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Open Question: Do you think its gay that Apple told their customers they are holding the iPhone 4 wrong?

I mean come on, all their promotional advertising shows the phone being held wrong. They need to just come clean and admit they screwed the design. more

Open Question: Inflatable Manufacturer?

I'm trying to find a manufacturer who makes inflatables. A lot of what I'm finding are advertising and promotional items, play equipment or inflatable boats. These places so far can't help me. Does anyone know of a place that can make something much smaller or make a custom order?I prefer to find a company in the states that makes inflatables. more

Resolved Question: What internship should I take?

In September, I start my final year and am expected to do a 3-month internship between then and next March. I am majoring in Performing Arts Communication - which is 80% similar to communication management and PR, plus 20% stagework. As much as I genuinely love the performing arts, my program is disappointingly choppy, disorganized, and did nothing to develop my skills as a performer. Therefore I am rather convinced that I will not end up working in showbiz. My grades are good, but I know that it's not enough to qualify myself into the industry's standards. However, I've been doing very well in the 80% communication and social sciences subjects; and am happy enough if I could start my career in that direction. I am still undecided about two initial career paths: the first is journalism, and the second is brand development. Whether I'll focus my career in journalism or brand development will depend on where I end up scoring an internship. However, in the long haul (about 20 years from now) I want to gear more and more towards education, and use my career in either journalism or brand development to start a new and progressive education movement. I've shortlisted about 15 companies to apply for internships; consisting of newspapers, magazines, TV, PR & advertising companies, and media consultancies. However, recently my university signed an MOU with a new film production company, which promised to prioritize our students to intern there. I caught myself feeling really enthused when the company director mentioned some international projects and Hollywood collaborations; and how they're open to interns in the promotional and marketing department who are interested in learning the art of branding a film and the actors involved in it. However, I'm trying not to quickly buy into my campus's offers because I know all too well its history of pretention. It calls itself "London School" and pretends that it's in the USA while it is obviously in Indonesia and has no ties with London, UK. I've been involved in campus projects collaborating with embassies and international universities and well reputed companies only to find the whole thing pointless, not worth the effort, and failing to get an audience excited about it. Even my major's a joke, because most of the kids taking it aren't genuinely interested in learning the art and discipline of true showmanship, but are rather forced by their parents to get a bachelor's degree and therefore resort to seeking a major which they thought doesn't require serious work. The problem with this film company which just signed an MOU with us is that no one's ever heard of it; it's only done one film which scored a lukewarm success; it's planning to recruit as much as 80 student interns with no previous experience for their next film project later this year; and its parent company is an oil and gas company. The director is a charismatic motivational speaker who boasts of splitting his time between Jakarta and the U.S., and brags about the Hollywood people he's "good friends with" and allegedly works with. Its website is a mess and the director's claims are unproven. It sounds very much like a failed business venture I tried to embark on not too long ago. But at the same time I also wonder, "What if this company does make it big and I miss out?" So what do you think? Should I go for it and apply for an internship in marketing and promotions with this company? Right now it looks to me that that's the closest I could get to training in brand development in a context that's actually relevant to my major, and I am very concerned on actually focusing on one thing at a time. However, having read the signs, I also worry that by doing so I might be conned into a commitment that I'd only end up regretting. I know all too well that I can only build tomorrow on the foundations that I lay today, so I really don't want to be careless in choosing the kind of foundation to start with. Or should I just stay away from this company altogether and apply to the other companies I shortlisted? What other things should I pay attention in building a successful, solid, and satisfying foundation for my future career? It is very important for me that my future career will provide intellectual challenge, creative outlets, a large potential network, plentiful income, and a platform on which I can influence the masses for a good cause. And finally, how do I convince media publishers and media consultancies that I'd make a good intern for them, while my major says "Performing Arts?" Thank you!Strangely enough, this company's website has disappeared. By the way, would you trust a production house called Wasita Film? (get it? Was It A...) They still have a Twitter page that was last updated in February, with lot's of emphasis on HOLLYWOOD. It features the picture of a smiley Caucasian woman, and yet this is a Southeast Asian company... why not feature the company director's photo instead (who's a local man); or better yet, a proper company logo as any serious business would? more

Resolved Question: Any laws for age on promotional work?

Hi, I'm sixteen and i've been looking for a job during the summer and i have seen a job advertised looking for promotional staff. But i was wondering do you have to be eighteen to do promotional work. Should i email them and just ask or go ahead and apply for it? p.s Its not a drink promotion. I know if it was i wouldn't be able to do it. Thanks x more

Resolved Question: Business Law case question?

Hines Cosmetic Co. sold beauty preparations nationally to beauty shops at a standard or fixed-price schedule. Some of the shops were also supplied with a free demonstrator and free advertising materials. The shops that were not supplied with them claimed that giving the free services and materials constituted unlawful price discrimination. Hines replied that there was no price discrimination because it charged everyone the same. What it was giving free was merely a promotional campaign that was not intended to discriminate against those who were not given anything free. Was Hines guilty of unlawful price discrimination? Explain. more

Resolved Question: What's the deal with Polish movie posters?

I accidentally found an article about terrible promotional movie posters, many of which were from Poland (that is, Hollywood movies being advertised in Poland). Upon further research I find that almost EVERY movie I could think of, had a completely different poster made for the Polish market. Why is this? I mean some posters are really cool, artsy, abstract and capture the essence of the movie just perfect! but some are just awful and pathetic. Is there a law or something in Poland? or is it more of a cultural thing? If you DON'T know what I mean by the difference in posters, just look at this link http://wellmedicated.com/inspiration/50-incredible-film-posters-from-poland/ Thank you. more

Resolved Question: Who is quitting smoking after this? Start stocking up on your empty packs of cigarettes?

all cigarettes will have to be sold in plain packets by the start of 2012 under a radical government plan to remove one of the remaining forms of tobacco advertising.A ban on distinctive packaging has been recommended by the National Preventative Health Taskforce, the Cancer Council and the Preventative Health Association.The laws will stop the use of industry logos, colours, brand imagery or promotional words. Brand names and product names will be permitted but must be in a standard colour, style and position. Health warnings will remain compulsory.The government will road-test designs so they are less appealing, especially to younger people. more

Resolved Question: How to make a good barn promo video?

