Voting Question: The Apple Ipod silhouette commercials?

What station did they air on? What memories and thoughts do you have on them? Do you remember anything about online ads? I found pictures from the BART, any other transit advertising like NYC MTA? I have pics of bulletin boards and some magazine. I'm working on a paper for my Advertising class so I will take any and all imput, please and thank you. If you need best for the points or the ratio, Email me and let me know: michaltastik@yahoo.comIs there anyone who can actually contribute something? Personally, I remember that I would be on my exercise ball in the commercials but, the music on those ads was really get up and dance and so that's what I did. more

Resolved Question: New online rag needs people?

I want to start an online alternative magazine(with a possibility of going into print after we acquire a fan base and get some funding.), unfortunately no matter how much I research I still don't have a very good idea of what I'm doing. There are too many ideas and too much work for one person. Between the idea, finding out how to do it and the actual execution(no to mention my exhausting day job) I'm swamped. I'd like to find some people with a bit of know-how who'd like to help out and maybe join a permanent staff? It'd mostly just be an online-type thing, and since we don't have any funding/advertising(not that I really know how to get any...my job pays next to nothing.) I wouldn't be able to pay anyone. My question is does anyone know where I might find some people that don't mind volunteering their time? Maybe a bulletin or something where I might advertise the need for services? I''d really only need a couple of people, someone to help with the website layout and format, someone to help with advertising and someone that's could be an editorial director. It's only non-profit at the moment, sometime in the future I'd really like to make one. And maybe even pay everyone a salary. more

Resolved Question: What if Obama were to nationalize pharmaceutical companies?

Along with his endeavors to nationalize the finance, health, and auto industries, I think he would do well to work on drug companies.The industry claims prices are so high because of research costs. But any of you who have ever worked in a hospital or doctor's office or clinic know what waste the drug companies expend on freebies, including lunches and dinners out for whole departments.It all comes under advertising. If the pharmaceutical companies did not spend so much on advertising-- tv, magazines, radio, billboards, promo items, etc.-- drug costs would come down significantly.Do they even need to advertise? The only people who need to be kept up to date on new meds are doctors. Anyone can search online for interactions and applications and counterindications.TV and magazine ads just create more hypochondriacs daily. Exactly what the drug companies want.Look around your doctor's office next time and see all the free gizmos you pay for. more

Resolved Question: What is a good, educational children's magazine?

My seven year old brother likes looking through my issues of National Geographic. He saw an ad for National Geographic Kids in it and asked me to buy it for him. But I looked up some reviews online and found that they are mostly negative; apparently the kids' magazine has a lot of advertising and few real articles. Does anyone know a good, age-appropriate kids' magazine my brother would enjoy? It should have easy-to-read articles, cool pictures of nature and activities. Thanks! more

Voting Question: Can someone please fill out my Music survey for my Final Project?

Hi. I just created this Music Listening Preferences survey for my Final Project in my Music Appreciation class, and need at least 5 people to take it. :) Thank you so much! 1. What genre(s) of music do you most prefer to listen to? 2. What genre(s) of music do you not prefer to listen to? 3. List three of your favorite bands or musical solo artists: 4. How much time would you estimate that you spend listening to music each day? 5. How have your own musical preferences changed or developed during your lifetime? 6. Do you have any memories of when music impacted or changed your mood? If so, what happened? 7. What do your listening preferences tend to include when you’re happy? Fast upbeat songs, ballads, or something entirely different? 8. What do your listening preferences tend to include when you’re sad? Slow tear jerking songs, an upbeat tune to lift your spirits, or something entirely different? 9. How does a song catch your attention on the radio? Is it the lyrics, melody, tempo, mood, or combination of a few aspects? 10. What is one song that you associate with a major life experience or memory? Perhaps it was playing in the background at the time or the lyrics reflect the situation almost perfectly. 11. What must a CD album cover hold to catch your attention? Is it a unique design? An abundance of bright colors? Or something else? 12. What are you willing to pay for a new CD from your favorite artist(s)? 13. Have you ever been turned away from possibly good music, due to the content of the album cover? If so, why was this? Was it offensive or dull designs? 14. Do you do most of your album shopping online or at regular walk-in stores? 15. What do you feel is the single most important factor in choosing a CD to purchase? Is it the band or artist name, genre, avid media endorsement, recommendation from friends, or something entirely different? 16. Do you tend to download most of your music from the internet or buy regular CDs? Why is this? 17. If your favorite band or artist released special songs only for the album, would you be more willing to buy the CD? 18. When was the last time you bought a CD? For what reasons did you buy it? 19. Do you own a CD player? How about a MP3 player? 20. Can you name one time in which advertising influenced your purchase of a CD? Was it online ads, TV commercials, magazines/articles, band websites, or some other media format? more

Resolved Question: What is the best way to advertise a new men's clothing line online?

I would like to advertise a contemporary men's clothing line online, but I am not sure where to advertise; should I try Myspace, and Facebook, or perhaps some online men's magazines like GQ, or Esquire? more

Voting Question: Question about paying someone commission to help me with my business?

Hi... I'm about to start my online advertising business, and all of a sudden I landed a job. I've been working on this project (my business details) for a few years now, and am ready to launch it "yesterday" (so to speak). But I'm not willing to give up my job anytime soon for obvious economic reasons. I'm thinking of asking a friend/acquaintance of mine to help me, and because of "her" economic situation, I really think she'll jump on it. But I'm not sure how much to pay her, altho I do know that I'm steering toward strictly commission. What she'll be doing is going to businesses [of a particular industry/category] and signing them up for a contract to advertise thru us/me for a MUCH lesser fee than they are already paying to advertise in neighborhood latin magazines. Plus, I've already had a business analyst look at my idea and "it's a sure deal". The contracts we came up with are $150 for 6 months of advertising, and $250 for a full year. Q1: How much would be fair to offer her for commission on each closed contract? Q2: Should I worry about her gasoline expenses, or is that something she can handle herself and cash in on tax seasons? Q3: Are there legalities I (or she) have to go thru in order to pay her [commission only]? Note: I am going to file for a fictitious business name on Monday, and I've already opened a business bank account with the business name I'll be using. Thx for all the answers and support!!ADD: I already have several potential clients lined up, as I said above that I've been working on this project for a couple of years and part of that was traveling to promote my business. Inclusively, I know alot of business owners on a personal level, whom are all waiting for me to launch my business. I just don't have the time now since I started working, but refuse to let my goals go to waste. As for my friend, she paints but jobs have been scarce for her, and I'm not trying to promise her she will survive on what I'm willing to share with her. I'm trying to help her get a little extra cash as well. Besides, she would be the perfect candidate for something like this, because she's got exactly the character needed for the industry I'm approaching. Please stick to the question(s) regarding the amount of commission that sounds fair for her and I. Thank You. more

Resolved Question: Questions for other photographers about business?

