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From Customers to Friends - How Local Brands Craft Community Ever walked into a place where they greet you by name and your favorite order is ready before you even ask? That's the magic of local brands. 🌟 This is where every visit becomes more than a transaction; it's a warm, personal exchange. It's about those little moments that transform our day - a familiar smile, a chat about the weather, or a recommendation tailored just for you. Local brands weave the fabric of our community, turning ordinary places into spaces where we're not just customers, but cherished guests, even friends. They remind us that behind every product, every service, there's a story, a face, a heart. So next time you choose where to shop or dine, think local. By choosing them, we're not just enjoying quality and authenticity; we're nurturing the connections that make our neighborhood a community. Let's cherish and support our local brands. Together, we can make a big difference, one personal touch at a time. #homegrown #brands #communitybuilding

What would you do without any direction from a creative brief or a client? Just two weeks ago, we encountered this nook on the third level of Peace Centre and wondered what a truly original TMMW experience would be in a space like that. We were late to the Peace Centre party. Through months of community building efforts, PlayPan - Play For Good has invited artists, thrift shops and creative ventures of all shapes to transform the abandoned mall into a vibrant community. Thankfully, we were not too late and PlayPan gave us their blessings to make something out of this nook in Peace Centre's final two weeks. A few things intrigued us about the nook – the graffiti of the person(?) holding onto a heart, the location of the space being in a somewhat obscure part of an 'abandoned' building and the seedy reputation of Peace Centre as a 'KTV Capital'. Putting it all together, we thought this might just be the perfect spot for passersby to pour their hearts out. Inspired by the visual language of KTV lounges, we set out creating Secrets I'll Never Say, a confession nook for people to share their dirtiest little secrets. We didn't know if anyone would actually show up but were glad to see the booths and walls swarmed with secrets when we popped by over the weekend. Secrets I'll Never Say showed us the power of taking initiative, making meaning and creating experiences within untapped spaces. With this in mind, we are taking on 2024 with an eye for opportunities to make more original experiences happen. *One more thing: Secrets I'll Never Say will be around for just one more weekend. Do pop-by if you are curious!

🔖 How To Make Your Next Event Your Best One Yet Let’s face it—the in-store event is not what it used to be. Blame it on a challenging economy, the season, or even the pandemic, but for many tobacconists, executing a successful event is easier said than done. Despite the challenges, it’s not all bad news for those looking to level up their next big event. For smaller retailers, hosting an event with a more prominent manufacturer may not be economically possible because the required buy-in prices are too high. This doesn’t mean you can’t put on a great event; it just means you may need to get a bit more creative with your approach. Create Your Opportunity, Focus on Customer Experience, & Leverage Your Best Relationships. To read more click the link below. By: Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Featuring: ZT Cigars #mybrothercigars #mbcfamily #mbcnews #puertorico #cigars #business #events #collaboration #trending #life #thankyou

Whether you’re welcoming the very first guests to a restaurant, a boutique shop, a hardware store, or even a new franchise location, a grand opening is always a cause for celebration. But to get it just right—to entice droves customers not only to attend but to spend—takes a fair amount of legwork. ➡️ What does it take to introduce the community to your brand? ➡️ What do you need to do to get them in the door on opening night? ➡️ And, once they’re there, how can you encourage them to purchase your products during the grand opening and then leave the party excited to come back soon? We break it all down in our blog post. https://ow.ly/C6Nn50QIijr

I'll see you at the Bar! Mine's a "It’s a beaut, Clark! It’s a flute!" 🍸 What's your Unique Selling Proposition (USP)? How are you creating urgency and demand in your business? Imagine this: a hidden Christmas bar in the heart of London, accessible only through a secret door…in August! 🎄 It's so popular they've just extended their opening from two weeks to three due to overwhelming demand. This isn't just a quirky pop-up; it's a masterclass in standing out from the crowd. In today's market, being ordinary just doesn't cut it. If you're trying to appeal to everyone, you risk resonating with no one. The secret? Know your audience and offer something irresistibly unique. It’s about stepping outside the box, thinking creatively, and daring to be different. Whether you’re a pop-up Christmas bar or a thriving business, the principle remains the same: differentiate or disappear. And let's think more Christmas in London, less Wonka in Scotland 😬 🙈 I couldn't wait to get my tickets and tell everyone I know about it! If you're in London and fancy some Christmas Cheer, here's the link; https://lnkd.in/ezXFdnih Ready to transform your business? Let’s create a strategy that increases both your income and profit. Send me a DM and let's chat 😊 #uniquesellingpoint #incomegenerating #profitgrowth #christmasinlondon

