Hallmark Polar
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 POLAR BEAR Cross Country Skier HALLMARK CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT Snow Ski w Box 1988 $4.95 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 58m Buy It Now for only: $4.95 |
 HALLMARK KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT COOL SPORT COCA COLA POLAR BEAR 2001 $0.99 Time Remaining: 1h 18m |
 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Miniature North Pole Buddy Polar Bear Fuzzy 1991 $6.50 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 58m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
 HALLMARK 1987 ORNAMENT DAD POLAR BEAR 3500 VALUE $9.99 Time Remaining: 2h 14m |
 2005 The POLAR EXPRESS 7 Pc TRAIN SET MINIATURE HALLMARK mib Christmas ornaments $43.50 Time Remaining: 29d 2h 42m Buy It Now for only: $43.50 |
 HALLMARK 1984 ORNAMENT POLAR BEAR DRUMMER 4000 VALUE $9.99 Time Remaining: 2h 14m |
 Hallmark Ornament Fabulous Decade 9 1998 Polar Bear Holding Brass Banner NIB $12.99 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 44m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Hallmark 2011 POLAR PENGUIN Frosty NIB $5.99 Time Remaining: 18d 2h 51m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Hallmark Polar Peekbuster Motion Activated Light and Sound Ornament NIB $6.50 Time Remaining: 3h 15m |
 2004 THE POLAR EXPRESS WATER SNOW GLOBE HALLMARK LIGHT SOUND WITH BOX $29.99 Time Remaining: 28d 2h 8m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 HALLMARK KEEPSAKE 2011 MYSTERY ORNAMENT POLAR PENGUIN NEW IN BOX $6.95 Time Remaining: 3h 19m |
 1994 Hallmark Merry Miniature Polar Bears $6.95 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 56m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 1990 Hallmark Merry Miniatures Mama Polar Bear $6.95 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 54m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 HALLMARK COLLECTIBLE POLAR EXPRESS KEEPSAKE BOX $19.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 11m |
 1991 HALLMARK POLAR BEAR CIRCUS WAGON ORNAMENT NEW IN BOX $3.49 Time Remaining: 25d 3h 45m Buy It Now for only: $3.49 |
 Frosty Friends stocking hanger also called Polar Pals good condition $5.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6h 36m |
 2011 HALLMARK MYSTERY FROSTY FRIENDS ALOHA POLAR PENGUIN TOYMAKER SANTA $14.95 Time Remaining: 27d 2h 55m Buy It Now for only: $14.95 |
 Hallmark The Polar Express Believe Plate TM Warners Bros 10 inch very nice $17.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 58m |
 1998 HALLMARK Polar Bowler Polar Bear NIB $5.50 Time Remaining: 26d 7h 55m Buy It Now for only: $5.50 |
 2011 Hallmark Polar Peekbuster Police Car Penguin Sound Christmas Ornament $9.97 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 1m Buy It Now for only: $9.97 |
 Hallmark 2004 The Polar Express First Gift of Christmas NO BOX $5.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 38m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 Miniature Polar Bear on DIE CAST roll a bear toy HALLMARK MINIATURE ORNAMENT w $4.95 Time Remaining: 29d 4h 24m Buy It Now for only: $4.95 |
 Hallmark 2010 Round Trip Ticket Polar Express Ornament Free Shipping US $17.95 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 26m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 Hallmark Round Trip Ticket The Polar Express 2010 Ornament $14.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 27m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Hallmark Merry Miniatures Christmas 1994 Polar Bears Scarf ngt $2.45 Time Remaining: 22d 22h 54m Buy It Now for only: $2.45 |
 Hallmark Ornament 1st in series Lou Rankin Polar Bear $1.99 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 31m |
 1992 Hallmark Miniature Polar Polka NIB $5.50 Time Remaining: 19h 37m Buy It Now for only: $5.50 |
 Hallmark Polar Express Talking Plush Santa Brand new w tag $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 59m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 1995 Hallmark Polar Coaster NIB $6.99 Time Remaining: 19h 31m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 2010 HALLMARK Ornament Polar Express ROUND TRIP TICKET MINT IN MINT BOX WITH PR $12.99 Time Remaining: 23d 4h 46m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 HALLMARK WARNER BROS THE POLAR EXPRESS LANTERN SNOWGLOBE BEAUTIFUL $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 5m |
 2011 Hallmark Ornament Polar Penguin NIB $8.99 Time Remaining: 22d 8h 6m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 Hallmark Miniature Polar Bear Polka $2.99 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 30m |
 1990 Hallmark Polar Video NIB $6.99 Time Remaining: 19h 31m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 HALLMARK POLAR PEEKBUSTER 2011 MAGIC LIGHT SOUND ORNAMENTS PENGUIN POLICE CAR $3.25 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 7h 36m |
 All Aboard The Polar Express Lantern Water Globe By Hallmark $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 34m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Lou Rankin Creation Polar Bear 1992 Hallmark Galleries Figurine Ornament Signe $10.00 Time Remaining: 29d 7h 5m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 Hallmark 2009 Santas Sleigh Bell The Polar Express $18.95 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 23m Buy It Now for only: $21.99 |