Hiya! I'm an professional photographer from the East Coast/New England. I advertise in local papers, magazines, and online posting sites with not only text, but with pictures as well. I pay to have my business cards designed by a graphic designer and to have them printed professionally from a place called Moo. I also have my website done professionally by a graphic designer. I do weddings, portraiture, event, babies, pets, etc. but because of the economy business seems really slow. I'm getting really tired of not having work to do. I've tried lowering my prices and offering coupons, etc. What else can you reccomend I do? more

Resolved Question: Help with Career Exploration!?

1. Sally needs to gather information about careers from a print or media source. Which of the following would be a reliable resource for her? (1 point) * the Occupational Outlook Handbook * Teen magazine * Dateline NBC * A&E's Dirty Jobs 2. Jim's mom is an accountant. He has learned quite a bit of information from her about her career. What kind of source of information about careers would this be considered? (1 point) * internal * external * value * print 3. Hugh has made an appointment to speak with a local librarian about their job. What kind of exploration is Hugh setting up? (1 point) * job shadowing * internship * informational interview * career presentation 4. Susan has always wanted to be a veterinarian. When doing her research, she answers all self-assessments geared towards that career and is only researching that one career. Which important component of career research is Susan neglecting? (1 point) * Keep an open mind. * Search your heart. * Think of careers that interest you. * Consider your skills and abilities. 5. Peter has called a friend's uncle who is an archeologist to ask him about his recent expedition. What important skill has Peter just used? (1 point) * inquisitiveness * persistence * cabling * networking 6. Which of the following is an example of networking? (1 point) * Stephen has contacted a radiologist from the local yellow pages to interview about her career. * Yusef has asked his football coach if he knows of any professional athletes that he could interview about their career. * Samantha has made an appointment with her local career center to learn more about becoming a pilot. * Charlie is using the Occupational Outlook Handbook to find more information about the field of architecture. 7. Regarding informational interviews, it is best to always: (1 point) * Set up an appointment with someone with whom you wish to conduct an informational interview. * Use the yellow pages to find someone with whom you wish to conduct an informational interview. * Ask someone to work around your schedule when setting up an informational interview. * Ask for a job at the end of an informational interview. 8. Entrepreneurs are important to our economy because they: (1 point) * provide jobs. * provide inspiration and motivation to our economy. * provide new products and services. * all of the above. 9. It is wise for entrepreneurs to acquire: (1 point) * marketing knowledge. * a factory. * a home office. * knowledge of technology. True/False 10. It is best to choose a career that others think you would be good at. (1 point) * True * False 11. Most people will only engage in career exploration once in their lifetime, so you should make it count! (1 point) * True * False 12. When completing career exploration, it is wise to consult your own knowledge of your skills, abilities and interests, your family and friends, and print or online resources. (1 point) * True * False 13. You should go into an informational interview without any prior knowledge of the person or their career. (1 point) * True * False Matching Match the following terms with their definitions. A. using the connections among people to help one another reach important goals B. personal readiness and ability to take action C. a meeting in which you gather information from another person D. the total of activities involved in the transfer of goods from the producer or seller to the consumer or buyer, including advertising, shipping, storing, and selling E. being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before F. continuing or repeating behavior G. the process of learning about careers that interest you H. eager for knowledge I. someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it J. the cause of change K. the practice of starting new organizations, particularly new businesses generally in response to identified opportunities L. a concise overview of the entire plan along with a history of your company 14. career exploration (1 point) 15. networking (1 point) 16. informational interview (1 point) 17. entrepreneur (1 point) 18. persistence (1 point) 19. inquisitiveness (1 point) 20. innovative (1 point) 21. personal initiative (1 point) 22. change agent (1 point) 23. entrepreneurship (1 point) 24. marketing (1 point) 25. executive summary (1 point)Yes I realize it's a lot but we don't get a book for this class which makes it harder. I appreciate it though. If you don't want to do it fine not a big deal. more

Resolved Question: Health-Magazine-Subscription Reform: Mandatory subscriptions WOULD BE CONSTITUTIONAL, right?

Constitutionally, the government has the power to "regulate interstate commerce", correct? Therefore, the government would have the right to force people to purchase health-magazine subscriptions [with content on improving diet, nutrition, health, exercise, fitness], correct? Here is the 10-point program that I propose: 1) These health-related magazine subscriptions [produced and distributed through private corporations -- thus we avoid the appearance of nationalized health care] would be made available in "public exchanges" online. 2) The magazines and their editorial policies would be thoroughly reviewed by federally-certified doctors to make sure they promote federally-approved drugs, therapies, and surgeries. 3) A primary aim of the program is to reach those people who currently lack health-magazine subscriptions. [The aim of this program is not to increase the profits of privately-owned health-magazine corporations and their corporate advertising clients.] 4) This program cannot really work efficiently unless all participate, that's why it must be a mandatory program. The price of health-magazine subscriptions has risen dramatically, because too many people are getting sick, and not enough healthy people are buying them. 5) This program would help slow the rising costs of health-magazine subscriptions, and who knows, could eventually even bring down the costs of health-magazine subscriptions. However, this program would require people to buy a scubscription at whatever the free-market prices are. [OK, perhaps technically that last bit should read be "enhanced free-market" prices.] 6) Forced buyers of low income would be federally-subsidized, and... 7) the best way to pay for this program would be to tax the people who have been the most successful. Since these people already have easy-access to health-magazine-subscriptions, they shouldn't mind helping to provide others with similar subscriptions. 8) This program would over time reduce the national deficit, because expert government accountants have done the projections, and that's what the projections show. 9) If people were forced to spend money as soon as the law were passed, they might not see the program in a balanced way -- so the forced-purchase part would only kick in about 4 years later (well beyond the next presidential election in 2012). 10) However, many of the taxes implemented by this program would kick in immediately. This reform would not be socialism or fascism, as long as constitutionally-elected and legally-lobbied representatives voted it into law. [Coming soon: Federally-mandated purchases of multiple-vitamins -- the vitamins would be produced by private corporations, under federal guidelines, of course] . more

Resolved Question: Need to find a Rate card?

