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How does your garden grow?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jim Cota

You plant a garden. Your flowers don’t grow. You don’t criticize and yell at your flowers. You water, fertilize, and nurture them… and your garden grows. Think about your family, friends, and co-workers. When you find them not doing what … Continue reading →

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The Fun Theory

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jim Cota

So, Volkswagen asked the question: “Can we entice people to do something that’s good for them if we make it fun?”

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Moonvertising: Brilliant Idea or Gullible Consumers?

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Jim Cota

Man, we’re gullible. I don’t mean you, of course. I mean the collective “we”, as in the “we” who are still forwarding email messages that Bill Gates is running an experiment to give away cash. While it hasn’t happened yet, … Continue reading →

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Snapshots, Inc. Takes Off

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Jim Cota

Have you ever wanted to hire a photographer for an event, but didn’t want to encounter the following: Exorbitant daily rates. Some charge as much as $1,200 a day just to show up. While this is good for them, it … Continue reading →

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Warning: I'm About to Toot the Rare Bird Horn

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Jim Cota

We’ve had some good news this week. The Web Marketing Association has announced the winners of its annual WebAwards and Rare Bird was recognized for four sites, including winning top honors in the shopping category. From the Association: “With thousands … Continue reading →

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Searching for "How To…"

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Jim Cota

I’m always intrigued to lurk around and see what types of things people are searching for. Luckily, there are some sites out there like Hitwise that make it fairly easy. What kind of insights can be gleaned through this type … Continue reading →

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