Nearly every article I come across about advertising or the media begins with a mention of companies struggling to find ways to gain consumer spending in times of economic difficulty. In spite of everything going on on Wall Street, many companies are making it through.
Disney, one of the world’s largest companies, is profiting off something […]
Entries from October 2008
Fairy Dust to Help Disney Sales
October 31, 2008
Teen Vogue is One Step Ahead… but is it with the Right Foot?
October 30, 2008
For the first time in my blogging experience, I was at a loss for words when I read this article “Hanging Out at a Mall for the Holidays,” published in today’s New York Times.It’s about Teen Vogue and the new store it’s opening for the holiday season at the Mall at Short Hills in New […]
Ekstein’s “Obama Contingency Clause” Makes Major News
October 29, 2008
Last Friday, we announced that Ekstein Development (the lead developer for +aRt, a new condo development at 540 West 28th Street) was offering an “Obama Contingency Clause” for all contracts signed up until Election Day. The idea is that if McCain wins, buyers can back out of the deal - no questions asked. This has […]
Would you like fries with that grande nonfat one pump caramel latte?
October 28, 2008
I think I’m a little behind in hearing the news, but according to this Wall Street Journal article McDonald’s has begun to debut sales of espresso drinks at locations across the U.S. and is now facing some difficult challenges with today’s economy.
According to the article:
“The weak economy has prompted some consumers to brew coffee at […]
Only in New York: NYC Real Estate Developer Offers “Obama Contingency”
October 24, 2008
Our clients at Ekstein Development today announced they will be offering an “Obama Contingency Clause” for any real estate deals made at the luxury condos +aRt (540 West 28th Street) between now and Election Day. The premise is that if McCain wins, buyers can walk away - no questions asked. Purportedly, they can all move […]