I need to find a rate card for any magazine or newspaper for my Advertising class...I'd like one for the courier post online..but can't find it..where can I find these on the websites for newspapers/magazines? more

Voting Question: OCD question, kinda long but please read do u think this was a sign?

I obsess over diseases. My full-on obsessions are usually triggered by something I hear on TV or the radio, something I hear in passing, and many times by things I see on signs and billboards. For instance, if there is a poster advertising something associated with a certain disease, I will frantically obsess over that disease, google it for hours and weeks, and no one or nothing can convince me I am not going to get it. There is a rational side of me, maybe like 40% of me knows I am being irrational, but the other 60% is so strong and completely disperses and overpowers the sane part of me. It's almost like outside forces are intruding into my brain and repeating things over and over..."you have this, you are probably going to get this, and the only way to not get it is to do x, y, and z" I am not conjuring these thoughts up on my own. Somehow I'm convinced that by repeating certain words in my head and tapping things a certain number of times and many other little rituals will cancel out the thought and prevent it from happening. It's even gotten to the point where if I don't tap something 5 or 7 times I fear something bad will happen to someone in my family. Also if I'm reading a book/magazine/something online, the last word I read cannot be something negative, like "bad," if it is I have to go back and make sure the last thing I read is something uplifting and happy. Also, I don't think I have pressed the back arrow button on my CD player in years. If i want to listen to something previous, I keep going forward until it starts again. And no way will I listen to numbers 6 or 13, so I always make sure I put bad songs in those places. I ride the subway a lot and when I have to hold the bar I'm convinced I caught i disease...basically any time I touch anything that hasn't been cleaned by a team of clean experts I must wash my hands vigorously. No way will I touch food or my mouth until I do so. Anyway it has become increasingly debilitating. I have been tested for certain diseases so many times that they know me by name and insinuate they don't want me back again. Somehow I can't stop worrying that something terrible would happen, and no amount of rationality can stop it. I won't even get into the specifics because I fear it makes it more real, and my biggest fear is any of these things materializing. My obsession of the week is a particular injury on a certain part of the body, and last night I was watching a TV show and they spoke of that injury...also when I woke up this morning someone was blasting the TV and the first thing I heard when I woke up was something on the news about a similiar injury...also there was a commercial for something else I was obsessing about...my question is, do you think this is a sign that this is going to happen????? I was so upset when I woke up and heard it on the TV, i started crying. I need someone objective to tell me what they think?? Any help would be appreciated so much!!!!!thanks to everyone who answered, i will try keeping a diary and going to counseling as suggested...i really appreciate you all taking the time to read this and respond with your insight...and to ladyluck best of luck to you more

Resolved Question: How to enter Seventeen Magazine freebies online?

I want to enter a freebie that they advertise in the magazine (the ones where you have to enter a code) but whenever I go online to do it I can't find where you enter the code. The one I'm trying to enter is for hair products and it is in the April 2010 issue. more

Voting Question: Homework help: need to find two advertisements for the same type of product?

hey there, uhm so i have an english A2 oral commentary the day after tomorrow, and i need to compare two advertisements (either poster ads, or magazine/newspaper ads, NOT video ads). Both ads should advertise the same type of product, for example both colognes or both cars. They shouldnt have too much text, i wanna keep them easy to compare. I need to compare : ● linguistic (language use) ● visual (images) ● [if using written language] font (typographical features) ● structuring or composition of a page/of the scene shown in an online ad (e.g. point of view, foreground vs. background, left/right, centre/margin etc.) BUT I AM NOT ASKING YOU TO COMPARE THEM FOR ME! :P im just asking you to help me out finding the two ads... unless of course you want to provide a lil more help and tell me how i can compare them :D Thanks in advance!you can just post links to the advertisements...or send them to t-raab@hotmail.com thanks, really appreciate it more

Resolved Question: Aren’t you glad you’re not a famous rich actor/actress, going to the Oscars, because you’ve been nominated?

Especially women…they have to wear very tight and uncomfortable designer dresses in which they can barely walk, breathe or sit down. Add the high heels to that. I’d like to see how they handle peeing in public toilets in those. They usually don’t even own the dress, it was lent to them because they’re walking advertising but they have to name the designer in any interview. Any journalist on the red carpet will ask “what are you wearing?” It’s not like anybody care but it’s a requirement. The famous actress gets to wear the dress that she does not have to buy…but she has to say the designer’s name. The journalist will have to ask the question about the designer, so the actress can say the name of the designer, otherwise she would not answer any questions from the journalist and just waive and move on. You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours. Then they have to wear those heavy, “this is the price of a house” cold stones around their neck and pulling down on their ear lobes. They don’t even own those jewels; it was lent to them because they’re walking advertising (then the jeweler has to go to court when celebrities’ personal assistant “forget” to return the borrowed jewels, ha-ha). They have to do all that while smiling a fake smile with fake white teeth, and looking a little too happy while wondering why oh why do I subject myself to this? Having money but wearing things I don’t even own…then, they remember…they got into this business for fame, fortune and adulation…none of those are easy. Then everybody will notice that they either lost too much weight or gained too much weight. Then whatever they look like, some people will criticize their fashion sense, in magazines, trash papers, online… Men will be judged by their arm candies. If she’s an unknown, sexy and half his age…then he’s a loser and she’s a gold digger. If she’s not sexy, even nice and classy, and she’s as old as him, because she’s his soul mate, then people will think “gosh, he could do better than that!” more

Resolved Question: I'm a starter photographer, not fresh student, but business advice please!?