 Hallmark The Polar Express Talking Santa Plush $8.00 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 16m Buy It Now for only: $8.00 |
 Hallmark Par for Santa Polar Classic Love Santa Set of 3 Ornaments $2.99 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 17m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 VINTAGE HALLMARK POLAR BOWLER ORNAMENT 1988 $7.99 Time Remaining: 11d 22h 51m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 HALLMARK 1996 POLAR CYCLE MINT IN BOX $11.95 Time Remaining: 22d 20h 55m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 |
 Hallmark 2011 Polar Peekbuster Motion Activated Ornament $6.00 Time Remaining: 3d 6h 16m |
 Hallmark Merry Miniature 1987 Polar Bear with Ice Sculpture NEW $7.99 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 40m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Hallmark Keepsake Coca Cola Polar Bear Cool Sport Ornament Original Box $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 6h 55m |
 1998 HALLMARK Fabulous Decade 9 In Series Polar Bear NIB $7.50 Time Remaining: 26d 6h 6m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 |
 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament dated 1991 Polar Classic $1.00 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 58m |
 New Hallmark 2011 POLAR PENGUIN Mystery Ornament $9.99 Time Remaining: 25d 1h 8m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 HALLMARK 1996 POLAR CYCLE ORNAMENT NIB $9.00 Time Remaining: 26d 20h 35m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 Christmas Ornament Gibson Polar Bear watching TV on lawn chair $2.00 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 4m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Hallmark Polar Express Santa Plush with jingle bell Talking $30.00 Time Remaining: 25d 5h 40m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
 HALLMARK THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN Set of 7 Mini Ornaments by Williams 2005 MIB $37.99 Time Remaining: 5d 3h 43m Buy It Now for only: $41.99 |
 Hallmark ornament Polar Circus Wagon 1991 $7.99 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 52m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Hallmark 1997 Polar Buddies Miniature Ornament NEW $5.09 Time Remaining: 17d 2h 58m Buy It Now for only: $5.09 |
 Hallmark Polar Express Believe 10 Christmas Collector Plate Jingle Bell $14.99 Time Remaining: 5d 5h 46m |
 HALLMARK KEEPSAKE 1992 LOU RANKIN POLAR BEAR ORN NIB $8.00 Time Remaining: 26d 20h 29m Buy It Now for only: $8.00 |
 HALLMARK TWO SWEET Snowball Tuxedo 5 in Series Polar Bear Penguin 2005 MIB $26.99 Time Remaining: 5d 7h 56m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 Vintage 1983 Hallmark Cards POLAR BEAR SKIING Brooch BUTTON Pinback $8.76 Time Remaining: 27d 19h 39m Buy It Now for only: $8.76 |
 1990 HALLMARK POLAR VIP PENGUIN VINTAGE ORNAMENT MIB $4.25 Time Remaining: 6d 3h 24m Buy It Now for only: $4.25 |
 Hallmark Polar Bear Cookie Jar Series Christmas Ornament $8.99 Time Remaining: 5d 22h 51m |
 Hallmark 1990 Grandson Polar Bears $3.60 Time Remaining: 25d 19h 37m Buy It Now for only: $3.60 |
 Hallmark MERRY MINIATURES 1994 Skating Polar Bear $7.99 Time Remaining: 6d 1h 9m |
 HALLMARK ORNAMENT 1990 Polar VIP Penquin V1600 $6.99 Time Remaining: 17d 9h 27m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Hallmark MERRY MINIATURES 1994 Snuggle Bears Polar Bear Hug $4.99 Time Remaining: 6d 1h 9m |
 Hallmark 1990 Polar TV Christmas Keepsake Ornament $3.99 Time Remaining: 3h 21m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 WATER BED SNOOZE 1993 Hallmark Ornament Polar Bear on Ice Cube Tray No Box $6.90 Time Remaining: 14d 5h 47m Buy It Now for only: $6.90 |
 HALLMARK 1988 POLAR BOWLER ORNAMENT $3.99 Time Remaining: 6d 5h 2m |
 Hallmark Holiday Friends Polar Bear Earrings New $3.37 Time Remaining: 23d 8h 13m Buy It Now for only: $3.37 |
 HALLMARK THE POLAR EXPRESS TALKING PLUSH SANTA BOOK $9.95 Time Remaining: 6d 8h 26m |
 HALLMARK ORNAMENT 1990 Polar Sport Penquin V2400 $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 56m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Hallmark 1991 Polar Circus Wagon Artists Favorite Keepsake Ornament Good $3.50 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 24m Buy It Now for only: $3.50 |
 1984 Hallmark POLAR BEAR DRUMMER Ornament with Box $4.25 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 5m Buy It Now for only: $4.75 |
 2007 Hallmark Polar Express Bell ornament MIB $28.95 Time Remaining: 24d 18h 36m Buy It Now for only: $28.95 |
 Hallmark The Polar Express Gold Golden Ticket 2004 NEW $26.95 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 30m Buy It Now for only: $29.95 |
 1999 Hallmark Ornament North Pole Star Polar Bear Hockey Player $9.00 Time Remaining: 20d 59m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
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HALLMARK POLAR EXPRESS 10" BELIEVE Bell Plate
