Tag Archives: marketing

Three Shopping Center Videos

Posted on August 10, 2017 by

Take a look at how three shopping locations are marketing themselves to potential retail tenants (and, sometimes, to customers).   (Videos from Business Insider)  

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Hofstra Marketing Highly Ranked for 2017

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

The Marketing Faculty in the Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University is proud that our programs are included in TWO new 2017 rankings by College Choice, which “is an independent online publication dedicated to helping students and their families … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s 20-Year Marketing Timeline

Posted on May 4, 2016 by

McDonald’s is one of the leading advertisers in the world,  spending about $2.5 BILLION globally each year (with more than half of that amount in the United States). As such, it is very demanding. According to Advertising Age: “McDonald’s is … Continue reading →

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Free Marketing Tools from Credit Card Companies

Posted on April 26, 2016 by

Click on the image below to see some of the many marketing resources that American Express offers to the retailers that accept an American Express card.   Click on the image below to see some of the many marketing resources … Continue reading →

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Zarb Students Do Well in the 2015 Collegiate Effies’ Target Challenge

Posted on June 22, 2015 by

Under the supervision of Dr. Songpol Kulviwat, one of the Hofstra University, Zarb of School of Business student teams earned semi-finalist status in the ©2015 Collegiate Effie Awards Target Brand Challenge: “Congratulations on your entry, ‘Perfect Spot,’ being selected as … Continue reading →

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Clever Uses of Instagram

Posted on July 24, 2014 by

Instagram is a rapidly growing social media site, particularly among younger people: It “is a fun and quirky way to share your life with friends through a series of pictures. Snap a photo with your mobile phone, then choose a … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think About This New Chipotle Campaign?

Posted on September 21, 2013 by

Chipotle has just introduced a new marketing campaign (“The Scarecrow from Chipotle”), complete with the video below and a related game (available here): “Join Chipotle and the Scarecrow on a journey to bring real food back to the people. Play … Continue reading →

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