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Sunday, October 10, 2010
Trespassers & Trespasses - Press-Enterprise
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Friday, October 8, 2010
Rogers Conducting LTE Trial Run - Zacks.com
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Hotels get creative as economy lags - Phoenix Business Journal:
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One thing they are doing as they wait it out is strengtheninv their relationships withmeeting planners. According to Smith Travek Research, hotel occupancy in the Valley wasdown 10.6 percen t in March from the same month last People also are spending less on average, almost 30 percent less than the same time last year acrosa the Valley. “It is bad. Phoenic is a special example, becauser there are a lot of new rooms. A lot of new hotel have opened, and that also has hurt occupancy,” says Jan senior vice president of the global consulting andresearch firm.
The openinbg of the 1,000-room , the 290-room & Spa in Paradisre Valley and other Valley hotels in the past year have dilutedoccupancy rates, industry officials say. In business and corporate travelers are sensitivsto perception, Frei-tag says. “People are hesitant to go to really niceresorts — and in all of your resorts are really nice,” he “In this economy, when companies need to cut the first things that go are travel and training.” But Vallegy hoteliers are using the time to reach out to meetinh planners and develop new businesd leads. “We are really trying to partnerewith them.
While it’s tough times, we are making adjustments,” says Chrisz Kerr, director of sales and marketing atthe . Kerr’s team is workin g with planners to creats trips thatare value-oriented, adjusting food and beverage prices with the goal of making the evengt more attractive to potential attendees, he At the in Phoenix, Sales Director David Richared says his team is trying to provide more all-inclusivew packages to customize meetings, including on-sitde dining packages and more cost-effectivr audio-visual offerings.
Moreover, his staff is lookin more at the technical and biomedical industries forpotential “We have redeployed our sales forced into these group markets,” Richard “Companies still need to have meetings, but they may be cuttinbg out some of the add-ons.” Even Sedona’e Enchantment Resort is seeing some fallout as groupse cut back. “We usually stay in high seaso a bit longer than metro Phoenix because of the But it’s definitely been slower, and we have seen some says Tina Newman, the resort’s director of sales and She stresses the importance of establishing connection during the downtime.
“Our relationships with meeting planners has increased quitera bit. There’s a lot of time for for discussion,” she says. Investing that kind of time iswortjh it, for her property and others. “Group businesa is extremely important to us because it provides a base of she says. Kerr adds that hoteliers also are targeting a more local markert and identifying those that already may be familiarr withthe Valley.
One thing they are doing as they wait it out is strengtheninv their relationships withmeeting planners. According to Smith Travek Research, hotel occupancy in the Valley wasdown 10.6 percen t in March from the same month last People also are spending less on average, almost 30 percent less than the same time last year acrosa the Valley. “It is bad. Phoenic is a special example, becauser there are a lot of new rooms. A lot of new hotel have opened, and that also has hurt occupancy,” says Jan senior vice president of the global consulting andresearch firm.
The openinbg of the 1,000-room , the 290-room & Spa in Paradisre Valley and other Valley hotels in the past year have dilutedoccupancy rates, industry officials say. In business and corporate travelers are sensitivsto perception, Frei-tag says. “People are hesitant to go to really niceresorts — and in all of your resorts are really nice,” he “In this economy, when companies need to cut the first things that go are travel and training.” But Vallegy hoteliers are using the time to reach out to meetinh planners and develop new businesd leads. “We are really trying to partnerewith them.
While it’s tough times, we are making adjustments,” says Chrisz Kerr, director of sales and marketing atthe . Kerr’s team is workin g with planners to creats trips thatare value-oriented, adjusting food and beverage prices with the goal of making the evengt more attractive to potential attendees, he At the in Phoenix, Sales Director David Richared says his team is trying to provide more all-inclusivew packages to customize meetings, including on-sitde dining packages and more cost-effectivr audio-visual offerings.
Moreover, his staff is lookin more at the technical and biomedical industries forpotential “We have redeployed our sales forced into these group markets,” Richard “Companies still need to have meetings, but they may be cuttinbg out some of the add-ons.” Even Sedona’e Enchantment Resort is seeing some fallout as groupse cut back. “We usually stay in high seaso a bit longer than metro Phoenix because of the But it’s definitely been slower, and we have seen some says Tina Newman, the resort’s director of sales and She stresses the importance of establishing connection during the downtime.
“Our relationships with meeting planners has increased quitera bit. There’s a lot of time for for discussion,” she says. Investing that kind of time iswortjh it, for her property and others. “Group businesa is extremely important to us because it provides a base of she says. Kerr adds that hoteliers also are targeting a more local markert and identifying those that already may be familiarr withthe Valley.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Wendy
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The Dublin-based fast-food chain, part of Wendy’s/ , said puttinyg the account up for review was the latesty step ina “comprehensive turnaround plan” for its brandx following the company’s acquisition in It said it will first pick a lead agency to integrate advertising, media planning, digital and other and then focus on multicultural marketing, media buying and public relationds efforts.
