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Rock Is Dead was a worldwide arena tour by American rock band Marilyn Manson in 1999. It was the second tour launched in support of their third full-length studio LP, Mechanical Animals , which was released on September 15, 1998.

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69-507: The tour was a rebranding of the Marilyn Manson and Hole co-headlined Beautiful Monsters tour . While it was initially successful, Beautiful Monsters was marked by numerous and well-publicized fracases between the frontperson of each band on and off-stage. The discord caused a fallout between the two groups which resulted in Hole's departure from the playbill. Marilyn Manson decided to continue

138-488: A scapegoat , instead of debating more relevant societal issues. On May 4, a hearing on the marketing and distribution of violent content to minors by the television, music, film and video-game industries was held by the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation . The committee heard testimony from former Secretary of Education and Empower America co-founder William Bennett ,

207-460: A scripture reading, lecture , or sermon . A lectern is usually attached to a stand or affixed to some other form of support. To facilitate eye contact and improve posture when facing an audience, lecterns may have adjustable height and slant. People reading from a lectern, called lectors , generally do so while standing. The word has its origins in the medieval Latin term lectrum , related to legere which means 'to read'. In pre-modern usage,

276-453: A tikkun or Chumash (reference books used to check the reading). In some synagogues, this table may resemble a large lectern. The Hebrew term for this article of furniture is amud ( Hebrew : עמוד ). In traditional yeshivas and some synagogues, students and members of the congregation may use small desks called shtenders ( Yiddish : שטענדער ). These closely resemble conventional lecterns, and indeed, one shtender may be used as

345-549: A brand better off than before. Marketing develops the awareness and associations in the memory of customers so they know (and are reminded) of brands to serve their needs. Once in a lead position, it is marketing, consistent product or service quality, sensible pricing and effective distribution that will keep the brand ahead of the pack and provide value to its owners (Sinclair, 1999:15). Corporations often rebrand in order to respond to external and/or internal issues. Firms commonly have rebranding cycles in order to stay current with

414-488: A change in a company or corporate brand that may own several sub-brands for products or companies. Rebranding became something of a fad at the turn of the millennium, with some companies rebranding several times. The rebranding of Philip Morris to Altria was done to help the company shed its negative image. Other rebrandings, such as the British Post Office 's attempt to rebrand itself as Consignia, have proved such

483-577: A company's business has changed, for example its strategic direction and industry focus, or its brand no longer fits its (new) customer base. For example, a company might rebrand so that its name works in new market it enters, for reasons of culture or language, such as to make it easier to pronounce. Rebranding is also a way to refresh an image to ensure its appeal to contemporary customers and stakeholders. What once looked fresh and relevant may no longer do so years later. As for product offerings, when they are marketed separately to several target markets this

552-442: A failure that millions more had to be spent going back to square one. In a study of 165 cases of rebranding, Muzellec and Lambkin (2006) found that, whether a rebranding follows from corporate strategy (e.g., M&A) or constitutes the actual marketing strategy (change the corporate reputation), it aims at enhancing, regaining, transferring, and/or recreating the corporate brand equity . According to Sinclair (1999:13), business

621-499: A finale, Manson's backup singer would arrive as a second officer with a shotgun. The shotgun would fire into Manson's back, splattering blood unto the crowd. With Manson having been 'murdered', his body would be dragged from the stage. During performances of the song "Antichrist Superstar", the rostrum used on the Dead to the World Tour whenever the song was performed was reused. This led to

690-526: A larger product line offering than what their names solely imply. It is also used to cater to different demographics who may be interested in different products of the same industry. In a 2018 marketing stunt , pancake restaurant chain IHOP announced a rebranding to "IHOb" to promote a line of hamburgers, but did not follow through with the rebranding. Companies can also choose to rebrand to remain relevant to its (new) customers and stakeholders. This could occur when

759-583: A later date. In spite of the highly publicized animosity, Manson insisted Hole's departure was "not a personal thing." The tour resumed on March 21, 1999, rebranded as the Rock Is Dead Tour after the Marilyn Manson single " Rock Is Dead ", despite the fact that the name was already being used by American rock bands Korn and Rob Zombie for their own concurrent joint US tour, the Rock is Dead! Tour. This led to

