Joe's Box

Vintage AD

2012-05-30T14:45:00.002+03:00

I really like these Sanyo ads! Can you imagine they are 50 years old now.. Simply vintage! Simply amazing!

Credits: http://www.voicesofeastanglia.com/

Byblos in Pictures.

2012-05-26T08:50:00.000+03:00

The Madonna HAIFA!

2012-05-20T16:58:00.000+03:00

I was wondering why the album producers didn’t copycat some international nice CD covers yet in this Post “ the most ugly CD cover " Here a new CD cover for the Barbie of the middle east inspired by the queen of the pop Madonna! Which one is better in your opinion? and what does MJK stand For?

Nicholas Heller in Lebanon

2012-05-16T20:18:00.000+03:00

Nicholas Heller, Head of New Business Development at Google will be in Lebanon among other speakers at Bifex 2012. Mr Heller will discuss the major shifts in technology and their impact on the retail business: E-commerce, M-commerce, and social media.

If you are interested to attend this event, I've got 5 free tickets.
Please drop me a few lines at : joseph.alam [at]gmail.com

Check out BIFEX 2012 Agenda

Thursday 24 May 2012

10:00 – 11:30 Session 4: New trends bringing the Customer Closer:E & M-Commerce; Social Media

Incorporating loyalty programs into social media
Current social media trends reshaping customer service
M-Commerce
Brand loyalty during recession

Moderator: Mr. Tarek Kassar, Chief Executive Officer, Youngberry Agency (youngberry.com)

Speakers:

Mr. Nicholas Heller, Head of New Business Development, Google (google.com)
Mr. Omar El Manialawy – Deal of the Day Manager-Souq.com
Dr. Gerald Lang –Professeur à BEM - Chercheur Associé à l’Ecole Polytechnique
Mr. Ayman Itani, CEO of Think Media Labs (thinkmedialabs.com)

11:30 – 13:00 Session 5: Brand Valuation: The Next Step Forward

Brand Valuation: The methodology of how, when and why?
How to perform brand valuations for financial reporting, M&A activities and joint ventures
How to optimize the best opportunities for licensing and franchising
Intellectual property management, protection and exploitation issues in franchising

Moderator: Ms. Maya Karanouh – CEO, TAGbrands

Speakers:

1- Ms. Mary-Ellen Field - Associate Director, Brand Finance UK

2- Mr. Tony Fitzpatrick (The Franchise Guru) - Managing Partner, Franchise Your Business

Huge Fire- Safra Factory

2012-05-11T10:56:00.000+03:00

A huge fire erupted at the Carpet factory- Safra Highway, the good news no injuries so far.
I guess we have to say Bye Bye to the big Building!!!

Are you willing to share a ride?

2012-05-06T21:58:00.001+03:00

Complaining about the price of fuel? The pollution and the traffic?
Don't take your car (walk, use common transports...) or auto-pool Autopooling provides you with this opportunity. By sharing a ride, you can divide fuel and parking prices by 2, 3 or 4.
For more Info check their website, you can see the latest trips added to a particular location (example: a university, a company, a place...). Cool Idea !
Please like their FB page and share it with your friends.
Enjoy the ride...

Startup

2012-05-03T11:13:00.000+03:00

A garage is a great place to start a company, as a kiosk is a great place to start a big restaurant chain like Crepaway. I found this interesting picture dated 1984 on the Lebanese franchise Association fan page, you can check all the pictures here.

Crepaway is the leading casual restaurant in Lebanon. It was launched in 1984 and has so far expanded to KSA, Qatar & Jordan. Crepaway acquired a reputation for its quirky menu that includes a famous line of mouthwatering appetizers, salads, crêpes, burgers, sandwiches, platters and desserts. What marks Crepaway is its formula for mixing food and fun in a trendy ambiance, offering guests a variety menu with high quality food standards in a lively, feel-good atmosphere and a hip environment. Accordingly, a light-hearted mood pervades the restaurants, with young trendy waiters, loyal guests and management that engage in the vibrant Crepaway spirit. The brand’s success rests above all on its ability to speak directly and powerfully to consumers, whether it is through effective media advertising that shouts out Crepaway or a high quality dining experience. The spirit of Crepaway is reflected in the premium quality of food service and is coupled with a warm, welcoming environment that promises the best in courteous and casual hospitality, stylish decor and lively entertainment.

EVE 2012

2012-04-25T18:33:00.001+03:00

I didn't like Exotica's EVE, a bit too conservative ! don't you think so?
I prefer the Green Pamela!

Ladies! ADAM is waiting for you in the Shops!

Guest Blog: Put Yourself First

2012-04-21T19:54:00.000+03:00

Sandra K.is a marketing manager living in Qatar, in this guest blog she explains why you have to "Put yourself first " to succeed in life and business.

I was 22 years old when I left my family and friends in Lebanon.

I wasn’t trying to hurt them or snob them , I was only protecting myself from them!

A smart Mom who is afraid to take any small decision

A Hitler Dad

Stupid friends

Add to this, the situation in Lebanon …

I had enough from all this and decided to move to Canada (one way ticket)

It was the best day of my life!

Got my masters degree, great inspiring friends at work and a marketing guru ( my ex boss) I was very lucky to work with him for a period of two years….

A great opportunity took me back to the Arab world, this time to Qatar, Marketing manager for a Japanese group.

“Success is not just who you are but who you surround yourself with “

Surround yourself always with the best and always ask yourself what this person provides me and what does he take away! Then you can decide if this relation can survive…

Some people will never succeed hoping one day family will help them , or friends will get smarter….

Put Yourself First! Always.

Don’t ever use people and always respect them but don’t waste your time,emotions and your energy with the wrong one. Help only those willing to help themselves.

Sandra K.