(I also have this posted in the advertising and marketing section, but i haven't gotten any good answers so i thought I'd try the trusty horse section, since it relates to horses. if you have any other section suggestions that would be awesome haha) I've been asked to create a promo video for the horse barn I ride at. I have a decent camera and I know how to use the video software and all (I like making videos ;D), but I'd like some advice as to what makes a promo video exceptional. The barn offers riding lessons in all kinds of disciplines, lease options, showing opportunities, and a 4-H club. I'm planning on using footage of kids working with the ponies, a few short clips from lessons and lease rides, and some footage of 4-H and horse shows. What are the best ways of doing this? How should I organize the video? What else should I include? All tips are welcome, the more the merrier! As far as promotional videos go, I have no experience but I'm enthusiastic and I'm a perfectionist, haha. The video will be posted on the barn's website as well as Facebook and YouTube. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: how can effective advertising and promotional techniques be used to increase sales?

Resolved Question: how can i get more traffic to my dealership?

hey everyone...i have a small used car dealership and i have been doing okay through these tough times for the auto industry. recently however, it has been very very slow, and i need to sell some cars! i have some of the best prices in the market, and i advertise on craigslist almost everyday...which for the past year, has been where i have sold the majority of my vehicles. i have advertised everywhere from local magazines, newspaper, autotrader, and i even have my own website. its weird because all the money i spent on advertising, i hardly got my return. i feel like the magazines and newspapers called me just to make me feel like i was getting traffic, but no one ever showed up from one of those leads. i was wondering if anyone has any ideas as how to bring traffic onto my car lot. maybe certain places i can advertise, or a promotional event of some sort? i feel like ive tried everything. thanks so much for your help!! btw, im located in riverside, ca which is a relatively dense population, and i am in between two main streets.. more

Voting Question: What are some promotional ideas to advertise an informational website online?

My website's topic is the great outdoors. I need some suggestions on promotions and ways to bring in income. Thanks. more

Voting Question: Who are some vendors that are willing to exchange free products to consumers for free advertising?

Vendors would receive free advertising on twitter and facebook in exchange for providing promotional gifts to consumers who participate in contests held by a group chat site (aka the company I'm helping) more

Voting Question: How Much Should I Charge for a single ad on a blog post?

I have a personal website that I use as a promotional tool for myself, but also have been using it to blog about various things. One particular week, I recapped my cross-country road trip I took when moving from Boston to Los Angeles. Recently, an advertiser contacted me about placing an ad for his hotel chain on one of these posts. He's asking me for a quote on a text link, a banner or a widget. He just wants to place the ad on this one blog post, and not the entire site. I had no intention of ever selling ads on my site, but I am not opposed to it. I've tried to do some research on advertising rates and where to start, but I'm still a bit confused. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks! more

Resolved Question: What are the ways in which an advertising agency can advertise itself to its clients across all sectors?

They cannot use conventional media like products and services do. Is there any channel or what are the ways through which it can reach its clients? How to design a promotional strategy for the ad agency that can be applicable to clients for all sectors? Not a sector-specific campaign. Thanks more

Resolved Question: May just be a coincidence but...?

WWE pay per views; over the limit and fatal 4 way, (the next 2) promotional posters, i had a look at em. And on poster 1 is edge. And on poster 2 is christian. Now it could be random, but knowing vince mcmahon, he'd not just put christian to advertise his PPV, i reckon that we MAY see a return, especially with the WWE Draft tomorrow. Thoughts?by return- i mean reunion, as in of E&c! more

Resolved Question: An example of an ethical problem related to promotional strategy is:?

a. weather an auto dealership should be required to purchase parts from the manufacturer of the cars it sells. b. the question of whether marketers have an obligation to warn consumers of impending discount or returns policy changes. c. whether there is an obligation to serve areas where there are few users of the firm's products d. the portrayal of women as frivolous or the stereotype of them as housewives in advertising. is it d? more

Voting Question: The Southwind Camper Co. has as its primary goal to sell 10,000 camper trailers each year. From this type of?

objective, you can conclude that the company.... a.has a marketing orientation. b. does not adhere to the marketing concept. c. has determined to satisfy existing customer needs. d.wants to use a product development strategy. 2.The implementation of the marketing concept in a company should produce company-wide managerial... a. appreciation of the consumer's role as it is related to the firm's existence, growth, and stability. b. effort based on participation and interaction of company officers in establishing corporate and departmental goals. c. concern with the effect of new products on the firm's present and future profit position. d. attentiveness to all of the above. 3.Strategic planning: a. includes all the activities that lead to the development of a clear organizational mission, organizational objectives, and appropriate strategies to achieve those objectives. b. should emphasize current cash flows, market share gains, and earning trends. c. cannot be used to prepare for inevitable changes in the market environment. d cannot be used to prepare for inevitable changes in the market environment. 4. During the 1940s, Odorono was a very popular, widely advertised antiperspirant. The product was manufactured by the Odorono Company in New York City. The product came in liquid and solid form and eliminated perspiration on hands, feet, forehead, and under arms. The most likely reason why this company no longer exists is: a. its lack of customer orientation. b. a poorly chosen name. c.its failure to modify its strategy to reflect the changing environment. d. a poor use of the promotional mix. 5. Imagine a chain of steak restaurants that had as its mission statement to provide its customers with the world's best steaks. Changes in consumer tastes resulted in fewer customers for the steakhouses. In response to decreased demand, the restaurant over a period of time added chicken, vegetarian lasagna, seafood, and pizzas to its menu. Now, the chain of restaurants can best be described as a(n): a.organization that adheres to a production orientation. b.organization without any strategy. c. drifting organization. d. organization that adheres to a selling orientation. 6. Which of the following statements about a mission statement is true? a. Even though no one denies the importance of the mission statement, it is the least used of all of the management tools. .b. An effective mission statement takes an internal organizational focus. c. A generalized mission statement is more effective than one that is specific because it allows the organization to respond quickly to a changing environment. d. It is not uncommon for an organization to spend one to two years developing a useful mission statement. 7. Slatescape is a relatively new company that mines and crushes slate for use as mulch in gardens. In order to _____, the managers of the company reviewed the historical records of the mine from which it is getting the slate. Its managers also determined that slate is available in only a few areas of the world. In addition, the managers examined its acceptance within the community, federal regulations that affect its operation, and its existing and potential competitors. a. develop a mission statement more

Resolved Question: Where do persons that create advertising flyers find the models/photos?

