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About darlenehollywood

Public Relations agency principal fixated with B2B and B2C marketing trends.

iPads Impact on Sales and Marketing

There’s no doubt about it, the iPad is here to stay. According to its Wikipedia site, since its launch in April 2010, and through the end of 2011, Apple had sold more than 15 million units, representing more than 80% … Continue reading

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Digital Marketing Strategy

In the past week, I’ve heard two different people, from two very different walks of business life, reference digital marketing strategy, or DMS for short. If this is any indication, it appears that this could be the next hot trend … Continue reading

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Resilience.

“An idea can be as flawless as can be, but its execution will always be full of mistakes.” – Brent Scowcroft, former US National Security Advisor “Life isn’t supposed to happen the way you plan. Life happens the way you … Continue reading

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New Year, New Marketing Resolutions

It’s the time of year for resolutions. And, while you may be focused on personal goals – whether looking to lose a few pounds in the coming year, spend more time with the family, get out of debt, etc. (topping … Continue reading

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Trade Show Technology Trends to Watch in 2012

Some of the strong technology trends that emerged in trade show and event marketing in 2011 are sure to carry through to 2012… Indoor Positioning Systems use a new technology that is more precise than GPS.  In conjunction with smart … Continue reading

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The Tradeoff of Trade Shows

Trade shows evolve over time, but a company’s decision to exhibit may become automatic. Before your business registers for its annual appearances at the trade shows you’ve always attended, take time to re-evaluate if it is worth the investment.  Make … Continue reading

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Lead Gen Tracking Technologies for Trade Shows– What value do they bring?

Lead tracking technologies for trade shows aren’t new. But even though they’ve been around a while, few improvements have been made to really showcase their value. Sure, they’ll all tell you who’s been to the booth, whether you’re relying on … Continue reading

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Tradeshow Television…You’re On

Earlier this week I read a post on TradeShowAdvisor.com in which Bob Lipp, creator of Trade Show News Television, said a well-produced tradeshow video can extend the life of your trade show investment. According to Lipp, “News-style streaming videos can … Continue reading

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Controlling Trade Show Costs

Trade-Show-Advisor.com recently wrote a blog post entitled “Know the 5 Trade Show Expenses You Can’t Control.” They went on to identify these five as: Freight that is Temporarily Missing That Lone Small Package Empties Never Show Up  The Lost Carpet … Continue reading

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Is everyone tired on the trade show floor?

At a recent physician-focused trade show I couldn’t help but notice the mobile coffee carts littering the expo floor. Almost every major pharmaceutical and medical device company had an espresso, cappuccino, latté or hot chocolate to offer attendees. While baristas … Continue reading

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