Ms. O's Business Blog

Week 6 Blog DUE 5/15/09

2009-05-11T05:17:00.000-07:00

SPORTS MARKETING

This week will be an easy blog for you!! We are going back to current events. Please find a current event that pertains to the business of sports and entertainment. Give me a detailed summary of the article and explain (in detail) how it pertains to this class. I'll be looking for great articles and articulate write-ups. Be prepared to present on Friday!! Remember your blog format!!

Business Law

This week will be an easy blog for you!! We are going back to current events. Please find a current event that pertains to business law (this week we are talking about torts and lawsuits). Give me a detailed summary of the article and explain (in detail) how it pertains to this class. I'll be looking for great articles and articulate write-ups. Be prepared to present on Friday!! Remember your blog format!!

Week 5 blog DUE 5/8/09

2009-05-03T17:49:00.000-07:00

Sports Marketing

Remember your blog assignment this week is to view the Google Sketchup tutorial videos. Instructions are on your Stadium assignment sheet. View each video and tell me what you learned to do in each one.

Business Law

This week you are going to research the search and seizure laws in MN. Research when police have the right to search your house, vehicle, person, etc. When do police need a search warrant and when don't they? Please give me information about what can be used as evidence from a search and what can't.

While in school, students can have their lockers and cars searched. Do you agree with this policy, why or why not? You should be able to come up with about 3/4 of a page of information.

Week 4 Blog DUE 5/1/09

2009-04-27T05:25:00.000-07:00

Sports/Entertainment Marketing

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/money/2008/05/11/cnsports111.xml

Check out the above article and give me a 1/2 page summary. What do you think about this concept? Do you think it will be successful? Why or why not?

Business Law

This week you are going to be doing some general research on the death penalty. Please answer the following questions: (don't forget to site your sources). The more details the better!!
- How many states currently have the death penalty? List them
- What is the average time fram from sentencing till the actual execution?
- Who is usually allowed to witness an execution? This will vary by state, so make sure you tell me what state you are using in your example.
- How many women have been put to death in the last 100 years? Give me an example
- What are the methods currently used to execute someone?
-Are there any states that are currently looking at eliminating the death penalty? How about states that are thinking about adding the death penalty?

Did You Know?

2009-04-19T17:44:00.000-07:00

Week 3 Blog DUE 4/24/09

2009-04-19T17:30:00.001-07:00

Please remember to label your assignments correctly. Please see week 2 blog for format.

SPORTS MARKETING

www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/62213

Please read the about article and give me a detailed summary of the article. Tell me, do you think sports organizations can benefit from using social media..why or why not? Also, give me two additional ways sports can use social media or other technology to help promote their team.

BUSINESS LAW

www.courts.state.mn.us/?page=550

Log onto the the site for the Minnesota Suprem Court. Give me a brief description of the courts...who is on it, how long have they been on, who will retire, what is the political party do the members fo the court belong to? Who is an ex professional footbal player? Who is the chief justice?

Then find a case that the MN Supreme Court will hear or has just heard. Tell me about the case....story and ruling. You are not doing a case brief on this one.

Blog Week 2 DUE 4/17/09

2009-04-12T20:17:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone and welcome to the blog!! I know you are excited to get started to here is what I need you to do. You need to find the class you are in and then follow the instructions.

For each blog assignment please put the following at the top of the page
Name
Date
Hour
Blog Week

Make sure that you label your assignment and list your sources. I am always looking for detailed information that shows what you know!!

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

So, you've had some disscussion as to what marketing is and how it relates to the sports/entertainment industry. Find an article that talks about the marketing of sports/entertainment. The article can be online or in a publication. Read the article and write a summary and how it relates to this class.

Business Law

We have started talking about laws and how they got their start. Find an article that relates to anything law. The article can be online or in a publication. Read the article and write a summary and how it relates to this class.

2009-03-26T07:35:00.000-07:00

Hope Spring Break takes you to great places and you have a wonderful time.

2009-03-22T16:25:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys......no blog this week. Thank you for a wonderful term!! Enjoy your spring break!!

Week 8 Blog DUE 3/20/09

2009-03-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

Entrepreneur
http://www.entrepreneur.com/marketing/onlinemarketing/article176798.html

Please read the above article on social networking. Give a summary of the article and how it relates to the class. Should be at least a complete 1/2 page. Then, list reasons how you think social networking can help an entrepreneur. Please make sure to site your sources.

Advertising

Using and listing at LEAST three good resources, describe advertising laws that pertain to advertising and children. Name and describe the laws and when they were introduced. Also find a current event article relating to children and advertising and describe it. Don't forget to list all your sources. Here is a link to help get you started. I'm looking for a full page of information, not counting your resources.
http://www.aef.com/on_campus/classroom/speaker_pres/data/3005

Sales and Marketing
This week, one of the industries we are studying is the real estate industry. This industry has been struggling very much in the past couple of years. Find an article that talks about how real estate agents are dealing with this poor market. What are they suggesting to clients to sell their houses faster. What are some things both the real estate agents and home owners can do to make their houses more appealing. Don't forget to list your sources.

Week 7 Blog DUE 3/13/09

2009-03-08T18:25:00.001-07:00

Its back.......and its due on Friday the 13th!!

Entrepreneurship
http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/WSPMS/Careers/goodemployee.htm

This week we are talking about employees, hiring, training, and scheduling. Read the above article and take the quiz......provide me with the answer to each question and why you answered this way. Then find an article about how to find good employees. Provide a link to the article, summarize the article, and tell me what information you found important. Don't forget to label the blog appropriately.

Advertising
http://adage.com/century/campaigns.html
Above is a link to the top 100 advertising campaigns of all time. Choose 5....look them up and describe them to me. Then ad why you believe this was a great ad campaign.

Sales and Marketing
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Stevens6.html

The above article discusses the seven habit of highly effective sales people. List and describe each habit and tell me why you think its important. Then tell me which habit you think is the most important and why.

Week 5 Blog DUE 2/27/09

2009-02-22T19:13:00.000-08:00

OK, so I have a sort of different blog for you this week. For marketers, advertisers, and entrepreneurs it is vital that they know who their customers are. If they don't, they might not be in business very long. So I'm going to ask you several questions that a marketer might ask if they were trying to find out what type of customer you are.

Copy and paste the questions into a work document and then answer them as honestly as you can. Remember to label your paper appropriately!!

1. When was the last time you ate fast food?

2. When you eat fast food, how much do you usually spend?

3. When was the last time you bought your own article of clothing?

4. How much was it? What was it?

5. Do you own a credit card?

6. Do you have a facebook page?

7. How often do you check your facebook page?

8. How many texts per month do you text?

9. Do you have to pay for your own phone bill?

10. What do you like to do on weekends?

11. Do you have a part time job? How many hours a week do you work?

12. If so, what type of job is it?

13. How many hours a week do you watch TV? What types of Programs do you watch?

14. How many hours a week are you online? What types of things do you do online?

15. Where do you get your news?
Newpapers, tv, online, I don't watch the news

16. Do you watch any online programs? ex....hulu.com, abc.com....if so what do you watch?

17. How many times a week does your family eat dinner together?

18. How many hours a week do you spend talking with family member?

19. How many hours a week do you spend talking with friends? inlcude texting.

20. Are you male or female?

21. Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior?

22. What is your favorite part about high school?

23. When was the last time you were really intriqued or inspired in the classroom? What were you doing?

Week 4 Blog DUE 2/20/09

2009-02-16T17:54:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone Its midterm this week, and that means that any work that is not turned in due to absences is due by this Thursday, no exceptions. If you are beyond two days past your absence, you will take late points. Also, if you just didn't turn something in, get it in, even if you have to take late points.....its still worth it!!

Blog For All Classes

Please find a current event that relates to your class. The article should be from within the last week. Write at least a paragraph summary on the article and a paragraph on how it relates to the class. I will be checking the quality of your writing as well as the connections you make to your class. Some of you have been a little brief with your writing, so make sure you show me your best work.

Week 3 Blog DUE 2/12/09

2009-02-08T19:53:00.000-08:00

Entrepreneur

Reasearch, list and describe 5 of the top "at-home" businesses
What are they- name and describe the business
Investment (time and money)
What is needed to start the business
What makes this business a good business in general
What makes this business a good "at-home" business
Make sure you site your sources

Advertising
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/01/business/media/01adco.html
Check out the article above. It talks about Walmart's advertising campaign for the holiday season 2007. Write a brief summary of the article and answer the following

- Why is Walmart making saving money a good thing
-What economic factors happening right now would suggest that we should start thinking about saving money
-Give an example of one of their taglines. What does it mean? Did it work? Why or why not? Find an updated article and tell me if Walmarts new approach is working. Remember to site your sources.

Sales and Marketing
One of the concepts we talk alot about in marketing is the concept of promotion. Getting the word out about your product or service through conventional or unconventional means. Many times during your life you will have the opportunity to promote yourself, so we bring up the topic of self promotion. Sometimes it is referred to as networking. Think about all the times you may have to promote yourself: jobs, scholarship, dates, colleges, interviews, marriage proposal, inlaws, or even impressing your teacher during class!! Think about how you would promote yourself as someone I should give 100 points extra credit to. I'm not going to give those points out, but for this assignment do the following:

Look up the concept of self promotion and tell me what you find online (what sort of things pop up on your search). Describe 3 and list your sources

Create a tagline or slogan for yourself which best describes why you would deserve the 100 points

Make sure to describe your tagline

Finally, write a paragraph or listing of reasons (realistic) as to why I should pick you.

Week 2 Blog DUE 2/6/08

2009-02-01T11:12:00.000-08:00

Well, you made it through the first week of the blog. I hope you learned something from the article that you read. Some of you lost points on your week 1 blog for not labeling your paper properly. Remember I need the following;

Name 1st and last
Hour
Date
Blog Week
Title
Site your sources

Entrepreneurship

http://www.inc.com/30under30/2008/prolist.html

This is a link to to the top 30 entrepreneurs under 30. Choose three of them and give me a summary of their business and how they got their start. Then tell me what characteristic do you think they posses that allows them to be successful.

