Secrets of the Simple

There might not be anything more basic than promotions involving badges, or buttons or lanyards for that matter. Place a logo on a piece of plastic, metal or cloth, give it to someone to wear, and you’re set. Basic, however, doesn’t necessarily mean less of a promotion.

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Sharp Dressed Man

George Clooney is better dressed than you. Yes, he has movie-star looks and more money than several third-world countries, but the secret to his success is the suit—the man practically sleeps in a three-piece. Aside from style, there’s an air of authority and respectability associated with a suit. In essence, he’s made a career out of being dapper.

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Winners Are Made

The mechanics of a successful awards program are fairly straightforward. Someone does something you like. You give them an award to show your appreciation. They accept said award and smile. Handshakes ensue. Clapping and/or cake may be involved. That’s not the hard part.

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The Perfect Pitch

There’s something in the air, and unfortunately it’s not the sound of music or the homey aroma of cookies baking in the oven. It’s stress blowing down the streets and wafting freely from room to room.

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Data to Dollars

SB memory drives. The tiny, pinky-sized hunks of silicon, metal and plastic have become so powerful that they can store whole hard drives worth of information. It’s a good thing too, because the amount of data people need saved has been growing right alongside the storage wonders.

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Vernon Company Announces Employee Service Awards

The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, announced it inducted 12 employees into the company’s Anniversary Milestone Clubs in recognition for outstanding years of service. New club members were awarded an anniversary gift and recognized by Bill Vernon, chairman, and Chris Vernon, president, at the company’s annual employee recognition ceremony.

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