Planted News Story

I am looking for a story in the newspaper that appears to be planted for the benefit of some person or company/organization. You probably won't find it on the front page, which most often contains "hard news." You'll probably need to look in the Arts section, Business section, or Lifestyle section. Note that the mere presence of the article is designed to attract favorable atttention towards the subject, which could result in phone calls, web site activity, attendance, etc. It is also unlikely that a newspaper reporter thought it up on their own (that is, it was probably "pitched" as story idea to them). Can you include the story and a very brief synopsis stating why you think it is a... click for more

Perceptual Maps

1. What are some events which dictate that a perceptual map cannot be used? 2. Where would you get data for a perceptual map?

Marketing Business Environment connection

Ok, the question below have already been addressed and accepted by the teacher. However the teacher asked, Is there an idea that might integrate all of the questions? I responded with a Corporate Distribution System, supply chains, and contractual distribution systems such as franchise systems, wholesaler-sponsored chains, and retail cooperatives. The teacher accepted this, and said they are all good points, however there is another idea that integrates the questions. This is where I need help, because I have read the text book and cannot find other then what I already wrote. Here are the questions that began the discussions. What are the many pricing strategies available and when should... click for more

What is the new product planning and development process?

Ideally, products that generate a maximum dollar profit with a minimum amount of risk should be developed and marketed. However, it is very difficult for planners to implement this idea. What is the product planning and development process?

I need help with POWER POINT

I need your help with power point. I have never done a power point and I have to fill in some slides. Can you help me? This is a team paper and the topic is" Free Hands Sav Lives" I have 2 section STRATEGY and TACTICS, and this is what I wrote: STRATEGIC PLANNING developing a hands-free cell phones resembling the present day head set, with the smallest verswion resembling a hearing aid, will be a key component of the marketing strategy. All of the phones developed will be voice activated, each with a built in sensor deactivating the keypad when the user is in motion. New hands-free cell phones will be mass-produced and should dominate the market for at least two years target is ... click for more