Advertising
Do a little research (at least three sources) on how alcohol and tobacco advertising has changed in the last 30 or so years. What regulations have changed what products can be advertised on different media. Pictures will ad to your discussion. You should EASILY be able to get 3/4 of a page of information. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE. With three required sources, you will need to put your thoughts in your own words. Be descriptive and complete...but most of all have fun with this interesting topic.

Sales and Marketing
Read the attached article on Buzz Marketing.http://www.graphicdefine.org/issue1/buzzmarketingThis concept has been generating alot of "buzz" in the marketing industry. Summarize the article making sure you define buzz marketing. Why is it important?Do you believe buzz marketing can work? How?Give an example of specifically how you could create "buzz" about the product you are designing for your product development project. I need at least a solid 1/2 page.

Week 1 Blog DUE 1/30/09

2009-01-26T19:10:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the blog!! Each week you will come to this site and follow the directions. Some weeks you may have to find an article, some weeks you may read an article I find for you, other times you may analyze a website....plus many other things. Please put the following on the top of your assignment every week. Blogs are worth 10 points each week.

Name
Hour
Date
Blog Week
Title of Blog
Source

Entrepreneurship
Please find a current event article that pertains to this class. The article can either be online or from a publication. Write the name of the article at the top of the page, and include a link to the site of your article. Read the article.....Provide me with a summary of the article and a small paragraph on how the article relates to the class.

Advertising
Please find a current event article that pertains to this class. The article can either be online or from a publication. Write the name of the article at the top of the page, and include a link to the site of your article. Read the article......Provide me with a summary of the article and a small paragraph on how the article relates to the class.

Sales and Marketing
Please find a current event article that pertains to this class. The article can either be online or from a publication. Write the name of the article at the top of the page, and include a link to the site of your article. Read the article....Provide me with a summary of the article and a small paragraph on how the article relates to the class.

Finals Week

2009-01-21T12:38:00.000-08:00

No Blog this week. Thanks for a great term!!

Ms. O

Week 9 Blog DUE 1/16/08

2009-01-11T17:44:00.000-08:00

Please remember to label your assignments correctly. Some of you are not putting enough information on your papers.

BUSINESS LAW

Your blog assignment this week is to find out all you can about jury duty in the state of Minnesota. What is jury duty, what types of cases do most people hear on jury duty, who can serve on a jury, how is one selected for jury duty, how long can you serve on jury duty, how many times can you be selected for jury duty, how can you be released from jury duty, how are you selected from the pool to a jury, are you paid for jury duty, how much, what happens to your job/school when you are on jury duty? You should be able to write at least a 1/2 page of material.

SALES AND MARKETING

Your assignment this week is to find a current marketing event. How are businesses using marketing to survive the economy, how is customer service playing a larger role in business, how are companies improving their image after layoffs.....are some examples. Make sure you tell me your source, summary, and how it relates to this class. Be very complete in your information. Some of you are being way too brief.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING

Your assignment this week is to find a current sports/entertainment marketing event. Superbowl Ads, how do the golden globes translate into the oscars, why aren't people watching awards shows, new series, why are some series being cancelled...are some options for you. Make sure you tell me your source, summary, and how it relates to this class. Be very complete in your information. Some of you are being way too brief.

Week 8 Blog DUE 1/9/09

2009-01-04T18:16:00.000-08:00

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!!!

Week 6 BLog Due 12/19/08

2008-12-15T05:51:00.000-08:00

Business Law

This week you are going to be doing some general research on the death penalty. Please answer the following questions: (don't forget to site your sources). The more details the better!!
- How many states currently have the death penalty? List them
- What is the average time fram from sentencing till the actual execution?
- Who is usually allowed to witness an execution? This will vary by state, so make sure you tell me what state you are using in your example.
- How many women have been put to death in the last 100 years? Give me an example
- What are the methods currently used to execute someone?
-Are there any states that are currently looking at eliminating the death penalty? How about states that are thinking about adding the death penalty?

Sales and Marketing

This week you are finishing a project that you need to present ot the class. So you need to know how to give a good business presentation. Use your research skills to find information on the steps to a good business presentation. List and describe them. Don't forget to list your sources.

Sports/Entertainment Marketing

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/money/2008/05/11/cnsports111.xml

Check out the above article and give me a 1/2 page summary. What do you think about this concept? Do you think it will be successful? Why or why not?

Suprise Blog

2008-12-09T06:54:00.000-08:00

Ok, so in this fast paced holiday season...I totally spaced posting a blog on Sunday night. So, you get a free week!!! But be prepared for a fantastic blog next week!!!

Ms. O

Week 4 Blog DUE 12/5//08

2008-11-30T20:09:00.000-08:00

Business Law

http://www.mncourts.gov/default.aspx

This is the website for the Minnesota court system. Examine the website. What is the purpose of the court system and what can you do on the site? Name and describe each of the courts listed on the site. Also, list and describe the programs and services offered by the court system.

Sales and Marketing
http://www.ideaconnection.com/resources/interesting-new-products.html

http://www.123inventions.com/cool-new-inventions.htm

Check out the two websites or find one of your own. List and describe 5 inventions. With each invention answer the following: Why do you think it was invented? What is its purpose? Do you think it will sell? Why? or Why not?

Sports/Entertainment Marketing

Check out the website: www.sponsorship.com what is the website? What services does it offer? How does the website help companies who want sponsorship opportunities? Check out the sponsorship news on the left hand side of the page and describe three recent sponsorship events.

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-25T14:53:00.001-08:00

Have a great weekend everyone. Spend time with families, laugh, play, and look forward to fun times ahead in class!!!

Week 2 Blog DUE 11/21/08

2008-11-15T20:23:00.000-08:00

Ok everyone here is your week 2 blog. Please follow these instructions for turning in your blog.

Name on paper
Date on paper
Class hour on paper
Blog week on paper
Title of blog on paper
Any sources used should be listed

This process should be followed every week.

BUSINESS LAW
Please look up a current event relating to business law. Write a summary of the article and tell me how the article relates to our class. Make sure you use terms from the class. Don't forget to list your sources.

SALES AND MARKETING
Please look up a current event relating to Sales and Marketing. Write a summary of the article and tell me how the article relates to our class. Make sure you use terms you have learned from the class. Don't forget to list your sources.

SPORTS MARKETING
Plese look up a current event relating to Sports or Entertainment Marketing. Write a summary of the article and tell me how the article relates to our class. Make sure you use terms you have learned from the class. Don't forget to list your sources.

Week 1 Blog DUE 11/15/08

2008-11-08T11:23:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone and Welcome to the blog. This is a place where we will post a weekly assignment for your business class. You should also check this often for possible extra credit assignments.

Your assignment for this week is to sign up for the class website. You can do that by going ot this page....

http://www.classjump.com/BusinessEducation

You should then sign in using your first name and your last name initial only. You must have an email (see me if you don't) and then create a username and password (I recommend using the name of the class). We will be doing discussions and this is where I post all of your assignments. Have Fun!!

Extra Credit Blog Due 11/6/08

2008-11-02T19:45:00.000-08:00

Ok Guys......this is it......the last blog of the term, and its optional for extra credit!!!! I'm hearing alot of applause out there!!!

I have two options for you this week, and you may choose one of them if you desire extra credit this week.

Option 1 (5 points)
Simply find a current event that relates to the topics discussed in your class. Write the title of the article at the top of the page, summarize the article and tell me how it relates to your class. Don't forget to site your source. You must provide 1/2 page of information and label your paper according to the methods discussed in class.

Option 2 (10 points)
You must design a lesson or activity that could be used in your class. You must give the lesson a title, at least 3 objective or goals of the lesson, and write about what you would want the class to do. This must be an original activity that was not done in your class. Also know that I have done tons of research on different lessons, so am aware of what is out there. Have fun with this one!!

Week 9 Blog DUE 10/31/08

2008-10-26T19:13:00.000-07:00

Sports Marketing

So you've been doing blogs for several weeks now, so now I want you to research one. Find a blog that discusses the sports or entertainment marketing world. They are out there, just try googling. Tell me the name of the blog, who the author is (name and tell me about the person), and give me a few examples of what the posts are like. Make sure to include a link to the blog.

Fashion Marketing

So you've been doing blogs for several weeks now, so now I want you to research one. Find a blog that discusses fashion. They are out there, just try googling. Tell me the name of the blog, who the author is (name and tell me about the person), and give me a few examples of what the posts are about. Make sure to include a link to the blog.

Entrepreneurial Management

So you've been doing blogs for several weeks now, so now I want you to research one. Find a blog that discusses entrepreneurial issues. They are out there, just try googling. Tell me the name of the blog, who the author is (name and tell me about the person), and give me a few examples of what the posts are about. Make sure to include a link to the blog.

Week 8 Blog Friday 10/24

2008-10-19T09:30:00.001-07:00

Blog For

Sports Marketing

Fashion Marketing

Entrepreneur

Ok, we are going to do something different this week. On Friday, we will have a short quiz on all the vocabulary from your particular class!!! Doesn't that sound like fun?!! It will be a multiple choice matching kind of thing and if you have your notes from all our conversations, it should be a piece of cake. So dig through the folder for your class, look at all the notes you took, and make sure you know all the terms. We will be going through some of them in class this week. See you Friday!!

Week 7 Blog DUE 10/20/08

2008-10-12T17:31:00.000-07:00

Ok, so we have already talked about this blog in class. Remember it is not due until we come back from MEA break. But it is due right away on Monday.....come with your blog completely finished and ready to discuss.

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Using your cell phone, a digital camera, video camera, or as a last resort the internet, find and record photos of terms or other things we have discussed in class. Take a picture, put it on a word document, describe it, and then print it out. If you can't get your pics off your phone, describe each pic and be prepared to show me in class. You need to find five pictures. Have fun with this!!

