Week 9 BOC: Cyber Shopping

Cyber Monday 2011 was filled with alot of great deals and specials but one that defiently caught my was this




The xbox 360 has been priced at about 299.99 for a good while but i knew that they would have a nice sale for black friday and also cyber monday.This was their ad that they put out. Looking to buy an XBOX 360? Microsoft has a good deal on a 4GB Xbox 360 and the Kinect sensor for $199, down from $299. You can also save 25 percent on accessories (computer speakers, computer mice, keyboards and more). This was a great move by mircosoft to cut off a 100 dollars and also recieve the Kinect as well.

Week 8 EOC: Creative Content

"Anxiety is part of creativity, the need to get something out, the need to be rid of something or to get in touch with something within."
David Duchovny

The Islands

 The name of brand, The Islands came from me loving tropical things. Im a big fan of all various sorts of islands and vacation spots. The beach is one of my favorite places to be and it just makes me feel at peace.

 "Every goal, every action, every thought, every feeling one experiences, whether it be consciously or unconsciously known, is an attempt to increase one's level of peace of mind."Sydney Madwed

Being peacful is said to have and all around affect on the body and cause less tension. Islands definitely gives me this effect which is the reason why I gave this name to my brand. It is my wish that I can bring just a taste of that feeling to buyers of the brand. 

"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will." Vincent T. Lombardi 

I think that The Islands as the name of the brand will bring success because it strives on the experience which at the end of the day, is all people care about

Our Slogan is

Forgettable Nights with Unforgettable Moments

Situation or SWOT Analysis

"The company should analyze its markets and marketing environment to find attractive opportunities and identify environmental threats. It should analyze company strengths and weaknesses as well as current and possible marketing actions to determine which opportunities it can best pursue. The goal is to match the company’s strengths to attractive opportunities in the environment, while eliminating or overcoming the weaknesses and minimizing the threats."-“Kotler, Gary Armstrong and Philip. Marketing: Strenghts- The strenghts of The Islands is that we are big on the image of are brand. Are packaging is one of a kind and unique and really drives home the Islands experience. Are changing effects bottle is also one of kind and really gives a reason to support are brand. Lastly, with are water from the Icelands this makes are brand stand out from the rest with the taste

Weaknesses- A weakness that are brand has is that it might be considered as more of a tropical drink from the appearance. This will sray buyers away from our product and give it the assumption that its not a premium vodka

Oppurtunity- Great things are in place for the brand. With are unique style in packaging comes oppurtunity for seasonal packaging or special packaging. Although are brand is NOT flavored, this could bring the oppurtunity for flavored vodka in the future

Threats- As I stated early potential buyers might see as are brand as a flavored vodka therefore putting us in competition with other flavored vodkas. Are brand is a premium vodka so that puts us in competition with all the other high quality brands such as Grey Goose, Ciroc, Patron, and others

"Through strategic planning, the company decides what it wants to do with each business unit. Marketing planning involves deciding on marketing strategies that will help the company attain its overall strategic objectives."-Kotler, Gary Armstrong and Philip. Marketing:

EOC Week 7: The Pitch

I Introduce the Islands

This brand of Vodka is of great taste and has a real sweet spot for the ladies. Guys have you ever had a night on the town with your lady and can't find the rite drink for her. The Islands promises an unforgettable experience because of its fresh water from Iceland which will guarantees a more rich tasting Vodka. Are Vodka is also distilled giving it more of that true taste that young adults strive for.

Are Vodka also strives on the experience of “The Islands” which is why are bottle is specially designed to do so. The cap of are vodka is orange and has scents of citrus which gives people a warmth that only The Islands can give. The design of are bottle is really what people will remember the most. At chilled temperatures the bottle will be frost clear representing a readied beverage, while at room temperature the bottle will be a sunset color to resemble The Islands. The Islands is sure to set the tone for the night and assures you a ”forgettable night with unforgettable moments

Week 6 EOC: Me X3

One thing that definitely describes me in the electronics world is my PlayStation 3. I am a big video game player and I want a system that is me and that I can customize. When the Xbox 360 first came at I had to get it only because it was the only next gen system available. When I was 11 I got my first PlayStation and it was one of the most memorable experiences ever I loved it so much and still have it to this day. Then for my 14th birthday I got the PlayStation 2 and Grand Theft Auto Vice City on their release dates. I then became a big fan of Sony and the PlayStation consoles. The Xbox 360 was out for about a year before the PlayStation 3 came out. But as soon as it did I traded in my Xbox for a PlayStation 3. In my opinion it is so much better than Xbox in so many ways. It just really drives home that "Home Theatre" experience that I just don't get on Xbox.