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DescriptionPlates are marked DISHWASHER AND MICROWAVE SAFE |
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The Polar Express Hot Chocolate Mug and Saucer Set
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Hallmark Polar Express Candy Dish
Sale Price: $34.02 |
DescriptionThis collector's item is licensed from Warner Bros for the Polar Express Movie, manufactured for Hallmark Stores and distributed 2004 exclusively by Hallmark Inc. Item is no longer made and not available anywhere. |
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Hallmark The Polar Express Keepsake Storage Box
Sale Price: $31.99 |
DescriptionHallmark The Polar Express Keepsake Storage Box. Item height is 8.25 inches. Item length is 14 inches. These are the measurements for the storage box once already set up. This is from the Warner Bros. movie The Polar Express... |
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Hallmark The Polar Express Train Nightlight Keepsake Christmas Collectible
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DescriptionMint in box |
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The Snow Queen
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DescriptionWhat begins as a simple, bittersweet tale about a widower's daughter grandly unfolds into a rich, mythical adventure in Hallmark's production of Snow Queen. Based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, this story whisks viewers to a remote mountain town where winter claims a surprising number of lives, beginning with the local innkeeper's wife... |
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Christmas Cocktails Beverage Napkin Polar Bear
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Description16 beverage napkins per package |
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Hallmark Polar Express Train Party Invitations
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DescriptionA picture of the POLAR EXPRESS ROUND TRIP ticket is on the front of the invitations - along with the words: "ALL ABOARD THE POLAR EXPRESS!" This is a package of 8 Hallmark Invitations and Envelopes. The inside Message: "JOIN US AS WE SHARE THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON!" There are lines to complete: |
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Men's Novelty Holiday "Go Green" Santa, Reindeer & Polar Bear Necktie, in Black/Multi
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DescriptionWith this men's tie, your festive style shines. Santa and his helpers are busy recycling and "Going Green" for the holiday season! This men's tie is sure to be a crowdpleaser at your holiday party. In black/multi... |
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Forbidden Planet Robby The Robot
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Twitter And The Pet Rock
Early in 1975, Gary Dahl a California advertising executive came up with the idea of the “Pet Rock” which quickly became a pop culture phenomenon and made him a millionaire. By Christmas of that year, the fad was over and the cute little rocks from a Baja beach went back to just being nuisances at the ocean's edge. I think that Twitter may be destined for a similar fate.
I must confess that as a small business owner, salesman and marketer, I haven't yet found a use in my business for Twitter and I've treated every encouragement to use it like a jury duty summons. Because my business resources are limited by dollars and staff size, the first question I ask about any new whiz bang idea is “how does it help me get the attention of people who are in a position to buy what I'm selling?” In my case those products are, TV and radio program sponsorship plus seeking partners for our non-profit, the Making It Institute. If I can't connect those marketing and sales dots with Twitter, I'd prefer to just read about it rather than invest precious hours in attempting to make it work for my business.
Here are some interesting numbers on Twitter from RJ Metrics that would interest marketers. The number of monthly new users dropped from 7.8 million to 6.2 million in mid 2009. That report also says that just 17% of Twitter users updated their accounts last December, an all time low. The Nielsen Company says that 60% of Twitter users don't return from one month to the next. While I'm not predicting the total demise of this branch of the social media tree, the digital world is littered with formerly hot ideas. You remember Friendster and Second Life don't you?
The words Tweet and Twitter imply something small. At a certain level, I think that Twitter is made for small businesses since we are always yearning for economical ways to put our messages in front of prospective customers. Because small business owners can say and do things that buttoned up corporate marketing types would have to get lots of signed approvals for, there are some success stories. I read a story that Someecards has about 1.7 million followers while the giant and legendary Hallmark Cards has around 2000. One of those companies has 14,000 employees and the other just 5 full timers. Part of the Someecards winning strategy is not being afraid to post some downright crass statements in their tweets.
