Wednesday, November 25, 2009

marketing

Student Credit Cards: Useful or a Trap?

Lawmakers debate the fairness of marketing practices. more >>

How to Make a Splash for Your Small Business

Q&A with Kevin McLaughlin of Resound Marketing. more >>

The New Frontier

These days, everyone's blogging. Is it time for your business to join the club? more >>

Fresh Perspective

Feeling stale? Head into uncharted territory to see opportunities with new eyes. more >>

Nine Inch Nails' '100 Percent Free' Album

The group one-ups Radiohead with its guilt-free offer of free music. more >>

Pamela Paul on Buying vs. Parenting

The author of 'Parenting Inc.' thinks that marketing to Mom and Dad goes way too far. more >>

Making Headlines

Here's how to get the media attention you've always wanted—the right way. more >>

Local Motion

Whether they’re web hits or phone calls, leads are going local with Yodle. more >>

Here's the Plan

5 minutes are all you need to create a top-notch marketing plan—and get your business ready for success more >>

You've Got Style

How well can you sell? Very, if you develop your own way of doing it. more >>

Group Dynamics

Facebook could reap a bounty of benefits for your business. Should you join? more >>

Join Forces

Marketing for a charitable cause can benefit your company, too. more >>

Frame of Reference

Referral-based business is good business, so why not put it front and center? more >>

Vote on 'Skinny' Starbucks Ads

Do you find them offensive or appealing? more >>

Are 'Skinny' Drinks Offensive?

Starbucks's new ad campaign draws mixed reactions. more >>

Selling in a Post-Meatball Era

The quest for 'social objects' that create their own Web buzz more >>

Hot Tuna? Not After Price Cuts

A compilation of research produced by America's best business schools. more >>

What Kind of Customer Are You?

After a bad experience, companies need to get to know their customers before figuring out how to satisfy them. more >>

It's Story Time on Company Websites

As retailers increasingly ask customers to share their own tales, this shopper says, "No, thank you." more >>

Starting Your Business' Second Life

Need to breathe some life into your business? Going virtual can open up a whole new world. more >>

Industrial Evolution

See what your business is capable of by expanding to new industries. more >>

Get People to Listen to Your Podcast

Want to be heard? Here are 5 simple ways to promote your podcast. more >>

I Tube, YouTube

Put the site to work promoting your business. more >>

Stand Out to Your Customers

Throwing in some extras adds value to your offerings--and brings in customers. more >>

Recruiting Employees 2.0

When it comes to finding the best employees, technology can help you compete. more >>

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