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.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Week 9 Blog DUE 1/16/08
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.
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.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Week 8 Blog DUE 1/9/09
OK everyone its time to get back into the swing of things!! Here is your blog assignment for this week.
Business Law
http://articles.latimes.com/2008/mar/15/local/me-ritter15
Business Law
http://articles.latimes.com/2008/mar/15/local/me-ritter15
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!!!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Week 6 BLog Due 12/19/08
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?
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?
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Suprise Blog
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
Ms. O
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Week 4 Blog DUE 12/5//08
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.
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.
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