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Jesus needs money, NOW
Dear Friends,
I am shocked and saddened by the explosion of stinginess and greed that has occured recently. I have seen some of the most generous tithers turn into penny-pinching misers of almost Judiac proportions! Worst of all are the excuses: "But I'm in debt" "I need to pay for my medical treatments" "But I need that money to feed my kids" - do you think Jesus has less problems than you? You think you or your fat kids need the money more than Jesus does? I urge everyone to read, re-read and then re-read again our Tithing FAQ.
Now, with that over with, let's talk about how to keep paying Jesus, despite the outbreak of laziness, greed and miserliness among the tin-tithers.
My answer: more gold and platinum tithers. This article explains how to get them:
The days of big spending are over for many Americans, but not for the high rollers...On a recent weekday night in the Hollywood Hills, jeweler Damiani and lifestyle magazine Angeleno took over a $9-million house with views of Los Angeles to throw a lavish party for potential customers...About 40 men in dark suits and women wearing pearls dined on frisee and filet mignon, then sipped champagne as they gazed at jewelry displays...
Such parties are becoming more common, and more extravagant, as marketers try to connect with rich clients in tough economic times.
Over-the-top affairs are out of the question for most companies as they try to tone down their marketing campaigns to match their shrinking revenue and the gloomy mood of consumers. But in luxury marketing, splashy events are back in vogue.
"In turbulent times, when consumer confidence is decreasing and consumption habits are changing, the most important thing is to gain loyalty from the core customer," said Claudia D'Arpizio, a luxury analyst with consulting firm Bain & Co...the economic slowdown is forcing them to focus on their core customers: high-net-worth individuals capable of spending thousands of dollars in one visit. Price cuts risk backfiring by diminishing a brand's exclusive image, so brands are reaching out on a personal level.
"We're trying to be much more targeted and give customers a more intimate experience with our brand," said Laurie Patruno, boutique manager for the new Damiani store on Rodeo Drive....
Retailers must go to extreme lengths to attract the interest of top spenders, said Alan Klein, Angeleno's president and group publisher.
He pointed to a recent example in which a high-end marketer invited potential clients to fly MiG jets. In Toronto, American Express invited its best clients to a dinner party -- in a room suspended 160 feet in the air by a crane -- that featured food from some of Canada's top chefs, said David Ghysels, a partner at Events in the Sky, which put on the dinner.
"The market's saturated; there are many, many events going on," said Dawn Moore, general manager of pearl store Mikimoto in Beverly Hills. "It's a new game and it takes a lot of creativity."
Equinox, the chain of posh fitness clubs, has recently eschewed billboard and magazine ads. It instead threw a party for a new gym opening, said West Coast marketing manager Christopher Lam. Equinox invited potential customers "with a certain salary" who worked at nearby companies to a bash where they were greeted by models, danced to music spun by DJ Splyce, noshed on tuna tartare and beef carpaccio, and left with $150 gift bags that included spa items, guest passes, clothing and silver bags.
"We found that it was more of an engaging experience to have them come and enjoy themselves at a different setting," he said...
At a black-tie event for VIPs, jet maker Bombardier served wine and champagne at a bar flanked by a big-screen TV showing interiors of its planes.
At another event, Emirates Airlines paid singer Ricky Martin more than half a million dollars to perform at a party kicking off its entry into the Los Angeles market (Martin changed the words of a song to mention Dubai, where the airline is based). Guests chose from menu options such as "A California collection of luxury West Coast seafood with lobster, king prawn and a timbale of crab with avocado, tomato and Meyer lemon puree," and they left with a glossy coffee-table book about Emirates.
At the Damiani-Angeleno event, the companies' brands -- along with others including Fiji Water -- were printed on the menu and splashed on door-sized posters around the house. Damiani staff members at the dinner party wore sample diamond jewelry worth tens of thousands of dollars.
That the events are getting more lavish at a time of rising unemployment and economic uncertainties isn't lost on guests or planners...
Now, I would never suggest having an illegal alien like Rikki Marten sing at our events, but you get the idea. Just do what the article says: focus on the core consumer.
And as for the misers who turned away Jesus in his hour of financial need - we know who you are, and we have long memories.
