What to Watch: Mary Queen of Shops

Mary Queen of ShopsWednesdays 9:00pm EST BBCA(check your local listings for re-broadcasting)This show features Mary Portas, who's well known for her work in the Retail industry, working with small boutiques owners to help them revitalize their poorly performing shops in the UK. Unlike, all the other fashionista shows, I like this one because it's business based but also has plenty of high-end

Kellogg Company and Katalyst Media Join Forces to Confront Hunger in the United States

Kellogg Company and Katalyst Media Join Forces to Confront Hunger in the United StatesKatalyst, in Partnership with Kellogg Company, Release a "People-Powered" Web Video to Raise Awareness About the Issue of HungerBATTLE CREEK, Mich., June 22 -- Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) today announced a transformational partnership with Katalyst, a studio for social media co-founded by Ashton Kutcher (

Is It Too Late to Reposition Your Company or Product?

by A. BrooksStyle and Focus Lifestyle PRNo, it's never too late to re-evaluate and figure out how to reposition yourself to your current customers (clients) or potential new customers (clients). It could be something as simple as changing your company's logo or as complex as overhauling your company's or product's whole image.For example, Victoria's Secret has reposition it's image with their

News Bites: Spider-Man, Charities, and more

** Coming to a Comic Bookstore Near You. Spider-Man Saves the Day!!!. In the upcoming Spider-Man comic, Peter Parker goes up against one of his rogue gallery who is attempting to thwart the swearing in ceremony of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. According to Marvel, the comic will be written by Zeb Wells with artwork by Todd Nauck and Frank D'Armata.Marvel's Editor-in-Chief

The Importance of Staying Visible in Tough Times

by Annice BrooksStyle and Focus Lifestyle PRYes, it's common sense to stay visible doing tough economic times but many seem to forget that. As the old saying goes "Out of Sight, Out of Mind". Instead of using all their resources many are choosing to scale back or eliminate their Marketing and Public Relations altogether. Why? By doing that all it will do is put you at a disadvantage once the

New Career Coaching Service Targets Marketing and Advertising Executives

Unique and personalized job search strategies, designed to help executives land next professional position.New York -- GetWorking, a specialized job coaching service based in New York City, recently launched with the goal of coaching laid-off executives, those stuck in their job searches, and professionals returning to the workforce. It's a unique coaching service for the marketing and

A+ Office Supplies

I guess it's this time of the year that make me want to update my office supplies. From pens to office furniture I like to change it up a bit but still keep them smart. Who says office supplies have to be basic and boring. Show off your personality and still keep it professional by adding lots of colors and patterns or go the sophisticated route with stainless steel or silver supplies.Audrey

Style & Focus News Bites

Style and Focus PR would like to send our condolences to the families of Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes.** Advertising: Calvin Klein and Condé Nast Strike Online Ad Deal. Condé Nast has signed an exclusive deal with fashion brand Calvin Klein to run an ad campaign for its fragrance Secret Obsession on the vogue.com website. The deal, which will run for four weeks and will kick off before the campaign

Style and Focus News Bites

** Economy: Jobless Claims Surge Above 400,000. The number of newly laid off people filing claims for unemployment benefits bolted past 400,000 last week as companies trimmed their workforces to cope with a slowing economy. The Labor Department reported Thursday that the number of new applications filed for these benefits rose by a seasonally adjusted 34,000 to 406,000 for the week ending July 19

Is Creativity the Way to Boost Sales during Recession?

by A. BrooksStyle and Focus Lifestyle PRDuring hard times companies are looking towards their marketing, PR and advertising - in-house or outside agency - to provide creative ways to make an impact and attract sales more often than not with a minimized budget. Creativity will be key because it will set a business apart from all it's competitors.This is when marketers, advertisers and publicist

Style and Focus News Bites

** Entertainment: Rupert Grint has signed on to do the independent film "Cherry Bomb". The movie centers on best friends Malachy (Grint) and Luke (Robert Sheehan), embarking on a wild weekend and come across a beautiful but troubled stranger (Kimberley Nixon). Production on the film, penned by playwright and screenwriter Daragh Caville has already begun and is tentatively scheduled for a 2009

Style and Focus News Bites

** Beauty: Leading Cosmetic Firms Fined for Exchanging Information. The German units of nine international cosmetics and fragrance firms have been fined a total of almost €10 million for exchanging information about sales, planned product launches and price rises which violates anti-trust laws. According to the German Federal Cartel Office, the following companies were implicated: Chanel, Clarins

Fantasy versus Finance: Can Luxury Goods Hold-up During Hard Times?

It's no big secret that in the U.S. we are experiencing some financial hardship. Will luxury goods (LG) be affected as well?Some consumers see luxury goods as a status symbol and a way to trade up to a different lifestyle market. They want to purchase what the affluent consumer is purchasing for several reason 1) to keep up with the Joneses, 2) as a reward for achieving something and 3) as a

Playboy Offers Women More Fashion, Beauty and Glam

The Playboy lifestyle has expanded from it's original target market of men to focus on women. Women are buying into the revamped image of a more fun, trendy, and glam Playboy. With the huge success of the the "Girls Next Door" on E! (with women being the top viewers), it's evident that the Playboy lavish lifestyle is appealing to women. With more glam, Playboy's new image is changing the face of