Archive for February, 2009

I have been driving different routes lately around town to see what’s up with the local real estate market in Salem and I’ve noted one thing: auctions are sprouting up everywhere. The number of homes being sold at auction are increasing every week. What does this signal to me? It’s getting damn close to be buying homes...
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I’ve gotten a few notices lately that big name marketing geeks out there in sell-you-a-lotta-shit land are now capitalizing on teaching people how to use social media to market their businesses. Let’s not over-complicate. First, FIND one of those guys via Twitter or Facebook and become a “fan” or follow them. For instance, you can SEE what...
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I see a lot of bad, worthless marketing. In fact, I wonder how some businesses make it. However, occasionally, I see some old, institutionalized company doing some very smart, very inexpensive yet effective marketing. Surprise: KELLOGS. Yes, the food giant does use celebrity brilliantly, but they also caught me this weekend. I was indulging in one of...
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I recently made a trip to Juneau (see older posts) where my brother lives. Amazing place. Most people choose summer to visit. Truth be known, there are zero tourists there in winter and it’s an amazing time to be there…just wear rubber boots and a raincoat and you’ll be fine. THIS is what awaits...
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Check out this article. How are you positioning money in your ads? Psychology rules! http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/03/health/research/03behavior.html?_r=2
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