Some words to think of are: sponsorship, product, price, promotion (advertising, promotion, selling, publicity), distribution, endorsement, product placement, and merchandise tie-in, naming rights, disposable income, and demographics. There are many more, but these will get you started.

Fashion Marketing
Using your cell phone, a digital camera, video camera, or as a last resort the internet, find and record photos of terms of other things we have discussed in class. Take a picture, put it on a word document, describe it, and then print it out. If you can't get your pics off your phone, describe each pic and be prepared to show me in class. You need to find five pictures. Have fun with it!!

Some words to think of are: product, price, promotion (advertising, promotion, selling, publicity), distribution, special event, trunk show, cooperative advertisement, plan-o-gram, assortment plan, couture, designer, bridge, and trend. There are many more, but these will get you started.

Entrepreneurial Management
Using your cell phone, a digital camera, video camera, or as a last resort the internet, find adn record photos of terms and other things we have discussed in class. Take a picture, put it on a word document, describe it, and then print it out. If you can't get your pics off your phone, describe each pic and be prepared to show me in class. You need to find five pictures. Have fun with it!!

Some words to think of are: small business, sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, and franchise. There are many more, but these will get you started.

Blog Week 6 DUE 10/10/08

2008-10-05T18:03:00.000-07:00

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

The Minnesota Twins will have a new ballpark after one more season. What will that ballpark be like compared to the metrodome? What amenities will it offer tiket holders? What promotions are they doing? What are they doing for season ticket holders as far as price and promotions? How are they promoting the ballpark in general? Are there any sponsor of the new ballpark besides Target? Go online and find the website of the new twins ballpark and answer the above questions.Remember to put your name, hour, and Friday's date at the top of your page. Your paper should also include the title of the assignment.

Fashion Marketing
Examine the following websites http://www.designcollectivempls.com/
http://beehiveco-op.com/
In your own words tell me the following:
What are these two websites? Give detailed descriptions
Who are their target market? Why?
What type of merchandise do they sell?
In what type of space are they located?
Based on the websites, how are their stores laid out?
If you were a local designer, how could you get your merchandise in the store?
Would you shop there? Why or why not?
There is a huge trend toward "indie" designs for everything from clothing to home.
Why do you think that is......you should be able to write a paragraph on this one.

Entrepreneur

Read the article from the link below. Its quite lengthy, so give yourself plenty of time. Its about working with vendors and suppliers. Please give me at least a 1/2 page summary of the article. What aspects of the article do you think are the most important to your business? Why? What tips will take from this article when writing your business plan?

http://www.entrepreneur.com/management/operations/purchasing/article66028.html

Blog Week 5 DUE 10/3/08

2008-09-29T09:02:00.000-07:00

Sports Marketing-look up the website: www.fathead.com.

Check it out and answer the following quesitons
- what is the website selling (give me details)
- what else besides merchandise are they "selling"
- what is the price range
- describe three uses for their products (check out their gallery for inspiration)
- would something like this work at the local level? why or why not

Fashion Marketing
http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2008-05-04-qvc-home-shopping_N.htm

Please read the fascinating article above about the trials and tribulations of QVC (tv shopping network). Give me a 1/2 page summary about the article and then......describe 2 ways that QVC could market their products to get more viewers and sales. For example, how could they better reach your age group. Then describe 3 things you would like QVC to sell that your age group may purchase.

Entrepreneur
Last week we created a name, logo, and business stationary for your new business. Read the following article and some of the recommended readings and write 1/2 of a page on why an identity is important for a new business and what collateral is important for a business have.

http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing/branding-logos/3580-2.html

http://www.soslogodesign.com/Logo-Importance.aspx

Week 4 Blog DUE 9/26/08

2008-09-22T12:41:00.000-07:00

Some of you have been slacking when it comes to a couple of things. Make sure you are using the proper format for turning in your blogs....we've been over this many times, make sure if you are handwriting your blogs that I can read it. Also, make sure that you are providing me with details. Some of you scratch out a couple of lines at the beginning of class and class it good, while others do complete research and give me a proper write up. Those of you choosing the first option are losing points on your blogs. Please also remember to list your sources.

Sports Marketing

Find a current event dealing with sponsorship. Use the google news function that I have shown you in class. Summarize the article and tell me how it relates to the class. Remember to tell me the title of the article and the source. I'm looking for 1/2 a page on this one!!

Fashion Marketing

http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersEdge/idUSN2721944120080427?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

Please read the above article on how people are dealing with having less money to spend on clothes. Do you agree with the suggestions listed? If you found yourself with less money to spend on clothes what would you do? What would you skip? What would you absolutely have to buy. I'm looking for about 1/2 a page on this one!!

Entrepreneur

http://www.inc.com/30under30/2008/prolist.html

This is a link to to the top 30 entrepreneurs over 30. Choose three of them and give me a summary of their business and how they got their start. Then tell me what characteristic do you think they posses that allows them to be successful.

Week 3 Blog Due 9/19/08

2008-09-14T17:59:00.000-07:00

Remember to check the class website out for discussion opportunities (they could be worth extra credit)

The format for this weeks blogs remains the same as they have for the past two weeks.

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/cfootball/378183_payouts08.html

Please read the above article and write a 1/2 page summary. This article deals with an ethical issue in sports marketing. Do you think that schools should be allowed to do what was mentioned in the article and why? Does it harm college athletics? Why or why not? Had you ever heard of this happening before? How does it affect marketing opportunities for teams?

Fashion Marketing

We are going to continue with our trend research. You will now research and describe three trends for spring 2009. Do you think this trend is a new trend or a continuation of a 2008 trend? Do you like this trend why or why not? Do you think this will be a popular trend why or why not? Give an estimate on how long you think this trend will last.

Entrepreneur

EntrepreneurRead the article linked below. It is about running a seasonal business. Some of you have chosen a business that will be busier at certain times of the year than others; read how you can survive the entire business year. Read the article, summarize, and tell me two ideas you thought were interesting.

http://www.entrepreneur.com/management/operations/article175954-2.html

Blog Week 2 Due 9/12/08

2008-09-07T18:52:00.000-07:00

Welcome to week 2 of the blog. The requirements remain the same. Remember to put your name, date, hour, and blog week at the top of your paper......and to site your sources. The blogs are due at the very beginning of class on Friday. That means if you need to print, make sure you do so before class on Friday.

Some of you did a really good job researching and writing about your current events. Others, need to give me more details. Quality will begin to matter in the coming days.......so do your best work!!!

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

We are going to continue our research about the Olympics. Do some general research about what it takes to host the Olympic games. What are the requirements and what is the process that the city and the Olympic Committee go through to select a city. Where are some of the next olympics being held. Give me dates adn cities for as many as you can find. Don't forget to site your sources.

Fashion Marketing

The focus this week is on fall trends. With the weather turning colder our minds turn from shorts and tanks to sweaters and jeans. List and describe three trends for fall of 2008. Tell me if you like the trend: why or why not. Also tell me how long you believe the trend will last. Make sure to also tell me why or why not. Also make sure that you site your sources.

Entrepreneur Management

http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/teenstartups/article159566.html

Please read the above article on teen entrepreneurial ideas. Summarize the article and tell me two ideas you think are the most important and why. Also, tell me what you could do to be entrepreneurial as a teen. How would you go about getting started? Maybe some of you are already doing something!!

Blog Week 1 Due 9/5/08

2008-08-27T19:28:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys and welcome to the blog. Each week you will have an online assignment that will be posted to this blog. These assignments will have something to do with your class that you can explore online. You will be responsible for completing the assignment and turning it in at the beginning of the hour on the Friday of that week. No class time will be given for this assignment and you are expected to complete the assignment on your own time.

Each assignment should be completed in the following manner:

Name on the top of your paper

Hour

Date

Blog week

Site your sources that are used to complete the assignment

Points may be deducted if the above procedures are not followed.

Each week, your assignment will be labeled by your class. Only do the assignment for the class you are in this term.

Have fun with your blog assignments and I look forward to some great discussions.

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Your first assignment today is quite easy. Simply find a current event (no more than a month old!!) and write a summary of the article and how you feel it relates to your business class. Don't forget to write the title of the article used and the website you got it from!!

Fashion Marketing

Entrepreneur

Week 8 Blog DUE May 30th

2008-05-25T10:08:00.000-07:00

Alright Gang, this may possibly be your last blog of the school year (but never say never!!)

Fashion Marketing
Fashion InterviewThis assignment will give you an idea of the fashion industry in recent years. You will have a chance to talk with parents and other adult friends and family about their teenage fashion look!!
You will need to do the following·
Compose five (5) questions you could ask an adult about fashion during their teenage years· Interview two adults using your questions. Write down their answers·
In a one page document create the following to be turned in:
Name and relation of the person you are interviewing
- Questions and answers of the interview
- Answers, in complete sentences to the following (for each adult):
-What is your opinion of their style
-Compare/Contrast your style to the style of the interviewees
-If you have any pictures of the adult fashions you could scan and add to your paper, that would be a bonus!!!

Sports Marketing
One of the areas of sports marketing that we don't have time to get to is the travel and tourism industry. In fact, we could have an entire class on travel and tourism alone. With rising gas prices AAA believes that more and more people will be staying closer to home for their family vacations. One site that is out there that helps promote MN as a vacaction destination is www.exploreminnesota.com. Go to the site and check it out. Answer the following questions completely.

- Explore all the links at the top of the page and tell me what each of them has to offer. Give examples.
- What are they offering for deals and packages?
- What do they have to say about the 150th birthday of Minnesota?
- Describe two upcoming festivals
- Where is the worlds largest ball of twine located?
-Describe two other local flavors.
- What did you discover that was new about MN?
- What did you like about the site?

