author of the Hollywood gossip blog , says he averages 19-hour workdays that start at a.m. Blogging is an ... more
- Things have been so hectic here at the World Headquarters of that I completely skipped our birthday celebration last month. But here it With the start of 2007, MP celebrates its sixth That's six years of publishing marketing know-how from professors and professionals who have contributed close to 2,000 articles ... more
- The WSJ Reported that TowerBrook Capital Partners LLP is close to an agreement to acquire fashion-shoe designer Jimmy Choo Ltd. for about £180 million, or $354 million. The question is, can a beloved brand retain its passion as the ownership torch is passed...? Reports are that creative director Sandra Choi ... more
- It's exciting to watch as more and more brands take on this consumer-generated campaign concept -- and it has been especially noticeable in relation to the Super Bowl (whew.. I had forgotten how the media simply becomes the Super Bowl for a good month...) One thing that has been missing ... more
- Where is the fizz, the pizazz, the let's-have-a-party and stand-in-line-groupie-thing, Vista-is-what-it's-all-about Oh, sure, CNET, CNN and newspapers around the globe ran the required articles, saying Vista has arrived. And Bill Gates appeared on The Daily . So the public relations side of marketing seems to be grinding on. But, hey, ... more
- Yesterday, an innovative marketing gimmick for TBS' "Adult Swim" program, Aqua Teen Hunger , inadvertently froze Boston in a terrorist panic. What were intended to be buzz-worthy signs were interpreted to be potential terrorist This, despite the fact that these "threats" had been in place throughout the city for more ... more
- Microsoft's new wunderkind has made its long-awaited appearance. Bill Gates unveiled his company's new Vista operating system in a three-hour performance worthy of Apple's Steve Jobs. Five years and millions of dollars worth of development have finally come to . The question how will it be received by an audience ... more
- There's no doubt, our sense of smell is powerfully tied to memory recall. Now more than ever, scent technology is being used to reinforce the customer experience environment. But what happens when the experience fundamentals are missing and scent technology actually works to reinforce a bad customer I had an ... more
- The keys to transparent marketing include narrowing your focus and getting to know your customers intimately. Drive-through latte stands in the Seattle area are taking that to the bank. Says an AP contributed article on , there are now several chains with female baristas serving up coffee in The guys ... more
- Would you pay more for a diamond dug from the ground over a similar and sometimes more flawless diamond produced in a lab? Some marketers are betting you will. Welcome to "Gem There's a fight brewing between producers of lab-grown diamonds and diamonds dug from the ground–and marketing is in ... more
- Global small business owners know face-to-face meetings with international customers help cement quality professional relationships. But the practical aspects of planning international travel can be a bit of a maze. So how do you plan your trip? Where do you You can start from home on the Internet by checking ... more
- Recently, computer-generated TV ads have hit the airwaves depicting a baffled consumer wading through multiple pages of her monthly invoice from her financial services firm, questioning a number of fictitious-sounding fees. Ms. Consumer then whips her glasses off and gives her incredulous take on "You've got to be kidding me! ... more
- This past November, I gave for humor in marketing, one example of which was the Miller High Life "Man Laws" campaign (created by Crispin, Porter & , Miami). I am now sorry to report that the effort, though apparently popular and engaging for customers, did not result in the increased ... more
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