I think that this is pretty funny, it explains how you can't expect something if you don't have a plan of action

These discounts will have a good chance of working out. People will buy if they feel they are getting a good deal. Yes people will find the least costly way to get a vacation, as to swim in their own pools as opposed to going to the beach, just to save the money. Offering these discounts will get people to spend more money, that won't end the recession but it certainly wont help the recession

The did do a good job of marketing research, they were able to target the middle class family and still have the bar theme for late nights. This business can be successful because it does target the middle class citizens which is the majority and it gives them family fun time. Then after the sun goes down the party-goers can have a nice drink at bar. They can keep up morale among the employees, if no one goes around thinking doom and gloom for the company they already have an upperhand due to the amount of businesses that believe their company will not survive the recession. Also if they don't make too many large changes then not alot of money will be lost. Despite the recession what does everyone want? Food! And we have the best pizza this side of the Atlantic! And with our prices competititors don't have a snowballs chance!

To me the new dora is not an issue, however it upsets parents because it is teaching small girls to be materialistic. Dora also was a show that was educational for both small boys and girls, but with the new shopping theme it will no longer interest young boys and will not be educational. No, young boys watched dora when they were younger, now that the boys are getting older a new shoppaholic dora will not peak their interest. Well, not really. They stated that the old dora will still bea aired and as the kids get older they will have already learned what dora has to teach so they will want to wdatch shows more targeted towards their age group. Well teens aren't really going to buy any dora goods, but parents might stop buying the products for their kids so there is potential for loss.

By Nancy Gohring
Tue, February 10, 2009 — IDG News Service — An appeals court judge agreed with an earlier Federal Communications Commission ruling that found Verizon used illegal tactics in trying to retain phone customers who decide to switch to another service provider.
Bright House Networks, Comcast and Time Warner filed the initial complaint against Verizon, arguing that the operator runs afoul of the Telecommunications Act when it contacts customers to offer them incentives to stay rather than switch operators.
At issue is how Verizon knows the customers are going to switch. When a customer decides to cancel service and go with another provider, the two providers work together to port the user's phone number to the new operator. The Telecommunications Act specifies that any information operators share with each other in order to provide telecommunications services must be kept private and not used for marketing purposes.
While Verizon already had contact details for its customers, the information exchange tipped the carrier off that the customers had decided to switch to another service provider. Verizon argued that it was receiving that information so the other operator, not Verizon, could offer telecommunications services. Thus, the information wasn't subject to the rule set in the Telecommunications Act and could be used for marketing purposes, Verizon argued.
But the judge agreed with the earlier FCC ruling that the Act meant to protect all exchanged information between carriers in this kind of situation.
Verizon said it is reviewing the order. "This looks like a loss for consumers, who now will have less information available when choosing between different competitors," David Fish, a Verizon spokesman, said in a statement.




HAHA! Verizon kind of sucks. I had to wait in verizon for two hours to get a phone, when they told me it would take about 20 minutes. But, what they are doing was deemed illegal but they will probably continue doing it anyway and nobody will care.

This is a little too extreme. I mean yeah everyone wants to save money but there are times where you want to reward yourself with a new tv or something that youve really wanted for some time so their spending habits are outrageous. No we don't save money this crazily. Some people might have to save up to 50% but not everyone will need to go to such lengths. As i said before there are times where you feel you need to reward yourself but to do it too often would be a waste of money

No, the time between june and labor day is the best time to attract younger people. with summer break and the sunshine it makes the younger want to hang out at the beach. I think that if they gear away from the younger people and gear more towards family it will eventually fail. Teenagers dont really want to hang with their family that often especially during their summer break. Some of their promotions are good i think i would just have alot of concerts and have themed party nights or something. Free? probably not if something is free it doesnt really attract the attention of tourists since most tourists bring money to spend they go for the places that charge thinking that they will be the best places to go. but hey everyone likes to save money.

i agree with the age statement most kids when they finally turn 18 they aren't really interested in work. Most are ready for nonstop partying and fun...for those who didnt start in high school like some of us... that lasts for the next few years so the maturity just is not there yet. once you hit the thirtys you begin to settle down and are alot more serious about things. the perfect time to start a business.

Virgin Records employed Janet Jackson. That's all i know. If you can start a business from scratch and make it a billion dollar corporation then that is a great thing to do. It will definetly take some time to do but if one has the patience go for it. He expanded his target market to reach almost anyone. Some people are born with the drive it takes to be an entrpreneur and can become one without much training, however others need lots of schooling and education to get started.

I think I would sell shoes. Even in the recession that is currently plaguing the US people still are going out and buying shoes. The target market of choice would be women 35-50. Statistically the recession has not affected their shopping habits at all. To keep our female clients we'd have a numerous amount of sales throughout the year. Our slogan: We Will Not Participate in this Recession!