Welcoming Big Brother

John Reinan goes all apocalyptic on Google’s new privacy policy, which boils down to: Give up your privacy or you’re cut off.

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How Many Blades Are Enough?

John Reinan gets a rude shock on a trip to buy razor blades. Apparently, you’re not a real man if you shave with anything less than five blades.

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Men Shop For Groceries. Marketing World Overreacts.

More men are taking on household grocery shopping duties and marketers are chomping at the bit to adjust retail strategy. But why?

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Resolution: Cut Back On ‘Treats’ And Save Cash

Lindsey spends plenty of cash on convenience food, hot drinks and other indulgences. This year she resolves to trim the treats and put the money to better use.

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Latest PR Blunder Is A Great Reminder Of What Not To Do

A spectacular customer service blunder remind us that we must not forget the importance of each brand touchpoint.

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Ponies Predict Technology In 2012

In 2011, technology continued to expand services and offerings but, while the ponies predict 2012 will be a year of evolution, it looks like technology still isn’t living up to its promise.

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Endorsement From USA Today Actually Hurts Sales

A web service found that displaying the USA Today logo on its site hurt business. It just goes to show that even after nearly 30 years, USA Today remains the Rodney Dangerfield of newspapers.

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Multitasking TV Viewers Typify The Voracious Media Consumer

When was the last time you sat around the television with no laptop, tablet or smartphone in sight? Meet multitasking television viewers — the shrewdest audience in marketing.

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Time To Retire?

John Reinan debates the merits of snow tires and give thanks he doesn’t live in Quebec. Why? Read on.

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Finding Foodie Heaven On West Broadway

Minneapolis seems to be foodie heaven these days. We’ve got an eye on West Broadway, a gritty street in North Minneapolis that shows promise of becoming a new center of local food culture.

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