So I graduated with my degree in fine art photography about three years ago, worked as an advertising photographer and hated it, since then I started a business completely unrelated in photography buy my second passion. Itis a more instant lucrative business and that's why I did it. Now that I've got tha tbusiness going I"m trying to get my photography business moving again. I hate photographing weddings, so I do itj ust from time to time. I loev to photograph animals and do get some work that way, not frequent. My question is... I was recently offered a job as a once a month photographer for an online pet magazine photographing animals. they say they can't pay right now so they will credit my work with a link to my website. They say once the website starts up and they get sponsors then they will be able to pay us a little. I was thinking of taking it, but i wanted to know if anybody has any warnings for situations like this....something that I might not see now but dread later... more

Resolved Question: Are my ideas for my future website legal?

I really wana make money online. I want to make a website that will have a tons of stuff on it. I know that its gona take time to make a nice website.. Its not something I wanna rush and do. For example I want my website to feature articles from major magazines.. In a way to attract people to read the articles and advertise for the magazines companies, and like there would be a place for the people to suscribe to the magazine on my website if they liked the article.. This is one idea for a website that I had.. I really need help though.. How would I go about this? I couldnt just post articles from magazines and advertise for them for free.. Please anyone with experience in making websites and featuring stuff that belongs to other companies.. Would I have to like contact the company or something.. Help.. Please.. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: How can I advertise my bike & hot rod magazine?

I recently started a website that is like an e-zine, online mag, whatever you want to call it. I was thinking of putting ads on craigslist in a few different cities, but I'm not sure what category I should use. Should it go in cars + trucks for sale? I'm not selling anything. I just want to build up an audience and start a real magazine eventually. Yahoo! is the one search engine that recognizes it so far. It's www.asphaltasylum.com http://www.asphaltasylum.com/index.php What do you think? more

Voting Question: does honduras grocery stores advertise online?

Im doing a school project and i have to plan a vacation to honduras and include avg prices over a two week period including food, hotels, rental car etc. i have all my information except i cant find out how much certain foods cost in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.. Are there websites that advertise there food or online food ads or magazines?.. thanks for your time. more

Resolved Question: List as much word as you possibly can?

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Resolved Question: Need help getting out of this scam. Magazine Readers Service?!?

I'm sorry it this seems like a novel, but I'm a bummed out college student who makes little money. Okay, here goes... On November 2, I received phone call on my cellphone from someone for a "Magazine Readers Services" about magazine subscriptions, a $100,000 sweepstakes and a diamond watch. I had originally perceived the call as being from the bank due to their extensive knowledge of my account. Unfortunately, I mistakenly gave away some personal banking information though the phone call about my Visa Check Card as they had begun the call requesting confirmation for particular information about my Visa Check Card. This was done prior to the offer of magazine subscriptions, the sweepstakes and other gimmicks. I ended up being lulled into an agreement for several magazine subscriptions that originally started as an amount of $4.99 to an “agreement” for an amount of $68.28. About half an hour later, a representative from my bank called to confirm this pending transaction as it was the first transaction made on my debit card. By checking the online bank account for my debit card, I found out this company's name and learned of this being an alleged “scam.” I proceeded to look into any information about this company as I wanted to know if there was some way to cancel the pending transaction for $68.28 as well as possible future charges from this company. On November 3, I contacted a local branch of my bank to inquire on any possible solutions to my problem. The bank was able to cancel my Visa Check Card and provide me with a Customer Dispute Affidavit form. From the local branch, I was also able to receive contact information for Magazine Readers Services and proceeded to call them later that day to dispute the transaction. When I called Magazine Readers Services to tell them that I had misinterpreted the offer they had originally made with me and wished to cancel the unwanted services so that I will not encounter future damages, they had refused to accommodate my desire to cancel the unwanted service several times during the call and proceeded to lower the amount to $29.41 from the disputed amount of $68.28. The current charge for this ordeal is $29.41 which was made on November 10, 2009. Since Nov. 2nd, I've been "digging up dirt" on this particular company. Since then, I've seen several thousands of complaints all over the internet. Also, I've learned the "diamond" watch is not really a diamond watch, but a brand name (false advertising? that's a bummer). I've obtained the address and phone number for the company. I've tried several times to cancel their "services," but each time I am harassed and told that I have an "obligation" to uphold whatever agreement was made. Yesterday, I've heard back from my bank's dispute resolution department saying they can't do anything as the amount disputed has changed ($68.28 to $29.41).Today, I received the first of many possible magazines. I'm open to any suggestions for the time being other than hunting down the telemarketers and sending a barrage of gunfire their way (I'm kidding, of course). Any help will be appreciated as my sense of humor is the only thing keeping me from going insane from this dilemma( and even that is starting to wear out).I should probably mention that the charges are "per month" not "one-time charges." The $68.28 was for 18 months and I'm not sure if the $29.41 applies the same way. more

Resolved Question: Should I submit my poems with the conditions applied or negotiate it furthur?

ok so i've just got this message from an online magazine that is looking forward to promote and maybe publish my bits and pieces of poetry. Here is what they said: "Great work! Let me answer your questions. You remain the owner of all of your work. 21st Street Urban Editing, will promote, advertise and sell your writing on our website. All submissions we accept, will be edited, for free, by one of our agents. We will also submit it to publishing houses we feel fit your need. On the last day of every month, we will send you a check for seventy five percent of the proceeds from your work, along with a an activity report. In return, we ask that any work sold mentions 21st Street Urban Editing as your editor, and an agreement for 25% of all further proceeds grossed based on the sale of your work. (Only work edited and promoted by us.) If you are still interested, please see how to submit on our site." so Im kinda new to all this, i dont know, it seems to good to be true. Are the rates offered above somehow reasonable for an amateur poet? is it a scam or something I should go for? Thanks in Advance! more

Resolved Question: What do you think of my persuasive argument writing piece?