I'm new at creating flyers and I would like to know where I can find photos with female models. And also photos with various categories. eg. party photos, promotional photos etc. more

Voting Question: Dissertation on Video Production - Help?

Hello, My final year project is about video production. I am required to create a (promotional) video that will advertise undergraduate and postgraduate courses within computing and acoustics discipline group. My question is how am I going to write a dissertation of almost 15000 words. My point here is that I do not know what to include in a video project dissertation to make it so long. Video production is a more practical project and apart from the history part and the investigation on the delivery medias (DVD. VHS etc) I have no idea what else to include. Of course I made questionnaires to decide what content to put in the video but this is not enough. Here is a list of what I am planning to write in: - Methods to attract new students - Similar promoting and advertising videos - Methods of creating animation - Accessibility in a video If you have any suggestion, please let me know. Thanks a lot more

Resolved Question: Why doesn't Fox news advertise itself as the biggest in CABLE news?

Instead of saying in it's constant self promotional commercials as the ''biggest name in news'? Would it be more 'fair and balanced' to put the word CABLE in there? more

Voting Question: what does "promotional communication" refer to?

i've got to come up with 10 different ideas of "promotional communication" for a company. what does that mean? i would have thought it's got smth to do with advertising, guerilla, etc. but i'm not sure. any suggestions? thanks a lot! more

Resolved Question: help on entering a contest!!?

ok so i found da golden ticket in one of justin bieber's albums but it says this: ELIGIBILITY: Game is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia age 13 or older at time of entry. The Game and any web site pages and advertisements relating thereto, are intended for viewing within the United States only. Employees of the Sponsor, its parent, artists, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, advertising and promotions agencies, crew members, and any other individual or company involved in the development or execution of the Game ("Released Parties") and their immediate families (parents, siblings, children and their respective spouses) and same households of each, whether or not related are not eligible to play or win. Void where prohibited by law. INSTANT WIN GAME: A unique code (“game piece”) appears inside selected copies of Justin Bieber 2.0. If your CD does not contain a unique number, or if you wish to receive one for free, you can request one while supplies last, by sending your name, address, and birth date along with a self addressed stamped envelope to: Justin Bieber Golden Ticket 2.0 Game Piece, P.O. Box 9312, Medford, NY 11763-9312. Residents of Vermont need not affix return postage. Request for free game piece must be postmarked no later than 4/23/10 and received by 4/30/10. Limit: One request per person/envelope. If a game piece request is received between 4/19/10 and 4/30/10, the independent judging organization will play for the entrant on his or her behalf and also enter entrant in the Second Change Drawing. Only winners will be notified. TO PLAY: Visit http://www.justinbiebermusic.com/goldenticket2 and follow all onscreen instructions, including providing your unique code when prompted to do so. After you accept or decline any promotional offer(s), you will receive either a potential winning or non-winning message. Your online game play must be received by 11:59 PM (ET) on 4/23/10. Limit: One play per person and/or e-mail address per unique code. If you receive a potential winning message, your confirmation as a winner is subject to verification and meeting eligibility requirements. Mail original game piece containing your unique code along with your name, address, birth date, and phone number via certified return receipt mail to: Ventura Associates, Dept.: DE/ Golden Ticket 2.0 Game, 1040 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10018. ALL PRIZE CLAIMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5/15/10. If you receive a non-winning message, you are not a winner but your entry will be automatically entered in the Second Chance drawing for any unclaimed prize(s). If you do not have Internet access, mail your unique code to the independent judging organization (“judges”). Send original game piece containing your unique code along with your name, address, birth date, and phone number to: Justin Bieber Golden Ticket 2.0 Game Play, c/o Ventura Associates at the aforementioned address. All requests must be received no later than 11:59 PM (ET) on 4/30/10. Upon receipt, the judges will play for you. Only winners will be notified. does dat mean my mom has to enter for me or i cant enter?thnx to every1 more

Resolved Question: Whats modem installation charge for MTNL broadband internet plan @495 ?

Heyyb frnds thr r lots of advertises about promotional MTNL broad band + Landline plan ,speed 320 Kbps @495rs .... so i want to knw tht wats the modem installation charge or its jst waived off along with its monthly rental ?? more

Resolved Question: Did anything like this take place on Collins project ?

