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    SmartBrief: Leadership

  • Are dog owners dumber than cat owners?

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Cat owners tend to be far better educated than dog owners, according to a new study in the U.K.  -More- Director, Financial Planning & Analysis Virgin America

  • Real leaders know how to fight right

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Good leaders know how to smooth over destructive disputes -- but also how to fan the flames of constructive conflicts within  -More- 

  • Can AT&T escape the iPhone quagmire?

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    When AT&T became the sole U.S.  -More- 

  • Populism won't put America back on track

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    The current upswelling of angry populism is understandable, but serious politicians should do their best to ignore it, writes -More- 

  • Bonfire of the vanity metrics

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    When it comes to measuring success, it's always tempting for managers to focus on numbers that make them look good, writes Er -More- Search Engine Strategies New York brings you the experts that can help determine which emerging technologies and channels you should be investing in for 2010. Join nearly 5,000 marketers for training and discussion on topics like ppc and seo management, keyword research, social media marketing and more.
 
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    SmartBrief: CPA Letter Daily

  • Fed aims to inspire confidence with clear exit strategy

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    The Federal Reserve is walking a fine line as it plans to withdraw from stimulus efforts.  -More- Free Webinar: Don't Abandon One of Your Clients' Most Valued Services — Hear from accountants who profit from their clients' payroll without processing it – by partnering with myPay Solutions. Learn how they've enhanced their image as full-service firms, while increasing client loyalty and revenue per client. Register Now

  • Head of U.K.'s Financial Services Authority plans to step down

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Hector Sants will step down this summer after three years as CEO of the U.K. Financial Services Authority.  -More- 

  • Experts predict loosening of credit in 2010

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    The long credit crunch could end this year as banks begin to make loans to companies with solid financials.  -More- 

  • European debt, weak U.S. recovery pull Dow below 10,000

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    For the first time since November, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was below the symbolic 10,000 level when the trading day  -More- 

  • Analysis: Goldman Sachs helped Greece hide size of deficit

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    The Greek government went to Goldman Sachs for help in concealing the size of its budget deficit and used a derivatives deal  -More- Review and analyze your nexus profile quickly and easily, with NEW Nexus Assistant on Checkpoint®. Create a snapshot to quickly see and compare how each state treats a variety of business activities. Try Nexus Assistant now at NO COST for 30 days: call 1.800.950.1216 or visit ria.thomsonreuters.com to learn more.
 
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    SmartBrief: AAAA SmartBrief

  • User-generated ads score high with viewers

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    A pair of user-generated ads for Doritos scored well with Super Bowl viewers under a variety of measures, including viewings  -More- 

  • Mindshare wins media for Unilever North American

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    WPP's Mindshare won Unilever's $800 million North American media account after a seven-month review. Mindshare was the U.S.  -More- 

  • Loopt now connects users to location-based ads

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Loopt, in a strategy shift from its fee-based revenue model, has begun running location-based ads on its mobile applications. -More- 

  • Survey: Many clients think shops could do a better digital job

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Just 3% of marketers gave a grade of excellent for their traditional shop's digital abilities, and 47% scored their agency as -More- Search Engine Strategies New York brings you the experts that can help determine which emerging technologies and channels you should be investing in for 2010. Join nearly 5,000 marketers for training and discussion on topics like ppc and seo management, keyword research, social media marketing and more.

  • A-B looks to reality-TV motif for World Cup promo

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Anheuser-Busch InBev appears to be planning a FIFA World Cup promotion designed to resemble the "Big Brother" reality show.  -More- 
 
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    Smartbrief: Aerospace Industries Association

  • Boeing's new jumbo completes first flight

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Boeing Co.'s biggest-ever commercial jet completed a nearly four-hour test flight on Monday, capping a troubled development p -More- Looking for a global supply chain services partner with a proven track record? Aviall is your solution. We're one of the world's largest providers of new parts for the aerospace and defense industries, and with 39 locations around the world, we can supply you with new spare-parts when you need them, where you need them. Click here to learn more about how Aviall can help you.

