QR codes – on the way up or DOA?
Posted: January 27, 2013 Filed under: marketing, PR | Tags: Business, Marketing, QR code 14 Comments
This morning, I took an informal poll of one person about a topic I’m curious about lately — QR codes!
The methodology:
I asked a friend, “You know what QR codes are, right?”
The results: Read the rest of this entry »
Let’s talk about textbooks, baby! Online, rental, used — or at all?
Posted: January 26, 2013 Filed under: going back to school | Tags: Academic term, E-learning, Textbook 5 Comments
Several hundred dollars of textbooks.
I was talking with a fellow non-traditional student about textbooks recently, and he said, “You know, back in the 90s I was so excited I could go to junior college in California for such a cheap price — and then I saw how much books cost and I couldn’t even believe it.”
The cost of books and supplies is a significant component of the cost of going back to school. It’s not exactly a hidden cost, but Read the rest of this entry »
“Buckwild” — the Appalachian rasslin’ and muddin’ and partyin’ brand!
Posted: January 20, 2013 Filed under: acting, branding, marketing, PR | Tags: Appalachia, Appalachian, Buckwild, Jersey Shore, Southwest Virginia, Virginia, West Virginia 2 Comments
Oh, wow. This new show “Buckwild” sure has me on the edge of my seat!
I know, I know … perhaps this is not the classiest thing I have ever said.
But here’s the thing… Read the rest of this entry »
LIFE ON THE INSIDE — how to maximize return on your school investment
Posted: January 13, 2013 Filed under: going back to school | Tags: Education, San Francisco State University, stress management, student discount, Study skills, textbooks 2 Comments
Students enjoy time outside between classes at San Francisco State University.
If you’re thinking about going to back to school, I bet you’re full of excitement — mixed with a little bit of uncertainty. I know I was when I went back in 2010 after a good decade in the work force. What is life on the inside going to be like? How am I going to manage all my responsibilities? But it needn’t be so daunting an experience. Read the rest of this entry »
A Slice of Justice — how doing the right thing gets you good will in new media
Posted: January 3, 2013 Filed under: marketing, PR, social media | Tags: Columbus Ohio, Equality Ohio, Facebook, Huffington Post, LGBT 13 Comments
by Dwayne Alicie
Pssst — Grumpy Cat and I have a secret for you!
Doing the right thing is good for business!
But you already knew that, right? Read the rest of this entry »
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