Tag Archives: Marketing

How to Dress Like a Mailman

Posted on 20 February 2013 by Ryan Lowery



I guess you can consider this an update to my piece from earlier this month, Who’s Killing the USPS?. It was announced today that the struggling United States Postal Service (USPS) will launch a line of all-weather apparel and accessories … Continue reading →

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Who’s Killing the USPS?

Posted on 7 February 2013 by Ryan Lowery



Recently the the price of a postage stamp soared precipitously to the astronomical price of 46 cents. Yes, my tongue was firmly planted in my cheek as I wrote that. Frankly, 46 cents still seems like a pretty good deal. … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Death of Barnes & Noble

Posted on 6 February 2012 by Ryan Lowery



I love a good bookstore. I can easily spend hours in one, and I often do. There was a happy time, years ago, where I had to chose from the many bookstores in town whenever I had the desire to … Continue reading →

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The Coming eBook Revolution

Posted on 28 November 2011 by Ryan Lowery



I like books. That’s no secret. As I’ve said many times, I like real books. Paper ones that I can hold in my hand, store on my bookshelves, and read anytime I want without plugging them in. That said, for … Continue reading →

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…and now a word from our sponsor.

Posted on 13 December 2010 by Ryan Lowery



It was really only a matter of time. And now, the time has come. Advertisers want to embed their messages into your eBook. As sales of eBook readers from top retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble soar, marketers are … Continue reading →

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