5/18/07

Final thoughts...?!?

5/15/07

If you are targeting 16 year old females and want have plenty of lead time and money, what media might you use to reach them and why? When and where would you reach them?

5/9-10

5/9/07

2nd period: Which method of advertising do you think is most effective? (Tv, radio, billboards, internet ads, direct mailing, magazines, newspapers) Why?


5/10/07
2nd-3rd period: NO WARM-UP TODAY! START THE APPRENTICE EPISODE IMMEDIATELY! It's the second episode on the DVD. Fast forward through the intro so that you have time to finish it.

5/9/07

Do a practice typing test to warm-up for the recorded scores!

5/8/07

Do you think advertising works on you? Why or why not?

5/7/07

What scares/worries you the most about a job interview?

Friday! 5/4/07

Free warm-up Friday!

3/2-3/07

Describe for me your ideal interview outfit. Don't leave out any details!

5/1/07

Please take a three minute typing test.

4/30/07

None - do one practice typing test.

Friday, April 27, 2007

Free warm-up Friday! Remember, to receive full credit you must write at least 5 sentences with correct grammar!

4/25/07

What job did you find online to "apply for"? Why did you pick that job?

4/24/07

Yesterday you learned that work experience, education, and extra curriculars are put in order based on your strength. What is the order in your resume going to be and why?

4/23/07

We will take the typing test that we didn't take on Friday - so get a practice one in!

4/20/07

Do a practice typing test! Your choice. Please complete two, three minute tests.

4/18-19/07

Of the two Presidential Candidates that you researched, who do you think has a better marketing strategy (NOT ASKING WHO YOU PERSONALLY LIKE AND WOULD VOTE FOR).

4/17/07

The Arrow (93.7) has a parrot on one of their many links. Scavenger hunt time - go find it!

4/16/07

Most of you have never voted before. How do you think you are going to decide who to vote for in the Presidential Election? Will you just vote for who your parents vote for? Will you vote for a certain party - if so why? Etc.

Friday the 13th!!!

Free warm-up Friday! When you are finished with your warm-up, prepare for your typing test!

4/11-12/07

None. GET WITH YOUR PARTNER AND FINALIZE YOUR PROJECT! You are presenting today.

4/10/07

What is something that potential presidential candidates are doing (marketing wise) that is newer concept (at least in a presidential campaign)?

4/4-5/07

If you could create any product, what type of product would it be? Give me some details about it.

4/3/07

Make sure you read the class website for your assignments!!!

Warm-up:
Please list 5 direct competitors and indirect competitors for Nike.

4/2/07

Did you pull an April Fool's joke on someone or did someone pull one on you? Tell me about it. If not, what's the best April Fool's Day joke you've ever heard?

3/30/07

Free warm-up Friday. Please remember your response should be at least 5 sentences and grammatically correct. When you are finished practice typing until we take the typing test.

3/28/07

What hotel do you think is the best (even if you have never been to one)? Why?

3/27/07

I just read an article about how they are going to start advertising "Dead beat Dads" on pizza boxes. Find the article and tell me what you think about it.

3/26/07

What is the rule of 72 and how does it relate to marketing? (You will have to look this up)

3/23/07

Free warm-up Friday. Please remember this must be at least five sentence. Check your grammar and spelling.

3/21-22

Which buying motive do you think is most successful? Why?

3/20

**THIS WARM-UP SHOULD BE LONGER THAN NORMAL. I'm looking for a couple of paragraphs here, not one paragraph!

What purchases have you made that have been influenced by your friends? How much do they influence your purchases? What about your parents?

Are there any other factors that influence what you buy?

3/19/07

Welcome back!

Please tell me about your Spring Break. Remember to use correct grammar and spelling! (Also, it should be at least 5 sentences long).

SPRING BREAK FRIDAY

How do you plan on spending your Spring Break?

3/7/07

None. Quiz/Mini-Test day!

3/6/07

Of the ways we have studied so far, which do you think is the best way to gather information? Why?

3/5/07

Please give me 2 examples of closed ended questions and 2 examples of open ended questions.