It's supposed to be a feature article.. i think it sucks ...and i think my english teacher is going to despise it too. here it is:Stop Commercialism now How many times have you surfed on the internet and not found yourself to come across many ads that have popped up on the page you were on or are on? Many advertisers are profiting from what reels us in, which are these many ads you hear or see on the TV, radio, internet, etc. All in all, it’s a two-sided affair. Say you are just checking your email and you see a thousand emails. Possibly, half of those are spam from those penny-pinchers out to get you and your money. So what should you do about this? Well, you have one of two options being the check all and delete button or moving all that unnecessary junk to the spam folder where it belongs and needs to stay. Commercialism is vastly becoming a problem not a success as many assume it to be. Studies show that 67% of teens buy items online and 37% of children do. Commercialism attacks the adolescent ages because they figure we are susceptible to any commerce that they are willing to throw at us. Also, many individuals assume this to be a more convenient way of purchasing anything and it being a faster way. That may be, but how do you know you are actually getting what you paid for? You’re wasting your precious time behind a glass screen. Purchase the more effective way, by going out into stores and getting what you need. Many politicians use commerce for their campaigns. You know those TV ads that always contradict that you need to vote for so and so for president instead of the other guy because he did whatever? This is a way of a scam to get money out of your pockets and into their hands. These ads are the ones that are appealing to hear or see, just an easier way to pull you in. Commercialism also costs too much money. Most of which is probably our tax dollars. The price goes up for a product if realized that it makes a certain individual sustain a cool image by using it or buying it. Many of these can be misleading, so any time you are gullible to believe one you are giving away money that could be used for something more important. Advertising takes up a lot of one’s time. We only have one life to live right? The average American spends at least 60 minutes reading, hearing or even watching ads on the television, radio, in magazines, etc. By the time that person comes of old age, 4 years of their life will be basically deducted away from under their feet. Some say that we are immune, too smart, and too savvy to fall for such. If so were true, we wouldn’t know so much of certain brand names, dress a certain way, buy the foods we eat, and our lives wouldn’t mirror the ads around us. In addition to that, we wouldn’t need pop-up blockers, virus protection programs, and firewalls to save us from all this commerce. So ask yourself this, are we really immune to what we see on the TV, hear on the radio, etc? If we really were, we wouldn’t feel the vanity of using these things to get a better self-image to fit in with the way society portrays us to be, which is all the same. It’s kind of a win-win situation at its best, honestly and ironically enough. On the contrary, you are helping yourself out somewhat the same way you are helping out these phony ads. Sure ads can help us out by providing vital information to us consumers, but there is way too much that we are exposed to. Ads can hide the fact of caring for each other, the environment, and the community. Many ads give off a bad message to viewers. Such as smoking meaning you are different in a good way than everyone else, you’re only cool if you drive a pricey car, and also making us think that you have to be mature to drink. These messages can cause conflict in families because they could or can influence the way a person in that family thinks. This could cause friction because of the choices that family member made due to the advertisement. In that case, who’s to blame here? It all depends on the situation. To blame for 90% of it would be the advertisement because it provoked them to make such a decision and the other 10% being lack of poor judgment and self-esteem that was made better by the advertisement. So for all this in mind, why do we really need commercialism anywhere? To pay the bills, to help finances, to help make it an easier, better, more convenient way to make purchases? All it does is cause problems. What does it really help? You’re not really earning anything but helping the advertiser earn your trust and money. So next time you fall for one of these, think of all the consequences that won’t cushion your fall. Whenever you see a pop-up that pops up on your screen, click the x button at the top right, whenever you see any junk email click the delete all button, whenever you hear an ad on the TV, radio, or any electronic device turn it off and read a book not a magazine, instead. You can do many things to avo more

Resolved Question: Advertising Question for dating website?

Hi all, I just wanted to know if anyone knows where I can advertise either online or in magazines etc. I have recently setup a dating site and need to start advertising. Can anyone also tell me if advertising on Facebook would be a good choice? Not sure if people even click on the advert links. I would also like to know how I can get it high up in SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: Where can I sell my textbooks and magazines online?

I'm looking for a place where I can sell my textbooks and magazines online (anywhere but eBay and Trading Post)... Whether it's a specially designed site where people can advertise and sell their items, or a forum where you can post items you'd like to sell.My textbooks are secondary textbooks, and my magazines fall under the fashion/beauty/lifestyle/teen categories. Thank you for all the suggestions so far, please keep them coming! more

Resolved Question: How can I get businesses to advertise in my magazine?

I have a start up magazine that is online and local print. I have very cheap prices. I need to know the best way to get them interested and commit to an ad space. more

Resolved Question: Are there any government loans for women that are starting a business? If so where do I apply?

I just started my online business at http://valuevault.org and do not have the money to advertise, have sample parties or order the magazines that I need. I look online all the time for government grants and how to apply but in return I have to pay money every month for them to send me any information. Does anyone know where or what website or phone number I need to contact to find out this information? Your help will be appreciated more than you will ever know. Thank you so much for your time. Sheila more

Resolved Question: Homework help? I read the chapter many times and am having problem with these two questions.?

Online magazines are categorized in two ways, as: online editions of existing magazines and online-only magazines consumer magazines and general interest magazines those with advertising and those without those accessed through the Internet and those not When you read Vogue, Sports Illustrated, or Wired, you are reading what type of magazine? a trade, professional, or business an industrial, company, or sponsored a consumer a controlled circulation Please help Thank you more

Resolved Question: When are you most likely to buy a product from an ad?

Just for fun ... When do you pay attention to advertising and when do you blow ads off? What kind of ads are you most likely to pay attention to? Ads found in : Magazines Newspapers Coupon section of newspapers Radio Television (includes cable and satelite) Online Why do you find the ads you pay attention to interesting? Best answer for this question will go to the one with the most interesting details. If it's a tie I'll leave to vote. Good luck, and have fun! more

Resolved Question: Is it ok to use a magazine or online ad in my jewelry display?

I design jewelry and would like to use photos from magazines or web advertising of very high end pieces that are similar to what I make. I am not copying them, but the designs have a similar style or types of gemstones. Is this a copyright problem? Appreciate any info provided. more

Resolved Question: Is Amiclubwear a Scam?

I want to buy a straightener from there because it is so cheap and they have really cute and cheap things but I have read online that it is a scam? Its kinda hard to believe since the website looks so legit and seventeen magazine advertises their products. What experiences have you had or what do you know about it? more

Resolved Question: looking for the cheapest website to advertise online a magazine?

i need a website that provides online advertising. its for a fashion magazine. i have already signed up with facebook adverts, but i need one more, and if possible to have may be search engine advert as well. thanks more

Resolved Question: Does this job sound too good to be true?

