Dubious Moments in Self-Promotion, Part 2 (Columbia Journalism Review) Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 1:46 pm

“Hey! You know what says ‘We’ve got a regularly updating but superficial politics page?” said one Time PR exec to another. “A go-cart! With free t-shirts!”

Food Merchandising Opportunities Rise with Energy, Food Hikes (Convenience Store News) Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 10:25 am

It's all over the news: soaring gasoline prices that have doubled over the last year, a by-product of sharply increased energy rates that also are driving up food costs. To save money, many drivers ar. […]

BARCA BID TO END MADRID SUCCESS (Sporting Life) Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 8:40 am

The usual suspects again look set to dominate the Primera Liga season as new-look Barcelona attempt to deny arch rivals Real Madrid a hat-trick of title wins.

QUEENS HUNGRY FOR MORE EURO ACTION (Sporting Life) Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 8:10 am

Queen of the South's first taste of European football has left them hungry for more. The Doonhamers' brave bid to qualify for the UEFA Cup first round ended in failure on Tuesday night as Danish top-f. […]

FRANCE: Carrefour launches price promotion (Just Food) Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 3:46 am

French retail giant Carrefour has launched a price-cutting promotion in an effort to drive sales volumes gains in its home market.

BUMPER CROWDS FOR LEAGUE (Sporting Life) Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 2:27 am

The absence of promotion has not affected attendances in the Co-operative National League One, which this season enjoyed its best support for 11 years.

Social Media Marketing ROI- Metrics and Analysis (Search Engine Land) Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 9:42 am

When I attended South by Southwest 2008 , I had the pleasure of attending a panel where four somewhat lost panelists were (with difficulty) trying to come up with metrics to measure success from a soc. […]

HIGGINS AGREES NEW TIGERS DEAL (Sporting Life) Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 3:27 am

Castleford have agreed a new contract with former Hull prop forward Liam Higgins for 2009. The 25-year-old Doncaster-born player joined the Tigers despite their relegation from Super League in 2007 an. […]

HORTON WANTS MOMENTUM MAINTAINED (Sporting Life) Monday, 25 August 2008, 10:55 pm

Hull assistant manager Brian Horton has called on the club's players to transfer the "buzz" from their promising start in the Barclays Premier League to their Carling Cup campaign.

NIXON SEALS BARROW PROMOTION (Sporting Life) Saturday, 23 August 2008, 11:42 am

Barrow moved three points clear of Oldham to take outright second place and promotion from National League Two after wing James Nixon claimed a hat-trick of tries in a 32-12 win at Swinton.