All Posts by Ryan Healy

Freaks People Out, He Says

Yesterday, I wrote about how Denny’s offered a free Grand Slam breakfast to anybody who came in on Tuesday, February 4. Today I learned that not only did the promotion create a flood of business… it also generated hundreds of phone calls. Why? Because nobody believed the breakfast was going to really be free. Manager […]

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Free Isn’t Dead. Not Yet.

So I’m writing and doing some research today when I see this headline: “Free breakfast at Denny’s? I’m there!” That got my attention. Not because I like Denny’s — I don’t. But the idea of a free meal is compelling. So here’s the scoop: Denny’s ran a commercial during the Superbowl. That commercial offered a […]

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25 Random Things About Me

Recently, I was tagged by both Ben Settle (on Facebook) and Michel Fortin to participate in the “25 Random Things about Me” meme. Rules: Once you’ve been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 5 people to be tagged. You […]

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The Name Calling Never Ends

There is nothing quite as polarizing as religion and politics. And while this blog is primarily about business and copywriting, I’m not shy about my beliefs. For instance, my Digg profile is filled with political and world news. I’ve used Twitter and Facebook to broadcast some polarizing views in both politics and religion. And I’ve […]

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