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fishy facts

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Chris Houchens

Approximately 23% of the year’s sales of Filet-O-Fish sandwiches at McDonalds are purchased during a 40 day window that began today. Filet-O-Fish was invented in 1962 by a Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky McDonald’s franchisee who had stores located in a … Continue reading →

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charity case

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Chris Houchens

Two conflicting thoughts in my head about this story. 1) Wow. What a great business.We should all strive to create products that customers crave. Products that customers are willing to become involved in (emotionally and financially). We should be developing … Continue reading →

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more olympic hijinks

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Chris Houchens

Not to be outdone by the freaky seizure-inducing 2012 London Olympic logo — Vancouver (who’s hosting the 2010 Winter Games) has rolled out some creepy mascots. God Save the Queen. Pass it on…SharePrintEmailDiggReddit

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mediaspam

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Chris Houchens

I subscribe to an industry trade that sent me the following email this weekend — Thank you for being a Mediaweek customer. Neilsen Business Media, Mediaweek’s publisher, is committed to keeping its customers informed via email about products and services … Continue reading →

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Attention Small Business People

Posted on September 14, 2007 by Chris Houchens

If a media salesperson is putting together your entire media buy for you “as a favor”… Or if a media salesperson is your buddy and is “helping” you buy advertising… You really need to have a reality check. I refer … Continue reading →

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