Week 7 Blog Due 5/23/08

2008-05-19T09:15:00.000-07:00

Sales and Marketing

This week we will start talking about sales. Salespeople must know what motivates customers to buy and what decisions customers make before the final purchase. Although there are many reasons customers purchase products, their motives fall into two categories: Emotional and Rational. Use your research skills to find the difference between emotional and rational buying decisions. Describe the difference and list some products that fall into each category. The following article will help get you started. http://www.nfib.com/object/3740956.html

Fashion Marketing
This week we are talking about customer service and promotions. Customer service is a very important part of a store's image and brand. For instance, Nordstrom is a store known for giving outstanding customer service. Find a current article that discusses customer servicel. It may be about how customer service is changing, highlight a store that gives good customer service, or talks about how important customer service is in a changing economy. Find the article, write down the source, write a summary and how it relates to the class. I'm looking for about 1/2 a page.

Sports Marketing
The summer movie season is upon us!!! I'm excited for the new Indiana Jones movie, how about you? Find an article that talks about the new movies coming out for the summer. What movies are coming out? Are the writers excited about the movies? Are there any sequels, which are always popular in the summer? Why is the summer a popular time for new movies to come out? Make sure you write at least 1/2 a page and write down the name of the source.

Week 6 Blog DUE 5/16/08

2008-05-12T07:46:00.000-07:00

Sales and Marketing
This week you are working on a project that you need to present ot the class. So you need to know how to give a good business presentation. Use your research skills to find information on the steps to a good business presentation. List and describe them. Don't forget to list your sources.

Fashion Marketing
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080430/FREE/281802707
Check out the above article. Give me a 1/2 page summary. Also discuss your thoughts on online learning. Have you ever taken an online class? Does this seem like something you would be interested in...why or why not?

Sports Marketing
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/money/2008/05/11/cnsports111.xml
Check out the above article and give me a 1/2 page summary. What do you think about this concept? Do you think it will be successful? Why or why not?

Week 5 Blog DUE May 9

2008-05-05T07:05:00.000-07:00

Happy 5th week of term 4!!! Some of you are neglecting to use the proper format when turning in your blogs. See previous posts for blog format. Please also remember to do the blog that is for your class and not just any blog.

Sales and Marketing

http://www.inventionconnection.com/whatsnew.html

This week we will be starting a new project on product development. Use the link provided above, or another source and describe 5 new inventions that are in the process of being developed and marketed. Describe the item, paste a picture of the item, and tell me if you feel this invention will be a sucess and why or why not.

Fashion Marketing
http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2008-05-04-qvc-home-shopping_N.htm

Please read the fascinating article above about the trials and tribulations of QVC (tv shopping network). Give me a 1/2 page summary about the article and then......describe 2 ways that QVC could market their products to get more viewers and sales. For example, how could they better reach your age group. Then describe 3 things you would like QVC to sell that your age group may purchase.

Sports Marketing
This week you will be checking out the website www.sponsorhouse.com.
It is a site that works with athletes and compaies to find sponsor match ups. As we talked about in class, sponsorships are not the same as endorsements. Please explore the site and answer the following questions.
- What is the difference between sponsorship and endorsement?
- How did this site get its start?
- What is the purpose of the site
- Does the site work with any particular types of sports?
- What are some examples of sponsorship matchups?
- If you were an athlete, how would you use this site?
- If you were a company, how would you use this site?

Week 4 Blog DUE May 2

2008-04-27T17:43:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys here is your next blog. Remember to label your blogs correctly (see previous posts for format) and to get them done by classtime on Friday!!! Have a great week.

Sales and Marketing

Marketing research is a very important part of marketing, especially when deciding whether or not you want to introduce a new product into the market. Use the web to find articles about marketing research. After you have finished reading a few articles, write a summary on you findings. Include the answers to the following questions in your summary: What is marketing research? Why is it important to businesses? What are some ways in which market research is conducted? Here is a site to get you started http://www.businessknowhow.com/startup/market-research.htm
Make sure to site your sources!!!

Fashion Marketing
http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersEdge/idUSN2721944120080427?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

Please read the above article on how people are dealing with having less money to spend on clothes. Do you agree with the suggestions listed? If you found yourself with less money to spend on clothes what would you do? What would you skip? What would you absolutely have to buy. I'm looking for about 1/2 a page on this one!!

Sports Marketing
Find a current event dealing with sponsorship. Use the google news function that I have shown you in class. Summarize the article and tell me how it relates to the class. Remember to tell me the title of the article and the source. I'm looking for 1/2 a page on this one!!

Week 3 Blog DUE 4/23/08

2008-04-20T18:41:00.000-07:00

All right we are already in week three. By now you should have the process of the blogs down. Remember to include the following information

Name
Hour
Date
Blog Week
Title and Sources

Have a great week!!

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.

FASHION MARKETING
Prom is this week!!! Many of you have been planning for months. But have you ever thought about the business of prom? Take a minute and research the average cost of prom (break it down), where in the country prom is most expensive, what are some of the outlanding things people have done for prom? Find a website that is totally devoted to prom and describe it making sure to list your sourc. Make sure we can understand what is on the site without logging on!!

Sports/Entertainment Marketing
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/18/sports/basketball/18sandomir.html?ref=basketball

So the rumor is that the Seattle Super Sonics are supposedly moving...read the above article and tell me where they are moving to and why. How do the citizens of Seattle feel about the move? It is suggested that they are moving to Oklahoma City....what would you suggest for a name and a mascot? Why would you suggest that?

Blog Assignment Week 2 DUE 4/18/08

2008-04-13T19:06:00.000-07:00

Ok, here is your second try at a blog assignment. Remember the requirements:

Name
Hour
Date or week of blog
Title of assignment
Site your sources

Sounds easy, huh?

Sales and Marketing

Read the attached article on Buzz Marketing.
http://www.graphicdefine.org/issue1/buzzmarketing

This concept has been generating alot of "buzz" in the marketing industry. Summarize the article making sure you define buzz marketing. Why is it important?Do you believe buzz marketing can work? How?Give an example of specifically how you could create "buzz" about the product you are designing for your product development project.

Fashion Marketing
Amanda Bynes and Sarah Jessica Parker have recently launched clothing lines with the retail outlet Steve and Barry's.
Log onto www.steveandbarrys.com , www.bittensjp.com, and www.dearbyamanda.com and answer the following questions.

Check out the bitten and dear websites and look at some of the collections looks
Describe the looks of the clothes.
Who are the target market of each collection
Check out the Steve and Barry's site.
What types of things do they offer on their site
How are they promoting bitten and dear
Why would Sarah Jessica Parker and Amanda Bynes choose to work with Steve and Barry's? Justify your answer.
Do you think the lines will be a success? Why or why not.
Are there any new lines from celebrities being promoted on Steve and Barry's?

Sports and Entertainment Marketing
The Minnesota Twins will have a new ballpark in the next couple of years. What will that ballpark be like compared to the metrodome? What amenities will it offer tiket holders? What promotions are they doing? What are they doing for season ticket holders?

Go online and find the website of the new twins ballpark and answer the above questions.

Remember to put your name, hour, and Friday's date at the top of your page. Your paper should also include the title of the assignment.

Blog 1 (4th Term!!) DUE 4/11/08

2008-04-06T10:48:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the blog!!! Is it finally spring? Hope you all had a fabulous spring break and are now looking forward to a great spring term. There is alot going on this term with prom, testing, and the general excitement that comes with the end of the school year. Your weekly blog assignments are due each Friday at the beginning fo the hour. I usually post your assignment on Sunday, so that gives you a full week to complete the task. Make sure you check the blog often as there may be some opportunities for extra credit.

Please turn in your blog each week with the following information included (failure to do so could result in a dedution of points)

- name

- hour

- date (put the blog week and the friday due date)

- title of blog

-list any articles read

- list any sources used

Blog for week 1 (all marketing classes!!)

Name on paper

Hour

Date

Blog Number

Title and website of your source

HAVE FUN!!!

Week 8 Blog Due 3/20/08

2008-03-16T19:21:00.000-07:00

Entrepreneur

Please read the article posted below.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2008-02-26-consumers-cut-small-luxuries_N.htm
According to the article, it is now trendy to be thrifty. Consumers are starting to spend less and come up with ways to save more money. Please read the article and summarize it. Then, list and describe three ways your business can either save money or promote ways your business can help customers save money.

Business Law

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/03/14/ritter.trial.ap/index.html

Please read the article above about a negligence case regarding the death of actor John Ritter. Please describe the case (who was involved, what were the charges, what was the claim of negligence, and what happened). Then find another recent lawsuit involving a tort from your text and describe it in the same way.

Sales and Marketing

http://www.businessknowhow.com/marketing/salessteps.htm

Please read the above article. It contains a slightly different version of the steps of a sale that I gave you in class. Compare and contrast these steps giving at least five examples of how they are the same, different, or what are stressed as the most important. Then let me know which one you like better and why.

Week 7 Blog DUE 3/14/08

2008-03-09T18:41:00.000-07:00

Entrepreneur
Read the article linked below. It is about running a seasonal business. Some of you have chosen a business that will be busier at certain times of the year than others; read how you can survive the entire business year. Read the article, summarize, and tell me two ideas you thought were interesting.

http://www.entrepreneur.com/management/operations/article175954-2.html

Business Law
Read the brief article below on frivolous lawsuits.
http://www.legalzoom.com/legal-articles/article11331.html
- Summarize the article- why don't states want frivolous lawsuits?
- Look up and see if you can find two things that any state is doing to avoid frivolous lawsuits.

Sales and Marketing
Your assignment this week is to find a blog that discusses up dated topics in sales and marketing. The easiest way to do this is to simply google Marketing Blogs and see what you get. When you find one, tell me the following:
- the name of the website
- the author of the website
- topics discussed
- are there ads on the blog? And if so, what kind?
- Read one post and summarize it and tell me how it relates to the class

Week 6 Blog DUE 3/7/08

2008-03-02T18:27:00.000-08:00

Today is all about the "green industry". The green industry is one way to describe all the businesses that create products or provide services that are designed to help the environment. Your blogs this week, will relate to different issues surrounding this new and exciting industry.

