Dec 15th, 2008 · Bowl & Board, a family-owned chain of housewares stores in New England, is trying to boost its sales — and morale — with creative promotions. Despite drastic cost-cutting measures, sales are sinking. With the economy in recession, it's possible the chain may have to close at least two locations.
Oct 30th, 2008 · The Prospect 1 New Orleans project is slated to open in November. Dan Cameron, the director of the Contemporary Arts Center, aims to create a citywide, international art event akin to the Venice Bienanle. He sees it as a promotional and healing tool for the city.
Oct 24th, 2008 · When John McCain stopped campaigning in Michigan, a pizzeria owner made customers an offer: free pizza to people who brought in John McCain signs. Diana Franzoni apologizes, saying she didn't know people would steal yard signs for free food. McCain is still campaigning in Florida. That includes Key West, scene of a giant costume parade. One of the hottest-selling masks is of Sarah Palin.
Oct 6th, 2008 · A teenage student in Nevada was willing to go to jail for his beliefs. His belief was his right to wear a bandana. It violated the dress code at Churchill County High School. When he refused to give it up, he was arrested. And a restaurant in Maine also had a dress code problem. Officials forced the Black Frog Restaurant to stop a promotion. It offered a free sandwich to anybody who went skinny dipping in a nearby lake.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · Steve Schmidt, a former spokesman for President Bush's 2004 re-election campaign, has just received a promotion at John McCain headquarters in Virginia. Democrats say this means voters should expect more Bush-Cheney policies from McCain's administration.
Jun 9th, 2008 · The Napa Valley Wine Auction raises about $10 million each year to help migrant workers. Many of those workers live in circumstances that are a stark contrast to the participants who pay up to $25,000 just to experience the weekend. Its promoters say the lavish gathering is one of the largest charity events in the country.
Jun 7th, 2008 · Scott Simon talks with boxing promoter Don King and boxing hall of famer Larry Holmes about their new video game, Don King Presents: Prizefighter, with story lines, in and out of the ring.
Jun 6th, 2008 · Mark Jordan Legan of Slate.com shares what the critics are saying about the new Adam Sandler comedy You Don't Mess with the Zohan, the John C. Reilly office farce The Promotion and the animated film Kung Fu Panda.