<Backlash: Women Bullying Women at Work Katherine Streeter By MICKEY MEECE Published: May 9, 2009 YELLING, scheming and sabotaging: all are tell-tale signs that a bully is at work, laying traps for employees at every pass. Skip to next paragraph Enlarge This Image Peter DaSilva for The New York Times Kent Kaufman and Laura Stek, right, of the Growth and Leadership Center, coach Cleo Lepori-Costello, left, a vice president at a Silicon Valley software company, on communication skills. During this downturn, as stress levels rise, workplace researchers say, bullies are likely to sharpen their elbows and ratchet up their attacks. It�s probably no surprise that most of these bullies are men, as a survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute, an advocacy group, makes clear. But a good 40 percent of bullies are women. And at least the male bullies take an egalitarian approach, mowing down men and women pretty much in equal measure. The women appear to prefer their own kind, choosing other women as targets more than 70 percent of the time. In the name of Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem, what is going on here? Just the mention of women treating other women badly on the job seemingly shakes the women�s movement to its core. It is what Peggy Klaus, an executive coach in Berkeley, Calif., has called �the pink elephant� in the room. How can women break through the glass ceiling if they are ducking verbal blows from other women in cubicles, hallways and conference rooms? Women don�t like to talk about it because it is �so antithetical to the way that we are supposed to behave to other women,� Ms. Klaus said. �We are supposed to be the nurturers and the supporters.� Ask women about run-ins with other women at work and some will point out that people of both sexes can misbehave. Others will nod in instant recognition and recount examples of how women � more so than men � have mistreated them. �I�ve been sabotaged so many times in the workplace by other women, I finally left the corporate world and started my own business,� said Roxy Westphal, who runs the promotional products company Roxy Ventures Inc. in Scottsdale, Ariz. She still recalls the sting of an interview she had with a woman 30 years ago that �turned into a one-person firing squad� and led her to leave the building in tears. Jean Kondek, who recently retired after a 30-year career in advertising, recalled her anger when an administrator in a small agency called a meeting to dress her down in front of co-workers for not following agency procedure in a client emergency. But Ms. Kondek said she had the last word. �I said, �Would everyone please leave?� � She added, �and then I told her, �This is not how you handle that.� � Many women who are still in the work force were hesitant to speak out publicly for fear of making matters worse or of jeopardizing their careers. A private accountant in California said she recently joined a company and was immediately frozen out by two women working there. One even pushed her in the cafeteria during an argument, the accountant said. �It�s as if we�re back in high school,� she said. A senior executive said she had �finally broken the glass ceiling� only to have another woman gun for her job by telling management, �I can�t work for her, she�s passive-aggressive.� The strategy worked: The executive said she soon lost the job to her accuser. ONE reason women choose other women as targets �is probably some idea that they can find a less confrontative person or someone less likely to respond to aggression with aggression,� said Gary Namie, research director for the Workplace Bullying Institute, which ordered the study in 2007. But another dynamic may be at work. After five decades of striving for equality, women make up more than 50 percent of management, professional and related occupations, says Catalyst, the nonprofit research group. And yet, its 2008 census found, only 15.7 percent of Fortune 500 officers and 15.2 percent of directors were women. Leadership specialists wonder, are women being �overly aggressive� because there are too few opportunities for advancement? Or is it stereotyping and women are only perceived as being overly aggressive? Is there a double standard at work? Research on gender stereotyping from Catalyst suggests that no matter how women choose to lead, they are perceived as �never just right.� What�s more, the group found, women must work twice as hard as men to achieve the same level of recognition and prove they can lead. �If women business leaders act consistent with gender stereotypes, they are considered too soft,� the group found in a 2007 study. �If they go against gender stereotypes, they are considered too tough.� Skip to next paragraph Enlarge This Image David Kadlubowski for The New York Times Michelle Cirocco, left, and Donna Kent of Televerde, a company in Phoenixthat set up call centers at a state prison. �Women are trying to figure out the magical keys to the kingdom,� said Laura Steck, president of the Growth and Leadership Center in Sunnyvale, Calif., and an executive leadership coach. Women feel they have to be aggressive to be promoted, she said, and then they keep it up. Then, suddenly, they see the need to be collegial and collaborative instead of competitive. Cleo Lepori-Costello, a vice president at a Silicon Valley software company, came to the center for training. She got off to a bumpy start when she stormed into her new role �like a bull in a china shop,� Ms. Steck said. In gathering feedback about Ms. Lepori-Costello, Ms. Steck heard comments like: �Cleo is good at getting things done but may have come on too strong in the beginning. She didn�t read the different cultural unspoken rules like she could have.� So Ms. Steck and Kent Kaufman, another coach at the center, began a one-year, once-a-weekindividual coaching program. It included role-playing and monthly group discussions with other female executives who acknowledged that they also had major blind spots about being politic at work. (The group was once nicknamed the Bully Broads.) When she came to the center, Ms. Lepori-Costello said, she thought her colleagues were not initially open to her ideas. Through coaching and conflict role-playing, she came to realize that her behavior was perhaps �too much overkill� and that she was not always attending to all the people around her. Joel H. Neuman, a researcher at the State University of New York at New Paltz, says most aggressive behavior at work is influenced by a number of factors associated with the bullies, victims and the situations in which they work. �This would include issues related to frustration, personality traits, perceptions of unfair treatment, and an assortment of stresses and strains associated with today�s leaner and �meaner� work settings,,� he said. Mr. Neuman and his colleague Loraleigh Keashly of Wayne State University have developed a questionnaire to identify the full range of behaviors that can constitute bullying, which could help companies uncover problems that largely go unreported. Bullying involves verbal or psychological forms of aggressive (hostile) behavior that persists for six months or longer. Their 29 questions include: Over the last 12 months, have you regularly: been glared at in a hostile manner, been given the silent treatment, been treated in a rude or disrespectful manner, or had others fail to deny false rumors about you? The Workplace Bullying Institute says that 37 percent of workers have been bullied. Yet many employers ignore the problem, which hits the bottom line in turnover, health care and productivity costs, the institute says. Litigation is rare, the institute says, because there is no directly applicable law to cite and the costs are high. Two Canadianresearchers recently set out to examine the bullying that pits women against women. They found that some women may sabotage one another because they feel that helping their female co-workers could jeopardize their own careers. One of the researchers, Grace Lau, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Waterloo, said the goal was to encourage women to help one another. She said: �How? One way we predicted would be to remind women that they are members of the same group.� �We believe that a sense of pride in women�s accomplishments is important in getting women to help one another,� Ms. Lau said. �To have this sense of pride, women need to be aware of their shared identity as women.� In the workplace, however, it is unlikely that women will constantly think of themselves as members of one group, she said. They will more likely see themselves as individuals, as they are judged by their performance. �As a result, women may not feel a need to help one another,,� she said. �They may even feel that in order to get ahead, they need to bully their co-workers by withholding information like promotion opportunities, and that women are easier to bully than men because women are supposedly less tough than men.� Skip to next paragraph WHAT better place to be a bully than in a prison? Even so, that is exactly where Televerde, a company in Phoenix that specializes in generating sales leads and market insight for high-tech companies, set up shop. About 13 years ago, the company created four call centers in the Arizona state prison in Perryville, employing 250 inmates (out of 3,000). Through immersion training, mentoring and working with real-world clients, these women can overcome their difficult circumstances, said Donna Kent, senior vice president at Televerde. �Often, they will win over bullies and we see the whole thing transform. That�s what gives us inspiration and our clients inspiration.� TODAY, about half of Televerde�scorporate office is made up of �graduates� from Perryville, including Michelle Cirocco, the director of sales operations. She has seen how women treat one another in other settings and she thinks the root cause is that women are taught to fight with one another for attention at an early age. �We�re competing with our sisters for dad�s attention, or for our brother�s attention,� Ms. Cirocco said. �And then we go on in school and we�re competing for our teachers� attention. We�re competing to be on the sports team or the cheer squad.� To be sure, the Televerde experience is not for every inmate, and those who are in it still must work hard to maintain a highly competitive position. �As we get into the corporate world,� Ms. Cirocco added, �we�re taught or we�re led to believe that we don�t get ahead because of men. But, we really don�t get ahead because of ourselves. Instead of building each other up and showcasing each other, we�re constantly tearing each other down.Televerde reversed that attitude in Perryville, Ms. Cirocco said, by encouraging women to work for a common cause, much like the environment envisioned by the Canadian researchers. �It becomes a very nurturing environment,� Ms. Cirocco said. �You have all these women who become your friends, and you are personally invested in their success. Everyone wants everyone to get out, to go on to have a good healthy life.� If the level of support found at Televerde were found elsewhere, Ms. Klaus said, it would solve a lot of problems. �The time has come,� she said, �for us to really deal with this relationship that women have to women, because it truly is preventing us from being as successful in the workplace as we want to be and should be. �We�ve got enough obstacles; we don�t need to pile on any more.� >To gameface, Thanks. Terrific. more