As you have probably noticed, I am a big electronic freak and I love my gadgets. When it comes to my cell phone I have to have one of the best phones out. I am in love with Android and everything they are doing in the cell phone arena. In my opinion they are way better than IPhones just because they bring such a more open platform and it’s fully customizable, something that IPhones lack. I currently have the HTC Evo 4G which is a phenomenal phone. It was one of the first phones to be called the "IPhone Killer" in various tech blogs and sites.






One of the last items I cannot live without is my laptop. I have a HP G71 series which is an ok model but definitely not the top of the line. HP is a great company and I love all of the desktop models and laptops models. My laptop is very essential in my life because that is where all of my school work gets done. The Sony Vaio model is going to be the next laptop I purchase because it has a lot of features that I think will be good for me and my school work.

Week 5 EOC: Social Networking and Job Hunting

In today's society a lot of employers are using social network sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Linkdin to find employees to offer jobs to. I think this a great way to search. apply, and hire in the job market. Potential employees are already using these sites t stay socially connected with the friends and family so it just makes it that much easier to integrate job hunting into these sites.

A big issues with this new growing trend is privacy concerns. Employers have been known to go hunting trying to find dirty secrets about you on these social networks.  I feel if one wants to act professional and apply for a profession then the employer has the right to search their name on the internet and see if anything insulting or ignorant appears.  Nobody wants to hire someone who won't be able to represent there company in a professional way to the best of their abilities.I also feel you shouldn't be mad about an employer going through your facebook if you have nothing immature on there.  Don't post anything on the internet unless you want everyone in the world to know. But i do still feel it is a great way to offer job opportunities, you just need to be carefull on how you approach the situation. Most dont agree with this method saying since when are jobs handed to someone from a social network most people use to communicate with there friends. But if you really look at it, its just the employers way of trying to keep up with the times and the modern technology which i feel is great. I think some of the best sites for these opportunities are Google Plus and LinkedIn, as they already have these things intergrated in their sites   “Others note that while LinkedIn contains a more comprehensive résumé database, candidates tend to value referrals from their connections on Facebook more.”  I can understand why employers would want to use Facebook more than other sites. That is where everyone posts all their dirty work and like I said no one wants to hire someone that can't be the face of the company with confidence. So if your looking to use this method for applying just make sure your social network accounts are clean and wouldnt hurt you

Week 4 EOC: There's an App for That

In today's society with smartphones virtually taking over the world there's a particular thing that is becoming a hot commodity so to speak in the tech world, and that is Apps. Ever since the Iphone came out there were various apps that could do various things to make your life that much easier. I think application are a great success and they really do make your life a lot easier.

If I could come up with the ideal app it would have to be a app that washes my clothes. This would be my ideal app because think about it how cool would it be to only have to throw your clothes in the machine and then go back to whatever your doing and control the washer and dryer from your phone.
Wireless Washer

At the begining of the year LG had announced that they would be coming out with a wireless washing machine that would make this possible. I think LG would really put their mark on the industry if they are the first to come up with this concept.LG stated at the Korean show in Las Vegas " the time has come, given the ubiquity of Internet access within the home via wireless technologies and more thoughtful design. LG is launching a series of ThinQ-branded home appliances, including smart refrigerators, dishwashers, laundry machines, and ovens.

The Washer Goes Wireless

Microsoft is excited about a new technology they are trying called the " Landry Time" system. It is a system that they are excited to start testing with HP and other companies involved in the Internet Home Appliance project. Microsoft's vision is to have notifications pop up on your tv, computer, tablet, or smartphone telling you your current wash load is complete. I have reason to beleive that the proper steps are being taken to unsure that my app will one day be coming to a app store near you very soon.

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