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Lindsay Holloway Peripherals: Fun and Functional
Walk into Best Buy or visit Amazon.com, and you'll find an endless selection of notebooks and desktops. But what about all the add-ons that can both help you in your business and add a little personal flair? Though the variety of peripherals is equally extensive, these are some of our favorites. Read more >>>
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Now's the time to put your eagle eye to work in search of competitors who need a lifeline in the form of a merger or acquisition. Ask yourself these six questions before scooping up another company. Read more >>> Crystal Uppercue Cross-Media Campaigns: Are They Worth the Effort? These campaigns can be tough, but are worth the effort. Are cross-media campaigns complicated? Sometimes. But they also offer confident managers a great opportunity to boost returns on their marketing investment. Read more >>>
Anthony Malakian Word of Mouth Takes Hold in Bank Marketing
Close is only good in horseshoes and hand grenades - well, and marketing, too. If a company gets a five percent response on a direct mail campaign, odds are the marketing department will be thrilled. For TV it's worse. Read more >>>
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