Resolved Question: Where to go to find a printing company that can make professional business fliers for promotional work?

I would like some nice printouts for my business that show the products and have my prices. Where would I go to find some nice fliers for a good price? Basically think of like the sunday newspapers with the advertisements, who do they usually have to print those? I know it can't be too much, to make it cost-effective for them to advertise this way, or else they would go with black-and-white. more

Resolved Question: What is a brand that does a lot of heavy advertising?

I have an assignment here... Collect as many pieces of promotional material (ads, direct mail, etc) of a popular national brand as possible. Based on this promotional evidence, identify any bits of information that marketers intend to be associated with the brand. Create an associative network for the brand, integrating the documented nodes of information with other nodes. more

Voting Question: Could you critique a promotional video that I made? How is it? How Could I Make it Better?

I made a video on YouTube in which a plush doll Dogbert promotes an idea for me. Basically, he is encouraging people to vote for my idea in an online contest. I haven't had much response from this video. I'm looking for people who have experience promoting (i.e. advertising and marketing) their businesses, ideas, and so forth online using YouTube. Could you tell me what you think about it? What are the good vs. bad? Is it funny? Etc. Here is a link to my video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRRlCJppCZI I appreciate your help. more

Resolved Question: How does Nabisco make money off the promotional ...?

coupon on for 1 free golden double-stuff oreo package? You add their page as a friend on facebook and they mail you a coupon. They normally cost around $4. Does nabisco get paid to advertise on facebook? Does Nabisco pay to advertise on facebook? Is it done in the hopes that Nabisco will generate more consumer interest in Nabisco and Oreos in general, and that the consumer will keep coming back for more? What's their financial incentive? Do you think it's worth doing? more

Voting Question: Dorothy Perkins Advertising/Window Displays?

I need to gather images of DP posters, promotional material, window displays etc. Where can I find this? I don't have a Dorothy Perkins in my area, or the time to visit a store. Thankyou :) more

Voting Question: I would like advice on ways to promote my new photography studio. Thanks in advance...?

I am preparing a portfolio to showcase my work and want to promote my self as a "no rush studio" I copyrighted my slogan of "This studio works on baby time..." This will let people know I cater to each persons' needs. Advertising is the biggest hurdle with only a small of capital to work with. Please share any ideas you have or any promotional things that any of you have seen. This is my passion and I want to do great. more

Voting Question: i got google adwords promotional code letter (via post). plz help!!!?

i got google adwords promotional code letter (via post). I didn't create adwords account till now. promotional code says i may use 2500rs free advertising. but when am trying to create adwords account it asking for billing info, my problem is - should i have to pay for activation for this account, iam not willing to do any sort of payment to adwords . Is there any way to use this google adwords promotional code worth of 2500rs without paying for adwords....???? plzzzz help me... (today is last valid date).....i think its not a scam because, i have seen a tab of promotional code in adwords account...Google India* more

Resolved Question: what advertising agencies does alton towers use?

as well as this what types ofmedia has been used to help in the promotional campaigns more

Voting Question: 1830-1900 History question.?

Do these answers look good to you? cacaacacdb HIS 202: Quiz #1 (Chapter 18) Name: Directions: Indicate the best answer for each of the following questions by bold printing the correct response (10 points). 1.Although the Treaty of Fort Laramie gave the Sioux the right to occupy the Black Hills for "as long as the grass shall grow," that agreement was rapidly overturned due to A.The failure of the Sioux to stop raids on white settlers. B.The demands of farmers for additional lands to homestead. C.The discovery of gold in the Black Hills of the Dakotas. D.The lack of water in the region. 2.Which best describes who was able to reap enormous profits from the western mines A.Entrepreneurs who could afford the expensive equipment necessary to extract the ore from deep in the earth. B.A handful of lucky prospectors like Henry Comstock who found rich deposits by sheer chance C.Anyone with the persistence & dedication to endure the hard work and isolation of prospecting D.Foreign investors 3.The Mormons were despised and persecuted by many Americans because they believed in A.Judaism B.Salvation through works and faith, not just faith alone C.Polygamy D.The ability to save one’s ancestors 4.Which of the following best describes the status of Mexicans living in the areas the U.S. obtained from Mexico through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo A.It guaranteed them United States citizenship and property rights B.They forfeited their lands to American settlers C.They were denied both citizenship and property rights D.They were denied citizenship, but were allowed to keep land to which they had clear title 5.The open range cattle industry came to an end for all of the following reasons EXCEPT A.The arrival of farmers with barbed wire. B.Harsh winters and dry summers which killed off the herds. C.Overstocking ranges and the resulting depletion of grass. D.Declining demand for beef due to changes in diets in the East. 6.Opening the Great Plains to farming was the result of all of the following EXCEPT A.Advertising and promotional campaigns. B.Improvements in farm technology. C.Widespread irrigation of the land. D.The building of railroads across the region. 7.Most settlers bought their land rather than getting it through the Homestead Act because the land for sale A.Was often nearer transportation and markets. B.Had richer soil and a better climate. C.Was cheaper than going through the lengthy Homestead process. D.Had more trees and received more rain. 8.Most family farmers who produced wheat for exchange were dependent on all of the following EXCEPT A.Shipping costs. B.Weather conditions. C.Labor costs. D.International markets. 9.California agribusiness profited from all of the following EXCEPT A.Creative marketing techniques. B.New technology such as the refrigerated railroad car. C.Cooperative marketing associations. D.Independent, self-sufficient farmers. 10.In 1872, Congress established _________________ as the first national park. A.Yosemite B.Yellowstone C.Crater Lake D.Glacier more

Resolved Question: Hi there can anyone please help?