Entrepreneur
This week, I want you to research the green industry. See if you can find out how many new businesses have been added in green industry in recent years. Research and tell me the types of businesses that are being started to support peoples desire to be environmentally concious. Give examples of 2 specific businesses and tell me their story. Don't forget to site your sources.

Business Law
Your assignment is to look at new environmental laws are out there. List and describe 5 new laws that are designed to protect the environment. It can relate to food, fuel, water, animal, chemicals.......anything!! Make sure to list the date of the law, the state it was passed in, and your source.

Sales and Marketing
Take a look at the car industry. How are dealerships marketing their vehicles as being energy efficient. What are some of the new cars out there. How are they energy efficient and how are they being sold to customers. Give me examples of three vehicles. Make sure to list your sources.

Week 5 Blog DUE 3/1/08

2008-02-25T06:31:00.001-08:00

Ok everyone I'm taking it easy on you this week. Please find a current event related to any topic inyour business class. Write a summary of the article and how it relates to your class. Extra credit will be given if you professionally present in class on Friday. Have a great week!!!

Week 4 Blog DUE 2/22/08

2008-02-18T19:05:00.000-08:00

Entrepreneur

This week in class we will be creating a name, logo, and business stationary for your new business. Read the following article and some of the recommended readings and write 1/2 of a page on why an identity is important for a new business and what collateral is important for a business have.

http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing/branding-logos/3580-2.html

http://www.soslogodesign.com/Logo-Importance.aspx

Business Law

This week you are going to be doing some general research on the death penalty. Please answer the following questions:

- How many states currently have the death penalty? List them
- What is the average time fram from sentencing till the actual execution?
- Who is usually allowed to witness an execution? This will vary by state, so make sure you tell me what state you are using in your example.
- How many women have been put to death in the last 100 years? Give me an example
- What are the methods currently used to execute someone?
-Are there any states that are currently looking at eliminating the death penalty? How about states that are thinking about adding the death penalty?

Sales and Marketing

One of the concepts we talk alot about in marketing is the concept of promotion. Getting the word out about your product or service through conventional or unconventional means. Many times during your life you will have the opportunity to promote yourself, so we bring up the topic of self promotion. Sometimes it is referred to as networking. Think about all the times you may have to promote yourself: jobs, scholarship, dates, colleges, interviews, marriage proposal, inlaws, or even impressing your teacher during class!! Think about how you would promote yourself as someone I should give 100 points extra credit to. I'm not going to give those points out, but for this assignment do the following:

Look up the concept of self promotion and tell me what you find online (what sort of things pop up on your search). Describe 3

Create a tagline or slogan for yourself which best describes why you would deserve the 100 points. Make sure to describe your tagline

Finally, write a paragraph or listing of reasons (realistic) as to why I should pick you.

Profiler has been updated

2008-02-15T12:05:00.000-08:00

Hope you are all having a great three day weekend.

I updated Profiler on Friday so your updated grades are available for viewing.

If you have any difficulty viewing your grades please let me know on Tuesday.

Week 3 Blog DUE 2/15/08

2008-02-10T19:46:00.000-08:00

ENTREPRENEUR

Reasearch, list and describe 5 of the top "at-home" businesses

What are they- name and describe the business
Investment (time and money)
What is needed to start the business
What makes this business a good business in general
What makes this business a good "at-home" business

Make sure you site your sources

BUSINESS LAW

Go online and research everything you can about the Minnesota Supreme Court. See if you can find the following:

How many justices to we have and does the balance of power lean toward the democrats or the republicans?
Who is the State Supreme Court Justice? Who appointed him/her
List 3 interesting facts about the state supreme court....could include facts about justices or cases
Describe an example of a case that is before the state supreme court

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.

Week 2 Blog DUE 2/8/08

2008-02-03T18:24:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone

Some of you were a little lax in regards to some of the requirements I had for last weeks blog. Please remember to include the following on your paper:

Name
Hour
Date
Week
Title of blog or article and your source

Thanks!!!

Entrepreneur

http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/teenstartups/article159566.html

Please read the above article on teen entrepreneurial ideas. Summarize the article and tell me two ideas you think are the most important and why. Also, tell me what you could do to be entrepreneurial as a teen. How would you go about getting started? Maybe some of you are already doing something!!

Business Law (Civil and Criminal Law)

We are skipping the chapter on ethics, but I want you to review it anyway. What is your definintion of ethics? What do you feel is ethical behavior in the workpace? Go online and find three ethical issues associated with the world of work. Describe them and tell me how you might react if you were put in a situation that dealt with that issue.

Sales and Marketing

Read the attached article on Buzz Marketing.
http://www.graphicdefine.org/issue1/buzzmarketing

This concept has been generating alot of "buzz" in the marketing industry. Summarize the article making sure you define buzz marketing. Why is it important?Do you believe buzz marketing can work? How?Give an example of specifically how you could create "buzz" about the product you are designing for your product development project.

Week 1 Blog DUE February 1

2008-01-29T06:48:00.000-08:00

WELCOME TO THE BLOG!!!

Your first assignment today is quite easy. Simply find a current event (no more than a month old!!) and write a summary of the article and how you feel it relates to your business class. Requirements for this assignment are

Name on paper
Hour
Date
Blog Number
Title and website of your source

HAVE FUN!!!

Week 9 Blog DUE 1/18/08

2008-01-13T16:50:00.000-08:00

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

This week our focus turns to the entertainment industry, specifically The Golden Globe Awards. Due to the writer strike, they are going to be in another format. But 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?
How was the format of the awards different from previous years? Why was it different (be very specific)
How was the new forat received (in other words look up reaction to the awards format)

Advertising

Check out www.rashreport.com and check out the tabs across the top in black.

Who is John Rash and what is his report about...I want lots of details on this one
Describe the household ratings tab and what does it tell you? Give me specific information about the shows that received the hightest ratings
Do the same thing with the age 18-49 tab.
Check out the press pass......what are they saying about television if the writers strike continues?
Who would this report be useful for and why?

E-Commerce

Please read the following article about the distribution of music online only.....give a summary of the article. How does it relate to this class? How do you think music artists will continue to make money in the future? Do you think this was a good idea for the band to try? why or why not? Give me your opinion and lots of details.

http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9847788-7.html

Week 8 Blog Assignment DUE 1/11/08

2008-01-06T15:15:00.000-08:00

OK Everyone its back to blogging. Please remember to Label your blogs with the week and title of blog. Also, don't forget to site your sources!!

Sports and Entertainmnet Marketing
- The writers strike is still going strong. Nighttime talk shows are back on the air, but the awards ceremonies are up in the air. Do some general research and find out the latest updates on the writers strike. How long will it be before we run out of new shows. What are networks doing to fill air time? What is the perspective from the networks and the writers? Are their any new talks scheduled?

Advertising
- Check out the following article and write a summary and how they relate to our class.
http://health.msn.com/print.aspx?cp-documentid=100165289&page=0

E-Commerce
- Read the following article on website design and write a summary. Also, tell me which concepts you could incorporate into your website.
http://ezinearticles.com/?6-Steps-of-Good-Website-Design&id=881532

Week 6

2007-12-17T06:46:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays everyone!!! No Blog this week. But check back often now and during break, there may be some extra credit opportunities available. Enjoy your time off!!

Week 5 Blog Assignment DUE 12/14/07

2007-12-10T10:47:00.000-08:00

Please make sure you are labeling your assignments and using a correct header at the top as described earlier

Sports Marketing-
look up the website: www.fathead.com. Check it out and answer the following quesitons
- what is the website selling
- what else besides merchandise are they "selling"
- what is the price range
- describe three uses for their products (check out their gallery for inspiration)
- would something like this work at the local level? why or why not

Advertising
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/01/business/media/01adco.html

Check out the article above. It talks about Walmart's advertising campaign for the holiday season 2007. Write a brief summary of the article. Answer the following
- Why is Walmart making saving money a good thing
-What economic factors happening right now would suggest that we should start thinking about saving money
-Give an example of one of their taglines. What does it mean? Will it work? Why or why not?

E-Commmerce
Towards the end of the week, we will be discussing starting your own online business. Please do some internet research and discuss with me (that means list and describe) five things that are important for starting an online business. I've researched this and there is tons of information out there. This should be an easy blog for you!!

Week 4 Blog Assignment Due 12/8/07

2007-12-02T20:09:00.000-08:00

Please remember to label your blog assignments by the title and week. Thanks!!

Sports and Entertainment Marketing
This week you will be checking out the website www.sponsorhouse.com. It is a site that works with athletes and compaies to find sponsor match ups. Please explore the site and answer the following questions.
- What is the difference between sponsorship and endorsement?- How did this site get its start?
- What is the purpose of the site?
- Does the site work with any particular types of sports?
- What are some examples of sponsorship matchups?
- How would being a part of this site benefit the athletes and sponsors?

Advertising
http://advertising.about.com/od/planning/a/interactivetv.htm

Please read the above article on the future of advertising. Of course you must write a brief summary and tell me if you think the items mentioned in the article could happen. Then tell me two things you think will happen in the future as relates to adveritising.

E-Commerce
Visit the Federal Express website (www.fedex.com). Read the information provided on how to track a package online.
-Where is the drop off location closest to WHS.
-What other services are offered by this distributor
-What companies are affiliates of FedEx? Why would they be affiliates?
-Fedex has formed a partnership with Kinkos. Describe some benefits of this partnership for both Fedex adn Kinkos.