What this position entails: You must post classified ads, such as sales ads, employment ads or real estate ads in your local newspapers and magazines. You do NOT need special skills or degrees. The position is very easy and can be done by anyone without the necessity to leave current job! It’s as easy as placing an ad in a newspaper. This work does not require any money out-of-pocket from you. We will provide the money to post in newspapers. Once you have received the money and the ad content necessary for the postings from us, all you have to do is place the ads from home by calling newspapers’ toll free numbers or by using their online services. Our company is located in Europe, France and prices for newspaper ads are almost double for foreign citizens/companies, this is the main reason we need your services in the US for the specified position, Newspaper Advertiser. You will spend max. 2-4 hours weekly, in your spare time. There will be 4-10 ads placed weekly, for each ad you post you are paid with $100, you will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads. For example, if we need to place an ad that costs $500 we will send you $600, you pay $500 to newspaper or website that places the ad and you remain same day with $100 commission. This is possible because for a foreign company the same ad costs around $900-$1100. Almost all of our ads are employment ads from various European companies that want to have ads in the US. We may also have some ads from US companies wanting to advertise in European newspapers. You will enjoy working independently from home in a way that meets your scheduling needs. You can earn a full-time income in as little as 2-3 hours/week. This is an excellent way to supplement your current income. It is possible to work for us for a few hours daily and increase your income by up to $800 weekly. If you have any questions about an assignment, you will generally receive a response from us within the same day, often within few minutes. NO account SETUP fees or fees of any kind are required for this work. To start the job today please reply with the information below: First name, Last name: Full Street Address - NO PO Boxes please: City, State, Postal Zip Code: Two E-mail addresses: Phone#: We will select papers from the US where the classified ads will be placed and send you the funds to post. You need to place the ads in max. 48 hours after you receive the money from us! This is the only condition we ask. How you are paid for your services: As specified above, there will be 4-10 employment ads placed weekly. For each ad you post, you are paid $100. You will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads. After a satisfactory 30-day trial period, we will establish a long-term contract with you. You will be registered as our employee and we'll pay taxes every time you will place an ad. You will then receive a 1099 form at the end of each year from us. Please do not apply for this job if you are not responsible. Your agreement will be considered a US binding contract, so we expect you to follow through on your commitment to our requirements. Thank you more

Resolved Question: NOW Magazine and Craigslist ads????? (prostitution)?

How are all of these people just advertising their body online, and get away with all of this? Police aren't stupid, so either their using them as bait OR they are the cops themselves?? Any thoughts? more

Resolved Question: Where can i get shoes like hers?

i saw them in this summer's tilly's catalog (got it a few days ago). i went to dcshoes.com, dogfunk.com, like.com, journeys.com, fishbonesk8.com, hottopic.com, and i've tried googling them but i STILL can't find them, anyone know of a specific and DEFINITE place i can get these EXACT shoes? side note--tillys.com was the 1st place i looked and they didn't even have them, why advertise something in a magazine (with no mention of the shoes whatsoever, not even a description) but not put it online? shoes http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/diamondbelle/scannertestrun001.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/diamondbelle/scannertestrun001-1.jpg i'm not sure if you notice but these have a velcro strap that goes across @ the top like air force1's (if i wanted black air force 1's then i'd get them but i don't, i want these DC ones). more

Resolved Question: where can i get shoes like hers?

i saw them in this summer's tilly's catalog (got it a few days ago). i went to dcshoes.com (didn't have'em), dogfunk.com (didn't have'em), like.com (didn't have'em) and i've tried googling them but i STILL can't find them, anyone know of a specific and DEFINITE place i can get them? side note--tillys.com was the 1st place i looked and they didn't even have them, why advertise something in a magazine (with no mention of the shoes whatsoever, not even a description) but not put it online? shoes http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/diamondbelle/scannertestrun001.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/diamondbelle/scannertestrun001-1.jpg more

Resolved Question: Where can I sell my books and magazines (online or offline)?

I am selling all my belongings to go off traveling and I need to sell my books and magazines. I have 70+ design and web magazines worth over £400 but I can't sell them on ebay because to post them it would cost at least £40. I'm sure somebody would really like to buy them but I have no idea what I should do, where I should advertise. The same sort of situation with my books. I divided them into categories i,e business, science etc but ebay wants me to sell them individually but I just don't have the time for that, i'd much rather sell them in bulk. Please help. I don't trust craigslist because there are too many scammers more

Resolved Question: Online Advertisements?

I have started a publishing business. I want to advertise my company in magazines and popular sites. Where can I advertisement like I know I can advertise on Wizard magazine but what other magazines and online sites. Please give me at least 20. more

Voting Question: I dont know if this is a scam or a job?

Please let me know if this is scam or not? What this position entails: You will post classified ads, such as sales ads, employment ads or real estate ads in your local newspapers and magazines. Our company is located in Germany and prices for newspaper ads are almost double for foreign citizens/companies, this is the main reason we need your services in the US for the specified position, Newspaper Advertiser. You must spend max. 2-4 hours weekly, in your spare time. You do NOT need special skills or degrees. The position is very easy and can be done by anyone without the necessity to leave current job! It’s as easy as placing an ad in a newspaper. This work does not require any money out-of-pocket from you. We will provide the money to post in newspapers. Once you have received the money and the ad content necessary for the postings from us, all you have to do is place the ads from home by calling newspapers’ toll free numbers or by using their online services. There will be 4-10 ads placed weekly, for each ad you post you are paid with $100, you will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads. For example, if we need to place an ad that costs $500 we will send you $600, you pay $500 to newspaper or website that places the ad and you remain same day with $100 commission. This is possible because for a foreign company the same ad costs around $900-$1100. Almost all of our ads are employment ads from various European companies that want to have ads in the US. We may also have some ads from US companies wanting to advertise in European newspapers. Requirements:- Internet access OR the ability to check your email daily- You must be over 20 years old- 2-3 hours free during the week (mainly in the evening / non-business hours) for communication; You will enjoy working independently from home in a way that meets your scheduling needs. You can earn a full-time income in as little as 2-3 hours/week.This is an excellent way to supplement your current income. It is possible to work for us for a few hours daily and increase your income by up to $800 weekly. If you have any questions about an assignment, you will generally receive a response from us within the same day, often within few minutes. NO account SETUP fees or fees of any kind are required for this work. To start the job today please reply with the information below: First name, Last name:Full Street Address - NO PO Boxes please:City, State, Postal Zip Code:Two E-mail addresses:Phone#: We will select papers from the US where the classified ads will be placed and send you the funds to post. You need to place the ads in max. 48 hours after you receive the money from us! This is the only condition we ask. How you are paid for your services: As specified above, there will be 4-10 employment ads placed weekly. For each ad you post, you are paid $100. You will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads. After a satisfactory 30-day trial period, we will establish a long-term contract with you. You will be registered as our employee and we'll pay taxes every time you will place an ad. You will then receive a 1099 form at the end of each year from us. Although the requirements for this position are very simple and all terms are clear, please do not apply for this job if you are not responsible. Your agreement will be considered a US binding contract, so we expect you to follow through on your commitment to our requirements. Thank you more

