Archives for October 17, 2007

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Word of mouth marketing tactics work best

By  Guy Montague-Jones

While advertising channels continue to multiply new evidence suggests that old fashioned word of mouth is a far more powerful selling tool than internet and mobile phone adverts.

Toothpaste packaging firm bought out by equity investor

By  staff reporter

Leading UK toothpaste packaging manufacturer Betts Global has been bought out by private equity specialist Gresham in a move that aims to better position the company for future global growth.

Device embeds RFID tags into packaging

By  Ahmed ElAmin

A new way of embedding radio frequency identification (RFID) tags into pack cases could reduce the cost of using the tracking technology, according to the companies involved in the project.

Natural foot care meets baby boomer demands

By  Simon Pitman

As the number of graying baby boomers swells so too are the number of natural based products aimed at this group - a fact evinced by the growing number of natural foot care products on the market.