Community branding is all around. We see tourism commercials on TV and online. Algorithms send us ads on social media and in our email of places they think we’d like. We can think of iconic images of our hometowns, symbolizing what we’re known for. In Minneapolis-St. Paul, the list goes something like this: the stone …
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Your most valuable company and brand assets are your people. But today, attracting and hiring quality employees is as challenging as ever. A recent study shows that 90% of employers struggle to find skilled candidates. So when you do find talent that you hope will be a part of your company’s future, it’s striking gold. …
First impressions matter. Experiences can be the first interaction potential clients, partners, and customers have with your brand. A smoothly run event portrays your business as organized, detail-oriented, and professional. On the other hand, hiccups can produce an unfavorable effect that is hard to overcome. Event logistics refer to the intricate web of planning, coordinating, …
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Recently I was in the Olympic National Park revisiting a few of my favorite places, Hoh Rain Forest, and Ruby Beach. I marveled at the spectacular beauty of nature. But during my trip, a local said, “Sometimes we forget how beautiful this place is.” Now, as a Midwesterner, I have an affinity for the forest …
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Do you have a frustrating and challenging customer experience story from the past year? What was the outcome? A company you say you’ll never do business with again? Or one that quickly resolved the situation and won back your loyalty? In this digital world, we are inching further and further away from human interactions. So, …
Humans crave human connections. Since the global pandemic there is pent-up demand for deeper, more meaningful contact with friends, family, community, and perhaps surprisingly, brands. We see when customers bond with a brand through event marketing experiences, it creates stronger loyalty and increases their propensity to buy. A recent report by Knowland anticipates that meetings …
Powerful event marketing trends to exceed expectations in 2023 Read More »
Innovation and entrepreneurship are bedrocks of the American dream. The cultivation of new ideas, presenting new solutions to challenges, and reimagining solutions and services keeps our economy and communities thriving. All too often external and internal factors can sidetrack unique ideas, brave choices, and investments, ultimately stalling progress. We see thirteen common business challenges where …