I am not trying to advertise which is why I havent added a link to the website this is a promotional video I have been working on the music is not staying it has just given me the temp to work to. Can somone give me their opinion on the video I have just put together I intend to turn this in flv and put this on my website but I am not really that happy with it as it looks to flashy I think might need to be calmed down http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSHyA8H8db0 thank you in advance for any help you might be able to offer me or any insight more

Resolved Question: The Mayweather vs Pacquiao random drug test scam?

Could GBP and Top Rank be using this fiasco to furthur add suspense and drama behind the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight. Let's be real, March is way too soon to hold the biggest fight in history. This fight will take a great deal of promotion worldwide plus a global fight tour advertise the biggest fight in history. A fight in March will not allow the necessary time to have a great promotional campaign. This entire random drug test scam is planned out to get the fans more anxious and rowdy. The fight will end up taking place in September or October and the it will be highly campaigned. These 2 promoters are doing an excellent job of keeping everyone's mind and focus on Pacquiao vs Mayweather. What's your take on all of this? more

Resolved Question: Fixed vs Variable Expenses Breakdown?

I need to allocate specific expenses between fixed and variable expenses buckets. Could anyone check the breakdown below and let me know if I am on the right path? Operating Expenses Variable Expenses Custom Product Design (per unit fee) Distribution and Installation Hourly Wages/Commissions Inventory Manuals Office Supplies Transportation Costs (incl.shipping charges to obtain raw materials and transportation costs of delivering products to customers) Fixed Expenses Accounting Services Advertising Trade Shows & Events Promotional Expenses (brochures, sell sheets, etc) Travel Expenses (gas, hotels, meals) Management Salaries Rent Telephone Utilities Depreciation Loan Payments Total Operating Expenses more

Resolved Question: Promotional advertising?

what' is the best Promotional advertising? more

Resolved Question: I need help with my business coursework on my marketing campaign?

i have created an arcade business in alexandra palace and im a small business at the moment. it says i have to do these things Discuss the main ways in which a business can promote and advertise its products and services. Also discuss how legal constraints can affect how it does this. Use examples to illustrate your discussion. Select the sales and advertising promotion methods which you feel are most appropriate for your business. Explain how you plan to use them and why they are the most appropriate for your business. You can also use the findings from your target market and competitor research to justify your choice of promotions. Draft a couple of examples of the promotional materials you will use. For example, design a poster, newspaper advert or a business card promoting your business. Research the possible costs of promoting your business. For example, how much will it cost to place an advert on the side of a local bus, produce 5000 flyers, 200 business cards, or a radio advert? You should include some proof that you have carried out this research eg a table of costs or promotional information from a leaflet printing business. You can use www.trade-print.com to find information on the cost of printing leaflets. Create a budget table showing the cost of each of the individual forms promotion that you have chosen to use and the total cost of your marketing campaign. Evaluate the possible effects that the cost of your marketing campaign and its success would have upon the finances of your business. more

Resolved Question: Help on my landscaping and construction business plan i need answers under each topic please help asap.?

Promotion How will you get the word out to customers? Advertising: What media, why, and how often? Why this mix and not some other? Have you identified low-cost methods to get the most out of your promotional budget? Will you use methods other than paid advertising, such as trade shows, catalogs, dealer incentives, word of mouth (how will you stimulate it?), and network of friends or professionals? Should you have a system to identify repeat customers and then systematically contact them? How much will you spend on the items listed above? Where will this money come from? Image What image do you want to project? How do you want customers to see you? What plans do you have for graphic image support? This includes things like logo design, cards and letterhead, brochures, signage, and interior design (if customers come to your place of business). Pricing Explain your method or methods of setting prices. Compare your prices with those of the competition. Are they higher, lower, the same? Why? For most small businesses, having the lowest price might take away from profit margin; large competitors can under price you anyway. Will you have average prices and compete on quality and service? Does your pricing strategy fit with what was revealed in your competitive analysis? How important is price as a competitive factor? Do your intended customers really make their purchase decisions mostly on price? Proposed Location Is your location important to your customers? If yes, how? If customers come to your place of business: Is it convenient? Parking? Interior spaces? Not out of the way? Is it consistent with your image? Is it what customers want and expect? Where is the competition located? Is it better for you to be near them (like car dealers or fast food restaurants) or distant (like convenience food stores)? What qualities do you need in a location? Describe the type of location you’ll have. Physical requirements: • Amount of space • Type of building • Zoning • Power and other utilities Access: Is it important that your location be convenient to transportation or to suppliers? Do you need easy walk-in access? What are your requirements for parking and proximity to freeway, airports, railroads, and shipping centers? Include a drawing or layout of your proposed facility if it is important, as it might be for a manufacturer. Construction? Most new companies should not sink capital into construction, but if you are planning to build, costs and specifications will be a big part of your plan. Cost: Estimate your occupation expenses, including rent, but also including maintenance, utilities, insurance, and initial remodeling costs to make the space suit your needs. What will be your business hours? Distribution Channels How do you sell your products or services? • Retail • Direct (mail order, Web, catalog) • Wholesale • Your own sales force • Agents • Independent representatives • Bid on contracts ......I need answers for these in your opinion for a business plan for a landscaping and construction company please help more

Voting Question: How much does an ecommerce operations manager make? need help?

