Breaking news…Chicken wings are in short supply. As you can see from the above video footage, Kraft Foods–the conglomerate based in suburban Chicago–admits, at least in part, responsibility for the shortage. David Ervin, Brand Director, Kraft Salad Dressing, says, “Authorities have informed us that samples of our best tasting Ranch ever have been leaked to [...]
Today In Twitterverse: Coffee by Tweet
January 30, 2009 By 2 Comments
Yes, it’s also a sales channel! Houston Twiterati are at this very minute placing drink orders with the baristas @coffeegroundz via Twitter, the micro-blogging platform rumored to be worth $250 mil. Mr. Tweet, says, “How cool is that? You don’t even have to stop working to walk to the counter and order a coffee.”
Happy Morning in Cinci
January 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
According to Cincinnati Enquirer, Procter & Gamble reported net earnings of $5 billion, or 1.58 per share, for the October-December quarter, an increase of 53 percent from the same quarter a year ago. The gain came from the sale of Folgers coffee.
“Getting Robbed” Has Additional Meaning Today
January 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
> The Wall Street Journal has the full story and multimedia treatment on ousted Illinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich. But this is the thing I find intriguing. He used his office improperly. But how common is this “crime” in corporate environments? That it’s common doesn’t make it right, but will you agree that it’s all too [...]
Can You Be Anti-Branding And Pro-Sales At the Same Time?
January 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
Geoffrey James is a freelance writer and author. He used to sell expensive computer systems. Here’s a small sample of his writing from BNET: I also believe that developing “Awareness, Interest, and Desire” (aka “Branding”) inside B2B firms is mostly just an excuse to spend money. In fact, branding is overrated in B2C firms, too. [...]
It’s All So Clean
January 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
Reids Dry Cleaners has 16 locations in the Austin, TX area and a new spokes-singer, Austin musician Erin Ivey. Ivey says on her blog that she sot shot video throughout the production process and that she’ll post it soon. [via Adfreak]
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