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Marketing Lessons from Chicago's Failed Olympic Effort

October 6, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Flat Pitch to IOC | www.chicagotribune.com

In hindsight it appears Chicago faced much greater odds in its pursuit of the 2016 Summer Games than previously thought. It also faced a formidable competitor who demonstrated a grasp of some very basic marketing principles and employed them effectively. Rio de Janeiro knew its audience well, stressed a compelling benefit for them, and presented it with an enthusiastic pitch team that was the equal of Oprah, the First Lady and the President.

Finishing schools are grooming students for better life

September 27, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Grooming an Achiever | manjitkauracademician

When sons of Dasrath were sent to Maharishi Vasistha, that was part of existing tradition of Gurukul ,the conceptual finishing school of ancient times,where evenprinces become commoners.Somehow this concept died gradually and moreorganised grooming schools appeared on the scene

Biodegradable waste confusion

September 10, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Biodegradable waste bags "more damaging" than PE | www.europeanplasticsnews.com

The term Biodegradable has become a misleading term to indicate degradability in the environment (above and below ground) with controlled degradation rates. While the technology has moved from natural to artificial ingredients the definition, testing and politicization of the term has everyone confused.

Finishing School@ India

September 8, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Human Asset Development for India | geetikasharmacorporatetrainer

Soft Skill Training & vocational and finishing school courses

Social Media Still A Learning Experience For Everyone

September 2, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

More marketers use social networking to reach customers | bit.ly

Everyone who is attempting to exploit emerging social media is learning lessons. Those creating social media platforms are finding out that commercializing a community can be tricky. Those trying to reach customers through social media are finding out that Friends and Followers don't necessarily equal paying customers. And those consumers trying to chronicle every event in their lives in 140 characters or less are finding that "autobiography by snippet" can grow tiresome.

Cyrus Bulsara, President

Cyrus BulsaraPresidentProfessional Consultants & Resources What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

"Irrational Exuberance" on Regis

August 26, 2009

Feltl Upgrades Regis (RGS) to Buy, $20 Price Target | news.glgroup.com

Pure financial analysis supported by Conference Call analytics, for a company like Regis (RGS), without knowledge of actual market level factors may give a skewed view of the financial fundamentals and cause for "Irrational Exuberance" on Price Targets. Salon Industry cognoscenti and "Industry Expert" consultants like us, who make it our business to follow salon client habits and broad industry trends, sometimes see things very differently than some Wall St. analysts.

Cyrus Bulsara, President

Cyrus BulsaraPresidentProfessional Consultants & Resources What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

"Irrational Exhuberance" on Regis

August 21, 2009

Feltl Upgrades Regis (RGS) to Buy, $20 Price Target | www.streetinsider.com

Pure financial analysis supported by Conference Call analytics, for a company like Regis, without knowledge of actual market level factors may give a skewed view of the financial fundamentals and cause for "Irrational Exuberance" on Price Targets. Salon Industry cognoscenti and "Industry Expert" consultants like us, who make it our business to follow salon client habits and broad industry trends, sometimes see things very differently than some Wall St. analysts.

Tom Ferrara, Chief Executive Officer

Tom FerraraChief Executive OfficerForProfitEDU.com What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

why forprofit EDU's are growing

August 4, 2009

why forprofits are growing | www.forprofitedu.com

All student interests and motivations are not at all the same, you need to understand their motivations to understand the market. You need to not think about yourself here as you are NOT the typical student growing to these schools.

Ken Powell, President

Ken PowellPresidentGenesis Business Development, LLC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Knome and SeqWright Team Up to Offer Genetic Services

June 11, 2009

Knome, SeqWright to Provide Personal Genomics Services through CLIA Lab | www.genomeweb.com

Privately held Knome Inc., has partnered with SeqWright to provide genetic testing through SeqWright's CLIA lab.  This move comes as recent several regulatory developments have occurred with respect to companies offering direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing services.  The Knome/SeqWright partnership may be an indication of a trend in new marketing strategies for companies offering DTC genetic testing services.  This development is another step in the evolution of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing.

Tom Ferrara, Chief Executive Officer

Tom FerraraChief Executive OfficerForProfitEDU.com What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

good view on changing demographics

June 2, 2009

why forprofits are growing | www.forprofitedu.com

The demographics within the US are changing.  The college seeking individuals seek have different motives. The means to an ends decision favors for profits

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