Category Archives: Current Deals

Current advertising deals. Most only valid for a few days.

You’re Doing it Wrong: Newspaper Paywalls

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Paywalls are becoming increasingly prevalent at newspaper websites across the United States. Eleven of the country’s largest-selling 20 newspapers are either charging for access or have announced plans to do so. So says this article (free) in The Guardian. The writer, Roy Greenslade, goes … Continue reading →

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Harte-Hanks sells The Flyer back to original founder

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

Harte-Hanks has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the assets of its Florida Shoppers operations, The Flyer®, to Coda Media Corp. for gross proceeds of approximately $2 million in the form of a secured promissory note, subject to working … Continue reading →

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More Florida tax dollars at work in Georgia, Minnesota

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Florida’s award of a branding contract to a Tennessee firm drew widespread criticism. Now we have more from the “Great Moments in Opportunity Cost Calculations” department: • First, Tallahassee PR firm owner Ron Sachs has gone on a “facebook rant” … Continue reading →

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Venture Boat Company Relaunches

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

The renowned South Florida-based Venture Boat Company is back and better than ever, with new additions to the lineup that close the gap between serious sport fishing and leisurely group excursions. Under the leadership and guidance of new owner, Lee … Continue reading →

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Gibbs Quadski Amphibious ATV

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

The world’s first high-speed sports amphibian — the GIBBS Quadski — will go on sale in the United States this month. The Quadski is powered by a 175-hp BMW engine and converts from ATV to personal watercraft. Gibbs Sports Amphibians … Continue reading →

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Florida developing new business brand in Tennessee

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

Enterprise Florida, the official economic development organization for the state of Florida, has awarded a branding campaign assignment to Nashville-based North Star Destination Strategies. I’m assuming all the Florida brand consultants were just too busy to take on this assignment. … Continue reading →

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