BtB just got another cry for help from Poor Peggy Randall, Associate Publisher of The Nation:
As the protesters of Occupy Wall Street voice their frustrations just a few blocks south of our offices, we’re facing our own very real challenges. It’s simple: because of the economy, donations to our Nation Associates program are down $200,000 for 2011.
This is no time to pull punches, scale back or otherwise take our eye off the ball. Not with a presidential election heating up and so much at stake. We must make up this shortfall before we sit down to plan our Election 2012 coverage for the coming year. Help us by bidding in our online auction.
So instead of buying your loved ones holiday gifts that enrich the corporate establishment, why not share your passion for progressive journalism by bidding on a one-of-a-kind gift from The Nation.
Why not, indeed. Among the offerings, Item No. 197:
Consulting/Concept Development and Copywriting services for one #10 or 6x9 business to business or business to consumer direct marketing package consisting of letter, brochure, response device and buckslip PLUS 3-email series on same offer.
Value: $9,500.
Good for any business that uses direct marketing to sell products or services. Particular expertise in subscriptions, financial services, wine/gourmet, alternative health/nutrition/vitamins.
And if that doesn't float your progressive boat, you can bid on a vacation in Cape Cod, lunch with Joe Trippi, a rare book called Memories of Lenin (a $45 value) or my favorite: $4,500 worth of California Divorce Mediation.
I was kind of hoping to find an autographed photo, but it hasn't been donated... yet:/
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