Bad Girl, Good Business

Fests and Cons: When & Why People Gather (Business of Fun #16)

Reading Time: 2 minutes Music, comic books, sports, porn, movies, food, pets… What do they all have in common? These and other passions draw fans together. From Woodstock to Burning Man…from Play Fair to the Lowville Cream Cheese Festival, millions of people flock to tens of thousands of places to eat, drink, and be merry with like-minded consumers. Comic Con draws close […]

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Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo (Business of Fun #15)

Reading Time: 3 minutes OK…I just dated myself. The title of this post is a reference to the 1973 Rick Derringer hit, which was actually first recorded by Johnny Winter in 1970. It also appeared in several movie soundtracks. Lots of old rock and roll classics have been re-purposed as ad jingles (see below). Music and business intersect on many levels. […]

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