With the “R” word looming and gas prices soaring, it’s easy to get caught up in the economic frenzy. Watch your gas usage. Don’t spend your money. Put your savings in a coffee can under your bed like our grandparents did. While I think it’s good for us as a society to conserve our resources […]
Continue ReadingDomain Rush
July 24, 2008
The practice of buying and selling domain names has become a lucrative business for many web hosting sites. A new trend is emerging called domain front running – i.e., temporarily registering searched domains for the purpose of re-selling them or earning revenue via ads placed on the domains landing page. By registering the domains, the […]
Continue ReadingWikimania 2008
July 17, 2008
Wikimania 2008 is underway in Alexandria, Egypt this week, lasting through Saturday, July 19, 2008. This is the fourth Wikimania, a regular conference for all Wikimedians who contribute to one of the many Wikimedia Foundation projects. According to Webster’s Dictionary, a wiki is a collaborative Web site set up to allow user editing and adding […]
Continue ReadingDog-Gone Marketing
July 09, 2008
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Man’s best friend has become a marketer’s dream. It’s no longer simply designer carriers and rhinestone-studded leashes. Today’s pups are surrounded by as many luxury labels and fashion trends as the rest of us. With clever brand names to boot.
Continue ReadingHouse Party
June 12, 2008
Which would have more influence on your decision to purchase a new product- advertisements or a recommendation by one of your friends? If you’re like most people, you would probably trust your friend’s recommendation more than you would an advertisement. After all, the advertiser is getting paid to sell the product, but your friend isn’t. […]
Continue ReadingMove over Rachael Ray; Farmer Jeb is the New Celeb
June 05, 2008
Working on a food related project and need fresh stimulus? Thinking of having a chef endorse your newest product? Check out Epicurious’ 2008 Food Predictions. Number one on the list: Farmers are the new celebrity chefs. Also, check out the top 2008 flavor predictions on the same blog. Predictions were taken from McCormick seasonings and […]
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