  • Australia vows $173M investment in airport security

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    In reaction to the Christmas Day bombing attempt against a U.S.  -More- 

  • Murtha remembered as strong advocate for veterans

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Rep.  -More- 

  • Airports may face delays, space constraints with full-body scanners

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    As the TSA prepares to install 950 full-body scanners over the next two years, experts are warning that the devices could cau -More- 

  • AIA statement on the death of representative John Murtha:

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Statement by AIA president and CEO Marion C. Blakey. Read here. -More- The International Aerospace Quality Group is a cooperative global organization of aviation, space and defense related companies. The IAQG is committed to achieving significant performance improvements through the development of standards, industry oversight and guidance materials for use throughout the supply chain. Click here for more.
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    Smartbrief: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

  • AOPA interviews pilot flying Haiti relief missions

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    John Arnold was enjoying the Hershey Chocolatefest in Pennsylvania with his family Jan.  -More- Pilots - All Life Insurance Policies are NOT Created Equal. Don't pay more just because you are a pilot. Get complete coverage with no aviation exclusions for less. A+ rated policies. Contact the Aviation Life Insurance Experts. (800) 380-8376 or www.piclife.com

  • Massachusetts airport, charter company at odds over lease

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Barnstable Municipal Airport officials asked a flight company to cease operating charters out of the airport in Hyannis, Mass -More- 

  • Pilot follows family's footsteps into flying

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Pilot Todd Aungst is the third generation in his family to fly planes, and he now owns Penn-Selin Air Inc.  -More- 

  • Goldman Sachs' Hawker Beechcraft investment a reminder of mistakes

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
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  • N.J. pilot enters contest for women entrepreneurs

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    New Jersey pilot Linda Scully entered a contest for women entrepreneurs sponsored by American Express and hopes to win fundin -More- 
 
 
 
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    Smartbrief: International Council of Shopping Centers

  • Obama delivers $3.8 trillion budget to Congress

    7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    The deficit would hit $1.6 trillion this year before beginning to decline in 2011 under a budget President Barack Obama deliv -More- 

  • Unibail-Rodamco buys Simon shopping center venture for $981M

    7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    European property company Unibail-Rodamco is acquiring a shopping center venture between Simon Property Group and Ivanhoe Cam -More- Retail clothing store opportunities are leaking out of ZIP Code 92704. Do you know what's happening in your market? Get a free ESRI Retail MarketPlace Profile report from Business Analyst Online to understand supply and demand, and review the number of businesses by industry sector such as clothing, shoes, furniture, electronics, and more.

  • Simon denies reports of negotiations with General Growth

    7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Simon Property Group denies reports that it is in negotiations with General Growth Properties.  -More- 

  • G-7 can't reach accord on financial regulation:

    7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Leaders at a Group of Seven meeting failed to reach an accord on financial regulation, French Finance Minister Christine Laga -More- Can You Grow a Business Without Adding More Staff? "Automating the processing of vendor invoices allowed us to acquire properties w/o more staff," says CFO Tom Rutherford of LBA Realty. Read Study or Attend Webinar to see how Inland Real Estate Group and Maguire Properties automated AP.

  • Source: Only Liberty's London operations to exist as REIT

    7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    More news about U.K.-based Liberty International's possible plans: According to a source, the company will keep its shopping  -More- 
 
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    Smartbrief: American Beverage Assocation

  • The ABA tweets: Follow us on Twitter

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Now you can follow the ABA on Twitter!  -More- 

  • Giving the news release a new lease on life

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Looking to do your own PR but want to do more than just send out a traditional news release?  -More- 

  • In a nod to local pronunciations, Pepsi changes name

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Recognizing that its name is hard to pronounce in some countries, Pepsi is going by the name Pecsi in Argentina and Pesi in S -More- 

  • Diet Coke campaign focuses on heart health

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Diet Coke has again tapped Heidi Klum for its annual heart health awareness campaign.  -More- 

  • Kroger to stock more Reed's varieties

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Kroger is adding three Reed's products to its store shelves: Virgil's Diet Root Beer, Virgil's Diet Cream Soda and Virgil's O -More- In today's challenging economic climate, consumer products manufacturers and retailers need to collaborate more closely than ever to win the loyalty of consumers and capture wallet share. Learn more about strategic collaboration for gaining deeper consumer insights, building a responsive supply network, and delivering tailored marketing and shopping experiences in this free white paper.
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    Smartbrief: Food Marketing Institute

  • Loblaw no longer selling "unsustainable" fish

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    The Loblaw grocery chain has vowed that all of its seafood will come from sustainable sources by 2013, and has stopped carryi -More- 

  • FMI Store Manager Awards

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    The FMI Store Manager Awards Program recognizes exceptional store managers who generate sales growth, provide great customer  -More- 

  • Ukrop's stores to fly under Martin's banner in Virginia

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Twenty-five Ukrop's stores in Richmond and Williamsburg, Va., have been purchased by Royal Ahold NV and will be operated as M -More- Stay Competitive By Earning Your Pharm.D. With UF Open the door to career advancement with a prestigious University of Florida Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Join over 1,400 professional graduates and 600 students in our Top 10 US News & World Report ranked distance learning program. Click here to learn more about UF's online Pharm.D.