I am shocked and saddened by the explosion of stinginess and greed that has occured recently. I have seen some of the most generous tithers turn into penny-pinching misers of almost Judiac proportions! Worst of all are the excuses: "But I'm in debt" "I need to pay for my medical treatments" "But I need that money to feed my kids" - do you think Jesus has less problems than you? You think you or your fat kids need the money more than Jesus does? I urge everyone to read, re-read and then re-read again our Tithing FAQ.
Now, with that over with, let's talk about how to keep paying Jesus, despite the outbreak of laziness, greed and miserliness among the tin-tithers.
My answer: more gold and platinum tithers. This article explains how to get them:
The days of big spending are over for many Americans, but not for the high rollers...On a recent weekday night in the Hollywood Hills, jeweler Damiani and lifestyle magazine Angeleno took over a $9-million house with views of Los Angeles to throw a lavish party for potential customers...About 40 men in dark suits and women wearing pearls dined on frisee and filet mignon, then sipped champagne as they gazed at jewelry displays...
Such parties are becoming more common, and more extravagant, as marketers try to connect with rich clients in tough economic times.
Over-the-top affairs are out of the question for most companies as they try to tone down their marketing campaigns to match their shrinking revenue and the gloomy mood of consumers. But in luxury marketing, splashy events are back in vogue.
"In turbulent times, when consumer confidence is decreasing and consumption habits are changing, the most important thing is to gain loyalty from the core customer," said Claudia D'Arpizio, a luxury analyst with consulting firm Bain & Co...the economic slowdown is forcing them to focus on their core customers: high-net-worth individuals capable of spending thousands of dollars in one visit. Price cuts risk backfiring by diminishing a brand's exclusive image, so brands are reaching out on a personal level.
"We're trying to be much more targeted and give customers a more intimate experience with our brand," said Laurie Patruno, boutique manager for the new Damiani store on Rodeo Drive....
Retailers must go to extreme lengths to attract the interest of top spenders, said Alan Klein, Angeleno's president and group publisher.
He pointed to a recent example in which a high-end marketer invited potential clients to fly MiG jets. In Toronto, American Express invited its best clients to a dinner party -- in a room suspended 160 feet in the air by a crane -- that featured food from some of Canada's top chefs, said David Ghysels, a partner at Events in the Sky, which put on the dinner.
"The market's saturated; there are many, many events going on," said Dawn Moore, general manager of pearl store Mikimoto in Beverly Hills. "It's a new game and it takes a lot of creativity."
Equinox, the chain of posh fitness clubs, has recently eschewed billboard and magazine ads. It instead threw a party for a new gym opening, said West Coast marketing manager Christopher Lam. Equinox invited potential customers "with a certain salary" who worked at nearby companies to a bash where they were greeted by models, danced to music spun by DJ Splyce, noshed on tuna tartare and beef carpaccio, and left with $150 gift bags that included spa items, guest passes, clothing and silver bags.
"We found that it was more of an engaging experience to have them come and enjoy themselves at a different setting," he said...
At a black-tie event for VIPs, jet maker Bombardier served wine and champagne at a bar flanked by a big-screen TV showing interiors of its planes.
At another event, Emirates Airlines paid singer Ricky Martin more than half a million dollars to perform at a party kicking off its entry into the Los Angeles market (Martin changed the words of a song to mention Dubai, where the airline is based). Guests chose from menu options such as "A California collection of luxury West Coast seafood with lobster, king prawn and a timbale of crab with avocado, tomato and Meyer lemon puree," and they left with a glossy coffee-table book about Emirates.
At the Damiani-Angeleno event, the companies' brands -- along with others including Fiji Water -- were printed on the menu and splashed on door-sized posters around the house. Damiani staff members at the dinner party wore sample diamond jewelry worth tens of thousands of dollars.
That the events are getting more lavish at a time of rising unemployment and economic uncertainties isn't lost on guests or planners...
Now, I would never suggest having an illegal alien like Rikki Marten sing at our events, but you get the idea. Just do what the article says: focus on the core consumer.
And as for the misers who turned away Jesus in his hour of financial need - we know who you are, and we have long memories.
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