Week 3 Blog Assignment DUE 11/30

2007-11-25T19:38:00.000-08:00

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

So Torii Hunter is history as a Twin and is now an Angel. Do some research (at least two sources) as to how this will affect the twins in the long run. I'm looking for both how it will affect the team's structure and the money generating power of the twins. Can it be made up with a new stadium? The columnists were abuzz with this subject all weekend, so you should find plenty to talk about!! Your goal should be to read a few articles and affectively put together some great information you can share with the class. Make sure to label your assignment and list your sources!!

Advertising

Do a little research (at least three sources) on how alcohol and tobacco advertising has changed in the last 30 or so years. What regulations have changed what products can be advertised on different media. Pictures will ad to your discussion. You should EASILY be able to get 1 good page of information. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE. With three required sources, you will need to put your thoughts in your own words. Be descriptive and complete...but most of all have fun with this interesting topic.

E-Commerce
So the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) has come and gone. More shoppers were out shopping than ever before (I know, I was there!!) but they are spending less. Check out the article below about cyber monday, the day most shoppers will supposedly be shopping online. Is it hype or the truth. Read the article and give me your thoughts in 5-6 sentences. This is an easy blog, so I will expect all of you to turn this in!! Don't forget to label your assignment.

http://www.news.com/Cyber-Monday-more-myth-than-reality/2100-1017_3-6137302.html

Week 2 Blog Assignmnet DUE 11/21/07

2007-11-18T20:09:00.000-08:00

Ok everyone

I know this is only the second week of the term, but I'm giving you a break this week and not assigning a blog. This is ONLY because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

But.......I do have some extra credit for you. Think of something you think we should study in the class you are in. Describe it to me and provide a link to some great information. Turn it in labeled with your name, hour, date, and assignment and a little extra credit is yours to be thankful for. Have a good one!!

Week 1 Blog Assignment Due 11/16/07

2007-11-12T19:29:00.000-08:00

Ok everyone this is your first blog assignment of the new term. Follow the directions of your particular class. Please make sure that you put your name, hour, date, and assignment title on your paper.

SPORTS/ENTERTAINMENT Marketing

for your first blog assignment you are to find a current event that relates to your subject matter. By current, I mean within the last month. For the sports marketing students that does not mean sport scores or movie ads. I'm looking for articles that offer a perspective about what we will talk about in class. For sports students that could be about stadium news, new teams, awards, new season tv show prospects, etc. In other words, the BUSINESS of Sports.

You are to do the following
Find an article and remember the source
At the top of your page put the name of the article and the source where you found your article
Write a brief summary of the article and tell me how it will relate to our class. I'm looking for about 1/2 of a page.

ADVERTISING

for your first blog assignment you are to find a current event that relates to your subject matter. By current, I mean within the last month. For Advertising that would mean a story about new types of advertising, new advertising campaigns, etc.

You are to do the following
Find an article and remember the source
Write a brief summary of the article and tell me how it will relate to our class. I'm looking for about 1/2 of a page.

E-COMMERCE

for your first blog assignment you are to find a current event that relates to your subject matter. By current, I mean within the last month. For E-Commerce that would mean an article about doing business online.

You are to do the following
Find an article and remember the source
Write a brief summary of the article and tell me how it will relate to our class. I'm looking for about 1/2 of a page.

Week 9 Blog DUE 11/2/07

2007-10-29T07:21:00.000-07:00

Sports Marketing, Business Law, Fashion Marketing

Please do the following: You have used a blog weekly in your class this term, now its time for you to find another blog that speaks about your business topic.

Find a blog that discusses topics for your class. This can be accomplished by doing a google search or by going on blog tracking sites such as www.technorati.com. Read several entries and answer the following questions:

What is the name of the blog make sure you provide the name and a link
Who writes the blog: name, profession, etc. Is it one person or a group
Where is the blogger from
How frequently (in general) do they blog
What types of topics do they blog about
Copy and paste one entry to your paper, to give us an idea of topics discussed.
Did you like the blog? why or why not
What could we use the blog for in class
Remember to come prepared to share your results with the class!!

Happy Blogging

Week 8 Blog Due 10-26-07

2007-10-21T17:31:00.000-07:00

Ok its back to blogging....Please remember to label your papers correctly with the week of the blog, the title, and the date....Thanks!!

Sport Marketing

We are finishing up talking about the sporting industry and we will do that by talking a little about endorsements. Look up the following and don't forget to site your sources

Who makes the most money from endorsements...how much
Who is the highest paid woman athele when it comes to endorsement
What are the biggest endorsements to get (company, product)
Pick three sports and name their top two endorser and who they signed some of their biggest contracts with?
How much does Michael Vick stand to lose, or did lose, from endorsements?

Business Law

Look up the website for the consumer product safety commission: www.cpsc.gov Tell me the types of information that is available on the website ( I want lots of specifics), describe what types of products this agency deals with, give me specifics as to two products that have been recalled and why, and finally tell me how this website can help consumers.

Fashion Marketing

Examine the following websiteshttp://www.designcollectivempls.com/http://beehiveco-op.com/In your own words tell me the following:

What are these two websites? Give detailed descriptions
Who are their target market? Why?
What type of merchandise do they sell?
In what type of space are they located?
Based on the websites, how are their stores laid out?
If you were a local designer, how could you get your merchandise in the store?
Would you shop there? Why or why not?
There is a huge trend toward "indie" designs for everything from clothing to home. Why do you think that is......you should be able to write a paragraph on this one.

Week 7 Blog EXTRA CREDIT

2007-10-15T11:51:00.000-07:00

Happy MEA week everyone. No blog this week, but here are a few extra credit opportunities

- Bring in some Kleenex

- Bring in fashion magazines

- Describe a lesson you would like us to do in class. I need a complete description of the activity, why we should do it, and how you would assess it.

Have a good break everyone!!!

Week 6 Blog Due 10-12-07

2007-10-08T19:15:00.000-07:00

Please make sure you are labeling your assignments and using a correct header at the top as described earlier

Sports Marketing
- look up the website: www.fathead.com. Check it out and answer the following quesitons
- what is the website selling
- what else besides merchandise are they "selling"
- what is the price range
- describe three uses for their products (check out their gallery for inspiration
- would something like this work at the local level? why or why not

Business Law
This week you are going to be doing some general research on the death penalty. Please answer the following questions:

- How many states currently have the death penalty? List them
- What is the average time fram from sentencing till the actual execution?
- Who is usually allowed to witness an execution? This will vary by state, so make sure you tell me what state you are using in your example.
- How many women have been put to death in the last 100 years? Give me an example
- What are the methods currently used to execute someone?
-Are there any states that are currently looking at eliminating the death penalty? How about states that are thinking about adding the death penalty?

Fashion Marketing

Target and Gap have recently started working with up and coming designers to create unique lines for them to sell in their stores. Please research this trend and see if you can answer the following questions:

- why would retail institutions take a risk with a new designer?
- can you find any information that states this has been successful for retailers?
- Do you think doing this is a good stratey?
-Are there any other retailers that are doing the same thing or something similar? Give examples

Homecoming!!!!!

2007-09-30T20:09:00.001-07:00

In honor of this longstanding school tradition......there is no blog this week!!!! Take part in school activities and show your Royal Pride. Keep checking this blog for extra credit opportunities!!!

Week 4 Blog Assignment DUE 9/28/07

2007-09-23T19:53:00.000-07:00

Some of you are not doing a good job of labeling your assignments. Please remember to put your name, date, and hour on all assignments. Assignments should be labeled correctly, organized neatly, and easy to read.

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

This week you will be checking out the website www.sponsorhouse.com. It is a site that works with athletes and compaies to find sponsor match ups. As we talked about in class, sponsorships are not the same as endorsements. Please explore the site and answer the following questions.
- What is the difference between sponsorship and endorsement?
- How did this site get its start?
- What is the purpose of the site?
- Does the site work with any particular types of sports?
- What are some examples of sponsorship matchups?
- How would being a part of this site benefit the athletes and sponsors?

Business Law
There is a big issue going on in the state of Minnesota right now. The issue deals with cameras in the court room. It is coming before the Minnesota Supreme Court. Read the article below and discuss the issue. That means that you describe the issue, talk about the pros and cons, give your own opinion, and draw your conclusions. Your final papr should be about one page in length. This is a very current issue in our state, its important that you stay informed.
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/09/21/cameras/

Fashion Marketing
Check out the site below that describes some of the new trends for fall 2007. The site lists ten trends. You are to choose five of them and do the following:

- Describe the trend
- What is interesting about this trend? What don't you like about this trent?
- Talk about how the trend will be translated to the mass retailers
- Will this trend be successful in the long run? Why or why not?
- Find a picture online of the trend and copy/paste it to your paper

http://womensfashion.suite101.com/article.cfm/top_10_fall_fashion_trends

Week 3 Blog Due 9/21/07

2007-09-17T12:57:00.000-07:00

SPORTS MARKETING

Ok, so the emmy's were on last night (Sunday). for those of you unaware, the emmy's are an awards show for TV. Please research the emmy's and answer the following questions. You can check out emmys.com for help

History of the emmys. When did the start, where are they held, anything else you can think of
What are the career benefits of being a winner? A presenter?
Why do celebrities always tell us who made the dress/tux they are wearing?
How many people tuned in to watch the emmy's? How does this compare to other years?
List 3 fun facts about the emmy's

BUSINESS LAW

Go online and research everything you can about the Minnesota Supreme Court. See if you can find the following:

How many justices to we have and does the balance of power lean toward the democrats or the republicans?
Who is the State Supreme Court Justice? Who appointed him/her
List 3 interesting facts about the state supreme court
Describe an example of a case that is before the state supreme court

FASHION MARKETING

Read the attached article on Fashion Marketing 101:

http://www.optitex.com/en/News_-and-_Events/Professional_Articles/Fashion_Marketing/Fashion_Marketing_101

Write a brief summary of the article. and answer the questions below

How do fashion marketers help designers?

How do fashion marketers help retailers?

What do you think are some of the most important characteristics of fashion marketers?

Which one do you feel is the most important? Why?

