Management

Conscious Capitalists Focus on the Ideals of Businesses

Mackey says a Conscious Capitalist focuses on one or more of four ideals -- the good, the true, the beautiful, and the heroic -- and on aligning the interests of all "stakeholders." But just what business should emulate is unclear.READ»

• John Mackey's Vision to Reshape Capitalism

Can Chicago's PrivateBancorp Hire Its Way Into the Top Tier?

You can build a business step by step, from the ground up. You can build one through acquisitions. Or you can just poach your competitors' best talent.READ»

Prime Access's LGBT Media Strategy

Howard Buford, 50, has created LGBT-targeted advertising for companies such as JPMorgan Chase, Hyatt, and Showtime. Each year, Prime Access reports on which brands are perceived to be the most and least gay-friendly.READ»

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Macy's Pro-Gay Message

Corliss Fong, 59, helps the nation's largest department-store chain reach gay and lesbian customers across its 850 stores, managing everything from its shift to a more inclusive gift registry to the controversy that erupted after one of its Boston stores removed a gay-themed window display.READ»

• More on Gay Marketing

GLAAD's Helping Hand

Rashad Robinson, 30, organized GLAAD's inaugural Media Awards in Advertising in October to applaud gay-positive creative in both the LGBT and mainstream press.READ»

• More on Gay Marketing

Logo's Loyal (and Lucrative) LGBT Following

Lisa Sherman, 51, launched Logo, MTV Networks' television channel for a gay and lesbian audience, in 2005, with just three advertisers and 13 million homes. It has since grown to 150 advertisers in every product category and more than 40 million homes.READ»

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American Airlines' Gay-Friendly Skies

George Carrancho, 43, manages American Airlines' Rainbow Team, the first dedicated LGBT sales staff and Web site to target the $65 billion American gay and lesbian travel industry.READ»

• More on Gay Marketing

A Problem-Solver's Guide to Copycatting

Instead, look for the folks who have already solved them.READ»

• Match Game

John Mackey's Vision to Reshape Capitalism

John Mackey, the Libertarian CEO of Whole Foods, says not to worry: Capitalism and the invisible hand will cure the world's ills. But isn't it a little late to start believing in magic?READ»

• Conscious Capitalists Focus on the Ideals of Businesses

Jeffrey Katzenberg Plans on Living Happily Ever After

As a young prince, Jeffrey Katzenberg made billions for the Magic Kingdom, but his ambition got him banished. Now the CEO of DreamWorks Animation has a (smaller) kingdom of his own -- and every intention of living happily ever after.READ»

• Dreamworks Animation Has Become a Tech Incubator

Holiday Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas For $14.95

Holiday stocking stuffer gift ideas for $14.95. This year’s hottest item is the Seat Strap™, an automotive accessory that prevents items on seats from slipping and sliding while driving.READ»

Woburn Toyota in Massachusetts Announces 2010 Camry Lease Programs

Boston Toyota dealer proudly introduces new lease programs on the 2010 Toyota Camry LE. Boston Toyota shoppers can lease a new Camry starting from $149 per month.READ»

Woburn Toyota in Massachusetts Announces 2010 Corolla Lease Programs

Boston Toyota dealer proudly introduces new lease programs on the 2010 Toyota Corolla LE. Boston Toyota shoppers can lease a new Corolla starting from $119 per month.READ»

Used Trucks and SUVs in Maine Top Sales as Winter Weather Nears

Portland Maine pre owned truck and SUV sales continue to see steady increases as winter snow storms near. Many Portland car buyers feel that buying used represents the best value for their dollar.READ»

Watertown Ford Dealer’s Best Seller is the 2010 Fusion, Motor Trend’s Car of the Year

Watertown Ford dealer excels with sales from the Ford Fusion. The 2010 fusion was just named Motor Trend’s 2010 Car of the Year.READ»

HEAT WAVE: Castle’s Best-Selling Strategy

By blurring the barrier between fiction and reality, the execs behind Castle have created a very real instant New York Times Best Seller.READ»

Reading America

Reading America "Thanks again for your assistance in selecting the items I needed to finish my project. I will definitely order from you again in the future!" Doyle Williams Stockton, California "I just wanted to thank all of you for your superb service! I ordered seven spools of your rope light and had a problem with one of the spools. I was blown away that I was able to get a new spool within only THREE days of recieving my initial order. That really shows that you care about your customers and when I complete this job I will not think twice about using your company again!" Josh Byrd Littleton, Colorado Premier Readers Service READ»

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Performance BMW in NC Offers Holiday Shopping Rewards on 2010 BMW Cars

NC BMW dealer offers maturing X3 owners a $1,500 owner loyalty credit toward the purchase or lease of a new BMW.READ»

Who's Hiring – Week of 11-23-09

Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity for the week of 11/23/09.READ»

Smile at Your Competitors to Gain Market Share

We like to view the world in black and white, good and bad, friend and foe. But as industry lines blur, such clear distinctions become even more difficult to see within our complex reality. This creates an opportunity for those ...READ»

Social Capital and Friend 2.0

What is the meaning of a friend in the digital space? Does the definition of a friend change from one social network to another? Is a friend on Facebook any different than a MySpace friend? The value of user connections vary from one social network to another, which ultimately impacts social capital building strategies. Let’s first examine the differences between two...READ»

Social Capital 101

Social Capital 101 “Let me introduce you to someone who might be able to help you.” Some people build their entire reputation around this one line. As Malcolm Gladwell outlined in his breakthrough work, The Tipping Point, those who say this line most often are called Connectors. Essentially, Connectors are match makers. They have an enormous amount of…READ»

Are Investors Hedging, Or Is Your Baby Ugly?

Every time we show an investor our concept and our prototype, they absolutely love it. How can we get the investors to get over their fear and pull the trigger?READ»

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Nonsense At Work

Mr Retailer, break down that door!Here’s one for all you retailers out there busy preparing for Black Friday.  Mr Retailer, break down that door.I have always wondered why I don’t like the open-air shopping malls so prevalent ...READ»