Lottery Winners Share Wealth, 30 Rock Tree Lighting, 18 Days Left, From Occupy Dilbert to Wall Street, Tebowmania, Madonna: Increase Sales, Get a Job and Go To The Super Bowl

Posted by DD on Dec 6, 2011

So IF you were planning on getting me any gifts before the holidays, or your family, friends, colleagues etc. etc., there are only 18 days left according to EVERY email I get on this subject.  After all, my job is to help you sell more products and get more leads.

And if you WEREN’T planning on getting any gifts, but WERE planning on sending out holiday cards, gift cards, or Festivus cards, check out my latest deal on cards at my new Deal of the Day website: http://www.dealoftheday.biz/index.html?zxp=1&pid=3419&ch_tmpl&fg=ffffff&wh=960&nver=1&did=11279&dn=successories-motivational–award-products-deal (up to 40% off every day!)

But let’s face it folks, the absolute BEST gift ANYONE can get for the holidays is the gift of CASH!

So 3 rich guys walk into a bar and one says to another, “How much money did we manage today? Oh, about 80 million. Well, what if we won the lottery for $250 million? Well then, we would manage $330 millon!”  Correct. So they win the Powerball. The end. http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/fairfield_cty/lottery-winners-award-$1-million-in-grants. Well, $1 million to charity is a good start. I look forward to hearing more inspiring stories from this.

But what if you weren’t rich and you were occupying Wall Street and held up a sign that said “PhD seeking job,” and one guy takes your resume and hires you for over $100k (at least). I would say that was a pretty good day at the protest for 1 woman… http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/12/occupy-wall-street-helped-a-protestor-get-a-job.html

And, of course, if you are Scott Adams, you know something about the top 1% since you have been creating excellent art and comedy for how many years? (Over 20 according to the website) You have to be making a good living. And that is cool. I agree that everyone, whether a celebrity or not, is free to share his or her opinion. So here is Scott’s: http://dilbert.com/blog/entry/that_top_1_thing/. And here is yesterday’s Dilbert regarding protests and overthrowing governments to becoming a dictator: http://dilbert.com/2011-12-05/

Today’s is all about subsidizing Warren Buffet’s mansion: http://dilbert.com/2011-12-06/ (Just kidding. Buffet is the most humble billionaire out there and still lives in the same regular size house he always has in Omaha, NE.)

But what I really wanted to talk about today was the “’tis the season” attitude and atmosphere out there. And when I write “out there” I mean in New York City. Check out the Tree Lighting ceremony pictures from 20 Rockefeller Plaza: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/photo-galleries/2011/11/30/rockefeller-center-tree-lighting-ceremony/

Lastly, since the end of the year is coming and a new one is around the corner, it’s really time to talk about football and the Super Bowl. Do you think Tim Tebow can hold on to this amazing streak that everyone is talking about? http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/12/still-hedging-on-plans-for-tim-tebow-john-elway-says-of-broncos-our-futures-right-now/1

Well, miracles do indeed happen. And that miracle also holds true for Madonna. I have to say that I didn’t think 100 million football fans really cared about Madonna or her songs or music. But if the Super Bowl organizers signed her up, that must mean one of two things: either she is relevant and people want to see her…. or they got her cheap! Just because you sell 300 million records doesn’t mean FOOTBALL fans appreciate you. We will see. And we will also see if there are any wardrobe malfunctions. But let’s not forget, Madonna is over 50 now and she is not as hot as she was 25 years ago when she started her career. http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20111205/APC0502/111205028/Madonna-provide-halftime-entertainment-Super-Bowl-XLVI-February

So what can your business learn from this week’s current events.

1) If you are rich, don’t stop playing the lottery. More money does NOT hurt you. It can only help you do better things. Just like internet marketing. Even if you are doing a great business online, there is always room to grow and do better!

2) If you are protesting one thing and someone offers you money to do something else, feel free to jump ship and change direction. You might be better off in the long run. So if you have a marketing strategy that you like, re-evaluate. It’s the holiday season and a new year is around the corner. Take advantage.

3) So what if you can’t throw a football. You can still win football games! Tim Tebow runs the ball more than he passes. So if you have a website and it’s not the greatest, that’s ok. Stick with your strengths. You might even make it to the Super Bowl!

Want to know more about internet marketing for the holidays, football and charity? Call Raphi Salem at SalemGlobal Internet Website Marketing and Lead Generation today at 212-222-3292 or email him at info@salemglobal.com. Maybe I will escort you backstage to Madonna at the halftime show in February!