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Unlocking Success: 10 Must-Have Features in Marketing Automation Tools

With the global marketing automation market expected to more than double from 5.9 billion US Dollars in 2023 to $13.7 billion by 2030, marketing automation is no longer a luxury – it’s essential for success. Once reserved for corporate giants, marketing automation has now leveled the playing field. Today, 91% of marketers consider it essential,…

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Seven tips for marketing to the female traveler

In any marketing campaign it’s important to target your audience based on their demographics and previous spending patterns. This year, over 70% of travel plans were made by women (www.about.com). Women are planning business trips, college visits, family vacations and family reunions. When it comes to leisure travel, women make 94% of the final decisions…

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First Instagram, now Snapchat, what do I do with my visual content now?

It seems there is always another social media platform popping up and our answer continues to be the same for our clients. Take a serious look at the target audience of each platform and determine where your customers are before you make your decision about where your company should have a presence. We’ve talked about…

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Millennials and smartphones

Like it or not, our world has become one where smartphones are used more and more every day, particularly by Millennials. According to Experian Marketing Services, Millennial smartphone owners spend 14.5 hours a week on their phones, which equates to over two hours per day. Their use of mobile actually accounts for 41% of the…

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Six things you can do to attract an international market

International travel has grown significantly in recent years and this rise is expected to continue. According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO), by 2030 the number of people crossing international borders is expected to exceed 1.8 billion per year. How can our local regions benefit from these revenue streams? If you want to appeal to…

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The Evolution of Tourism

Do you remember the days when you wore your ‘Sunday best’ to go on a plane? It was an exciting and somewhat formal outing! Now most travelers are in jeans and stretch pants with headphones in their ears, while they rush to their gate. The tourism industry has become vastly different than it was just…

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Boomers and vacation travel: understanding and marketing to this group

Did you know that Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) spend over $78 million on vacation travel annually? This equates to $29 billion more than Gen X (those born between 1966 and 1976), and $23 billion more than Millennials. This generation values vacation travel as their favorite leisure activity, so it’s not surprising that…

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Who Doesn’t Love Farm-To-Table Catering?

Congratulations to our client, Gigi Hudson Valley (Gigi), on broadening their range of services.  After 13 years of business, Gigi continues to grow throughout the Hudson Valley.  Known for their farm-to-table catering, Gigi’s most recent offerings include a full-service professional event planner on staff offering boutique services from concept to execution and the “Online Gigi Marketplace.”…

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Are trade shows worth the time and money?

We’ve all been asked a million times, “Are trade shows worth the time, money, and soft costs/staffing.” I’m here to tell you, YES they are! According to the NY Times, companies are holding more in-person events than in previous years, and they expect that growth to continue. The truth of the matter is that there…

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Why should you be on Pinterest?

I know what you’re thinking, I don’t craft and I’m not getting married, so why should I be on Pinterest? The truth is, Pinterest is a viable tool for businesses that can help you position yourself as an authority in your field. People generally make a connection with photos and Pinterest is all about photos. Think about it, aren’t…

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Nonbelievers are warned: Television Advertising is STILL Effective

What if I told you that more than half of Americans still turn to television for current events? Are you shaking your head is disagreement? Most THINK internet is where people get their news. Here are the facts: 55% turn to TV and only 21% turn to the Internet. For now, TV reigns supreme in…

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