Mike's Blog
Copyblogger and Why Your Writing Ability Matters
Copyblogger is a great writing advice website I've discovered recently. It's focused on advice for crafting effective business and marketing copy online, and I've found most of the articles to be wonderful, insightful and absolutely worth reading for anyone whose job is meaningfully intertwined with writing. Read More >>
Editor's Notes
TAKE THE MAKING MONEY QUIZ!
I pretty much squealed with delight when I discovered that there was a quiz inside, this one is the, “Do you have what it takes to be wealthy?” quiz. Read More >>
Embellished
The Kids Aren't Alright
The news talks about everything endangering our children: toxic toys, fattening fast food, etc. Yet no one addresses the real threat: kids' awful taste in clothing.
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From the Pub
Observations from the Road
As I wait to board the red-eye flight from Las Vegas to Philadelphia, I realize that I have a moment to reduce a few of my thoughts to writing. Like most of you, it seems I am constantly on-the-go with fleeting, precious time to spare. In fact, by the time you read this issue I will have traveled for six of the past nine weeks, and have noticed a number of industry trends in my travels. Read More >>
Industry Voices
In a Recession, Dress Up To Cheer Up
A few weeks ago, I had dinner with Executive Apparel's president and its director of product development in Orlando, Florida. In desultory fashion, we discussed the weather (unusually cold for Florida this time of year) and the economy (not so hot either) over dinner until someone raised the subject of socks. Suddenly the evening sprang to life: The men pushed their chairs back from the table and rolled up their pant legs. Read More >>
Test Drive
A Site for Sore Eyes (and Wallets)
I'm happy to announce Promo Marketing has just launched its very own line of distributor websites. The sites are customizable and feature the same search functionality as PromoMarketing.com. Read More >>
