Advertising Age:
1. WORKING RETIRED. Three out of four baby boomers say they have no intention of seeking a traditional retirement.
2. SUN HATERS. Look for new interest in sun-safe clothing and permanent sunscreen. And look for more litigation and regulation as the movement gets hotter.
3. NEGLECTED DADS. In the late ’70s, the average dad in a […]
Wired:
Credit crunch? Recession risk? You’d never know it, judging by the frenzy of startup activity. In fact, it’s a pretty good time to start a company. Generous payouts from Web 1.0 IPOs and more-recent acquisitions have given rise to a new generation of angel investors and venture capitalists.
Unlike 1999 — many of the new crop […]
NY Daily News:
It’s an industry sales secret of real estate professionals on all levels. Big-time brokers at multimillion-dollar marketing companies and small-time Realtors all know that cookies, especially the smell of them baking in an oven, are the home seller’s secret weapon.
It’s no coincidence that big supermarkets bake bread and cookies right in the store. […]
Inc.:
Small- and mid-sized businesses that need a small infusion of capital can now apply for micro loans through the online marketplace and business development site ZANA Network.
The loans, which range from $5,000 to $25,000, can be delivered in as little as three days, the company says.
“Today’s global market is overflowing with financial help for businesses […]
CNet.com:
Forget static banners. Online ads are evolving into mini-applications with video, games, and dynamic content that people like enough to embed in their own Web pages and share with others.
These widget ads aren’t commonplace yet, but they are cropping up more and more, further blurring the line between advertising and content. For some it will […]
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