Media Reviews
Dana & David “Only Gold” (magazine ad)
Here is yet another multi-page commercial for the marketing of jewelry by a company called Dana & David. Personally, I have never heard of this particular jewelry company. But the first page, showing only a bar of pure gold, is incredibly arresting. It …
Men’s Health Magazine
Now this is one magazine that is like a Bible to me and I find myself buying it month after month I think it wouldn’t be too much of a bad idea to subscribe to it.
This, for me, is one of the best magazines to hit the …
Food and Family Magazine: 2005 Fall Issue
I love the fall time not solely because of the golden leaves on the trees, but because it’s the best time for home cooks to bust on the slow-cooking recipes. In the Food and Family Magazine; 2005 Fall Issue, it captures everything about fall cooking for cooks: the fast …
Weight Training for Women
I have been going to the gym for decades now, and my interest in weight training has been on and off through all these times. I have tried one personal trainer after another, and I have since come to the conclusion that I have to take charge of my …
Ramparts Magazine
Ramparts Magazine is a tough item to review because it ceased publication over 30 years ago! However, since it is still available via Ebay, I figured I would write a quick review on the magazine. Ramparts was a publication of the New left of the 1960’s and centered on …
Catherine’s Casual Wear (magazine ad)
What a horrible horrible ad. The clothes for this line are so ridiculously “Dress Barn” that no one in their right mind would wear them. They call it Classic Careerwear. And to tell the truth, the model shown looks extremely professional. The suit …
IMAN luxury eye shadow (magazine ad)
Again Target has done it again with a wonderful ad. I had no idea that they even sold IMAN products. I shouldn’t be surprised since they sell all sorts of wonderful items for women of color. But in this ad, the eye shadow …
American Photo Magazine
American Photo Magazine is a magazine of pictures that I like. I am a reader, an avid one at that, but there are times when I just want to look at pictures, stare and study them, not just to read. And that is the exact abstract from …
WPOC
One of the best country music stations I believe in the country is our own WPOC. This station is involved in our community. They have really good traffic reports in the morning and the afternoon. They keep you informed of what is going on that will effect you …
Stuff Magazine
When I first bought stuff magazine I thought, hey, they are just using a picture of a pretty lady on the front cover to sell this magazine. True it probably does boost the sales, but when you open the magazine, there is so much more! Stuff magazine is described …
Insure Your Business article
“Insure Your Business” by an unknown author at entrepreneur.com focuses on the significance of having proper business insurance as a basic means of protecting your business as well as yourself.
I’ve always heard about insuring a business, but I didn’t think it was necessary to insure a couple of sewing …
Woman’s World magazine
This is a really wonderful magazine for women mostly. Though, I do know some men that have to look at it too!.
They have a variety of things that are very interesting and heart felt.
This is not a tabloid so if you are looking for celebrity gossip, you will never …
The Price is Right Game Show
The Price is Right is a game show that runs on CBS. In my opinion The Price is Right is the best game show. Drew Carey is the current host of The Price is Right and he is always very energetic which makes the show a whole …
I.N.C. Clothing (magazine ad)
Macy’s has a new line of clothing called I.N.C. The ad is a bit confusing though, because the name Rianne is used in the advertisement. There are few other words. So at first I thought the clothing line was called Rianne. …
Cosmopolitan magazine
Cosmopolitan magazine is my favorite magazine. I can learn so many things in this magazine that I cannot find easily on the internet. I got my first ever copy of it last month and I was so excited to open it since it’s been a long time that I …
Metro newspaper
Metro is a free newspaper which is distributed widely in the United Kingdom, mainly to commuters via the medium of buses and trains, as well as being offered from special distribution points at railway and Underground stations. When it first came out a few years ago, I will confess …
Look: A Philippine Fashion Magazine
Whenever I have the time, I like to browse around magazine stores, especially second-hand magazine stores such as Filbars, to see what the market is offering in terms of magazines, both local and international magazines. Although I still like international fashion magazines, I have long ago learned to depend …
Baton Rouge Max 94.1 Fm Radio Station “Awesome”
Max 94.1 Radio Station in Baton Rouge La. is a great hip-hop station to listen to. If you live or visiting the area I suggest you hit the knob or button in your car until it says 94.1
The station is #1 for Hip-Hop in Baton Rouge. They …
Kompas, Indonesia Newspaper
I always thirst for the latest news. Especially the sport news and the political news. I love to read people turn over and athletes achievements. And every morning is a must for me to read them.