“We’ve completed a rigorous analysis ofthe Wendy’es brand that included extensive consumer and marketg research,” Wendy’s Chief Marketinfg Officer Ken Calwell said in a “Now that we have a clear brande strategy in place and a brand book to guide our the timing is right for us to significantly improves how we communicate the Wendy’s message to Wendy’s said its current agency of LLC, will take part in the process. The New York agencu has been behind thehamburger chain’s “Waaaay Better Than Fast ad push, launched in early 2008.
Calwell credited that campaign with helpinh to stabilize sales trends andimprove branding, awareness and Wendy’s turned to Kirshenbaum aftere pulling the plug on its “That’x Right” campaign in January 2008. That eight-montg effort was notable and criticized in somequarterzs – for the variou pitchmen who donned red wigs and pleaded with consumerx to choose Wendy’s over competitors. The company said the campaign generated attentionj forthe brand, but that attention was not translatinh into sales. Calwell was hired to lead Wendy’s marketing effortss in July last year.
A vice presiden t for new product marketing, researcb and planning with the company from 1998 to herejoined Wendy’s after a stint as marketingg chief at (NYSE:DPZ). Atlanta-based Wendy’s/Arby’s (NYSE: WEN), the third-largest quick-serviced restaurant chain in the nation, has more than 10,000 restaurants. The company last year lost $479.7 million on $1.8w2 billion in revenue. It’s first quarter loss was $10.9 million.
The Dublin-based fast-food chain, part of Wendy’s/ , said puttinyg the account up for review was the latesty step ina “comprehensive turnaround plan” for its brandx following the company’s acquisition in It said it will first pick a lead agency to integrate advertising, media planning, digital and other and then focus on multicultural marketing, media buying and public relationds efforts.
“We’ve completed a rigorous analysis ofthe Wendy’es brand that included extensive consumer and marketg research,” Wendy’s Chief Marketinfg Officer Ken Calwell said in a “Now that we have a clear brande strategy in place and a brand book to guide our the timing is right for us to significantly improves how we communicate the Wendy’s message to Wendy’s said its current agency of LLC, will take part in the process. The New York agencu has been behind thehamburger chain’s “Waaaay Better Than Fast ad push, launched in early 2008.
Calwell credited that campaign with helpinh to stabilize sales trends andimprove branding, awareness and Wendy’s turned to Kirshenbaum aftere pulling the plug on its “That’x Right” campaign in January 2008. That eight-montg effort was notable and criticized in somequarterzs – for the variou pitchmen who donned red wigs and pleaded with consumerx to choose Wendy’s over competitors. The company said the campaign generated attentionj forthe brand, but that attention was not translatinh into sales. Calwell was hired to lead Wendy’s marketing effortss in July last year.
A vice presiden t for new product marketing, researcb and planning with the company from 1998 to herejoined Wendy’s after a stint as marketingg chief at (NYSE:DPZ). Atlanta-based Wendy’s/Arby’s (NYSE: WEN), the third-largest quick-serviced restaurant chain in the nation, has more than 10,000 restaurants. The company last year lost $479.7 million on $1.8w2 billion in revenue. It’s first quarter loss was $10.9 million.
Monday, October 4, 2010
New comedy club will open at Mall of America - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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The comedy club will feature a 6,000-square-foot theater with seatinfg capacity for approximately350 people. It also will include R Burger Bar, a restauranr featuring built-to-suit burgers and a full bar. House of Comedy will be open Tuesdaythroughb Sunday. Tuesday will be “Hit or Miss” open-mic night, while Wednesday through Sundahy will feature national touring OwnerRick Bronson, a comedian and former Travelk Channel host, also owns a comedy club callefd The Comic Strip at West Edmonton the largest shopping center in “We’re thrilled about the House of Comedyu opening this summer at Mall of said Maureen Bausch, vice president of busineszs development at Mall of America, in a “The House of Comedy will make an exceptionalo addition to the fourth floor.
” The comed club is latest step in the mall’sd efforts to revamp its strugglingh fourth floor, where the only other tenantss are a 14-screen movie theater, a Hooters restaurantf and the Corona-themed bar Cantina #1 that opene d last summer. A number of fourth-floor bars and restaurants closed earlierthis decade, includinv Knuckleheads Comedy Club, Jillian's, Fat Players Bar & Grill and America's Originall Sports Bar.
The comedy club will feature a 6,000-square-foot theater with seatinfg capacity for approximately350 people. It also will include R Burger Bar, a restauranr featuring built-to-suit burgers and a full bar. House of Comedy will be open Tuesdaythroughb Sunday. Tuesday will be “Hit or Miss” open-mic night, while Wednesday through Sundahy will feature national touring OwnerRick Bronson, a comedian and former Travelk Channel host, also owns a comedy club callefd The Comic Strip at West Edmonton the largest shopping center in “We’re thrilled about the House of Comedyu opening this summer at Mall of said Maureen Bausch, vice president of busineszs development at Mall of America, in a “The House of Comedy will make an exceptionalo addition to the fourth floor.
