The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) is a sight to behold. The artistry, creativity and ingenuity can be appreciated by even the most non-bike of folk. For the unchurched, NAHBS is a combination consumer-trade show, and opportunity for … [Read more...] about Stuff we learned from NAHBS
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Panthers Win Despite Loss of Smith. And You Can, Too!
While this post is being keyed, the news is still breaking that the Carolina Panthers will reportedly lose veteran wide receiver Steve Smith. Despite the grumblings from some columnists and fans about how the front office may have handled the … [Read more...] about Panthers Win Despite Loss of Smith. And You Can, Too!
CVS Walks the Walk, Stops Selling Smokes
Woah! We think this is huge. The CVS Caremark decision to stop selling tobacco products generated more twitter buzz than a case of RedBull - and it should have. The country’s second-largest drug store chain says it will lose about $2 billion a year … [Read more...] about CVS Walks the Walk, Stops Selling Smokes
Market Research Made Easy
Market data doesn't always have to come from crunching analytics or pouring over surveys. Sometimes it's as easy as just listening to your customers. I was reminded of this little nugget quite by accident tonight when I took my oldest to a hobby shop … [Read more...] about Market Research Made Easy
Will Kmart get the last laugh?
Kmart's most recent ad touting "big gas savings" isn't getting as much viral love as its admittedly more racy - and more funny, IMHO - predecessor, but ad and marketing analysts have raised some important points about both ads' effectiveness. For … [Read more...] about Will Kmart get the last laugh?