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Friday, August 25, 2006

Advertising Agencies see the sunny side of growth

Published on Fri Aug 25 2006 by John Garner

DMA reports 12th consecutive quarter of positive economic growth

Agencies see the sunny side of growth
An article at DM News discusses the Direct Marketing Association's Quarterly Business Review. For the 12th consecutive quarter it's a positive economic growth in view. From the different segments it seems that agencies are in a better position than others and will continue to be so....
 

Advertising Hackers advertising their services

Published on Fri Aug 25 2006 by John Garner

Has advertising illegal services become legal !?

Hackers advertising their services
A bizarre trend is leading hackers to advertise their services. An industry that is inked to make around $7.5 million every hour would be expected to advertise. The fact that all activities are completely illegal means the hacker industry is less inclined to advertise services available until now ! The blurred image of who is behind this, is getting an overhaul....
 

Saturday, August 26, 2006

FilmAdvertising Snakes on a Plane hype slipping

Published on Sat Aug 26 2006 by John Garner

Hype can be a slippery slope !

Snakes on a Plane hype slipping
'Snakes on a plane' is an intriguing event as well as being a good-bad movie. The name of the film has become an expression, the hype around the film initially had nothing to do with the studio behind the film and the film itself has a 6 out of 10 average ! Not bad for what was initially expected to be a B-Film. Understanding how it all happened is interesting however, and will most probably become a reference like the (planned) Blair Witch Project viral marketing campaign....
 

 Average Rate :  Obtained an average of 9 out of 10