Archive for August, 2010

Facebook Ad Spending to Nearly Double This Year: eMarketer

Global marketers will almost double their ad spending within the Facebook social network this year, according to a new forecast from eMarketer



Instant Jam Offers Music Gaming

For a genre supposedly on its deathbed, there sure are a lot of new music games. The latest is Instant Jam.


Sears Rolls Web Site Targeting Puerto Rican Market

When it comes to targeting Hispanic consumers, most online merchants take an approach that centers on simple translation of their Web site



Retailers, Mall Group Sign on to “Walk In, Win Points” Mobile App

Four major retail brand names and the largest U.S. mall property group have agreed to become the first clients of a new location-based shopping app that gives smartphone users points for just walking through the door



The Americana Company Launches New Web Site

The Americana Company, Gardena, Calif., has launched its new Web site, complete with an updated design, improved features and a custom Web site builder, according to the company.


Chef Boyardee Meets Norman Rockwell

Chef Boyardee has cooked up new Norman Rockwell-esque ads that boast about its wholesome ingredients.


With Fresh Funds, IGA Plays On

In-game ad firm IGA  — left for dead by some industry watchers — has earned a new set of lives.


We?re Heading West

Fred and I are looking forward to visiting all our ASI Members in Western Canada! (more…)

Give A Dog A Promotional Bone!

One of the great things about using promotional products is how easy it is to reach a specific audience just by choosing a relevant item. Check out this example from Dr. Cindy Bressler, a veterinarian who specializes in making emergency house calls.

Dr. Bressler used these delicious looking promotional pet treats to advertise her on-call services to the people she knew might need them most: vacationers who were far away from their regular vets!

This basket of free treats was put on prominent display in a vacation community where her prospective patients were most likely to see it. Even if vacationers didn’t need Dr. Bressler’s services this time around, you can bet they held on to her contact information for future visits!

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Octagon Hires Two to Expand Event/Hospitality Services

Sports and entertainment marketing agency, Octagon, has hired two industry veterans to expand its events and hospitality services