Week 2 Blog DUE 9/14/07

2007-09-10T07:32:00.000-07:00

Alright Everyone, here is your week 2 blog. Make sure that you look to find the blog assignment that is for your class.

Sports and Entertainment Marketing
The Minnesota Twins will have a new ballpark in the next couple of years. What will that ballpark be like compared to the metrodome? What amenities will it offer tiket holders? What promotions are they doing? What are they doing for season ticket holders?

Go online and find the website of the new twins ballpark and answer the above questions. Remember to put your name, hour, and Friday's date at the top of your page. Your paper should also include the title of the assignment.

Business Law
This week we will be working with a chapter on Ethics. What is your definintion of ethics? Go online and find three ethical issues associated with the world of work. Describe them and tell me how you might react if you were put in a situation that dealt with that issue.

Remember to put your name, hour, and Friday's date at the top of your page. Your paper should also include the title of the assignment.

Fashion Marketing
Amanda Bynes and Sarah Jessica Parker have recently launched clothing lines with the retail outlet Steve and Barry's. Log onto www.steveandbarrys.com , www.bittensjp.com, and www.dearbyamanda.com and answer the following questions.

Check out the bitten and dear websites and look at some of the collections looks
Describe the looks of the clothes. Who are the target market of each collection
Check out the Steve and Barry's site. What types of things do they offer on their site
How are they promoting bitten and dear
Why would Sarah Jessica Parker and Amanda Bynes choose to work with Steve and Barry's? Justify your answer.
Do you think the lines will be a success? Why or why not.

First Blog!!! DUE 9/7/07

2007-09-03T20:08:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone and welcome to the blog. This is the site you will need to go to at least once a week to complete an assignment. You may want to check back often, as I will sometimes post extra credit opportunities!!

Each time you log on, look for your class name. Below that name you will find your assignment for the week. You need to complete the assignment and turn it into the me in class. This is considered homework and extra time in class will not be given for completion in class. These assignments are due at the beginning of the hour on the day they are due.

So, for your first blog assignment you are to find a current event that relates to your subject matter. By current, I mean within the last month. For the sports marketing students that does not mean sport scores or movie ads. I'm looking for articles that offer a perspective about what we will talk about in class. For sports students that could be about stadium news, new teams, awards, new season tv show prospects, etc. For Law students that means great cases and news items that relate to law. For fashion students that could mean talking about Target's relationship with designers or back to school fashions.

You are to do the following

Find an article and remember the source

In a word document put your name, hour and date in the upper right hand corner of your paper

At the top of your page put the name of the article and the source where you found your article

Write a brief summary of the article and tell me how it will relate to our class. I'm looking for about 1/2 of a page.

I have some creative assignments planned for this term, so I'll see you right back here next week!! MS. O

Week 8 Blog DUE 6/1/07

2007-05-25T12:27:00.000-07:00

Fashion Marketing

Fashion Interview

This assignment will give you an idea of the fashion industry in recent years. You will have a chance to talk with parents and other adult friends and family about their teenage fashion look!! You will need to do the following

· Compose five (5) questions you could ask an adult about fashion during their teenage years

· Interview two adults using your questions. Write down their answers

· In a one page document create the following to be turned in:

o Name and relation of the person you are interviewing
o Questions and answers of the interview
o Answers, in complete sentences to the following (for each adult):
§ What is your opinion of their style
§ Compare/Contrast your style to the style of the interviewees
§ If you have any pictures of the adult fashions you could scan and add to your paper, that would be a bonus!!!

Sales and Marketing

http://edgeperspectives.typepad.com/edge_perspectives/2006/07/mastering_new_m.html

Please read the above blog entry of a blog I've really enjoyed reading as of late. In this entry, John Hagel talks about marketing in the future. Summarize the article and tell me two ideas he has that you think are the most realistic. Don't forget to tell me why you think so!!

Week 7 Blog DUE May 25

2007-05-21T06:02:00.000-07:00

FASHION MARKETING

Ok, so I'm not obsessed with Sarah Jessica Parker, but I'm loving her strange connection with the Steve and Barry's stores. I'm also interested in all the promotion that is surrounding the launch of her new clothing line on June 7th. So....

Log onto the SJP bitten clothing line website at www.bittensjp.com. Also log onto the Steve and Barry's site for comparison. www.steveandbarrys.com

Check out the sjp bitten site. Look at the preview of over 400 items she will have for sale.
Describe the look of the clothes. who is the target market? would you buy them....why or why not?
Check out the Steve and Barry's website. What do they offer on their site
Why would sjp choose to work with Steve and Barrys? Do you think it is a good fit? Why or why not?
Do you think the line will be successful? Why or why not?

SALES AND MARKETING

http://smallbusiness.aol.com/grow/marketing/article/_a/seven-steps-to-marketing-your-new/20051213183709990019

Read this article on the seven steps to marketing your new product. List each step and tell me the following:
Brief description of the step
Why it is important
Specifically, how would you apply these steps to the new product you are developing?

Week 6 Blog DUE 5/18/07

2007-05-15T05:53:00.000-07:00

Yes you have a blog assignment this week......but it's an easy one!!

Fashion Marketing and Sales/Marketing

Find a current article relating to your class (it should be an article and not an ad or a picture). It can be about any topic discussed in class or get creative.....but it has to relate to class.

Attach a link to the article
At the top of your paper, write the name of the article, the author, the date the article was published, and the source
Write a short summary paragraph
Write a short paragraph as to how this article relates to your class
Be prepared to present these on Friday!!!

Week 5 Blog Assignment

2007-05-07T05:27:00.000-07:00

Ok everyone, because I will be in NYC this week........NO BLOG ASSIGNMENT THIS WEEK!!! Aren't you excited? There are two conditions for this gift:

You are very well behaved for the sub
You keep this little secret to yourselves....make everyone look it up and figure it out for themselves.

We'll see you next week!!!

Week 4 Blog Due 5/4/07

2007-04-29T20:10:00.000-07:00

Fashion Marketing

Examine the following websites
http://www.designcollectivempls.com/
http://beehiveco-op.com/

In your own words tell me the following

What are these two websites? Give detailed descriptions
Who are their target market? Why?
What type of merchandise do they sell?
In what type of space are they located?
Based on the websites, how are their stores laid out?
If you were a local designer, how could you get your merchandise in the store?
Would you shop there? Why or why not?
There is a huge trend toward "indie" designs for everything from clothing to home. Why do you think that is......you should be able to write a paragraph on this one.

Sales and Marketing

Please read the following article:

http://www.entrepreneur.com/marketing/marketingideas/guerrillamarketingcolumnistallautenslager/article172286.html

This article talks about guerilla marketing which we will be discussing this week in class.

Write a summary for this article and making sure to tell me why guerilla marketing is important. Then, go to google images and find 5 expamples of guerilla marketing (there were 46,000 hits when I looked it up, so you should easily be able to find 5). Copy the picture to your paper and write the following:

What the guerilla marketing is
Company
Do you think it was effective...why or why not

Be descriptive...you know details count!!

Week 3 Blog DUE 4/27/07

2007-04-23T19:07:00.000-07:00

Ok, So this got posted a little late..... you'll still have plenty of time to get it finished!!

FASHION MARKETING

Please read the attached article:
http://money.cnn.com/2004/09/28/pf/sixfigs_eight/index.htm

Read about the lucrative, but highly unpredictable world of fashion forcasting. Summarize the article and talk about the risks and stress involved in having this kind of job. Then find a blog or company that deals in forecasting and tell me what you think some of the next great fashion trends will be. I can't pay you six figures, but it will be fun to hear what you come up with!! Make sure you site your sources.

Some suggestions for sites to look at:
www.fashioninformation.com
www.iconoculture.com (based in MN!!)
www.springwise.com
www.trendspotting.com

SALES AND MARKETING

One of the concepts we talk alot about in marketing is the concept of promotion. Getting the word out about your product or service through conventional or unconventional means. Many times during your life you will have the opportunity to promote yourself, so we bring up the topic of self promotion. Sometimes it is referred to as networking. Think about all the times you may have to promote yourself: jobs, scholarship, dates, colleges, interviews, marriage proposal, inlaws, or even impressing your teacher during class!! Think about how you would promote yourself as someone I should give 100 points extra credit to. I'm not going to give those points out, but for this assignment do the following:

Look up the concept of self promotion and tell me what you find online (what sort of things pop up on your search). Describe 3
Create a tagline or slogan for yourself which best describes why you would deserve the 100 points
Make sure to describe your tagline
Finally, write a paragraph or listing of reasons (realistic) as to why I should pick you.

Week 2 Blog Assignment Due 4/20/07

2007-04-16T04:03:00.000-07:00

Remember your blog assignments are due at the beginning of class time........that includes your printing!!

FASHION MARKETING
Read the attached article on Fashion Marketing 101:
http://www.optitex.com/en/News_-and-_Events/Professional_Articles/Fashion_Marketing/Fashion_Marketing_101

Write a brief summary of the article. and answer the questions below
How do fashion marketers help designers?
How do fashion marketers help retailers?
What do you think are some of the most important characteristics of fashion marketers?
Which one do you feel is the most important? Why?

SALES AND MARKETING
Read the attached article on Buzz Marketing.
http://www.graphicdefine.org/issue1/buzzmarketing

This concept has been generating alot of "buzz" in the marketing industry. Summarize the article making sure you define buzz marketing.
Why is it important?
Do you believe buzz marketing can work? How?
Give an example of specifically how you could create "buzz" about the product you are designing for your product development project.

Week 1 BLOG ASSIGNMENT DUE 4/13/07

2007-04-06T19:36:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the blog!! Here is where you will find your weekly homework assignment. You may also find extra credit assignments and other random bits of information that I find interesting. The weekly assignment is due at the beginning of the hour on the day it is due. Each assignment is worth roughly 10 point. If it is turned in after the beginning of the hour, the most it will be worth is 7 points. If it is handed in on Monday, it will be worth 5 points. You will see how quickly these points can add up.....or not add up!!

