A great big, make that HUGE photograph of Jennifer Garner is being used to market this cosmetic. The powder foundation appears to be giving this actress the model glow that she has all the time. The delicate dimples in her cheeks don’t hurt either. Her …

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 …

Before this month end, I would like to review the current issue of my favorite magazine - Cosmopolitan. Let us start with the cover design, Kim Chiu - an eighteen-year-old actress. I mean a very young actress. I have nothing against her but being an adult magazine, I think …

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 …

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 …

I’ve always been an avid reader of the best teen magazine in the Philippines, Candy. I’ve started collecting it when I was just 11 years old and until now, I always feel excited to buy the next issues of Candy. Every cent is just worth it for a magazine …

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 …

This car has all-wheel drive. I was surprised to discover such a big feature in such a little car. This car isn’t really that attractive. The marketing execs tried to use flashy colors to take away from the fact that the car is really …

Everyday at work I listen to the radio station Fresh 102.7 (Las Vegas, NV). I have come to appreciate the DJ’s sense of humor, especially Suzy. The traffic reports are accurate and timely. I drive to work during peak hours in the morning and I am rarely late due …

I am an avid digital photographer, and I rely on Photoshop to make my pictures better than what I took. I do a lot of internet research on Photoshop, but I suppose I am old-school and rely more on the printed word than the web. I found this rather …

They needed a mixed looking model to really set this ad off, and they got on one. I know that sounds a little prejudiced. But there are so many ways that this product could be marketed a bit more creatively. The Latina looking model has …

Do you like beads? Have you ever wanted to be a bead artisan? The Bead and button is a magazine for you. Interweave is the parent company of several crafting magazines, and they really know what they are doing. Every issue is packed with solid, helpful articles, contest news, …

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 …

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. …

Available at Macy’s. I think that when I start seeing this, I will automatically figure out that the product in question is of good quality. And in looking at this ad for just a few seconds, I am more than convinced that this product is of high …

“How To Advertise Now” by Kim T. Gordon is an article about how to market on a budget during the economic crisis. She creates four ways for business owners to cut back on marketing spending without going out of business.
I thought this was a great idea because there are …

At first look The Writer seems like an unimpressive and overpriced magazine. It does not have any flashy or attractive design; it is quite thin and it is printed on a thin paper. But once you actually look inside, riches can be found. As an aspiring writer, I have …

I do really appreciate the radio program “Grace To You” which is aired on FEBC DZAS every night at 9 in the evening Monday to Friday.
The preacher of the program Pastor John MacArthur is a gifted preacher who is an excellent exositor of Bible doctrines and teacings. He …

Tide is one of the longest-running, best-selling laundry cleaning products on the market. I have always loved Tide, and would probably believe that it could remove any stain. Plus, the product has a distinctive smell that I love. Anyway, anyone who watches the CW network …

These people at TMZ just do nothing for me. They have a website, and they have a 30 minute syndicated TV show. What a complete waste. Worse, that our society supports it is just sad.
While I love the opportunity to see what my favorites are doing, …

I never knew Workingmom Magazine had existed for some time now, until months ago when I visited a friend’s house. I was waiting for her in the living room coz we were going on a night out (finally!) after months of months of work, and no social life, …

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 …

“How to Create a Marketing Plan” by an unknown author at entrepreneur.com is an article about the importance of a marketing plan and how to create one.
I’ve read an abundant amount of business books and when it came to the marketing section; it mainly talked about creating a …

There is no doubt in my mind that I am a marketing executives dream. I see a new product and I have to have it. Open the closets in my home and you will find that just about everything I own has been profiled at some time in the …

I watch Fox News sometimes but I don’t watch it a lot. I consider myself somewhat of an independent and most of the shows in my opinion do have a conservative bias. Some of the main anchors include Sean Hannity, Bill O’reilly and Greta Van …

Jane Velez has a show on Headline News, in which she comments on the latest political story, scandal, crime story or gossip topic of the moment.
Until her show came along, I really didn’t think any one person could get on my nerves quite as much as Nancy Grace, but …

I’ve always been choosy in joining international fan clubs and being halfway across the globe, it was always a question whether it was worth it or not, and looking back now, it was. Since the release of the LOTR movies and now “The Hobbit” trilogy, I have been taking my …

Every time I’m on a flight I’m always looking for something to do to pass the time. On Continental flights they offer Continental Magazine in the seat pocket in front of you. Usually I don’t enjoy in flight magazines too much but I really like reading Continental …

Far Eastern Economic Review ( FEER ) is a monthly magazine published in Hong Kong. This, ofcourse, is one of the most informative business magazines in the Far East, covering news, articles, and reviews about the latest developments in the countries of the Region.
Here is the website of …

About 6 months ago I needed to advertise the sale of a vehicle I wanted to get rid of. I looked up the local newspapers phone number, The Manchester Times, and gave them a call. I was pleased with how I was treated over the phone and I …

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 …

Pray! Encouraging a Passion for Christ through Prayer! This magazine has been a wonderful find. It is published by The Navigators. I look forward to my delivery every time.
As you open the cover, you come to a sections titled “Leaders Guide” which takes you thru 4 lessons on the …

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 …

Here we are again with the ads for cosmetics and other beauty products that have food in them. However, doesn’t this sound really lovely? Coconut milk sounds refreshing. I understand that it is good for you in terms of nutrients. But from the looks of …

One of my favorite FM radio station in the Philippines is 96.3. I listen to almost all kind of music but I prefer the softer kind. I barely have time to listen to the radio but while I’m in my car, driving or jogging, I prefer listening to radio …

Technology has moved so fast that I have come to rely on my computer more than ever now. I do a lot of surfing and downloading with my laptop and I always make sure that it is up to these tasks. I like to keep up with the latest …

Gourmet Magazine co-writers, Jane and Michael Stern, compose an article that makes your mouth water and leaves you scrambling to make travel arrangements to get to Springfield, IL for the “horseshoe” meal. If I had not read this article and the description of such a meal called “horseshoe”, then …

We have been buying the Central Brittany Journal for the last three years. It is packed full of everything that could possibly be of interest to us since buying a house in Brittany. Before finding our house we had the Journal delivered to our home in England. For an …

With all the news spiraling across television screens about the California woman who gave birth to octuplets; it wouldn’t be long before articles began circulating on the internet about the birth as well. More so about the practices of fertility doctors and whether it was legal to implant the …

My office always has our radio station tuned to 106.1 in Philadelphia, Pa. Usually I tune out whatever is playing and concentrate on the phone calls I am making for work. Today I was work on some paperwork between noon and 12:30 and heard the “12 Noon Workout” on …

Philippines is composed of roughly 7,100 islands. The coastline is just spectacular, and a lot of them have not been discovered. I love traveling around my country, but it has proven to be somewhat of a challenge as a lot of the places are not on the beaten path. …

This magazine costs about $6, and I always am the one to subscribe for my aunts and uncles, since they have small children in their family. I love being of some help to them, and they love subscribing to this magazine from SPH distribution, as they love reading …