The Children Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL), needs your help.

2012-04-20T18:59:00.001+03:00

The agency embarked in assisting the Children Cancer Centre's 10-year anniversary through the 'Call for Life' campaign.

The main aim of the campaign is to showcase the Centre's objective of curing children with cancer absolutely free of charge. This delivers an 80% survival rate yearly and is their only source of donations. Each child's treatment costs around $40,000 per year, and they are currently treating in the high hundreds.

The 'Call for Life' campaign revolves around the concept of children fighting for all Children with Cancer. The main reason behind this issue is the lack of awareness amongst the general population and more precisely adults. The campaign is positive in nature, reflecting the incredible appetite for life in each child treated at the CCCL.

Donations can be made through the short code '1417' or through 'cccl.org.lb' and/or 'sgbl.com.lb'.

MAD Behind The Scenes!

2012-04-19T16:17:00.000+03:00

Are you "Mad Men" fan? Check these fantastic behind the scenes photos!

For more pics visit mushKulture

Faces

2012-04-14T11:27:00.000+03:00

Photography lover? check out Marwan Tahtah 's work- Beirut based freelance photographer who often works for Al-Akhbar Newspaper

Postcards from Beirut 1910.

2012-04-08T12:52:00.001+03:00

After the Rain...

2012-03-31T12:18:00.000+03:00

Lebanon has the most water of all the Middle East , but we have a problem of water, the rainfall comes and gets wasted in the sea , we are not storing this water. If you see the video you will not belive that some people in Beirut buy water, which cost them a lot, and this water is not drinkable, so they buy mineral water as well…..Buying water and watching it going directly to the sea! Welcome To Lebanon !!!!

Going SOLO!

2012-03-25T15:08:00.003+03:00

We are social by nature and we are always searching for the other half to complete our lives to share our experiences emotions and passion…

But there are others who prefer solo life….

Being single doesn't mean that this single person is completely lonely..

Here some benefits of being single:

More time to spend with yourself and with your friends

You can plan your life the best

You don't have to tolerate nagging

More freedom and independence

You can focus on your career

No stress

Discovering yourself

No sharing

Enjoy your personal space

Better friendships and social life

Ever notices how married people are always fatter than normal?

"Remaining single and enjoying a life on your own is not merely being selfish. You are merely setting your priorities straight and leaving them where they should be. Your happiness comes first of course."

Are you single? Add more benefits to my list.

& if you are married, write the benefits of being married in the comment box.

*pic credit

Mad Men Game.

2012-03-24T14:08:00.002+02:00

Imagine Mad Men a video Game!!

I Love Blogging

2012-03-18T15:07:00.002+02:00

I am sure you have read many articles that tell you the importance of blogging or blogging is dead …well I have to tell you that blogging is not only important but it can change your life.

I launched my personal blog in July 2007. This event changed my life in many parts.

It gives me confidence, I am not Hemingway when it comes to writing, I do a lot of grammar mistakes, but my blog gave me that confidence to write and to express my ideas clearly.

It helps my creativity, it is so easy to start a blog, but keeping your blog running is the hardest part….I can say that my blog keep me thinking for a new ideas and be creative …

I didn’t start a blog to make friends or to receive spam invitations and never expected to meet people through blogging but it just happens.

My blog helped me to plan right anything a new business project, to launch a new product or even to plan a party…

My blog is my place and here I can say whatever I want. I’m direct and I’m public ….

Twitter, Facebook, Google plus, pinterest are cool but my blog is home

Blogging has lead me to a lot of opportunities that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. I’ve created a lot of connections, and it’s given me a way to showcase some of the work that I do.

My blog get me a job in the digital media and marketing industry last year.

My blog did change my life. It helped me to find my passion.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not a Guru I am not famous or making lots money What I have is my real me and relationships with interesting people in the industry. You never know where this may take me.

Blogging changed my life. It’s changed the lives of well known bloggers like Chris Brogan, Scott Shuman, Leo Babauta, Garance Dore, Brian Cark for the better too.

Are you ready to find out if it can improve your life? Start here guest post on my blog.

Fight Paris/Beirut!

2012-03-13T22:06:00.002+02:00

60 Seconds

2012-03-11T19:27:00.000+02:00

Infographic by- Shanghai Web Designers

World Wide Web is growing at rapid pace. On average, more than a billion new pages are added to it every day. To give you an idea of how big world wide web is, this Infographic 60 Seconds will cover some really interesting facts about websites that we use on day-to-day basis.

Creativity!?!?!?!

2012-03-06T20:55:00.000+02:00

It is too bad, really; that the Bank's communication re-launched ended being a copy of something that has been airing for years.

Thank you Jean.

What kids think about Famous Logos

2012-02-24T13:21:00.000+02:00

Designer Adam Ladd asked his five-year-old daughter for her impressions of several well-known logos. Cool Video.

Joe's Box Featured in Al Nahar Newspaper

2012-02-23T12:00:00.002+02:00

My blog is featured on Al Nahar newspaper today . A nice summary about the blog and my first post in Arabic “Change or die” unfortunately I couldn't find the post online but you can read it on Nahar al chabab

Thank you to Karim Aboumerhi and Reine Bou Mousa for giving me this small space to speak my mind.

Best Campaigns of all time and what you can learn from them

2012-02-20T14:24:00.000+02:00

via: ivan's blog

Vintage pictures of Lebanon

2012-02-17T13:04:00.002+02:00

The Last Samurai!!??

2012-02-02T20:33:00.001+02:00

With more and more boycotting issues coming to my attention in Lebanon via social media, this billboard caught my attention … Apparently politics is everywhere and can be discussed by actors, musicians, writers and other famous faces. So we have now "celebrity activists" as they become involved in political debate…and maybe One Day They can start a war!