Monthly Archives: October 2013

New Discussion: Hallothanksmas!

We are again in the midst of the Hallothanksmas Holidaze Season. It seems to me that each year the individual autumn/winter Holidays seem to be fused into one very long selling season. In cities and towns across the country one … Continue reading

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Comment on: Being Too Cute!

Lewis Elin commented: That b.s. exists because some people think that “cutesy” is the equivalent of, or superior to, effective communications. They’re afraid of the truth, afraid to tell a simple story with truth and benefits that convince. They’re afraid … Continue reading

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New Discussion: 7 Networking Tips!

I received this from the Network After Work – Chicago group and thought that it made a lot of sense, so I’m passing it on. 1.   Resist the urge to arrive late. It’s almost counter-intuitive, but showing up early … Continue reading

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New Discussion: Being Too Cute!

In today’s world  we are surrounded by of a myriad of advertising and promotional messages – and on a continual basis. So, I don’t understand why people who are trying so hard to get to their market  – blow it by … Continue reading

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New Discussion: Halloween Niche Marketing!

Well, this post isn’t about marketing on the grand level, but in its way it is about marketing. This week I visited a friend in an assisted living facility. On the wall was a small poster announcing the upcoming Halloween … Continue reading

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Comment on: The Social Media Generation!

Spencer Maus commented: Excellent! Very true depiction of what is happening in life with social media. Spencer Maus 

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Comment on: The Social Media Generation!

Mike Willett commented: Communication was never this country’s population strong point. With the advent of cell phones, pagers, and on and on, communication, other than in short bursts of nothingness are becoming more the norm as time goes on, along … Continue reading

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Comment on: Ut Oh… a Typo!

Mike Willett commented: Marcia is so right! When you are in this field, all of your lack of knowledge begins to spread to the insights of others, over and over and over again. What you put out from your computer … Continue reading

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Comment on: Ut Oh… a Typo!

Marcia Brown commented: Great tips, I’ve been in the printing and promotions industry for over 20 years and can say without hesitation that proofreading is imperative! Typos on digital applications means that typos are able to be fixed, but that … Continue reading

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Comment on: Ut Oh… a Typo!

Mike Willett commented: Great suggestion of reading your copy out loud. I think just reading it, period, would be a great reminder for many, since it often appears that many have never read what they write. Mike Willett Better Life … Continue reading

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