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The Weekly Compete Pulse
After the first week of the new year, it’s abundantly clear that online marketing, particularly through social media, will be more important than ever in...
Live from CES: Fear and Loathing (Of Giant 3D Fish) in Las Vegas
The Consumer Electronics Show – the ginormous CE tradeshow held in the desert every January – is really hard on the feet. So when I spied some comfy looking...
Hopeful for Revenue from New Prepaid Cards, Big Banks Can Deploy Multiple Marketing Strategies to Drive Online Awareness
Traditionally, big banks have not focused on the prepaid card market, typically comprised of low income consumers seeking a checking account replacement. But as...
It’s T-Shirt Time!
It’s no secret the I love “The Jersey Shore” and tonight is the season premier. To say that I am excited is an understatement. The housemates are...
tasti D lite ‘sprinkles’ some love on Location-Based Services
Last week I revealed my skepticism about Location-Based Services with the post “I’m the mayor! So what?” and with over 40 comments, I think it’s...
Carnival Splendor Stranded at Sea(rch)
On November 9, 2010, a fire erupted in the engine room of the relatively new, 4,500-passenger Carnival Splendor while sailing off the coast of Mexico. Despite...
Consumers Pick Up the Pace of Spending, But How Are They Paying for It?
‘Twas a merry holiday season. Even the economy showed signs of holiday cheer. According to the Commerce Department, consumers enjoyed their biggest shopping spree...
