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Using Your Podcast to Advertise Your Business

Thursday July 31, 2008
Creating a podcast is a simple, low-cost way to reach potential customers without spending money on advertising. The key to using your podcast to advertise your business is to offer ... Read More

Dell Launches Ads to Promote Green PC

Wednesday July 30, 2008
Dell is going green with its new PC, the Studio Hybrid. The desktops are about the size of a college dictionary, which Dell says is about 80-percent smaller than standard ... Read More

McDonald's Advertises Through 40-Acre Corn Maze

Tuesday July 29, 2008
In mid-July Papa John's announced plans to grow a crop circle ad in the wheat fields near Colorado's Denver International Airport to promote its whole wheat crust. Now McDonald's is ... Read More

50 Cent Sues Taco Bell for Ad Campaign

Monday July 28, 2008
Rapper 50 Cent has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell over the fast food chain's "Why Pay More?" ad campaign. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, is seeking ... Read More

Another Snickers Ad Pulled Over Anti-Gay Complaints

Friday July 25, 2008
A Snickers commercial starring Mr. T has been pulled in the U.K. In the commercial, Mr. T shoots Snickers bars at a speed walker in the "Get Some Nuts" ad ... Read More

Aflac Pulls Ads from The Savage Nation Over Host's Autism Comments

Thursday July 24, 2008
Aflac has pulled all of its ads from The Savage Nation over the host's comments about autism. Host Michael Savage made the comments on the air during a recent broadcast. ... Read More

Five Reasons for Creating Press Kits

Tuesday July 22, 2008
Get free media coverage by creating press kits. See sample press kits components and learn how to create press kits that will generate free buzz with these five reasons for ... Read More

New Kohl's Ads Get Kids Ready for School

Saturday July 19, 2008
Retailers are preparing for big bucks to be spent on back-to-school clothing. Kohl's is launching its "Inspired" campaign one week after J.C. Penney goes retro for its ads. Singer Lenny Kravitz ... Read More

New J.C. Penney Ad Campaign Flashes Back to the 80s

Thursday July 17, 2008
J.C. Penney is launching a new ad campaign for the back-to-school rush. If you're a fan of the movie The Breakfast Club, these commercials will give you déjà vu. The "Get ... Read More

Selling Advertising for Your Podcast

Tuesday July 15, 2008
Podcasters are quickly finding out their free podcasts are a great avenue for selling advertising. As many Webmasters quickly transform their content to include podcasting, find out what you need ... Read More

How Gas Prices Can Help You Advertise

Friday July 11, 2008
Buy a couch. Get free gas. Buy a DVD player. Get free gas. Buy dinner for two. Get free gas. If you've been parked in front of the TV or had ... Read More

All About Freelance Copywriting

Thursday July 10, 2008
For years, one of the most popular questions I've always received is, "How do I get started as a freelance copywriter?" Here's some help to get your freelance copywriting career ... Read More

Best, Inexpensive Ways to Advertise Your Business

Tuesday July 8, 2008
As a business owner looking for the best, inexpensive ways to advertise your business, you may feel overwhelmed on the advertising choices you have to make, especially when you're looking ... Read More

POP Goes Your Advertising

Thursday July 3, 2008
Can you honestly say you've never made a last minute purchasing decision? Point of purchase materials are your ticket to capitalizing on the impulse buyer. But you have to know ... Read More

Choosing the Right Education for a Career in Advertising

Tuesday July 1, 2008
Do you need a degree? If so, what kind? Anyone with an interest in working in advertising always wants to know what kind of educational background is needed and how ... Read More
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