April 2013 -

Spain joblessness hits record highs

Apr 26, 2013 Jeremy Parkinson News 0

Data released on April 25 revealed Spanish unemployment to have reached 27.2 percent, the highest such figure at least since the nation’s transition to democracy in 1976 – when records began. The report has fuelled European debate in questioning the proven effectiveness of austerity, with many wishing to switch conversely to reviving economic growth. The […]

Advice for New SEO Bloggers

Apr 24, 2013 Jeremy Parkinson Marketing 0

If you are new to SEO blogging, you might feel slightly intimidated by the idea of writing tactically to top the search engines. While SEO blogging does have a certain advertising-tinged approach to writing, the key to success is the same as that of any other writing form – creating good content. High quality blog […]

Qatar gives Egypt $3bn aid package in return for bonds

Apr 11, 2013 Jeremy Parkinson News 0

After short negotiations, Qatar has agreed to buy Egyptian bonds worth $3bn, part of an aid package that will help Egypt from sinking into financial turmoil. The announcement was made after an unexpected trip to Egypt by the Qatari premier Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani, and has surprised many observers. Qatar’s bond purchase comes on […]

Bravo Explores the World of Branded Entertainment

Apr 10, 2013 Jeremy Parkinson Marketing 0

Viewers of Bravo might be seeing more advertising on the network than usual. But the channel isn’t lengthening its commercial breaks; instead, it is incorporating the marketing campaigns of sponsors into its programming. Anderson Davis, an actor/model hired by Kraft, appeared in character as Kraft marketing personality “the Zesty Guy” on a recent episode of […]