Voting Question: why is it when a movies is advertised on tv or magazines it says "only at the movies"?

why when advertised do they say "only at the movie" when it can normally be found online somewhere or pirated, then after finished it run is released on dvd ???? more

Resolved Question: Why don't baby formula companies advertise on TV?

I was just thinking today that I've never ever seen a commercial for infant formula. Have I just missed the commercials, or are formula companies under some restrictions not to advertise?It seems odd because formula is such big business and I see ads all the time in magazines, online, etc. Just curious and wondering why! I'm in Canada and wondering if it's the same in the UK or the States.Interesting points, but baby shampoo/body wash companies have commercials and so do diaper companies- even advertising very baby- specific products like newborn diapers or swaddlers, cruisers, or wipes, etc. Formula feeding moms would spend much more total on formula. Why mis that market? It's odd!And the diaper/ shampoo commercials are very often in regular prime time programming- at least here.Perfectly flawed: neat! Thanks! Those brands don't exist here as far as I know. more

Resolved Question: Advertising to reach teachers magazines/online?

Hello! I work for a charity in marketing and we have some facilities that schools can use for school trips (activity centres). I was wondering what the best way to reach teachers is to let them know about our centres. Maybe advertising in a publication or on a website that is used a lot by teachers? (both primary and secondary in the UK) All help greatly appreciated! HNB. Yes, we are a fully registered (and well known) UK charityAnother note: websites as well as print suggestions please, with the web address would be most helpful! more

Resolved Question: Any tips / advice on opening up a Dance Studio? (flooring and advertising)?

I'm starting up a dance studio in the fall. I already have the location, the name, etc. I just have a few questions (and probably more to come in the future!) ~ Can you recommend an online company that sells dance floors? I will probably only have beginner & intermediate dancers (tap, jazz, & ballet) and will probably only stay at this location for a year or two before I out grow it so I don't need anything too extravagant. I know they are expensive I just wasn't expecting it to cost $5-$15 a sq.ft. ~ Next, what would you say is the best means for advertising? I know after the first year word of mouth works wonders but for the first year do you have any creative advertising ideas? Obviously the papers and we have a monthly parenting magazine that will do a free article on new businesses in the area so that will help a lot. Just wondering if there is anything else I can do. Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!! more

Resolved Question: I want to display a hidden input field when a user selects a option from a drop down list?

Hi, I'm using Dreamweaver and I have a form in which I would like a input field (which is hidden upon page load) to dynamically appear when a user selects a option from a drop down list. I am currently using the Dreamweaver validate behaviour, therefore I already have some existing javascript on my page, please see below: function MM_validateForm() { //v4.0 if (document.getElementById){ var i,p,q,nm,test,num,min,max,errors='',args=MM_validateForm.arguments; for (i=0; i<(args.length-2); i+=3) { test=args[i+2]; val=document.getElementById(args[i]); if (val) { nm=val.name; if ((val=val.value)!="") { if (test.indexOf('isEmail')!=-1) { p=val.indexOf('@'); if (p<1 || p==(val.length-1)) errors+='- '+nm+' must contain an e-mail address.\n'; } else if (test!='R') { num = parseFloat(val); if (isNaN(val)) errors+='- '+nm+' must contain a number.\n'; if (test.indexOf('inRange') != -1) { p=test.indexOf(':'); min=test.substring(8,p); max=test.substring(p+1); if (num<min || max<num) errors+='- '+nm+' must contain a number between '+min+' and '+max+'.\n'; } } } else if (test.charAt(0) == 'R') errors += '- '+nm+' is required.\n'; } } if (errors) alert('The following error(s) occurred:\n'+errors); document.MM_returnValue = (errors == ''); } } My form tag looks like the following: <form action="formtoemail.php" method="post" name="win_bangers_contact_form" id="win_bangers_contact_form" onsubmit="MM_validateForm('First Name','','R','Last Name','','R','On Pack Code','','R','House Number','','R','Street','','R','County','','R','Postcode','','R','Email','','RisEmail');return document.MM_returnValue"> My drop down list looks like this: <SELECT name="where did you hear about our product?" size="1"> <option selected="selected">Choose from...</option> <option>Instore</option> <option>Advertising</option> <option>In a Magazine</option> <option>Online</option> <option>Search Engine</option> <option>From a Friend</option> </select> I want a new input field to appear under the drop down when the user clicks "In a Magazine". Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Gary more

Resolved Question: Bitless bridles in Young Rider magazine years ago?

Does anyone know the company that advertised their bitless bridles in an issue of Young Rider at least 2 years ago? I remember seeing an ad for them a while ago but I can't remember who makes them or their website. I really want one for my horse but I need one that is a deep brown leather that actually looks like a regular hunter bridle just without the bit. The ones I find online are too bulky, aren't leather or look western. I need one for the circuit jumper ring. more

Resolved Question: I don't know what to do with my life...Help me out please?

