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Burns Works for Campers
We came, we built a ton of furniture, we conquered. Miranda traded heels for hiking boots. And some of us even broke a sweat – all in a day’s work for a tremendously worthwhile cause. The first week of June … Continue reading
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B$$BS
In arguably the most useless (and obvious) research ever, social media experts have quantified that cleavage sells stuff. That’s why it’s no surprise that cleavage thievage has increased dramatically (not proven by research). Case in point. An online ad in … Continue reading
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"We regretfully admit that something has happened off of the Gulf Coast. More to come."
That’s just the first of many Tweets from BP Twitter impostor, @BPGlobalPR. With nearly 20,000 followers (and growing), you would think BP would be trying to cap, plug with trash, or otherwise reduce the mess of this feed. But sticking … Continue reading
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No one likes a copy-cat (logo)
Don’t be fooled, Marc Delphine, Oregon’s Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate, is not big into hockey. You might assume he’s a huge Columbus Blue Jackets fan, but you’d be wrong. So why the assumption? You see, Delphine’s patriotic Senate campaign … Continue reading
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Automated disappointment = angry chocolate eaters.
If you’ve indulged in a Nestle Crunch lately, you may have seen a promo code and 1-800 number inside the wrapper. If not, don’t feel bad since the code is printed in a light chocolate color and difficult to see … Continue reading
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Give pigs a chance
What’s the world coming to? Do we really need a spokespig to defend the pork industry after the worldwide outbreak of Swine Flu? One PR expert seems to think so, and even went so far as to suggest the right … Continue reading
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The Madden curse widens
As EA Sports releases Madden 09 today, one has to wonder if the curse is getting stronger with each passing year. In years past, the curse has only affected the cover boy, albeit physically. Only this year, what should have … Continue reading
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Do you know Randy Pausch?
You should. His story of inspiration in spite of cancer is one of the most inspiring examples of the awesome power of social media. But mostly, it’s a profoundly influential lesson about life. It began as the final lecture of … Continue reading
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You gotta see this.
Do you know what sport is played by two-thirds of the world? No, we’re not talking about Polo or Jai Alai. It’s Cricket and it’s taking over America. In case you haven’t seen the billboards, TV commercials, and print ads … Continue reading
Oh no. Say it ain’t so. (OK, it ain’t.)
Heard the one about how Starbucks refused to donate coffee to our brave servicemen and women in Iraq? According to an e-mail we just got, the Seattle-based corporation supports the troops, but not the war. So no coffee. (And, the … Continue reading
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