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"Everywhere Else, It's Just Tuesday!" Today is Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, here in the New Orleans region, and several other regions around the Gulf South. (And, yes France, and Brazil...) Of course, we firmly believe that no one else does it like New Orleans does it, so that's my perspective... From college forward, that's been the case. Moving here from Jackson, MS, Mardi Gras was a bit of a culture shock, but I loved it! I loved the acceptance of everyone for who they are. I loved the costumes and group t-shirts - the spirit of the day (and the season). And I really loved the people-watching. Observing our audience and paying attention to what matters to them is one of the highest-value activities we can do as business owners. During parades, it's not just "Throw Me Something Mister," human behavior is woven into every interaction on the parade routes throughout the regions. Crowds in the city behave differently than those in the suburbs. Certain parades attract different types of attendees. The personality of the parade attracts its ideal audience. Parade-goers can choose the dates they want to attend parades based on their schedules or they may have favorite parades based on personality and messages that are synonymous with each parade. And this has been happening for centuries (since Iberville in 1699). The city celebrated its TriCentenial in 2019. (source: NewOrleans.com) So, next time you feel out of sync with your audience or you find yourself wringing your hands about attracting ideal clients for your business, just channel a little Mardi Gras spirit. Do a little people-watching, pay attention to what your target audience is saying (and what they avoid saying), and the problems they mention most often. See how you might position your solutions to help them solve those top-of-mind problems. And for extra credit, think about creating your own special celebrations that just don't exist anywhere else so your people want to come hang out with you for these special and exclusive celebrations. And just for today, Happy Mardi Gras! or Happy Tuesday! if you are anywhere else in the world.

5 Reasons to celebrate the Summer Solstice with thf events on Friday 21st June from 1 pm onwards!! 🎉 1.    Stunning location nestled in the bosom of the rolling Northumberland hills with great countryside views. 2.    Scrumptiously delicious locally sourced food. 3.    Wine tasting from distinguished wine merchants. 4.    Beer tasting by local microbrewery made from locally sourced and grown hops. 5.    Free pickup from nearest train station to venue so you can leave the car at home. ** Plus other surprises!!** Oops! That’s a 6th reason.😀😀 Shall I make it 7? 😔 No, we’ll save that until we know who wants to join us. 👎🏿 Email me: george@thfpublicationsltd.co.uk or send me a DM to register your interest and qualify for early bird prices and more information. PS: We are unable to guarantee sunshine, however, we can guarantee you have an enjoyable fun day. 🎈 PPS: If you want to extend your stay for the weekend, there are places that could provide accommodation. PPPS: Please share with your colleagues/friends who may want to be part of this fun day. ⭐Adam; Alex; Alan; Al; Denise; Chris; Graham; Glenn; Justin; Luke; Joel; Kieran; Kevin;🌍Julie; Julie; Russell; Graeme; John; Simon; #lomay24 #advertisingandmarketing #marketing Warning: I'm a magazine publisher not a video technician so I make no apologies for the state of the video apart from it'll get better before Friday June 21st.

You know what I think about the PLOTTERS? I think you won’t find a more perfectly curated bunch of talented creatives anywhere. So Richard Plotnek and I like to reward them with an annual day out. We close the office for a day and set out on an adventure. For those who don’t know, Richard is my brother. It’s true, you can’t pick your family. Even so, I’d always pick Rich. But you can bloody well pick your team. And I’d pick each and every one of them, ten times outta ten. I’m always on the lookout for adventures to do with the PLOTTERS. Any recommendations? Where do you take your teams? #GrandDaysOut #TeamBuilding

 🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Wishing our American clients and colleagues a wonderful holiday celebration filled with laughter, barbecue, fireworks, and some R&R with family or friends! ✨ 🎇 🌟 #FourthOfJuly #FamilyTime #Celebrate #IndependenceDay #Barbeque #USA #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #QualitativeResearch #QualitativeInsights #FiorenteGlobal #MarketResearch

The New Look Book is here, The New Look Book is here! I'm ready for summer, are you? Check out what's Hot for Summer in our May offering. #MoreThanMerch #HotMerchSummer #PromotionalProducts #SummerPromotions

🌟Happy National Do Something Kind Day!🌟 Today is all about spreading kindness, and what better way to celebrate than by focusing on the small, thoughtful actions that make a difference? In my role as the servicing specialist here at Visit Conroe , I’m constantly reminded of the power of kindness in hospitality. Whether it’s going the extra mile to ensure a guest's stay is seamless, adding a personal touch to a welcome package, or simply offering a warm smile goes a long way. It’s the little things like our Manager treating us to donuts that can truly make someone’s daily experience special. On this National #DoSomethingKindDay ,I’m inspired to continue finding ways to make every partnership, every group visit to Conroe, or every new inquiry phone call not just convenient, but filled with genuine care and positive surprises. Because, at the end of the day, KINDNESS is the heart of a great experience for all human beings no matter the industry. How will you celebrate today? Let’s all find a way to do something kind for someone else or for yourself—big or small, it all counts. 💛 #NationalDoSomethingKindDay #KindnessMatters #Hospitality #GroupServicing #VisitConroe #PositiveImpact #CustomerExperience #YourFavoriteEventPlanner #PartnershipPrincess

Who among our audience knows and loves San Diego? What do you know and love about it? We want to help visitors to #brightonSEO San Diego have the best possible time when they're in town, and we think you can help. Where would you suggest newcomers go to eat breakfast/lunch/dinner? Where are the best coffee spots? Where would you take someone to get drinks? What about activities? Where's good for sightseeing? What other hidden gems would you recommend? Share your secrets of San Diego with us and we'll... probably make them a little less secret tbh.

Teams that play together, stay together. Or something. Well, we believe away days are a great opportunity to connect and deepen working relationships. Ostensibly that’s the purpose of the annual PLOTT summer day out. But also laughter, silliness, bonding and, um … cocktails? This year's destination was lovely Manchester, with a trip to The Cube (as seen on TV) at Urban Playground UK. If you've not seen it, it's a series of challenges set inside a glass cube. Each task involves either problem-solving, concentration, or memory skills. And a good deal of laughter. Isn’t this just what the PLOTT team does every day? Yes, but with cocktails. After all that hard work, it was only right to top it off with Brunch at Turtle Bay. And more cocktails. And more laughter. We’re a happy bunch. In the end our business is all about teamwork. And we love to show them how much their efforts are appreciated. #TeamWork #BrandingWithBalls #BottomlessBrunch

Showing up to make a difference! A shocking number of young women in our region do not have access to basic menstrual supplies. We are working hard as a community to fill this need. The goal is to eradicate the need. Watch us! When we all run together in the same direction, there is no stopping us! Little Black Book: Women in Business