Media Reviews
White Lucent Eye Treatment by Shiseido (magazine ad)
The purple is a really good idea. For some reason that particular color denotes a majestic aura. In this case, the eye treatment that is being advertised is given a polished look through the centering of it on the page, and with the color. The commercial …
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 …
Bon Appetit Magazine
Bon Appetit Magazine, the popular gourmet publication, has been around for years and enjoyed a formidable reputation. This is deservedly so. I discovered the magazine myself just a couple years ago, and since I started my subscription, I’ve kept every copy I’ve received. For anyone who …
National Enquirer
The National Enquirer is my favourite magazine. I love celebrity gossip, and the Enquirer happily provides it.
My husband jokingly refers to the Enquirer my “Bible”.
I used to love the column that Anna Nicole Smith wrote, it was very funny and yes, very wacky!!
I am not crzy about the issues …
Junkmail Classifieds Newspaper
This is one concept I give a lot of credit for to the pioneers that identified a need to fill the gaping hole in this market. A weekly newspaper published especially for the listing of classified advertisements.
I find it to be a bit limited however, in the sense that …
METRO Magazine
METRO magazine is perfect for successful women but you’ll end up scanning the pages and just looking at the pictures if you’re a teenager and still studying. Last week, I’ve got a copy of it for the first time. It features successful independent women of today and their fabulous …
Rachael Ray Everyday Magazine
The Rachael Ray Everyday magazine offers a variety of tips and recipes for regular life (hence the “Everyday” title) and often comes packed with coupons and money-saving grocery lists alongside interviews with celebrities and Food Network chefs. Rachael Ray always includes a pet-friendly section that usually has one …
Its Just Some Random Guy, Youtube channel
Comedy sketches using action figures is not a new concept. I remember in the early 1990’s, Jon Stewart (later the host of The Daily Show) made a short using Barbie dolls to parody the survival film, Alive. Probably the most well known example of this comedy style …
Platinum by Montecristo Cigars (magazine ad)
I don’t smoke cigars, nor do I have a desire to. I am aware that there is a certain sophistication involved in cigar smoking. Creative teams responsible for this ad obviously thought that sex appeal needed to be incorporated into the ad. There is a …
The Sunday Times
One of the leading newspapers in the world in —˜The Times’ It started way back in the early nineteenth century, if I am not mistaken. Certainly, its reputation was such that it was called, —˜The Thunderer’ in that century and it was read by all classes. In the fullness …
Bon Ton fragrance by Ed Hardy (magazine ad)
Ed Hardy is bad azz. I love the T-shirts, the caps, and all the accoutrement that celebs choose to wear when they are not on the red carpet. The designs are always very “brutal” looking but they have a really couture edge bordering on biker-wear. …
Act like a Lady, Think Like a Man radio show
I’ve been wanting to talk about this show for very long time. But I purchased the book from Barnes and Nobles for almost $25.00. I have been huge follower of the Steve Harvey morning show for a couple of years now. When I heard that …
Island Capri by Michael Kors (magazine ad)
Island Capri is a great name for a breezy looking fragrance. I have never smelled this stuff. But again, Michael Kors is a really great brand - a really great designer. If his perfume is anything like the clothing, then the wearer of this perfume will …
Matruvani Kannada
Matruvani is a Kannada monthly published by Mata Amritanandamayi Tust, Kollam, India. It is also published in different languages, but this review pertains to the Kannada edition of the magazine. The one most important feature of this magazine is that profound thoughts of spirituality are expressed in a simple …
The Economic Times newspaper
I am reading the Economic Times since last two years. It is an Indian newspaper specializing in the economics. This newspaper is known for its sharp analysis and in depth coverage of the news items related to Indian Economy in general in particular and world economy in general.
I felt …
Black Stone Cherry - Folklore and Superstition
Black Stone Cherry’s sophomore release is as impressive as their self titled this time longer and more mature, with more of the southern rock feel this is a much more satisfying listen from beginning to end, every song is catchy, and every one of these catch song grows on …
Quiksilver Clothing (magazine ad)
I very vaguely remember the brand Quiksilver. What I do remember is that the clothing was very surf oriented with bright colors and lots of shorts and T-shirts. This ad in Blender magazine is quite colorful, featuring a young couple on a moped in what looks like …
Toronto Star
Toronto Star
This is one of the leading newspapers in Toronto. You can get it at every newsstand as well as by subscription. But beware of subscriptions, once you sign for that, they will continue calling you until they drive you insane. Or at least, that is my experience of …
South Bend Tribune
The South Bend Tribune is the only daily newspaper from South Bend, Indiana. In these tough times for print newspapers, the Tribune is showing no signs of giving up the ghost. They continue to provide headline international, national, and local news like clockwork. Like all newspapers, …
FORTUNE MAGAZIN
I love this fortnightly business magazine that I’ve been reading for over twenty years. Published by Time, Inc., it’s my top business reference of all time, much much better than Forbes or Business Week. Fortune recently came out with a special edition on their 75th anniversary, and …
Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens is a magazine that I agreed to try on trial basis. I received an issue the other day. It is the October issue so needless to say it has many fall ideas in it. It includes Halloween cupcakes among others. I like Better Homes …
India Today magazine
I have been reading India Today for more than 10 years now. Earlier it comes on a monthly basis with around 100 pages then they made it
fortnightly and now it comes on a weekly basis with around 50 to 60 pages. Sadly their quality has deteriorated in these years …
BBC Radio1
Being a UK resident, i know many of the radio stations. This includes BBC2, 1 and 4. Now, as this review is on Radio 1, that will be the main subject.