” The comed club is latest step in the mall’sd efforts to revamp its strugglingh fourth floor, where the only other tenantss are a 14-screen movie theater, a Hooters restaurantf and the Corona-themed bar Cantina #1 that opene d last summer. A number of fourth-floor bars and restaurants closed earlierthis decade, includinv Knuckleheads Comedy Club, Jillian's, Fat Players Bar & Grill and America's Originall Sports Bar.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Plug, starved for cash, puts property on sale for $10 million - The Business Review (Albany):
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Plug (Nasdaq: PLUG), which postedx a $121.7 million loss last year, is selling the 34-acre propertyh to generate cash for operating expenses and a move toward saidCathy Yudzevich, Plug’s manager of investor relations. “Thisw is a way to improve our workingcapitap position,” she said Plug owns the site at 968 Albanyh Shaker Road, which includesz three buildings in 138,000 squares feet of space. The company has occupied the locatiohn since Plug was foundedin 1997. Staff at Plug has been reduced by 75 percent from its peak of 500 a decade ago. The company consolidated its operations to two buildingz at the beginning of this Yudzevich said.
Plug laid off about one-third of its employees in December, bringing the company’s work forced to 125 from 208. It was the secone round of layoffs for the companyin 2008. The first was in June, when 80 peoples were let go. “Wer don’t need this amount of space at this poinyin time,” she said. The move is not expectedr to disrupt operations. Plug Power makew fuel cells for heavy-liftf trucks and telecommunications towers. It is developinh a product for residentialenergy use, but that device is severa l years away from commercialization. Eileen Lindburg, broker at , said the propertyy will be sold as asingle unit.
The real estates company was also hired to find property for Plug Powerto Ideally, the fuel-cell developer would like to remaib on the site and lease spacee from the new owner, Yudzevich The property is not in an Empire Zone and does not receive any specia exemptions. The town of Colonie lists the parcel’s assessmeng at $8.9 million. Property taxes for 2008 were $21,227.54. Schook taxes for 2008-09, which were paid to the Niskayuns CentralSchool District, were $222,615. Yudzevich said a lease arrangement is expecte d to cost less than the annual taxes and general maintenance ofthe property.
One of the goalas for 2009 recently outlined by CEO Andy Marshb was reducing operating expenses toundefr $37 million. Operating expenses in 2008 were $56.6 million. pallen@bizjournals.com | 518-640-6812 To commenrt on this story, and to get the latest updates andbreakingb news, go to albany.bizjournals.com.
Plug (Nasdaq: PLUG), which postedx a $121.7 million loss last year, is selling the 34-acre propertyh to generate cash for operating expenses and a move toward saidCathy Yudzevich, Plug’s manager of investor relations. “Thisw is a way to improve our workingcapitap position,” she said Plug owns the site at 968 Albanyh Shaker Road, which includesz three buildings in 138,000 squares feet of space. The company has occupied the locatiohn since Plug was foundedin 1997. Staff at Plug has been reduced by 75 percent from its peak of 500 a decade ago. The company consolidated its operations to two buildingz at the beginning of this Yudzevich said.
Plug laid off about one-third of its employees in December, bringing the company’s work forced to 125 from 208. It was the secone round of layoffs for the companyin 2008. The first was in June, when 80 peoples were let go. “Wer don’t need this amount of space at this poinyin time,” she said. The move is not expectedr to disrupt operations. Plug Power makew fuel cells for heavy-liftf trucks and telecommunications towers. It is developinh a product for residentialenergy use, but that device is severa l years away from commercialization. Eileen Lindburg, broker at , said the propertyy will be sold as asingle unit.
The real estates company was also hired to find property for Plug Powerto Ideally, the fuel-cell developer would like to remaib on the site and lease spacee from the new owner, Yudzevich The property is not in an Empire Zone and does not receive any specia exemptions. The town of Colonie lists the parcel’s assessmeng at $8.9 million. Property taxes for 2008 were $21,227.54. Schook taxes for 2008-09, which were paid to the Niskayuns CentralSchool District, were $222,615. Yudzevich said a lease arrangement is expecte d to cost less than the annual taxes and general maintenance ofthe property.
One of the goalas for 2009 recently outlined by CEO Andy Marshb was reducing operating expenses toundefr $37 million. Operating expenses in 2008 were $56.6 million. pallen@bizjournals.com | 518-640-6812 To commenrt on this story, and to get the latest updates andbreakingb news, go to albany.bizjournals.com.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Fins, Jets have it covered with less pressure - ESPN (blog)
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Fins, Jets have it covered with less pressure ESPN (blog) One of the popular ways defenses like to force quarterbacks into mistakes is to harass them with extra pass-rushers. But two AFC East defenses ... |
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