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828-665: A lectern by the hazzan leading the service. Each study group in a yeshivah may have its own shtender and in some older synagogues individual members of the congregation may have their own shtenders . Traditional shtenders frequently incorporate a locker under the desktop where prayer books and study material may be locked when not in use, and many feature a footrest for comfort during extended study sessions or standing prayers. Some older synagogues have large collections of shtenders . In Islam , lecterns are often used when studying in Islamic seminaries or reading and learning

897-565: A letter to Edgar Bronfman Jr. – the president of Seagram (the owner of Interscope) – requesting a voluntary halt to his company's distribution to children of "music that glorifies violence". The letter named Marilyn Manson for producing songs which "eerily reflect" the actions of Harris and Klebold. The signatories included eight Republicans and two Democrats namely, US Senators Wayne Allard , Ben Nighthorse Campbell , Susan Collins , Tim Hutchinson , Rick Santorum , Kent Conrad , Byron Dorgan , John Ashcroft and Jeff Sessions . Later that day,

966-555: A lot of people who stood behind me." He told Alternative Press that he felt his safety was threatened to the point that he "could be shot Mark David Chapman-style ." He nevertheless found solace in writing new music which resulted in the band's 2000 album Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) . The singer described this record as his "counterattack." Marilyn Manson released a live video album on November 2, 1999, titled God Is in

1035-417: A major driver in rebranding exercises. In a corporate context, managers can utilize rebranding as an effective marketing strategy to hide malpractices and avoid or shed negative connotations and decreased profitability. Corporations such as Philip Morris USA , Blackwater and AIG rebranded in order to shed negative images. Philip Morris USA rebranded its name and logo to Altria on January 27, 2003 due to

1104-560: A memorial service in Carnegie Hall , it was stated that "the lectern from which the speakers talked was enveloped in black." Lecterns are frequently also referred to as podiums , a word which can also refer to an elevated platform upon which a lectern is placed, derived from the Latin root pod- , meaning 'feet'. Lecterns used in academia—generally in seminar rooms and lecture theatres—may have certain features that common lecterns lack, based on

1173-457: A minor dispute that was quickly resolved by both parties. Manson kept all of the remaining scheduled engagements intact. Now exercising full control over the tour's itinerary, Manson immediately withdrew Imperial Teen's billing in favor of Grammy -nominated American psychobilly band Nashville Pussy , who took over the opening act slot from Monster Magnet beginning from the April 2, 1999 concert at

1242-422: A new name, term, symbol, design, concept or combination thereof is created for an established brand with the intention of developing a new, differentiated identity in the minds of consumers , investors , competitors , and other stakeholders . Often, this involves radical changes to a brand's logo , name, legal names, image, marketing strategy, and advertising themes. Such changes typically aim to reposition

1311-631: A primarily online retail business model. Rebranding may also occur unintentionally from emergent situations such as “ Chapter 11 corporate restructuring,” or “bankruptcy.” Chapter 11 is rehabilitation or reorganization used primarily by business debtors. It’s more commonly known as corporate bankruptcy, which is a form of corporate financial reorganization that allows companies to function while they pay off their debt. Companies such as Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc, Washington Mutual and General Motors have all filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. On July 1, 2009 General Motors filed for bankruptcy, which

1380-406: A professionally designed brand image, "rebranding becomes a critical step for a company to be considered seriously when expanding to more aggressive markets and facing competitors with more established brand images". The ubiquitous nature of a company/product brand across all customer touchpoints makes rebranding a heavy undertaking for companies. According to the iceberg model, 80% of the impact

1449-511: A sky made of LSD and told him the real name of God is "Drugs." After which, the band launched into " I Don't Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me) ". Shugars expressed concern that these shows had adverse effects on concert-goers. On April 25, 1999, longtime music industry critics, Republican former Secretary of Education William Bennett and Democrat US Senator Joseph Lieberman called

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1518-552: A slight controversy during what was to be the original final North American tour date. During the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, show, Marilyn Manson was surprised to find the Antichrist Superstar logo on his rostrum had been replaced with a smiley face which prompted the lead singer to walk offstage and not return. Set props included a massive lit sign spelling D-R-U-G-S, as well as golden confetti fired often from cannons. Following