Ok, I need help/opinions. I am an ecommerce operations manager for a major retail apparel website. And our area of the company has grown enormously in the last year so there has been more focus and money thrown at us (since online businesses are growing at a rapid pace nowadays). So things have been restructured a bit and I just acquired a new boss. She told me flat out that what I get paid ($45,600) is way below industry standards….so she is going to work on getting me more money. Especially since new people below me will be brought in (since we are much larger part of the business now) at/around my current salary. But she wants me to do research to see what other people in my role are getting paid. I did plenty of research…looked on monster, salary.com, simply hired.com, but didn’t come up with anything informative. When I did searches for my title…it gave me a general salary…which was inbetween $65-80,000 a year. But none of them really came with descriptions. So when I presented this to my boss, she said that because they don’t have descriptions, this information isn’t exactly credible (since those positions might not be exactly what I do). So just reaching out -- asking if anyone can give me any information on what is accurate pay for an Ecommerce Operations Manager? If you are one, or know someone who is in this role…if you could give me any type of credible information that I could give to my supervisor, would be an enormous help! A little background, I’ve been working for this company for almost 5 years. I came fresh out of college starting out as product setup person (set up and pushed all new product to the site)…also did a lot of photoshop touch up work. But since then I’ve been promoted 4 times. But here is some of what I do: Responsible for on time execution and accuracy of all online content, art and site promotional programs. Manages the operations team to ensure all new site updates are implemented on schedule. (2 people report directly to me) Responsible for managing the process to push all products to the site, as well as all landing pages and banners. Creates, controls and updates all navigational changes. Creates collections of product for each trend or promotion being advertised on web or through email,. Build an online catalog for each mail piece The in-house expert for all ecom operations systems/tools. Trains all operations team members in tools, and production practices including QA processes. Works with merchant team to assure satisfactory representation of all products online. Proofs and approves all emails prior to scheduling. Review daily online analytics for visitor behavior online using Omniture and other reporting Responsible as the team lead in new feature or site development on an ongoing basis. Advanced in Photoshop, Scene7, Dreamweaver, HTML, and our ecom ops tools Again, any help or information would be great…really trying to get a salary bump! Thanks so much. more

Resolved Question: I live in the U.P. of Michigan - Are there any work from home Jobs or Careers available in the Escanaba, area?

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Creative and knowledgeable leadership in client communications, various prevention services networking experience, familiarity with health prevention and medical terminology, comprehensive office management duties including computer applications, grant and report writing, records management with data tables, as well as experience with business office equipment, general accounting, advertising, fundraising and multi-task management for profit and non-profit organizations. EDUCATION: •Bay De Noc Community College 1.Associate of Applied Science Degree (General) /Teachers Aide Certificate (May 2009 Graduate) 2.Internship with AmeriCorps*VISTA/Bay de Noc Community College/Gladstone School System 3.Energetic Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (3.68 GPA) •M.S.U. Extension Office 1.Master Gardener Program (4.0 GPA) To ensure that I‘ve acquired the proper professional skills and knowledge needed; I have recently graduated with honors from the Associate’s of Arts program at Bay De Noc Community College; I am further prepared to acquire any proper certification needed for this position. I have professional volunteer and network experience in prevention services as the Community Service Center’s regional program president and local coordinator in Escanaba, Michigan. Beyond this, I have recently coordinated Gladstone School Systems after-school and summer program as a prevention service. Teen involvement increased by 10 times that of previous years. I have also acquired extensive health learning by studying Psychology, Cellular Biology, Human Chemistry, Medical Terminology I-II and as a home office representative for (NASE) National Association for the Self Employed Health Insurance and Benefits Company. These, along with my academic learning principles in the sciences, have permitted me much training in health and prevention service matters with office management capabilities. I am equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team. My volunteer work ethics confirm that I am primarily motivated to finish my work on time and under budget. I have given many short speeches, plus designed and distributed promotional materials for work and non-profit organizations. My skills in customer service are excellent and I can handle clientele matters with tactful mannerisms. more

Voting Question: HELP please, need ideas for my leisure&tourism coursework and promotional material i can make. see description?

for part of my leisure and tourism coursework i need to think of an idea of an event to create for thorpe park, which i have decided themed birthdays for either family, thrill riders or water lovers (but if any more ideas, please suggest for another event). but now i need an idea of how to promote it eg free merchandise or advertising. really need ideas, the more original and unique the better. thanks soo much in advance xx more

Resolved Question: Google Adwords Question..10 PTS BEST ANSWER! PLEASE Help!?

I just signed up for Google Adwords today, I do professional resumes www.resumebymarissa.com. I am getting tons of traffic and I love it. I bought a promotional code off eBay and entered it in an hour ago. My question is...if I buy more codes, can I keep entering them, or does Google limit the number of promotional codes that I can use? Also, can anyone recommend me any other places I can advertise that won't cost me tons of money? I charge MUCH less than all of my competitors, so it is very tough for me to pay a lot. I just love helping people and don't feel like people should charge an arm and a leg. 10 PTS BEST ANSWER. I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you so much! more

Resolved Question: Paraphrase the following text!PLz I Need Help With This?

Promotional writing is very much like technical writing in that it takes complex company information and simplifies it for a broader audience. Yet promotional writing does more than just simplify an organization's specific "language" or message. It combines the business aspects of public relations and marketing in order to build and maintain relationships necessary for the organization to survive. Although there is no clear-cut definition of promotional writing, it can most easily be understood as a "blurring" of these two aspects. Promotional writing can be viewed as part of a company's public relations when it reaches and motivates a targeted audience to act in favor of the company. In other words, promotional writing can build a case for a specific issue that an organization wants to advance and share with employees, opinion leaders, and the press. Promotional writing as part of a company's marketing plan is very similar to the company's advertising. It can grab the attention of a targeted audience and help that audience translate the company's information to their own real-life needs, concerns, and interests. In this way, the promotional writer is promoting the sales of a service or product to potential customers. more

Resolved Question: Crappy job screwing me over, what do I do?!?

