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McDonald's Recalls Shrek Glasses for Cadmium -- What is This Toxic Metal and Why is it Used?

McDonald’s Recalls Shrek Glasses for Cadmium — What is This Toxic Metal and Why is it Used?

By Jason Busch on June 4, 2010

McDonald’s is recalling 12 million drinking glasses — most likely sold to children or parents of children — because Federal regulators have determined they contain dangerous levels of the toxic metal cadmium. According to the Chicago Tribune’s breaking coverage of the story, “the glasses have been sold for $2 apiece at McDonald’s restaurants across the […]

Posted in Business | Tagged China, Happy Meal, McDonalds, recall, Shrek glasses, toxic material | 1 Response

Selling that Technology: Functions, Features & Fools

Selling that Technology: Functions, Features & Fools

By Brian Sommer on October 8, 2009

We got a lot of pitches from technology companies at the recent HR Technology show in Chicago. Each of us asked vendors “What are the top 3 things we should remember about your firm?” and often we were met with blank stares; a litany of functions and features; or, that rarest of all, a polished set of messages any analyst or prospect would love.

Posted in Featured Posts, Trends & Concepts | Tagged Coca-Cola, experiential, Fun With Tech, HR Technology, Humor, marketing, McDonalds, sales, Selling & Marketing Software, Software Marketing, software sales, technology

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