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Many local restaurants and retail establishments have been hit hard by COVID-19. Despite the pandemic and its economic casualties, the President and CEO…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the Mid-South economy to take a hit. Beverly Robertson, President and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber, says that small…
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Memphis loves its holiday traditions. But there's something special about this year's "Peter Pan" at Playhouse on the Square. For one, it's the 25th time…
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When finding new words to describe business transactions goes awry, it could lead to a very antagonistic doctor visit. Let's rein in the pompous…
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Many Memphians collaborated on the "fun" political documentary "Best of Enemies," says Commercial Appeal film critic John Beifuss. The documentary,…
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Displays and lighting make a big difference in retail. By simply making slight changes, most companies can improve sales and foot traffic. Marketing…
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Does it really take a study for us to know that TV commercials sometimes annoy consumers, or that commercials are sometimes ignored? Apparently, yes. Well…
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There is only one reason to publish a new dictionary: to sell more dictionaries. The purpose of a dictionary is to keep up with changes in the language:…
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The Beale Street Music Festival's 2015 line up is top-heavy with younger, hotter acts, says music writer Bob Mehr.Commercial Appeal music writer Bob Mehr…
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Don't spend money on direct-mail advertising unless there is a real deal that you're offering! None of us gets much snail mail any more. Especially…
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Today on WKNO’s Culture Desk, we celebrate the 80th birthday of Elvis Presley, born in a shotgun house in Tupelo, Miss. He would later become the…
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There's no shame in supplementing a Thanksgiving dinner with delicious side dishes (and even main courses) cooked by the professionals. Commercial Appeal…