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Advertising
Advertising   : The colorful history of advertising The colorful history of advertising

by David R. Michaels

In the beginning there was papyrus, rock paintings, and word of mouth. Advertising had its roots in Ancient Egypt and Greece as far back as 4,000 BC, believe it or not. The Egyptians used papyrus for sales messages. The Ancient Greeks and Romans used it for lost and found notices. Wall and rock painting was used in Asia, Africa, and South America for their advertising venues. No matter how... read more

Marketing
Does product packaging significantly influence consumer buying behavior?

vote now: Yes or No - (view results)

Yes

by Mathew Maundrill

I have no doubt whatsoever that packaging influences consumer behaviour. The question, however, a...read more

No

by Rob Bryant

If product packaging does not influence consumer buying behavior, then corporations are wasting a...read more

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How to use sales promotions and tracking to increase your profits

by Jimmy Priest

"Green doesn't always equal profit" and learning to split test your promotions is the most effective way to determine how and w... read more

Advertising
Do-it-yourself advertising campaigns for small business owners

by Bruce W. Coffman

Research, persistence and consistency are the three keys to effective do-it-yourself advertising for small business owners. Wit... read more

Marketing
Understanding the difference between marketing and sales

by Barry Marcus

Marketing and sales are close relatives. Marketing sets the scene. Sales finish the job. When all else is said and done, market... read more

Marketing
A guide to marketing to single women

by Marti Wilkinson

All marketing strategies ideally begin and end with the product. Since the demographic being targeted are single women the fir... read more

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