I'm 15 years old and I don't know what kind of career I should pursue. And I'm starting to panic about it. I'm not really expecting anyone to read the ridiculously huge chunks of text coming up. I'm just trying to sort out the mess in my brain by putting it into words. (Last time I put this question in the career section and got a ton of advertising people, so...I'm not sure which section belongs in) I'm in 9th grade, taking all Honors classes. My GPA is a 3.8. I'm taking the SAT II Subject test for Biology this June. I plan to take other AP tests, like AP Chinese, later in high school. My annual standarized test scores (STAR test scores, dunno if it's different in other states) are usually good, I often get 600s. I'm a GATE1 student, meaning my IQ is supposedly over 140. But I hate school...My school is suffocatingly competitive. I'm tired of competing with the girl who plays the piano and violin, is on the Debate and Badminton team, volunteers at a local museum, speaks 4 languages, and still manages a 4.0 GPA (I'm not exaggerating!). I routinely fall asleep studying...None of the subject matter is even remotely interesting to me. To get the grades I have, I have to try so hard I'm stressed out all the time. People, teachers, classmates, parents volunteering, have been telling me since preschool that I should become an artist when I grow up. From a ridiculously young age I've been associating drawing with pleasure and praise. I don't just like drawing...I feel like I'd die if I couldn't. It's like a stress reliever for me. When I can't draw, I feel anxious and my hands start shaking. I can't really suppress the impulse to draw, even in the middle of taking tests! Some of the answer sheets I get back are comical -- There are beautifully detailed drawings in the margins -- The world map in front of me, the trashcan in the corner, the guy who sits in front of me, all of my teachers. And then you look further down the paper, and I didn't have time to finish the last few problems. I learn by trial and error. But I always improve a lot when I have the time to practice, like over breaks, just sketching whatever comes to mind, copying pictures from magazines, or speed-drawing with 30-second online pose generators. I look at my drawings a month or two apart, and it looks like they were done by two different people. If I spent less time on my studies, I think I could easily be as good as a professional artist. It's my dream to go to some sort of art school after graduating. I know it's a really, really bad idea to become an artist. I know probably 90% of them starve on the streets and die in misery. Even many great artists aren't appreciated until they're already dead. Then their works sell for millions, but of course it makes no difference to the already-dead artists. It's a cruel world. Following my bliss could be the end of me. But what discourages me even more than that is my dad. He's a Stanford graduate who makes missiles for the government. He tells me to study more or I'll be like my older sister (who's becoming a doctor) who "ONLY" got accepted my Berkeley, UCLA, and UC Davis. He made me study 4 hours a day on spring BREAK. Quote: "Good thing there's Stress-free week, then you can study for the SAT." He gave me a lecture when I was in elementary school about how I should read nonfiction books instead of fiction because I'll actually learn from them. He's threatened that if I don't choose a career path soon, he'll choose one for me himself. He will be REALLY angry if I say I want to be an artist. I'm afraid he'd hit me. I don't know what to do. It's smartest for me to just forget about art and become an accountant or doctor or something...Maybe just a little art in my spare time, but definitely not for a living. But my heart isn't attached to my brain. Irrationally, I still want to become an artist. I don't know why I'm crying, this is stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, STUPID If there's still anyone who's still there after reading my ridiculously long question, I would like some serious advice. Talk some sense into me. Please. I really don't know what to do. Thank you, and please have a nicer day than I did.Yeah, as I stated from the beginning, I didn't expect anyone to read all of that. And most of you didn't. Thank you, the few of you who did! And...I'm pretty amazed that someone thought my endless run-on question was INTERESTING o.o Hmm...So I should either a) become an artist and be poor but happy or b) don't think about it because I'm young... more

Resolved Question: Can someone grade my practice SAT essay I just wrote?

I believe that advertising companies make advertisements look appealing in such a way that it makes people want to buy things they may not have wanted before. Advertising companies spend a lot of time and money into making commericials and putting ads online and in newspapers to sell a product of a client's. In the end they are successful because billions of people everyday go out to the mall, grocery stores, and other shopping centers purchasing items they wouldn't have purchased otherwise. My mother is one of those people. My mother always watches TV a lot as well as looks at sale papers. My father just recently bought her this 200.00 dollar juicer which works perfectly fine but now that she's seen this new Jacklyn Juicer on television that claims it's the world's best juicer leaving no residue behind, My mother wants it. My mother does this all the time when she sees commercials showing her something she likes. My mother loves to cook and over the past year she's spent about a 1000.00 on cooking materials just because of advertisements on television. Advertisements on television make it seem as if you wouldn't be able to live without their product and there isn't a better product out there. Over the past 5 years studies show that advertisements ranging from magazine ads, tv commercials ti radio spots and ect. have made 57% more profit than in the years before. New technology has made it easier to make products look more apealing to customers and to lure them to buying their products. If it weren't for these advertisements their products wouldn't sell so quickly. Last week I went to Walmart to go buy the new Twilight movie thats on DVD but it was sold out. Walmart had put out an ad on television saying the movie was on sale for 9.99 and that you couldn't find the movie this cheap anywhere else and it was a limited time offer. I was at Walmart in the first hour that they had put the DVD out and they'd stocked upto 500 DVDs but they were all sold out due to the tremendous amount of people who had seen the advertisement on television which had been shown at least twice on every channel between tv shows and movies. I stood in a long line waiting for a good 30 minutes but ended up going home without the DVD because it was sold out. Advertisements have a big impact on people. If they weren't so vastly shown on television commercials to online ads and billboards we see when we're out driving we wouldn't end up buying half the things we do buy. It's the advertisement companies' jobs to convince customers to buy their products in order for them to make money and we fall into their trap and go out purchasing unnessesary items we wouldn't have purchased otherwise. I blame the advertising companies for the money that people waste on buying products they don't need but end up buying due to these commercials. more

Resolved Question: If you do a Cengage course online does the employer accept the qualifications?

I have been thinking of a change in career and thought I might give Cengage courses a try. Thing is since this "college" is advertised so much in those cheap magazines. It makes me wonder is investing my money and time on an online course worth it? Once I complete said course will a prospective Employer accept the degree and qualifications I have learned from the degree? more

Resolved Question: What is wrong with these statistics?

I read this in an article published by Health.com advertised on Time magazine online. The article exactly states, "Studies report rates of bipolar disorder between 4% and 15% in children with one bipolar parent, compared to 0% to 2% in the offspring of parents who don't have the disorder." The article does not provide the source or state what studies were used in determining this facts. Nor does it provide any insight into the actual amount of those whom the tests were conducted on. I don't need to know how you feel about bipolar disorder, I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW HOW THE NUMBERS DO NOT ADD UP, statistically speaking. Please provide a formula if possible. http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20275257,00.html more

Resolved Question: What do I have to do, to start a street magazine?

I can find NO help online. Do I have to go through a publisher? If i do go through a publisher do they take all the profits from advertising etc? more