Why Is My Candy Bar So Small Now?

This story from last week’s Wall Street Journal is an interesting example of why our clients need us to think and behave as business partners not just advertising or marketing or online (or insert catch phrase du jour) experts. I’ve

Why Is My Candy Bar So Small Now?

This story from last week’s Wall Street Journal is an interesting example of why our clients need us to think and behave as business partners not just advertising or marketing or online (or insert catch phrase du jour) experts. I’ve

Microloans in New York

Click on the photo above to see a great little slide show of some businesses in New York that have received financing from the Grameen Bank. Inspiration and ideas can often flow in unexpected directions.

Microloans in New York

Click on the photo above to see a great little slide show of some businesses in New York that have received financing from the Grameen Bank. Inspiration and ideas can often flow in unexpected directions.

Crook Update

So I told you earlier how you might want to avoid going to the bank on Friday, now I’ve got some information for you on the increase in office thefts. These days thieves are really reaching. As traditional targets for

Crook Update

So I told you earlier how you might want to avoid going to the bank on Friday, now I’ve got some information for you on the increase in office thefts. These days thieves are really reaching. As traditional targets for

More Barbie News (I’ll Stop Now, I Promise)

Just in time for the upcoming Runaways biopic — directed by Floria Sigismondi and starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning — the Mattel toy company is unveiling its “Ladies of the ’80s” collection’s Joan Jett Barbie. The set includes Joan

More Barbie News (I’ll Stop Now, I Promise)

Just in time for the upcoming Runaways biopic — directed by Floria Sigismondi and starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning — the Mattel toy company is unveiling its “Ladies of the ’80s” collection’s Joan Jett Barbie. The set includes Joan

Signs of Life in Art Market?

After hearing about the Warhol that sold for over $40 million on the radio, I headed over to ArtForum to get more of the auction drama. The Sotheby’s folks must be thrilled after their banner night. The U.S. art market

Signs of Life in Art Market?

After hearing about the Warhol that sold for over $40 million on the radio, I headed over to ArtForum to get more of the auction drama. The Sotheby’s folks must be thrilled after their banner night. The U.S. art market

We Americans Love the Idea of Marriage

What we say and what we do – often they do not sync up. I was reading a couple of articles by Sandra Tsing Loh in the Atlantic, following up on the thread of how she was crucified earlier this

We Americans Love the Idea of Marriage

What we say and what we do – often they do not sync up. I was reading a couple of articles by Sandra Tsing Loh in the Atlantic, following up on the thread of how she was crucified earlier this

RIP Eating Healthy

“Eating healthy has been one of the big casualties of this economic downturn,” says Harry Balzer, chief industry analyst at NPD Group and author of the research firm’s annual “Eating Patterns in America” report. “Last year, consumers cut back on

RIP Eating Healthy

“Eating healthy has been one of the big casualties of this economic downturn,” says Harry Balzer, chief industry analyst at NPD Group and author of the research firm’s annual “Eating Patterns in America” report. “Last year, consumers cut back on

Alimony and Spouse Support Payments

Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal looked into the changing landscape of spousal-support expectations in the US. The law and implementation of it varies widely from state to state, but there are some good overall numbers that I thought

Alimony and Spouse Support Payments

Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal looked into the changing landscape of spousal-support expectations in the US. The law and implementation of it varies widely from state to state, but there are some good overall numbers that I thought

Even Barbie is a Frugalista Now

The times they are a-changing folks. Take a look in the doll aisle for proof. Call it the anti-Bratz movement. The Moxie Girlz, along with four Liv dolls and the Barbie Fashionistas, introduced in August, are more funky than flashy,

Even Barbie is a Frugalista Now

The times they are a-changing folks. Take a look in the doll aisle for proof. Call it the anti-Bratz movement. The Moxie Girlz, along with four Liv dolls and the Barbie Fashionistas, introduced in August, are more funky than flashy,