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Everybody loves Promotions. Especially when it comes to working Joes like you and me looking for new and creative ways to save a buck, while still getting the things that we need.

With consumers increasingly reluctant to open up their wallets and purses — especially in a sluggish economy — promotions are also a crucial element in turning products and services for businesses.

In retail, promotions can mean anything from offering a discount on services to giving away something for free (even if it is only for a limited time). Such promotions vary wildly from the tried and true "try it, buy it" or "buy one, get one free" deals offered by traditional brick and mortar retailers, to those offered online by internet "e-tail" storefronts. These include interactive promotions like an Amazon Promotional Code.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “promotions”

• in Technorati Women
  Let Wal-mart War II Begin
  These lawsuits will eventually force all corporations to adopt gender neutral policies on pay and promotions.
  by stephengfm / on Oct 27, 2011
• in Travel
  “B&B Kick Gas” Campaign Drives More Visitors to B&Bs
  High gas prices are driving travelers crazy. But the Bed and Breakfast community has come up with a solution: The "Kick Gas" campaign.
  by kaleeltvp / on May 12, 2011
• in Small Business
  Blogging is Marketing
  It's about three things; reach, reach, and more reach
  by siteprebuilder / on May 2, 2011

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