Hey guys... weird scenario... I went to a job interview last week... it was advertised as a "job within the promotional staff of an entertainment company". The job interview was held at Hungry Jacks (Burger King), and when I walked in he was an obese balding bogan (redneck) in a polo shirt, eating a crap load of fast food. He looked at my resume for 20 seconds before accepting me. You're hired!! He then told me that the job was as a door to door sales/promotions. I walk around in the suburbs of low LOW demographic, poorer people... knock on their doors... and say some big spiel about a TV deal we have, buying a $1000 old model TV for $3000 on a plan thing. 4 hours a day. $20 an hour. no commission. dont see him at all, always independent except for maybe once a week. Still though. Crappy dodgy as hell job. So he tells me to come in on thursday for my first shift. I'm in a really bad low thanks to the idea of the job itself, but I push myself along anyway. When I get there he tells me that I'm the only one that turned up, and because of that, I can't work. So he told me to go home, and to come back on tuesday for my first shift. On tuesday I had a meeting and i was going to go straight from the meeting to this job. Again, pretty down about it... but forced myself to anyway. When the meeting was over I was driving and I messaged him to confirm. he sent a message back "nah mate. not here today, went down south to the gold coast office. Have to come thursday for your first shift" basically... he's screwing me over. Today is thursday, and I have no idea what to do... should I force myself to go again, or should I not even bother about it and tell him I'm not interested in the job anymore. help. more

Voting Question: I need to advertise successfully, I have a great site but were should I go without having to surf.?

I'm an affiliate of Dish Network and I in need of some great potential candidates that looking for great promotional deals. I have recently signed up with the same program that I'm promoting and I'm loving it. It definitely beats Comcast. I want to share this with anyone in the US. http://www.vmcsatellite.com/?aid=305484 more

Resolved Question: How and who to sell promotional/advertising services and internet marketing services?

Hi, I’m planning on starting a micro-business dedicated to promotions and Internet Marketing & Consulting. We are offering the following services as a beginning: Car Advertising – we will pay people to put our clients advertisements on their cars. Moving Advertising- We will have our own fleet moving constantly display our clients ads. And Internet Marketing & Consulting – We will work on pay-per-click campaigns, social media presence, and website optimization for our clients. The issue is that we don’t have a clue on who to contact to make proposals and how to do it. We don’t know if we have to contact the business directly or contact their Advertising Agencies, so they could offer our services to their clients. Any help on this will be really appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Is this a good beginning to a short story/novella?

I've hit a wall with this, and my brain is fried right now. I'm wondering if I should continue it or ditch it. And no, it's not an assignment that I'm cramming for. It's just for fun. :) Any hints, tips? The coffee shop was crowded with the usual customers of the 7:00 hour, needing their morning fix. So dependent, he thought, these people think they’re unique because they order two shots instead of three. There was window paint on the windows, apparently advertising a new roast of coffee they were selling. There was an old man sitting in one of the new leather chairs, sipping his coffee. He must have been 90. And he must also have been rich, judging by the 3 young women he was chatting with. Like an old Rico Suave, he thought. The morning sunlight pierced through the overcast sky and the empty spots between the peaks of the eastern mountains. The coffee shop was set facing the east, so everyone noticed, but they were all used to it. “Sir, may I help you today?” The barista asked. “Yeah, I’ll have a Venti Vanilla Latte, but with two shots instead of three,” He replied, flipping over the Bob Dylan record he had found on the promotional music rack. Oh good, it’s got “Tangled Up In Blue,” he thought. “And I’ll take this CD,” He said. “That’ll be thirteen ninety-four,” she said, as he handed her a single bill. “Out of twenty? Your awesome change’ll be six dollars and six cents,” she said, handing him two bills and a penny. He tipped his hat and the rest of the change. She ended up short changing herself, he thought, walking to the half –chairs on the other side of the bar. “Why is that man wearing a hat,” one of Rico’s gals asked, “doesn’t he have any fashion sense?” They all giggled. He heard Rico say, “He’s probably just eccentric.” Good insight Rico, your age has at least improved one thing about you. Now, onto real matters, he thought, how much morphine did you have injected to come here? Judging by the bulging your joints must be having a hey–day with this weather. “How’s the arthritis treating you today, sir?” He asked, noting Rico’s gaping mouth. “Uh… It’s good son. How could you tell?” Casually shifting the bag his CD was in from his right hand to his left, he said, “Mine’s especially bad today.” “I see.” Rico said. “Clyde!” He heard a voice coming from behind him. He turned around in a haste, to see a woman rush to one of the men sitting on the chaise in the corner. “How are you, honey?” She said, in a slight British accent. Southern Britain, he instinctively knew. “Good,” the man answered, putting down his coffee and rising to embrace her. He too, spoke in the same accent. “And how do you fare?” How do you fare? Eesh I haven’t heard that in a while, he thought. more

Resolved Question: Can I trust this website?

Hi - so I've been tricked with scam emails and I'm a bit nervous about putting my details on sites I haven't heard of. This morning I received a magazine from fashionunion.co.uk. This is a site I have not heard of until now. It's a nice magazine advertising the latest offers and I have been given a customer promotional code that I can use to get discounts. There's a picture of Louise Redknapp on the front, and to me, it looks legitimate. However, it's the website that bothers me. Something about it just doesn't seem real. I've read the Terms and Conditions but I'm still not convinced. I would like some opinions before I place my card details and get ripped off, please. Thanks for your help and time it's much appreciated. Go to, www.fashionunion.co.uk (The checkout area doesn't look real.) more

Resolved Question: Need opinion for Halloween Shoot! Poll?

My husband and I recently moved back to his hometown, which meant my business had to be moved too. I'm a photographer, and as a promotional, advertising, exposure in the community type thing, I am doing free Halloween portraits downtown in the thick of Trick or Treating on Halloween night. Its kind of like a festival here so I will be doing a lot of pictures, and this will basically be my first impression on the community I now live in. I'm incredibly nervous for some reason, and currently can't decide if I want to set up a Harvest like background, with Hay bales, fodder shocks and non carved pumpkins, or if I should set up a spooky scene with Jack-o-lanterns, fake ghosts and such. I don't have the space for both so I need to make a decision quick! Any help or opinions would greatly be appreciated, thanks in advance! Jess more