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POP Goes Your Advertising

Friday November 28, 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

Five Materials Every Copywriter Should Know How to Write

Tuesday November 25, 2008
As a new copywriter, you have to know how to write a wide variety of materials. How do you know which ad mediums to learn about first? These are five ... Read More

GM Ends Endorsement Deal with Tiger Woods

Monday November 24, 2008
General Motors Corp. will end its endorsement deal with Tiger Woods by the end of the year. The nine-year long relationship between the two is worth an estimated $7 million ... Read More

Making It Easy for Customers to Choose You

Friday November 21, 2008
It's easy for your Web site to get lost in a sea of similar sites. How do you make yours stand out from the rest? Customer service and low prices ... Read More

NFL Wants You to Vote for the Next Super Bowl Ad

Thursday November 20, 2008
The NFL is asking sports fans to choose their favorite story from a host of NFL players. The winning story will be featured in a Super Bowl commercial. BBDO Loses Pepsi: ... Read More

How to Create a Podcast Ad

Wednesday November 19, 2008
Podcasters are open to generating revenue but don't want to lose the quality of their podcast. Advertisers know podcasts are hot and it's not just the small business that wants ... Read More

Pepsi Severs Ties with BBDO After 48 Years

Tuesday November 18, 2008
Pepsi has parted ways with BBDO, New York, after spending 48 years with the agency. TBWA\Chiat\Day, Playa Del Ray, CA, will now handle lead communications for Pepsi and Diet Pepsi in ... Read More

Media Director Career Profile

Thursday November 13, 2008
When you think of working in the advertising industry, you may automatically think of working as a copywriter or a graphic designer. However, working in the media department may just ... Read More

Writing Subheads for Print Ads and Websites

Tuesday November 11, 2008
If you know how to write subheads for any advertising medium, you'll be able to create compelling copy that grabs your reader's attention. Writing subheads for print ads and websites ... Read More

Cars.com Goes Back to the Super Bowl

Monday November 10, 2008
Cars.com is gassing up for a Super Bowl commercial in 2009. A week after reports surfaced that the collapse of the auto industry would be devastating to the U.S. ... Read More

Managing a Public Relations Campaign

Friday November 7, 2008
Managing a public relations campaign takes a solid understanding of the fundamentals. See what it takes to manage your own PR campaign and develop a public relations strategy that gives ... Read More

The Onion and Apple Poke Fun at Microsoft's Ad Campaign

Wednesday November 5, 2008
The Onion, known for being a "fake news" organization, has tapped into the controversy surrounding Microsoft's $300 million ad campaign. The site jokes that the commercials are responsible for giving ... Read More

Election Day Promotions Reward Voters

Tuesday November 4, 2008
Cast your ballot and get some freebies. Some companies are offering voters free stuff if they come in on Election Day: Starbucks - Free 12-ounce cup of coffee if you ... Read More
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