1587-547: A three-month period of seclusion at his home in the Hollywood Hills , during which he considered how to respond to the Columbine controversy. Manson said the maelstrom made him re-evaluate his career: "There was a bit of trepidation, [in] deciding: 'Is it worth it? Are people understanding what I'm trying to say? Am I even gonna be allowed to say it?' Because I definitely had every single door shut in my face ... there were not

1656-484: Is a huge international firm; however, the AIG Retirement and AIG Financial subsidiaries were left with negative connotations due to the bailout. As a result, AIG Financial Advisors and AIG Retirement respectively rebranded into Sagepoint Financial and VALIC (Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company) to shed the negative image associated with AIG. Brands often rebrand in reaction to losing market share. In these cases,

1725-585: Is a way to protect them from being blackballed by customers in a very competitive market. Dr. Roger Sinclair, a leading expert on brand valuation and brand equity practice worldwide stated, “A brand is a resource acquired by an enterprise that generates future economic benefits.” Once a brand has negative connotations associated with it, it can only lead to decreased profitability and possibly complete corporate failure. Companies differentiate themselves from competitors by incorporating practices from changing their logo to going green. Differentiation from competitors

1794-607: Is called market segmentation . When part of a market segmentation strategy involves offering significantly different products in each market, this is called product differentiation . This market segmentation/product differentiation process can be thought of as a form of rebranding. What distinguishes it from other forms of rebranding is that the process does not entail the elimination of the original brand image. Rebranding in this manner allows one set of engineering and QA to be used to create multiple products with minimal modifications and additional expense. Another form of product rebranding

1863-412: Is hidden. The level of impact of changing a brand depends on the degree to which the brand is changed. There are several elements of a brand that can be changed in a rebranding these include the name, the logo, the legal name, and the corporate identity (including visual identity and verbal identity ). Changes made only to the company logo have the lowest impact (called a logo-swap), and changes made to

1932-410: Is important in order to attract more customers and an effective way to draw in more desirable employees. The need to differentiate is especially prevalent in saturated markets such as the financial services industry. Organisations may rebrand intentionally to shed negative images of the past. Research suggests that "concern over external perceptions of the organisation and its activities" can function as

2001-559: Is low. “The powerful first impression on new clients made possible by professional brand design often outweighs an outdated or poorly-designed image’s weak brand recognition to existing clients”. A change of image in a large corporation can have costly repercussions (updating signage in multiple locations, large quantities of existing collateral, communicating with a large number of employees, etc.), while small businesses can enjoy more mobility and implement change more quickly. While small businesses can experience growth without necessarily having

2070-406: Is part of a drug-cultural type of thing, with a subculture of violence and killing and hatred, and anti-family values, anti-traditional values, anti-authority ... We're having an alarming rate of killings in schools, and youth violence and an increase in drugs. I would say that though they're not all to be blamed on a shock entertainer like Marilyn Manson, I think he promotes it and can be part of

2139-626: Is the sale of a product manufactured by another company under a new name: an original design manufacturer is a company that manufactures a product, often in a location with lower operating costs, which is eventually branded by another firm for sale. Following a merger or acquisition, companies usually rebrand newly-acquired products to keep them consistent with an existing product line, such as Symantec placing acquired security and utility software under its Norton brand (itself an offshoot of flagship product Norton Antivirus ). This can also happen in reverse if an acquired brand has wider recognition in

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2208-587: The Democratic ticket , and Hillary Clinton to introduce the Media Marketing Accountability Act of 2001 before the 107th United States Congress . This legislation proposed to ban the entertainment-industry from marketing suspected violent or explicit material to minors. After concluding the European and Japanese legs of their tour on August 8, the band withdrew from public view. Manson entered into

2277-569: The Glastonbury Festival . During Marilyn Manson's performance on the night of Hole's departure, Manson suffered a hairline fracture on one of his ankles while jumping between on-stage platforms. His injury caused the tour to be temporarily suspended while he recuperated. The March 16, 1999 San Diego , California concert was cancelled while the March 17, 1999 Las Vegas , Nevada and March 18, 1999 Phoenix , Arizona engagements were postponed to

2346-512: The United States Department of Justice on marketing practices of the entertainment industry to minors. The following month, President Bill Clinton granted that request lamenting that "kids steeped in the culture of violence do become desensitized to it and more capable of committing it." The release of the FTC report on September 13, led Lieberman, by then the vice presidential candidate on

