Week 8 Blog DUE 1/9/09

OK everyone its time to get back into the swing of things!! Here is your blog assignment for this week.

Business Law
http://articles.latimes.com/2008/mar/15/local/me-ritter15

http://articles.latimes.com/2008/feb/14/local/me-ritter14

Please read the article above about a negligence case regarding the death of actor John Ritter. Describe three interesting facts about the case and then also fill out a case brief for this case. Some of you are not providing me with enough details in your case briefs....I will be looking for details and thoughts.

Sales and Marketing
As you may have read or heard about, the market for homes is in a slump. Houses are taking much longer to sell or not selling at all. If you are unfamiliar with this read the attached article.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0618/p01s05-usec.html

I want you to do some research on some of the tactics realators are using to sell houses. Are they lowering prices, doing more open houses, or baking cookies to attract buyers. Find and describe five methods and remember to site your sources.

Sports/Entertainment Marketing

This week our focus turns to the entertainment industry, specifically The Golden Globe Awards.
THey will be broadcast this Sunday

So we are going to take a look back......Please do the following:
What is the history of the The Golden Globes (when did it start, what is its purpose, etc.)?
Why are The Golden Globes an important awards show?
Who does the nominating of the actors, etc.?
What categories are covered?
What is Miss Golden Globe? Who was supposed to be Miss Golden Globe this year. Who is historically chosen as Miss Golden Globe?
What are the benefits of presenting an award? Being nominated? Winning an award?

Make sure to site your sources!!!