In this Issue
 

A Note From Beth

 
 
 
 
I’m curious if you’ve been doing the same thing I have…Cleaning Out! There are actually 2 spaces that are opened up on 2 shelving units.  Not a lot of headway but there is headway.

In my cleaning out I decided to go through my silver and gold that was both jewelry and sets of forks, spoons, etc.  I wanted to be sure to go to a reputable place and one, of course, that took more than jewelry.  I asked someone in the field that I trust and respect.  She also makes me laugh and is a wonderful person.  Cyrea Carpenter of Aurora Jewelers said, “talk to Ron, my boss”.   I did just that and he took care of everything I brought that was true silver and gold.  I was very pleased when I left his store, which is a new location in Eden Prairie right across from the movie theaters at Eden Prairie Mall.  www.AuroraJewelers.com

Cleaning out!  Sometimes it’s a ‘must’ in order to move forward.  I have a lot to do but it feels GREAT!

By the way, Cyrea gives 15% off of certain product and repairs to Adventures In Brainstorming members.

Marketing, Metaphors and Inspiration
 
The Bee Gee's - A Success Reminder
 
I was watching my favorite show on Sunday morning…called Sunday Morning.  They showed the journey of the music group the Bee Gee’s.  They had moved
to Austrailia to get some real fuel in their career.  After some time they
realized it was time to come back to England.  They were leaning against the railing of the ship looking at the welcoming crowd below and one of them
said...
 
“We believed we were already a success.  In order to
BE a success you must BELIEVE you are a success. 
 

When you’re out making connections, obtaining new clients and making those phone calls, do you stand in the place of BELIEVING you are a Success before walking through that door?  That’s the FIRST step!

         

 Articles, Tips and Insights from Around The World
 
 
 

Rescuing Your 2009 Marketing Before It's Too Late 

by Jerrilynn B. Thomas

 

Has 2009 been a marketing bust for you?  Do you have a product or service
that could really help another company prosper yet your marketing messages
are falling on deaf ears? CHANGE your tactics!
 
There are less than 70 days left in 2009 to get your marketing right. You can
end it on an up note or you can continue to sink.

Do you truly believe your product or service is the answer to a business prayer for a struggling business?  Have you been exclusively promoting your company via social media sites because your marketing budget is tight but your results have been more miss than hit? Then make today the last day you struggle by yourself to market your company.   Read More

 
  
 Upcoming Events
   
 Adventures In Brainstorming for Women In Business
"Cabin In The Woods"
 
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Fireplace Room
 
Friday, January 22, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 
You are encouraged and welcome to come dressed as if
you were going to your own cabin for a getaway.
 
 
For more information and registration go to...
http://www.marketingontheplayground.com/Adventures/Cabin.html
 
  
 

Sponsors
 
All sponsors must be registered for the event and are mentioned:
1) In each ezine and announcement up to the event
2) At the event along with signage
 
Morning Beverages
Open for Sponsorship
 $49.00
Includes one additional minute of INTRODUCTION Time
 
 
Delicious Desserts
 Open for Sponsorship
$49.00
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Business Highlights
 
 Purchase a Speaking Showcase by the Minute
(Minimum 2 Minutes)
Members $19/Minute
Guests $29/Minute
Learn more about Speaking Showcases here...
http://www.marketingontheplayground.com/Adventures/MemberShowcase.html
 
 
Beth Recommends
 
 
 
 
www.bizwomenmarketingideas.com  
10 Marketing Stories from Successful Women In Business and how they
market from their individual strengths and passions.
 

"Every story brings forth how each entrepreneur has created their own marketing playground—the playground that fits their style, their energy and their uniqueness.

Marketing Ideas for Women in Business e-Storybook was like a strike of lighting
for me. It helped me become excited about using my own creativity and energy around marketing the way that I loved to work. My business has grown and I am enjoying coaching individuals through transition and loss. I can’t wait for the next volume.”

Rita Goldhammer
Pivotal Crossings 

 www.bizwomenmarketingideas.com 
(by the way, the guys like it too!) 
 
 

  
 
Get Yourself In The News
Want to get your information in the news? Check out Help A Reporter.   Reporters submit their requests through this site and if you sign up you will receive their requests for topics.  If you have a topic that matches what they are looking for you may be able to get yourself in print.  I don’t know anything other than this for now.  I just heard about it last night at the American Marketing Association. 
 
 
Awesome Women Gathering
 

 “Hear” Arlene Vernon as both speaker and entertainer at the Awesome Women November Gathering.  November 11, 2009, 5:30 – 9:30.  For information and registration Email Teena Dietz at teena@intentional serenity.com or 952-826-9042.   

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Hotel
5120 American Boulevard West
Bloomington, MN
 
 
 
The PERFECT Gift for your Clients
  
The perfect gift for your clients!  (Even your friends and your family) ZenRabbitCookies.com

 

 
Honoring Our Service Men and Women
 
Join the events at Mall of America dedicated to honoring our service men
and women and those who have lost their homes in these tough economic
times.  Check out these events and attend one or more if you can - they're great, fun events for the whole family!! 

Get all the details about the events here: 
http://fearlessfamilyevents.com/upcoming_events.html
 
 
 
Wreaths Across America
 
Fort Snelling Cemetery
December 12 at 11:00 a.m.
The ceremony takes about 1-hour.  Dress warmly.
We'll be laying 400 wreaths
In December 2007, 286 participating locations hosted Wreaths Across America ceremonies overseeing the placement of 32,553 wreaths on the headstones of those who served and sacrificed for our freedoms. In 2008 that number exceeded 350 locations and 100,000 wreaths placed in honor!

 
 
    
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Beth Woodward, CPCC, CEK (Chief Executive Kid)
Marketing On The Playground, PO Box 23601, Richfield , MN   55423-0601
612.861.7519 / 877.915.8090     beth@marketingontheplayground.com      www.marketingontheplayground.com
 


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