Date: Fri, 12. December 2008 11:51:49

Reuters - Imagine running the world's largest credit card network, and not having your own plastic.

Date: Sun, 2. May 2010 00:00:00

Q: I recently disputed a charge on my credit card from United Airlines and lost. I need your help getting a refund.

Date: Tue, 9. June 2009 22:31:49

Deputies in Richland County arrested a 30-year-old man they say used a stolen debit or credit card.

Date: Fri, 15. May 2009 14:28:52

UK consumers have turned away slightly from credit card spending during the recession, says a payments group.

Date: Tue, 17. March 2009 02:53:32

The government is planning a crackdown on the credit card industry in a bid to curb the temptation to get into debt.

Date: Thu, 14. May 2009 23:49:27

AP - President Barack Obama urged Congress on Thursday to quickly send him legislation ending abusive credit card practices. But his populist appeal also included a stern warning to shoppers whose eyes are bigger than their budgets.

Date: Tue, 22. June 2010 10:11:26

The Federal Reserve placed a soft cap on credit card late fees last week, the latest salvo in an ongoing battle between Congress and corporations that squeeze consumers with punishing surcharges and fees. It's a small victory for consumers, but on many other fronts in this war the news isn't nearly so good. When you consider the way new rules are impacting checking accounts and credit card interest rates, and Congress? incredible unwillingness to take a stand on 401(k) retirement account fees, it seems consumers are getting nowhere fast.br clear=both style=clear: both;/ br clear=both style=clear: both;/ a href=http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f889b4f0605a9eb940bd895fc857a35ap=1img alt= style=border: 0; border=0 src=http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=f889b4f0605a9eb940bd895fc857a35ap=1//a img alt= height=0 width=0 border=0 style=display:none src=http://a.triggit.com/px?u=pheedortv=Businessrtv=p29851rtv=f16952/img alt= height=0 width=0 border=0 style=display:none src=http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-8bUhLiluj0fAw.gif?labels=pub.29851.rss.Business.16952,cat.Business.rss/br clear=all/ img src=http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?kw= align=absmiddle / a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f889b4f0605a9eb940bd895fc857a35ap=64kw=Credit+card'Credit card/a - a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f889b4f0605a9eb940bd895fc857a35ap=64kw=Federal+Reserve+System'Federal Reserve System/a - a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f889b4f0605a9eb940bd895fc857a35ap=64kw=United+States+Congress'United States Congress/a - a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f889b4f0605a9eb940bd895fc857a35ap=64kw=Bank'Bank/a - a href='http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f889b4f0605a9eb940bd895fc857a35ap=64kw=Congress'Congress/a

Date: Mon, 25. January 2010 15:55:50

"We are going to see now an inundation of special-interest money into political campaigns,I think that diminishes the influence of average citizens." On "Face the Nation," Jan. 24, 2010. Senator John McCain, who helped rewrite the nation's campaign finance laws, said Sunday that this week's Supreme Court ruling removing limits from corporate spending on political advertising means that campaign finance reform is dead.

Date: Sun, 5. June 2011 08:11:26

Image courtesy of Nature's Dawn It happens in almost every profession I can think of. In fact, I am writing this not because of advertising, but because of a stellar HBO show called The Wire. The first and second seasons (and maybe more) feature older detectives who have, well, given up. They play cards, they drink on the job, they come in late, leave early and care only about a pay check. But once, they must have wanted to be cops, right? They had a passion for police work and keeping the streets safe. Over the years, that passion becomes apathy, and then resentment. The same can be said of way too many advertising professionals. Maybe it's caused by decades of great ideas that have been flushed down the toilet. Perhaps kissing the butts of clients has left a sour taste. Or, it could be that a career of making money for other people, and not themselves, has had an effect. It's certainly not the high-paying career that the movies portray it as. So, they phone it in. They rip off ideas from old annuals. They don't challenge creative briefs. They lie down when awful client changes come in, making Frankenstein's monsters of two different campaigns. Then, they spit vinegar about every job, bringing everyone down, before hitting the bar and sleeping it off until late the next morning. The trouble is, advertising doesn't have the same "protections" as the police force. Most agencies will kiss you goodbye in a second when a younger, cheaper, more talented ad professional comes along. And the cycle will begin again. So, whether you're 22 or 52, the hunger you had to get into the business needs to be maintained. And it can be done. For a start, knock the chip off your shoulder. Luke Sullivan, someone I look up to on a daily basis, has said that there were times he thought he was above a piece of work. He admits it was wrong to think that. The truth is, no one is above anything in this business. Banner ads are paying work, just like billboards, and they could be award-winners if you give them a chance. Don't separate yourself from the youngsters coming into the agency. Feed off their enthusiasm. Stay with the latest music, movies and cultural trends. Go to gigs. Shop in stores you aren't used to. You don't have to buy anything, but look at the way advertising is aimed at different target audiences. Take in some theater. Comedy. Read advertising books galore, because you are NEVER too old to learn anything. Go to lectures and workshops. Get your book critiqued! The more you stay interested, the more you will want to be a part of it. And the less of an old, washed up ad curmudgeon you will be. Stay hungry, always. It will benefit you with a better portfolio and career, and the rest of us with your killer work.Stay Hungry, Always. originally appeared on About.com Advertising on Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 at 20:42:06.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Date: Mon, 17. May 2010 20:23:10

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