2/23/07

Today's Warm-up:
Free warm-up Friday! This should be at least 5 complete sentences. Please remember to use correct grammar!

2/22/07

Let's practice typing. It's been a while. http://www.freetypinggame.net/

2/21/07

For your warm-up, I need to you to try to log-in to the portal again.

When you get in, please email me at nstockma@houstonisd.org with the subject: PORTAL SUCCESS.

If you do NOT get in, I need you to fill out the sheet I will have on the round table.

2/20/07

For your warm-up, I need to you to try to log-in to the portal again. When you get in, please email me at nstockma@houstonisd.org with the subject: PORTAL SUCCESS.

If you do NOT get in, I need you to fill out the sheet I will have on the round table.

2/19/07

Which step of decision making do you think is the most difficult step? Why?

2/16/07

Free warm-up Friday. Please remember it should be at least 5 sentences long and can be free response or answer a question you make up. (For example: When I grow up, in what ways do I want to be the same and different than my parents?)

Valentine's Day

What is Valentine's Day? Commercial holiday for companies to make a lot of money or day for you to express your love for people in your life? Explain.

2/13/07

What decisions regarding a product does a company have to make before it can produce it. Think of as many as you can.

2/12/07

Some "interesting" advertising methods were used to promote Aqua Teen Hunger Force in Boston. Explain to me what happened and if you think the companies involved acted irresponsibly.

2/9/07

Free warm-up Friday. Remember, you can either make up your own question (ie- What is my secret dream?) or you can just write about whatever comes into your head. Please make sure your response is at least 5 sentences and grammatically correct.

2/7-8/07

Overall, what did you think about the Super Bowl commercials? Did they live up to the hype? Why do you think people are so obsessed with them?

2/6/07

None.

2/5/07

No warm-up today.

2/2/07

Free warm-up Friday. Remember, to earn credit, this warm-up should be at least 5 sentences with correct grammar and spelling.

1/31-2/1

On Tuesday we talked about a lot of social issues that society needs to work on. Which one is most important to you and why?

1/30/07

What are some issues that society as a whole needs to solve to make this world a better place? Name as many as you can.

1/29/07

Friday in class we heard what the Cisco iPhone is and what the Apple iPhone is. What are the differences between the two? How similar/different are they?

1/26/07

Free warm-up Friday! Please make sure you write at least 5 setences and use correct grammar and spelling.

1/24-25/07

What is your goal grade in this class? Do you have to do anything differently than you are doing now to achieve that? If so, what?

1/23/07

Did you know there was already a telephone called the iphone? If so, what have you heard? Do you think Apple should be able to name their phone iphone, even though they knew the name existed and the company denied them permission to use the name?

1/22/07

Do you think a product's name should be protected so other people cannot use that name? Why or why not. Are there any times when it should be okay and others when it shouldn't? Explain.

1/18/07

What issues would be involved in operating a store?

1/16/07

When might a company decide to stop selling a "money maker" in a given year? For example, "We are selling a lot of ipods. Let's cut back on production so we don't sell so many." Give a full explanation and use correct grammar and spelling.

1/12/07

Free Warm-up Friday. You may write about anything you would like to. Your warm-up must be at least 5 sentences and use correct spelling and grammar.

1/10-11/07

If you could be on a reality show, like The Apprentice, would you? Why or why not?

****Today there is a substitute. You are responsible for your work and actions, just as if I was there. Make sure that you get the worksheet that goes along with the show you are going to watch. The worksheet (front and back) is due on FRIDAY. There is a book check on FRIDAY. Also, your Marketing Eras assignment is due on Monday!

See you tomorrow!

1/9/07

Which marketing era is best for the customer? Defend your response.
Which marketing era is best for the company? Defend your response.

1/8/07

Which of the 4 P's do you think is LEAST important? Defend your answer!

1/5/06

1. What do you think about New Years Resolutions? Why?
2. If you had to make 2 New Years Resolutions, what would they be and why?

1/3/07

Tell me about your Winter Break. Your response must be at least 5 sentences and must have correct grammar and spelling!