Newsletter Know-how: Focus on Customer Interests

Whether it’s a simple note, a blog, or a newsletter, you always have to answer the question, What Should I Write About? To engage your readers and turn them into buyers, remember the letters WIIFTC and write about What’s in it for the customer/client. Show them why they should take the time to read your [...]

Connect with Charities to Brand and Build Your Business

Whether it’s in your business or your personal life, you can’t have too many friends. A great way for all businesses to create friendships is by teaming up with a non-profit. It’s an especially good idea for companies that are not smiled upon by everyone. By aligning themselves with non-profits, they please the public and [...]

Bloomsday Breakfast at Bryant Park Creates Buzz for Ireland

NEW YORK–With all of the less-than-happy stories in the news, how do you brand a country, create community involvement, and make people happy? Ireland, through the auspices of Imagine Ireland and the Irish Arts Center, hosted a Bloomsday breakfast smack in the middle of the city at Bryant Park, on 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue. [...]

Less Space and Lower Prices at Neiman Marcus Studio stores

Dallas-based luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is lowering its prices to raise its profile with middle-class shoppers. The first of a series of stores called Last Call Studios will be opening in November. Smaller than the 27 Last Call outlets, these shops will be stocked with moderately-priced merchandise purchased specifically for them, rather than filled with [...]

Do you have a favorite store?

There are many stores where I enjoy shopping. But when I’m asked about retailers that stand out, the first one that comes to mind is Lululemon. Actually,  it’s more than a store; it’s a destination.The chain creates excitement and traffic by providing free weekly fitness classes in each of its shops. They’re staffed by local [...]

How do you sweeten your sales

How do you sweeten your sales? While the economy has yet to come roaring back, people have started indulging themselves.They’re buying things like teeny tiny cupcakes with a $3 price tag. And they’re not waiting to get to a bakery. Stories about cupcake trucks are all over the news; people check Twitter to find out [...]

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