Please turn in your assignment in the following way:

Your name and hour
Blog Week
Blog Title
Make sure to site your sources if you are researching

Fashion Marketing

Find a blog that discusses topics for your class. This can be accomplished by doing a google search on Fashion Blogs. Read several entries and answer the following questions:

What is the name of the blog? Make sure you provide the name and a link

Who writes the blog: name, profession, etc. Is it one person or a group
Where is the blogger from
How frequently (in general) do they blog
What types of topics do they blog about
Copy and paste one entry to your paper, to give us an idea of topics discussed.
Did you like the blog? why or why not
What could we use the blog for in class
Remember to come prepared to share your results with the class!!

Happy Blogging

SALES AND MARKETING

Find a blog that discusses topics for your class. This can be accomplished by doing a google search on Marketing Blogs. Read several entries and answer the following questions:
What is the name of the blog make sure you provide the name and a link
Who writes the blog: name, profession, etc. Is it one person or a group
Where is the blogger from
How frequently (in general) do they blog
What types of topics do they blog about
Copy and paste one entry to your paper, to give us an idea of topics discussed.
Did you like the blog? why or why not
What could we use the blog for in class
Remember to come prepared to share your results with the class!!

Happy Blogging

Week 9 Blog Assignment Due 3/30/07

2007-03-25T19:48:00.000-07:00

OK everyone, this is it.......your last blog assignment. Please remember it is due at the beginning of the hour on Friday....some of you really need the points!!

Have a great week everyone. I've really enjoyed this term and I hope you have too!!

ADVERTISING

http://advertising.about.com/od/planning/a/interactivetv.htm

Please read the above article on the future of advertising. Of course you must write a brief summary and tell me if you think the items mentioned in the article could happen. Then tell me two things you think will happen in the future as relates to adveritising.

SALES AND MARKETING

http://edgeperspectives.typepad.com/edge_perspectives/2006/07/mastering_new_m.html

Please read the above blog entry of a blog I've really enjoyed reading as of late. In this entry, John Hagel talks about marketing in the future. Summarize the article and tell me two ideas he has that you think are the most realistic. Don't forget to tell me why you think so!!

ENTREPRENEUR

http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/teenstartups/article159566.html

Please read the above article on teen entrepreneurial ideas. Summarize the article and tell me two ideas you think would work best and why. Also, tell me what you could do to be entrepreneurial as a teen. Maybe some of you are already doing something!!

Week 8 Blog Assignment DUE 3/23/07

2007-03-18T18:18:00.000-07:00

Your assignment this week is to find a podcast that discusses a topic that relates to your class. For those of you who don't know, a podcast is an audio discussion, lecture, speech, talk, interview, that is posted on the web for all to listen to. You are to search and find either an audio or video podcast. It should be at least five minutes long. Listen to the podcast and write a summary about it....make sure to tell me what you learned. Also, provide a link to the podcast. For extra credit you can download a podcast to your ipod or MP3 player. Share it with me and if I use it for class, you will get extra bonus points. I look forward to listening to all the great stuff I'm sure you will find!!

Some areas to search are:
podcasts.yahoo.com
getapodcast.com
podscope.com
podzinger.com

Happy Friday

2007-03-15T16:24:00.000-07:00

I hope this makes you laugh as much as it did me!!

http://www .youtube.com/watch?v=K1lDBx1gBww

Week 7 Blog Assignment DUE 3/16/07

2007-03-11T17:57:00.000-07:00

Are you a "sheepwalker" ? (no that's not a typo)

Please read the following article on Sheepwalking.... http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2007/02/sheepwalking.html

Please write a summary of the article and answer the following questions. This is more of a philosophical assignment than it is about business and marketing. However, concepts from the article can be applied to life and the business world.

Do you believe in the concept of "sheepwalking"? why/why not
Is the concept of "sheepwalking" applicable at WHS? why/why not and give examples
What can schools do to avoid the pitfalls of "sheepwalking"
Have you seen "sheepwalking" in action? give an example
Are you a "sheepwalker"? why/why not
What can you do to avoid becoming a "sheepwalker"

Only two more blog assignments to go!!!

Week 6 Blog Assignment DUE 3/9/07

2007-03-04T13:29:00.000-08:00

The Jones Soda Phenomenon

http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/92/jones-soda.html

Read the fabulous article about Jones Soda and its creators by clicking on the above link. Write a 1/2 page summary/interesting points about the article. Then write down three interesting pieces of information about Jones Soda company that directly pertain to your particular class. Either Advertising, Marketing, or Entrepreneur. You may want to google Jones Soda for further information. Find out what makes this company unique for business, what it cares about, and how it created a niche for itself. Have Fun!!

Week 5 Blog Assignment DUE 3/2/07

2007-02-25T18:38:00.000-08:00

Remember---your blog assignments are due at the BEGINNING of the hour on Friday. Have an awesome week!!

ADVERTISING

This week you will be researching how advertising affects children. Find at least two different articles, but you are welcome to use more. Please summarize your articles and then answer the following questions:

How does advertising affect children?
What do they say are the negative implications of advertising on children? Are there any positives?
What laws have been passed that affect advertising to children?

Don't forget to site your sources

SALES AND MARKETING

This week we will be starting our marketing research unit. Do some research on different types of marketing research used by companies.

List and describe 5 different kinds of marketing research
Make sure to discuss the pro/cons of each to marketers
Tell me something you learned from doing this research

Make sure you site your sources

ENTREPRENEUR

List and describe 5 of the top "at-home" businesses

What are they- name and describe the business
Investment (time and money)
What is needed to start the business
What makes this business a good business in general
What makes this business a good "at-home" business

Make sure you site your sources

Week 4 Blog Assignment DUE 2/23/07

2007-02-19T11:12:00.000-08:00

Ok guy, I'm taking it easy on you this week!! Below is this weeks blog assignment for all of Ms. O's classes. Remember, they will be collected at the beginning of the hour on Friday!!!

Use the Internet or other publication to find a current event article that pertains to your class. By current I mean within the last month. You should also try and find an article that is appropriate for what we are talking about in class. I would prefer that the article be from an industry publication. You may not use someone's blog (which we know is generally opinion generated).

Read the article
Write a brief summary of the article
Write how this article pertains to our class (be specific using terms from the class)
Label your paper in the following manner

Your Name
Hour
Date (use 2/23/07)
Name of Article
Author
Date of Article
Name of publication and website (if your source is from the web)

Week 3 Blog Assignment Due 2/16/07

2007-02-12T11:54:00.000-08:00

Advertising

Do a little research (at least three sources) on how alcohol and tobacco advertising has changed in the last 30 or so years. What regulations have changed what products can be advertised on different media. Pictures will ad to your discussion. You should EASILY be able to get 1 good page of information. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE. With three required sources, you will need to put your thoughts in your own words. Be descriptive and complete...but most of all have fun with this interesting topic.

Sales and Marketing

The green industry is making a huge splash across all industries: from cars, to cleaning products, to the construction industry. Research the green industry and tell me (in your own words) why this industry is becoming so mainstream. Name and discuss two contributing factors to this growth. Then name and describe five new green products that are being introduced into the market. Why do you think thye are being introduced.

P.S. If you don't know what "green" is......Look it up!!

Entrepreneur

List and describe, in four short paragraphs, four ways in which businesses can get financing for their new business. Which one is the most difficult to get and why. Don't forget to site your sources.

Week 2 Blog Assignment Due 2/9/07

2007-02-04T17:52:00.000-08:00

ADVERTISING

Read Seth Godin's post on suberbowl ads. http://sethgodin.typepad.com/. It is called Understanding the Superbowl. Be sure to click on the links within the post, especially the Apple ad of 1984. This was THE ad that changed Superbowl and other event advertising. If you haven't read George Orwell's 1984, you might not get the ad, but watch it anyway.

Find a blog or article that discusses Superbowl ads and aswer the following questions:

What does Seth Godin say about Superbowl ads in general?
Which ads does your blog/article say were the best?
Which ads does your blog/article say were the worst?
Which one was the most expensive?
Which company had the most ads?
What new characters were introduced that may continue to be popular after the Superbowl?
Which company had the most trouble getting their superbowl ads on the air?
Which ad did you like the most?

SALES AND MARKETING

http://smallbusiness.aol.com/grow/marketing/article/_a/seven-steps-to-marketing-your-new/20051213183709990019

Read this article on the seven steps to marketing your new product. List each step and tell me the following:

Brief description of the step
Why it is important
Specifically, how would you apply these steps to the new product you are developing?

ENTREPRENEUR

Find a website that discusses the desirable characteristics of an entrepreneur. List the top 10 and for each one describe why that particular characteristic is important. Then tell me which of these characteristics you possess and why. Also tell me why or why not you would make a good entrepreneur.

2007-01-28T19:56:00.000-08:00

WEEK ONE BLOG ASSIGNMENT DUE 2/2/07

Finding Marketing Bloggers

Find a blog that discusses topics for your class. This can be accomplished by doing a google search or by going on blog tracking sites such as www.technorati.com. Read several entries and answer the following questions:

What is the name of the blog make sure you provide the name and a link
Who writes the blog: name, profession, etc. Is it one person or a group
Where is the blogger from
How frequently (in general) do they blog
What types of topics do they blog about
Copy and paste one entry to your paper, to give us an idea of topics discussed.
Did you like the blog? why or why not
What could we use the blog for in class

Remember to come prepared to share your results with the class!!

Happy Blogging

Whats Your Angle

2007-01-22T12:34:00.000-08:00

What do you see......

courtesy of www.thedavismarketinggroup.com/blog/

Term 3

2007-01-19T11:44:00.000-08:00

Next term's classes are

Advertising
Sales and Marketing
Entrepreneur

Test

2007-01-18T12:19:00.000-08:00

Stay tuned for more of Ms. O's fabulous Business Blog!!!