2415-531: The Archbishop of Denver Charles J. Chaput , professors and mental-health professionals. Speakers criticized the band, its label-mate Nine Inch Nails , and the 1999 film The Matrix for their alleged contribution to a cultural environment enabling violence such as the Columbine shootings. The committee requested that the Federal Trade Commission and the United States Department of Justice investigate

2484-593: The Beautiful Monsters Tour. After a series of public spats between the extremely outspoken lead vocalists of Hole and Marilyn Manson during their joint Beautiful Monsters Tour, Hole vocalist Courtney Love officially announced their withdrawal on March 14, 1999, as they took the stage at The Forum arena. They went on to do a series of shows in North America before leaving for the United Kingdom to join

2553-528: The Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina until the completion of all North American dates on the tour. Manson explained to MTV that the initial inclusion of Imperial Teen on the tour was "by Courtney's request. I think we're probably better off, because that would've been an additional torment for our fans that they didn't need." He added that while he enjoyed their music on CD , he felt there

2622-522: The Qur'an while sitting on the floor, called rehal . The name " rehal " ultimately derives from the Arabic word rahl ( رَحْل ) meaning " camel saddle ", referring to the resemblance of the unfolded lectern to a saddle. Lecterns are used in political debates on stage, as well as for political speeches. Notable instances of these lecterns include the several types of American Presidential lecterns , of which

2691-429: The T.V. that contained rare and unreleased footage including a behind-the-scenes backstage look at some of the experiences the band underwent during the Rock Is Dead Tour. He also released a live album on November 12, 1999, titled The Last Tour on Earth that documented curated performances by his band from various concerts during the tour. Rebranding Rebranding is a marketing strategy in which

2760-527: The aftermath of the Columbine High School massacre in Littleton, Colorado , the band canceled the remaining dates of the tour out of respect for the victims, explaining, "It's not a great atmosphere to be out playing rock 'n' roll shows, for us or the fans." However, Manson steadfastly maintained that music, movies, books or video games are not to blame, stating, The [news] media has unfairly scapegoated

2829-481: The band cancelled their remaining North American shows. Two days later, Manson published his response to these accusations in an op-ed piece for Rolling Stone , titled "Columbine: Whose Fault Is It?", where he castigated America's gun culture , the political influence of the National Rifle Association of America , and the media's irresponsible coverage, which he said facilitated the placing of blame on

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2898-516: The band, affixed to a metal crucifix made out of television sets . For this introduction, the short instrumental track "Inauguration of the Mechanical Christ" was crafted to play in the background as the TV crucifix rose from the understage. Once the complete band began the first song, the crucifix was set ablaze. Marilyn Manson wore a police officer's uniform during "Irresponsible Hate Anthem" and as

2967-435: The blame. —Michigan State Senator Dale Shugars' concerns on the influence of Marilyn Manson on concert-goers. On April 20, 1999, Columbine High School students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold shot dead 12 students and a teacher and wounded 21 others, before committing suicide. In the aftermath of the school shooting , the band were widely reported to have influenced the killings ; early media reports alleged that

3036-532: The brand/company, occasionally to distance itself from negative connotations of the previous branding, or to move the brand upmarket ; they may also communicate a new message a new board of directors wishes to communicate. Rebranding can be applied to new products, mature products, or even products still in development . The process can occur through a change in marketing strategy or in various other situations such as Chapter 11 corporate restructuring, union busting , or bankruptcy . Rebranding can also refer to

3105-534: The brands have become less meaningful to target audiences and, therefore, lost share to competitors. In some cases, companies try to build on any perceived equity they believe still exists in their brand. Radio Shack , for example, rebranded itself as "the Shack" in 2008 but the rebranding never realized into an increase of market share in the retail industry. By 2017, Radio Shack had significantly reduced its physical retail presence, closing over 1,000 stores and shifted to

3174-435: The congregation. Lecterns are often made of wood. They may be either fixed in place or portable. A lectern differs from a pulpit , the latter being used for sermons though, especially historically, many pulpits include a built in lectern, for example Siena Cathedral Pulpit (Nicola Pisano, 1268). Churches that have both a lectern and a pulpit will often place them on opposite sides. The lectern will generally be smaller than