How are the big marketers handling Twitter? Dell Computer seems to be riding a wave of success because they use the service to tell customers about bargains in their outlet store. In American culture having someone lead us to a good deal is very high on the “I love it” scale right behind our affection for the flag and long buffet tables! One of our sponsor clients, Verizon shelled out a billion in advertising dollars in 2009 but they only have about 5000 followers in their tweet parade. In other words you've got to have an offer that has some special appeal to your followers and consumers.
Even politicians (or their assistants) are thumbing their way through this fairly new form of outreach. This week the Los Angeles Times featured an article titled “Congress Keeps it Short and Tweet” about the legislators who are using Twitter. Just the idea of those folks on social media sites reminds me of the historic phrase, “Nero fiddled while Rome burned.” I'm under the impression that the 140 character limit that Twitter enforces might not be compatible with the natural verbosity of politicians who are usually looking for a more spacious platform. Elected officials are probably the polar opposite of an ideal profile for effective Twitter marketing.
Here is my bottom line. The flood of messages showing up in my in-box these days has me dreaming of an electronic shovel to get rid of 100 or more messages per day. Add social media messages to that, and the whole thing is making me antisocial! If your life is being bombarded in a similar way, you too may be growing suspicious of all electronic message advertising. For any of the social media tools to really work for you, it had best be by spreading useful, compelling and beneficial information to prospects and customers. Just as before Twitter, there must be a strategy and good idea in your marketing messages. Sometimes you'll have to be snarky and irreverent to break through the clutter of clogged in-boxes, but small business owners can get away with that much better than large corporations. Despite some marketing success stories, something inside continues to tell me that Twitter is really the territory of those people named Hilton or Kardashian or Kutcher. I must confess that I often feel that everybody's talking but very little of immediate use or lasting value is being said.
About the Author
Nelson Davis was born in Andalusia, Alabama (near Montgomery) and grew up in Niagara Falls, New York. From the age of fourteen on, his burning desire was to get into radio broadcasting. Nelson's career began with a high school internship program and part-time announcing job at a local radio station. From Niagara Falls he moved to a larger station in Ottawa, Ontario, where he continued his formal education with business courses. In addition to disc jockey duties, he became a program director and host of various television shows.
Eleven years later found Nelson in Los Angeles with his hopes of becoming a game show host transformed into learning the production side of television. Freelancing as a discussions show host and producer, he produced and/or directed such diverse projects as a series for PBS, commercials for presidential candidate Ronald Reagan, and a film in Africa.
Mr. Davis joined the NBC TV Network in 1980 as Manager of Mini-series, eventually becoming Director of Daytime Programming. One of his early jobs at NBC TV was Censor for The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Between NBC and starting his own production company in 1988, Mr. Davis was involved in many interesting projects as a producer. He was hired by Merv Griffin to produce the pilot episode of Jeopardy to bring it back to television; he was Executive Producer of Name That Tune for its rebirth in 1984; and he helped launch the Fashion Channel.
Mr. Davis began Nelson Davis Television Productions with the idea of bringing together special television programming with sponsors who wish to reach a niche audience. His first weekly series was "MAKING IT! Minority Success Stories". The show has been on the air since March 1989 and has received over twenty-five awards and citations from all levels of government and business organizations, including two Emmys as Best Public Affairs series. "MAKING IT!" is broadcast in several California markets and is seen by satellite and cable viewers across the country.
In 1989, Nelson Davis TV Productions also created and co-produced Campus All-Star Challenge, a quiz series for historically black colleges. Sponsored by Honda and broadcast on BET for five years, the program has enabled cash grants of over $2.3 million to be awarded to participating schools. Nelson Davis TV Productions is also proud to have produced children's specials built around oral storytelling, and Black History Notes, which celebrates Black History month.
Nelson is committed to combining his knowledge of television production and marketing to use TV as a medium to communicate positive messages and enable economic empowerment. Among community organizations, Nelson serves as: Los Angeles Area Vice President of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; Board of Advisors member for the National Association of Women Business Owners; Board of Directors member of the Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development Corporation; Member of Santa Monica College Associates. Mr. Davis has also been active with Big Brothers.
RECENT AWARDS
Media Advocate of the Year Award- U.S. Small Business Administration
Supplier of the Year Award - Southern California Regional Purchasing Council
Entrepreneurial Dream Maker Award - Women's Enterprise Development Corporation
Minority Advocate of the Year Award - U.S. Small Business Administration
Two Emmy Award winner - as Executive Producer of "MAKING IT!"
Entertainment Award - Los Angeles Mayor's Minority Business Committee