Archive for June 3rd, 2010
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Mobile Billboards Changing Advertising Game
There’s been a tectonic shift in advertising in which competitive advantage requires innovation, and AdHitch mobile billboards are it. Most ad mediums are nothing more than megaphones. They are powerless without a voice, or more importantly, amplified ideas that engage an audience. But now you can take your message wherever your audience might be, with [...]
According to Trendhunter.com, North Tyneside, England, is taking a novel approach to economic depression by putting up fake business fronts. North Tyneside has been devastated by the down economy, losing 140 businesses, which has led the town to take some drastic measures. And by drastic, I mean genius! The removable fake business fronts are used [...]
Entrepreneur Tackles The Gulf With Oil Absorbing Foam
Cape Cod Times: Scott Smith knew he was not crazy. He was quite certain that a product developed by his Hyannis-based company — an oil-absorbent foam called Opflex — could be useful in cleaning up some of the oil that has been oozing into the Gulf of Mexico for more than a month. But it [...]
Giant-Screen Social Games For Crowds
There’s no doubt sports matches and other large events offer advertisers the potential of an engaged, enthusiastic crowd of consumers; how to make the most of that potential, however, is much less clear. Trendspotter Springwise reports that Finnish Uplause has developed a series of social games for use on giant stadium screens that aim to [...]
According to CNNMoney, BP’s oil spill is an expensive disaster for the Gulf Coast, but it’s turning into a gold mine for entrepreneurs. Hundreds of parody products are now on sale across the Web, taking aim at BP’s sunburst logo and “responsibility” pledges. There’s tote bags and buttons on Etsy, coffee mugs on Zazzle, and [...]
TwinCities.com: When Bill Eggert takes his new invention out for a spin, it looks like an elliptical exercise machine that escaped from the health club and is rolling down the streets of St. Paul. That’s what the 48-year-old inventor has essentially created: an elliptical trainer with wheels. The St. Paul resident has had jobs ranging [...]
There are plenty of jobs you can take over the summer, but some of them cater to a student’s schedule better than others. To help, Money College created a list of ideas for summer jobs. These are suggestions to get you started in your search. 1. Landscaping. Get your hands dirty this summer, along with [...]
iNotePad – The Cheaper iPad Alternative
Red Ferret reports that Shed Simove has created the iNotePad, a sixty page paper notepad with an acetate front sheet and hardboard back. The iNotePad features three styles of page: vertical lined, horizontal lined and blank. This means the iNotePad can be used in all orientations…and is widely compatible with all kinds of hardware, including: [...]
The Bike Before The Big Kid Bike
One of the hardest things to teach a young child is balance. You can place them on the bike and teach them how to peddle but most kids need time before they are able to remove those training wheels that keep them from toppling over. However, the Strider PREbike hopes to eliminate that problem by [...]
Should You Be Increasing Your Prices?
photo credit: geishaboy500 There is lots of speculation lately in businesses regarding correct pricing. Since the economy seems to be slowing getting better and more and more of your loyal customers are returning closer and closer to their older shopping habits, many of us are wondering if it’s time to re-consider our pricing structures. Below [...]
photo credit: kevindooley OpenForum.com: When comedian Steve Martin declared, “Let’s get small,” he could have been coining today’s consumer mantra. Across the nation, shoppers are shifting their purchases to small and local businesses. One great way to go local with your business is by doing the three goodness rules. Do good for yourself obviously because [...]
photo credit: ckaroli Many business owners wonder how they can get a little inside information regarding their competitors such as their products, services, prices and more. I have put together a small list of some very helpful tips on spying on your competitors that I recently came across while reading an article located on Forbes.com. [...]