3243-420: The entertainment industry's marketing practices to minors. The CEOs of four of the world's largest music distributors declined the invitation to attend. Bennett denounced their absence and said it amounted to a "[p]ublic shaming. My hunch is they will continue to ignore you like they did today." Outside observers such as Nina Crowley, director of the anti-censorship organization Mass Mic, expressed chagrin regarding

3312-602: The form of a pelican, or an angel. In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches , a lectern on which icons or the Gospel Book are placed for veneration is called an analogion . It may also be used for reading from liturgical books during the divine services . Because the Torah scrolls are generally large, the central feature of the bimah in a synagogue is a table large enough to hold an open Torah along with

3381-535: The group a contributing factor to the massacre during their appearance on Meet the Press . Three days later, the city of Fresno, California passed a unanimous resolution condemning "Marilyn Manson or any other negative entertainer who encourages anger and hate upon the community as an offensive threat to the children of this community." Its author, Councilman Henry Perea , justified the resolution pointing out that people would face arrest if they publicly "engaged in some of

3450-452: The hearings, commenting that it was "a very stacked-looking thing." Hilary Rosen , president and CEO of the RIAA, shared this opinion and thought "it was staged as political theater [...] They just wanted to find a way to shame the industry, and I'm not ashamed." Senators Brownback, Hatch and Lieberman concluded the proceedings by requesting an investigation from the Federal Trade Commission and

3519-459: The last five years. According to Shugars, the show began with the singer wearing "satanic wings" as he leapt from a cross that was eventually set on fire. He then described seeing fans, whom he described as normal kids, "under [Manson's] control" as he performed a sequence that "glorified the killing of a police officer." Finally, he reported the singer recounting a dream sequence in which cops perform sex acts on him before Jesus Christ descended out of

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3588-460: The lectern is usually the stand on which the Bible or other texts rest and from which the "lessons" (scripture passages, often selected from a lectionary ) are read during the service. The lessons may be read or chanted by a priest, deacon, minister, or layperson, depending upon the liturgical traditions of the community. The lectern is normally set in front of the pews, so that the reader or speaker faces

3657-423: The lectern. The width of a lectern can range from a slender pole to as wide as the lectern's top section. Some modern lecterns feature motorised height adjustment, and sometimes come equipped with a small podium on which to stand. In addition to their utilitarian reading use, lecterns are often designed with aesthetics in mind. At events, lecterns may bear the name or insignia of the event's sponsor, its speaker, or

3726-485: The market than that of the purchaser, such as Chemical Bank taking on the Chase branding after its merger with the company. Small businesses face different challenges from large corporations and must adapt their rebranding strategy accordingly. Rather than implementing change gradually, small businesses are sometimes better served by rebranding their image in a short timeframe – especially when existing brand notoriety

3795-561: The most secure is the "Blue Goose", a bulletproof lectern used by the president of the United States , its smaller counterpart the Falcon, and the series of lecterns used for statements outside 10 Downing Street . While they are designed in a wide variety of variations, lecterns usually feature a sloped top on which to rest the material to be read. A lip at the bottom of this slope is typically present to prevent this material from sliding off

3864-429: The music industry and so-called Goth kids and has speculated, with no basis in truth, that artists like myself are in some way to blame. This tragedy was a product of ignorance, hatred and an access to guns. I hope the [news] media's irresponsible finger-pointing doesn't create more discrimination against kids who look different. I think there's something going on that you can't see from the outside ... his whole thing

3933-432: The name, legal name, and other identity elements will touch every part of the company and can result in high costs and impact on large complex organizations. Rebranding affects not only marketing material but also digital channels, URLs, signage, clothing, and correspondence. Lectern A lectern is a standing reading desk with a slanted top, on which documents or books are placed as support for reading aloud, as in

4002-522: The negative connotations associated with tobacco products that could have had potential to affect the profitability of other Philip Morris brands such as Kraft Foods . In 2008, AIG's image became damaged due to its need for a Federal bailout during the financial crisis . AIG was bailed out because the United States Treasury stated that AIG was too big to fail due to its size and complex relationships with financial counterparties. AIG itself

4071-418: The pulpit, and both may be adorned with antipendia in the color of the liturgical season . In monastic churches and cathedrals, a separate lectern is commonly set in the centre of the choir . Originally this would have carried the antiphonal book, for use by the cantor or precentor leading the singing of the divine office . Eagle-shaped lecterns are common, though some, rather rarely, instead take

