Monthly Archives: June 2009

Nickelodeon (usually abbreviated as Nick, and originally named Pinwheel from 1977 to 1979) is an American  cable television network owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. Since 2006, Nickelodeon has been run by MTVN Kids & Family Group … Continue reading →

If I asked you to think of a modern movie star who has helped re-ignite the world’s interest in kung fu, Jet Li would undoubtedly be high on the list. What might surprise you is how much of a struggle … Continue reading →

LED signs and neon signs are currently the two most commonly used sign types to promote a small business. When it is time for you to invest in a lighted message sign, you will likely be choosing between these two … Continue reading →

This is another article, in a series of articles, breaking down and critiquing, automotive manufacturers marketing brochures. Point of sale (POS) materials account for millions of dollars a year in the automotive industry. We want to look deep inside these … Continue reading →

Writing an editorial article may be one of the most satisfying forms of writing, especially for journalists trained to be objective at all costs. An editorial article can be about anything and from any standpoint. As long as you have … Continue reading →

Customer Advisory Boards are a great source of information about your market and your business. Their advice is more valuable than any management consultant’s. They provide real world counsel on what you are doing right, what you are doing wrong, … Continue reading →

Seppuku was a key part of bushido, the code of the samurai warriors; it was used by warriors to avoid falling into enemy hands, and to attenuate shame and avoid possible torture. Samurai could also be ordered by their daimyo … Continue reading →