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From Apryl Duncan, for About.com

How to Write Website Copy

Tuesday March 31, 2009
Strengthen your copy with in-depth copywriting exercises. Create website copy for a video production company in this copywriting exercise.

Promoting Your Business with Cartoon Maps

Friday March 27, 2009
Think outside of the advertising and promotion box to find an often-overlooked way to get exposure for your business. Turn your business into a cartoon and make low-cost promotion a ... Read More

Ad-Based Online TV to Soar in Popularity

Thursday March 26, 2009
Free, online TV shows that are ad-supported will be viewed 10 times more than paid online content by 2011. This according to London-based media research company Screen Digest. The research predicts ... Read More

Has the Economy Affected Your Advertising Career Goals?

Wednesday March 25, 2009
I always receive Emails from people wanting to know how to get a job at an advertising agency. However, lately, I've been seeing a shift in Emails from people who ... Read More

Dunkin' Donuts Promotes Doughnuts in Recession

Friday March 20, 2009
It's time to make the doughnuts again. Dunkin' Donuts is going back to the product that made the company famous, in part because of the recession. A new $10 million ... Read More

NAD Ruling Gives Excedrin a Headache

Thursday March 19, 2009
Excedrin has been asked to change or discontinue its advertising campaign that claims consumers will get headache relief within 15 minutes of taking the over-the-counter drug. The National Advertising Division ... Read More

Advertising in a Bad Economy

Tuesday March 17, 2009
Would you rather cut your ad budget to save money now or potentially grow your business more than 200-percent over the next five years? Research shows companies that maintain their ... Read More

Developing Your Start-Up's Advertising Strategy

Friday March 13, 2009
Before you even open your doors for business, you need to develop your start-up's ad strategy. The future of your business depends on it.

Free E-Course - Starting Your Career in Advertising

Wednesday March 11, 2009
You want to work in advertising but you have no idea where to begin. Whether you're studying advertising, wanting to become a freelancer or you're looking for ad agency work, ... Read More

Five Ways to Jumpstart Your Copywriting Career

Monday March 9, 2009
Get your copywriting career on track today. Whether you're looking to become an advertising agency copywriter or you want to be your own boss as a freelance copywriter, thee are ... Read More

Using Your Podcast to Advertise Your Business

Saturday March 7, 2009
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

Freelance Copywriting in a Bad Economy

Wednesday March 4, 2009
Companies are slashing ad budgets. Advertising agencies are cutting staff. But there's still work to be done. Now's the time to be a freelance copywriter, regardless of your ad industry ... Read More

Skittles Becomes a Lesson on Social Marketing

Tuesday March 3, 2009
Just a few days ago, the Skittles home page took on its Wiki appearance to give consumers more control. Agency.com has now transformed Skittles.com into a Twitter feed displaying ... Read More

Small Budget Advertising

Monday March 2, 2009
Whether you're just starting a business or you're on a budget diet, find out the many ways you can bypass high cost advertising to get customers.
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