4140-524: The same behaviors that [Manson] demonstrates onstage" In Portsmouth, New Hampshire , students were barred from wearing Marilyn Manson T-shirts in school premises. He or she or whatever the case might be realizes that he can be tremendously booed and that his work is tremendously offensive. —US Senator Orrin Hatch's conjecture on why the band decided to abandon the rest of their US tour. On April 29, ten US senators (led by Sam Brownback of Kansas) sent

4209-624: The shooters were fans, and were wearing the group's T-shirts during the massacre. Although these claims were later proven to be false (through tapes recorded by the perpetrators), speculation in national media and among the public continued to blame Manson's music and imagery for inciting Harris and Klebold. Later reports revealed that the two were not fans—and, on the contrary, had disliked the band's music. Despite this, Marilyn Manson (as well as other bands and forms of entertainment, such as movies and video games) were widely criticized by religious, political, and entertainment-industry figures. A day after

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4278-597: The shooting, Michigan State Senator Dale Shugars attended the band's concert, along with policy advisers, a local police officer and the state senate's sergeant-at-arms, at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan to conduct research for a proposed bill requiring parental warnings on concert tickets and promotional material for any performer that had released a record bearing the Parental Advisory sticker in

4347-458: The technological sophistication of the venue. These features usually include a microphone stand, audio-visual controls, sometimes even an integrated computer and recording system. Lecterns of this sort are generally attached or integrated into a large desk, as the amount of support material tends to be larger in academic contexts than in straightforward public talks. In the Christian Church ,

4416-515: The times or set themselves ahead of the competition. Companies also utilize rebranding as an effective marketing tool to hide malpractices of the past, thereby shedding negative connotations that could potentially affect profitability. Corporations such as Citigroup , AOL , American Express , and Goldman Sachs all utilize third-party vendors that specialize in brand strategy and the development of corporate identity. Companies invest valuable resources into rebranding and third-party vendors because it

4485-495: The tour and gave the opening act, Monster Magnet , equal billing as co-headliner for Rock is Dead. Marilyn Manson released two recordings that documented portions of the tour: a live video album titled God Is in the T.V. and a live album titled The Last Tour on Earth . We're history after this. You'll get to see the crack of someone's ass (a reference to Manson's habit of dropping his pants onstage). It will be fun. —Courtney Love, announcing their withdrawal from

4554-452: The word lectern was used to refer specifically to the "reading desk or stand ... from which the Scripture lessons ( lectiones ) ... are chanted or read." One 1905 dictionary states that "the term is properly applied only to the class mentioned [church book stands] as independent of the pulpit ." By the 1920s, however, the term was being used in a broader sense; for example, in reference to

4623-419: The world over acknowledges the value of brands. “Brands, it seems, alongside ownership of copyright and trademarks, computer software and specialist know-how, are now at the heart of the intangible value investors place on companies.” Companies in the 21st century may find it necessary to relook their brand in terms of its relevance to consumers and the changing marketplace. Successful rebranding projects can yield

4692-928: Was fulfilled on July 10, 2009. General Motors decided to rebrand its entire structure by investing more in Chevrolet , Buick , GMC , and Cadillac automobiles. Furthermore, it decided to sell Saab Automobile and discontinue the Hummer , Pontiac , and Saturn brands. General Motors rebranded by stating they are reinventing and rebirthing the company as “The New GM” with “Fewer, stronger brands. Fewer, stronger models. Greater efficiencies, better fuel economy, and new technologies” as stated in their reinvention commercial. General Motors ' reinvention commercial also stated that eliminating brands “isn’t about going out of business, but getting down to business.” Companies like Dunkin' Donuts , Joann Fabrics , and Weight Watchers , have removed or abbreviated parts of their company names to suggest

4761-648: Was too much difference in their musical and performance approach for their continued inclusion on the tour to work. Fellow Floridians and longtime friends of the band Jack Off Jill joined Manson's tour for four dates from March 25, 1999, at the Uno Arena in New Orleans until March 30, 1999, at the National Car Center Arena in their shared hometown of Fort Lauderdale, Florida , for both groups' homecoming concert. The shows began with Manson entering last, among

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