As long as i read newspaper, one of the best newspaper in Indonesia language …
Scientific American Mind Magazine June/July 2007
ZI recently perused a copy of Scientic American Mind in a bookstore, hooked in by the main teaser of when to trust your gut. The smaller teaser promised to reset my body clock if I was sleepless. My gut said buy it, it’ll make you look smart. …
V05 Extreme Style Hair Products commercial
Now THIS is a commercial I really like. It’s a two-page spread that I found in Blender magazine. On the first page, you see a woman and man in an elevator. First and foremost, I must say that whatever building they’re in looks incredibly classy. …
All the News You Need
In the future they will have a single pill that contains all the nutrients you need. You take the pill and you don’t have to eat again for maybe a day, depending on how they design it. Well, the Economist is today’s news magazine version of the …
Local news with the Star
The Star has maintained its stand above the rest of the local daily English newspapers for years due to its down to earth writings and layman English terms unlike its some of its competitors which presents their papers in “Business style English”.In addition to the printed daily newspaper, the …
Good Housekeeping Magazine
My Auntie has subscribed for 12 issues Good Housekeeping Magazine for only $14.97 and you know what she is able to maximize the benefit of this subscription by passing all the issues of magazines to me after she’s done with them. I am actually enjoying a free supply …
Loreal Infallible Lip Colour (magazine ad)
Beyonce is the spokesperson behind this specific product. The lipstick is actually not really a lipstick at all, but rather a lip color compact. The advertisement indicates that this lip color will not flake off or wear off easily. From the picture, I …
Entrepreneur Magazine
For the past year I have subscribed to Entrepreneur Magazine and I have loved it. The articles and topics presented have been very helpful and they are enjoyable to read. I found the whole presentation of the magazine to be very professional and visually pleasing.
I find that …
Article: “Here’s Lookin’ At You, Squid” Written by W. Hodding Carter
“Here’s lookin’ At You, Squid” is an article written by W.Hodding Carter discussing fishing for squids, what they are, and how it has become popular to regular fisherman.
The second paragraph begins with a mini marine-biology lesson of what squids are. For some reason, even though I know what squids …
EUREKA TIMES STANDARD NEWS PAPER
In Eureka, there are two newspapers out, currently. One is privately owned by a local, very wealthy man, the other is THE EUREKA TIMES STANDARD NEWS PAPER. It doesn’t take a lot of reasoning, on the part of any of our locals, to know which newspaper is probably most …
Tacori jewels (magazine ad)
You know what? I have never in my life had caviar. And I know that caviar (fish eggs) are quite the expensive delicacy. But I can’t imagine how they will ever be so luxurious to me that I invite myself to taste them. In …
Doo Gro Mega Thick Hair (magazine ad)
This is perhaps the most aggressive yet generic ad I have ever seen for a hair care product. Doo Gro has been around for a little while. But I don’t think I have ever used it. Personally, I find the title of the product …
7 Ways to Stretch Your Marketing Budget by Pam Newman
“7 Ways to Stretch Your Marketing Budget” by Pam Newman is an article for businesses looking to create cost effective marketing. As an accountant, she says she has seen many businesses spend lots of money on high end, expensive marketing to see nothing in return; therefore, she created a …
OK! Magazine (celebrity tabloid magazine)
Of all the tabloid rags on the shelves in grocery stores, it seems that OK! Magazine is one of the most reputable ones. Stories have broken in OK! Magazine that haven’t even captured speculation from other publications, like Life & Style, and Us magazines. A more …
Borghese Nail Lacquer (magazine ad)
If I were looking at this ad without knowing that it was for nail polish, I might think that it’s actually for lip gloss. The model in the picture is very pretty. She sort of has a “Liv Tyler-esque” glow about her. And what struck …
A guide to “Women’s Health”
I was grocery shopping the other day and was standing in the check-out line when I saw a magazine with a good looking guy on the cover. Now, I love my husband, but this guy was hot! So of course my attention was directed at the magazine rack and …
Masigasig Magazine
Masigasig is really a cool magazine. It is a free magazine sponsored by Globe Telecoms Philippines. It’s a nice magazine for people like me who want to start my own business. It gives me business ideas and it provides me with business tips as well. So it’s really helpful …
Via Magazine
Via Magazine is very unique. I am a member of AAA AutoClub. The magazine is part of my service and is really incredible.
There are tons of pictures and detailed articles taking you on amazing journeys. The photos taken by professional photographers as well as actual members are absolutely …
CNN World News 24/7
Listening to the news is one of my greatest pleasures,while typing my stories.I like CNN because it covers all the days events world wide.Unlike the local news,it is on 24 /7 and I can do what I have to do and still keep up with what is going on …
Gadgets Magazine
My brother and I take after my mother who loved to read magazines. When we were younger, magazines use to be a luxury because there were only a few local magazines in the Philippines. We were inundated with magazines from the US, and I grew up reading them. Free …
Reader’s Digest
A couple of years ago, my granny gave me a subscription to Reader’s Digest for Christmas. I have loved it ever since. It comes every month, so there is always something to read. I really like how there is something for everyone in the family to read. My husband …
Design For Humanity by Billa Bong (magazine ad)
I don’t think I have ever heard of Billa Bong. It sounds like a really funky clothing line. And I see that there is a model on the page wearing an array of bathing suits. The suits are very vintage looking and are nowhere near that …
Prevention Magazine
I subscribe to Prevention magazine, and look foward to getting it in the mail each month. Each issue is chock full of great information.
They have articles on just about everything. I enjoy articles on nutrition and fitness. I am always on the look out for new exercises.
Some of my …
The Dress Collection by Ralph Lauren (magazine ad)
Ralph Lauren is known for making really preppy looking clothing. Think lots of polo shirts, khakis, and clothes which are befitting a summer in the South Hamptons. But fast forward a bit, and you will realize that Ralph Lauren has come a long way in the area …
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