Now, let’s get started then!
Radio 1 has got just about every type of music, well not classical music, and …
How to Plan a Direct Marketing Campaign by Jack Ferrari
“How to Plan a Direct Marketing Campaign” by Jack Ferrari is a well assembled article with an ample amount of detail and information about what direct marketing is, how to conduct a direct campaign, and what materials you should use and how to use them.
First, I was glad when …
Maximum PC Magazine
If you are a hardcore computer geek then there is no doubt that you know this magazine. Those of you who are not computer geeks will find a lot good information in the magazine too.
The idea of the magazine to appeal to the hardcore computer geek but …
SIRIUS on DISH Network
I like listening to Christian music. I especially like to listen to music when I am cleaning. It helps distracts me and makes chores more bearable. I have a hard time keeping up with my CDs though. I do have an ipod but, sometimes I …
Packers Dope Sheet
Now that football season (well, pre-season) is starting again, I am once again making my weekly visit to Packers.com in order to read their weekly dope sheet.
When it comes to lead up to games, the Packers Dope Sheet is probably the best place to gain a full understanding about …
Action & Fitness Magazine
My friends say that I am a weekend warrior junkie. Work of course takes a lot of my time, and weekends are the only times I get to indulge in my favorite hobbies. During weekdays, I rely on my magazines to get me through. I am always open to …
Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
I truly love magazines, and especially Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. It only costs about $15.00, and you could get it at a store near you.
Though this is a magazine, but it has the concept of a book. And a good book with many short stories. I …
Asics footwear (magazine ad)
“Sound Mind * Sound Body + Bad Idea = A Good Story.” This is the caption at the top of the page on this ad for Asics sneakers. There are about six people in the ad, with three of them sitting in shopping carts while a …
Vanity Fair Magazine
One of the hobbies I refuse to give up, despite the present economy, is reading. There are few things as personally enjoyable to me as being able to relax with a cup of hot tea and a good magazine. So, since going out to movies and restaurants isn’t as …
Target Fresh Grocery mail publication
The Target chain has added groceries to its aisles in 2010, and apparently, that has made its way into my area as well. I can tell because in my mail today was a large pamphlet full of images and information designed to get me to shop there.
I had …
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 …
Parenting Magazine
I have been reading Parenting magazine since I had my first child 6 years ago. I was first introduced to it when I was at the doctors office and was waiting in the lobby and came across it to read. I found it very entertaining and informative. It was …
One Touch diabetic monitor (magazine ad)
There is a huge close up of a real life mother. Her name is Kelly. She has diabetes, and she’s a mother. It’s very interesting that they chose this particular style of ad for such an important little device. I like that they used …
VIA - AAA Traveler’s Companion magazine
I’ve been acquainted with VIA - AAA Traveler’s Companion magazine for what seems like forever. My grandfather was a AAA member and once I became responsible for my car, so was I. Thus, I’ve received the VIA - AAA Traveler’s Companion magazine for more years than I …
Bangkok Post Newspaper
“Bangkok Post” is one of the most read English newspaper published in Bangkok, Thailand. Another one which is also quite popular is “The Nation”. When I am in Bangkok, those are the two newspapers I never miss to read every day to keep myself informed and updated of …
FINGERHUT MAGAZINE
Fingerhut magazine is a magazine I started receiving in the 60’s, wherever I lived. When I was first married, I made the error of many newly weds, of buying on time payments. This was an error, as the payments seem to have a high interest rate, and it took …
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 …
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 …
Mossimo clothing (magazine ad)
Target has really come a long way with their clothing. No longer are the clothes relegated to people who simply can’t “afford” to shop in regular department stores. The people behind Target’s clothing know that a great deal of the population (richer and poorer) like …
Penny Saver
The Penny Saver has been around for many years now. It’s a way for people to advertise, sometimes for free and sometimes for a small price. It also is a good way for local neighborhood businesses to advertise to a confined area.
The negatives for the Penny Saver …
Color Oops Hair Color Remover (magazine ad)
Never have I heard of a product that corrects hair color mistakes. But with all the horror stories I have heard of people messing their hair up with dyes and rinses, I would imagine that this would be a very helpful product. A model is shown …
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