http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php en nwetmore@careered.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-18T08:15:32+00:00 http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/girl-scout_cookies/ http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/girl-scout_cookies/#When:08:15:32Z Are the manufacturers of the Girl Scout cookies out to rob the 5-17 year old girls? I always thought that the Scouts were making money and understanding the value of hard work but this isn’t the case. For example, if a Scout sells a box of cookies worth $3.50, the troop would only see a profit of $.52 -- that is highway robbery so the Scouts are working for 15%. What value is that? Total comments: 0 2010-03-18T08:15:32+00:00 http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/cooties_germs/ http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/cooties_germs/#When:08:11:39Z We have become a society that is obsessed with germs, cooties and bacteria. Oh My!! We are told how we need to disinfect everything we own in order to stay healthy, even ourselves. You hear and see the ads daily, ‘disinfectant kills 99.9% of household germs, kills cold and flu viruses, including H1N1’. I am sorry but I find that really hard to believe, that something so much as a topical ‘spray’ or cleaning cloth could kill 99.9% of germs including the H1N1 virus. If that was true then why are people still getting sick from the common cold or flu? Total comments: 0 2010-03-17T08:11:39+00:00 http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/wanna_be_a_big_loser/ http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/wanna_be_a_big_loser/#When:08:08:30Z I may be considered an unusual consumer because, as a rule, I do not watch television. I don’t even have television reception in my home. But once a week I drive 20 miles to my sister’s house to watch the inspiring “The Biggest Loser” on NBC. Total comments: 0 2010-03-16T08:08:30+00:00 http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/iou_my_paycheck/ http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/iou_my_paycheck/#When:20:05:28Z Have you ever seen the commercials that say “HEY! DO YOU NEED MONEY? WE’LL GIVE YOU $800 RIGHT NOW, JUST AS LONG AS YOU HAVE A JOB!” These commercials are for cash advance companies and are pulling people in by the millions to loan them cash. Why do people do this? They do it for many reasons; however, there is only one reason why anyone should take a cash advance at one of these companies, and that is for an EMERGENCY only. Let’s face it, these places charge astronomical interest and people still do it. The problem I have is that customers get caught up in the extra money they’re getting and it becomes a vicious cycle. Some will never ever pay these loans back because they can’t. They will always be a paycheck behind or more and will not be able to afford to give up that money to repay the loan. Total comments: 0 2010-03-15T20:05:28+00:00 http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/senseless_census/ http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/senseless_census/#When:07:15:27Z There is a new product on the market (or is there?). A $133 million marketing campaign has been launched. What is it selling? This campaign is meant to sell you the US Census. No, I am not kidding. The census is done every ten years as required by Article 1 of the Constitution. This is done to ensure accurate representation in the U S House of Representatives. Total comments: 2 2010-03-12T07:15:27+00:00 http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/preying_on_humanity/ http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/preying_on_humanity/#When:07:11:44Z At a young age, my parents instilled in me a set of standards and conduct to teach me right from wrong. At least, it was their definition of what was right and wrong. Taught were the values of a traditional and conservative kind, meant to strengthen our family as well as the society at large. Human attributes such as kindness, loyalty and responsibility were valued in our family. We were accountable for our actions and had to face up to the consequences as a result. I grew up in a much different world back then; not the “it’s all about me world that we live in today”. Total comments: 0 2010-03-11T07:11:44+00:00 http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/the_real_holiday/ http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/the_real_holiday/#When:07:27:44Z Growing up just about every holiday that had some type of significance behind it was either acknowledged or celebrated. For instance, Christmas –many believe that this holiday is the day of Jesus' birth or that Easter is the day of His resurrection. All holidays whether it be Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Valentine's Day, May Day or even Ground Hog Day has some type of importance behind it, wouldn't you agree? Well not everything that is being advertised is true. Total comments: 0 2010-03-10T07:27:44+00:00 http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/ebony_ivory/ http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/ebony_ivory/#When:07:18:04Z I am not one of those people who see conspiracies in everything I encounter on a daily basis. I do not believe in aliens, the magic bullet theory nor do I believe in the insidious plot by the “Illuminati” to take over the world. However, I do believe in the negative consequences of racist advertising practices. Total comments: 0 2010-03-09T07:18:04+00:00 http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/jared_vs._christine/ http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/jared_vs._christine/#When:15:40:38Z Today, most Americans recognize the name Jared Fogle, he was the once overweight, now Subway success story and spokesperson. In 2000 Jared lost over 245 pounds, a feat that was accomplished in just a year. His dieting success was attributed mostly to the healthy sandwich options Subway offers weight conscious customers. Total comments: 0 2010-03-08T15:40:38+00:00 http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/work_from_home_scam/ http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/work_from_home_scam/#When:07:31:41Z I come from Northern Indiana where unemployment is very high. This area was considered the RV capital of the world. Since the downturn in the economy, the area has turned into the land of the unemployed. People are desperate for work and look for other opportunities for income. They put their resumes online and they get this popup ad for a way to make money from a home computer. Infusion Media Inc. uses an advertising campaign that states you could earn $300.00 to a $1000.00 a day. The unemployed are easy prey for these types of scammers. Total comments: 0 2010-03-05T07:31:41+00:00