  • Mars rolls out 2 products for a limited time

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Mars Chocolate North America is offering two candy bars for a limited time.  -More- 

  • Coupons have been a cut above during recession

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Coupon use increased last year for the first time in 17 years, spurred by a 92% increase in online coupon access.  -More- 
 
 
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    Smartbrief: Accomplished Teacher

  • How should teachers build trust with students?

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Teachers are responsible for building trust between them and their students, a consulting online editor for Edutopia writes  -More- Do you understand the boys in your classroom? In his book Boy Writers and DVD "Dude, Listen to This!", best-selling author Ralph Fletcher explores how to give boys more choices and engage them in classroom discussions, tackling difficult issues such as gender differences, violence and humor, edgy language, and handwriting. Click here for details!

  • Denver to end direct placement of tenured teachers in needy schools

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Denver schools chief Tom Boasberg has ended the district's direct-placement policy that disproportionately forced tenured tea -More- 12 Sides to Your Story is a 32-page flipchart that summarizes 12 key strategies for improving narrative writing. You'll find concise explanations, tips, exemplars, and specific steps students can use to identify strategies as they read—and use them in their own stories. Only $12. Click here to preview the entire flipchart online!

  • Game time: Educators include classic board games in lessons

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Some teachers are using classic board games, such as Candy Land and Scrabble, to help young students with lessons in math, la -More- 

  • High-tech bus brings science lab, lessons to schools strapped for resources

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
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  • Instant student feedback helps teachers adjust lessons

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Teachers in an Arizona school district say the Smart Interactive Response System is helping them adjust lessons and tests mor -More- 
 
 
 
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    Smartbrief: The American College of Gastroenterology

  • Patient Perspective

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Gluten-Free Girl discusses eating on a budget and gets feedback from others, including the following tip: "Buy in bulk, buy l -More- 

  • Health reform moves to state level as federal plan stalls

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Democratic and Republican state lawmakers have introduced separate bills on expanding health care coverage in their jurisdict -More- 

  • Tips to control IBS symptoms with diet, lifestyle changes

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional GI disorder with no cure, so patients must learn to manage their pain and other symp -More- Whole Grain Foods for Every Meal of the Day Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods Inc. is proud to offer a diverse selection of delicious organic and gluten-free cereals, specialty flours and whole grain products for every meal of the day. Our wholesome products are stone ground to ensure the highest quality, creating nutritious whole grain foods that benefit digestive health. Order here.

  • Few cases of cancer missed by upper GI endoscopy

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Esophagogastroduodenoscopy or upper GI endoscopy misses few cases of cancer in Western populations, Australian researchers re -More- "Stress Management: Approaches for preventing and reducing stress" — Learn techniques to reduce the stress in your life with this special report from the experts at Harvard Medical School. 30% off the cover price and free shipping for SmartBrief readers. Click here to order in hard copy or electronic download.

  • Vaccines and healthy habits are focus of cancer prevention report

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    About 40% of cancer cases could be prevented worldwide if people were vaccinated against infections and adopted healthier lif -More- 
 
 
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    Smartbrief: Shop.org

  • Index gauges fashion brands' popularity on Facebook

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    The Stylophane Facebook Fashion Index, which launched last week, shows how the number of Facebook fans of individual fashion  -More- SmartStat: 90% of e-Commerce leads lost — A recent MIT study found that 90% of e-Commerce leads go cold within an hour. Best practice marketing techniques can improve website conversion rates by as much as 50%. Register for this educational Conversion Academy training session held on Tues, Feb 16th, 12:00 PM ET, to explore this topic in detail.

  • 3 tips for boosting search results

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Sage Lewis, president of SageRock Digital Marketing, offers three suggestions for improving search results.  -More- 

  • 5 ways to use social media to engage customers

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    At the Retail Innovation and Marketing Conference, March 2 to 4 in San Francisco, hear former Harvard business professor and  -More- 

  • Food Lion emerges as king of mobile marketing

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Julie Gallagher of Supermarket News says Food Lion and ShopText, which facilitates the retailer's mobile marketing campaign,  -More- 

  • Italy's Yoox reports 50% increase in 2009 sales

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
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