The idea of a cappuccino cookie shaped like ITaly came to Ramona in a dream back in 1988. Though only in business for less than two years, her cookies are gaining popularity with Italian restaurants and pizzerias throughout the United states. Listen Here to find out more.

Ray Montez, the winner of PMQ’s Marketing Contest #2, is a Domino’s Franchisee in Chicago with more than 15 units. His entry and win has earned him $1,000 for having the best on-hold message, which was voted on by PMQ’s readers and website viewers. PMQ is now taking entries for the next on-hold competition. Please send your entries to Jim@pmq.com or call Jim Dees at (662) 234-5481 ext. 129 and you could be PMQ’s next Marketing Thousandaire.

With the dining trends in America moving towards more healthy food options, pizza seems to be following in the foot steps. By offering lower calorie meats, cheeses, more organics such as organic sauces and vegetable toppings, pizzerias are finding a niche by introducing healthier options for their customers. In this segment, we talk with founders of Pizza Fusion in Deerfield Beach, Florida, ZPizza’s found Sid Fanaroff, and DZP Marketing expert John Barker.

In this segment of Ask the Experts, we delve into some of the marketing ideas Jay has derived through his experience over the years helping pizza restaurants rise above the clutter of everyday marketing. Some techniques include the use of memo/menu boards, which he says have a very high return rate and longevity. More information on Jay and Smart Marketing Solutions can be found at www.smartmemo.com.