Okay. There's still 60 days until Inspire. So, no need to panic...yet. But, like getting your holiday shopping done in November, let's avoid the panic. Get your Inspire tickets today, so you can focus on what you want to learn at the event, who you want to meet, and what kind of fun you want to have. Register today: https://ow.ly/PcrB30sAOY3 #AlteryxInspire #Inspire #AnalyticsForAll

Happy New Year! 🌟2024 is starting with a bang with $81.9M+ in event-driven spending this January, and that’s just for the top 5 cities across the US! 5️⃣ First on the list is Bakersfield, CA where local spending is expected to surge by $792,037 due to sports matchups including AHL Bakersfield Condors vs Abbotsford Canucks 🏒 4️⃣ Next up is Wichita, KS with a spending surge of $4,332,321 as a result of sports events combined with major expos such as the Wichita Bridal Expo 💍👰🏻 3️⃣ Chandler, AZ starts the year off strong with a demand surge of $9,629,768 spanning across two weeks due to overlapping shows and festivals including the Chandler International Film Festival 🎥🍿 2️⃣ Sacramento, CA is our runner up this month with a demand surge of $13,279,289 in local spending due to attractions such as Monster Jam Sacramento and the Sacramento Chocolate Salon 2024 during the last week of the month 🍫🎉 1️⃣ Tampa, FL stays in demand surge territory for most of the month with a whopping $53,897,955 in event-driven spending over three weeks. The Gasparilla Pirate Festival alone accounts for most of this, bringing together 300,000 attendees who are predicted to spend $24.7M+ in just one day! 🏴☠️ Discover these incredible events and more with your free copy of the January 2024 Demand Surge Report! 📊 #predictiveanalytics #predictivedata #localevents

Okay. There's still 60 days until Inspire. So, no need to panic...yet. But, like getting your holiday shopping done in November, let's avoid the panic. Get your Inspire tickets today, so you can focus on what you want to learn at the event, who you want to meet, and what kind of fun you want to have. Register today: https://ow.ly/iSKb30sARP2 #AlteryxInspire #Inspire #AnalyticsForAll

Okay. There's still 60 days until Inspire. So, no need to panic...yet. But, like getting your holiday shopping done in November, let's avoid the panic. Get your Inspire tickets today, so you can focus on what you want to learn at the event, who you want to meet, and what kind of fun you want to have. Register today: https://ow.ly/IRfm30sAOWc #AlteryxInspire #Inspire #AnalyticsForAll

This past weekend, Hit Play sent me to the International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) conference in Nashville, and it was fun to be a small fish surrounded by larger, wiser, and more experienced fish. 🐠 Some takeaways: 👉🏼 In 2025, audiences will continue to be much more selective with their dollars when it comes to events. This doesn’t just mean bringing the right acts to the right venues; it also means paying attention to every detail, from the ticket-buying experience to the moment they leave the venue. Investing in these small details (like quality AV, hey!) will not only enhance the overall experience but also encourage attendees to talk about the event, share it on social media, and ultimately return to your venue. 👉🏼 When entering a space, instead of only asking, "how can I get what I need out of this?" ask, "how can I connect with someone with no agenda?" You could be the one to recognize a professional need and link them to someone who can help. You could also just be the one to recognize a human need for a friendly face and an honest conversation to ask, "what level is your social battery on after 3 days of this?" 👉🏼 As a new friend at a breakfast table told me, "Most of us fell ass-backwards into what we're doing now." The cool part is that so many people I spoke with considered their current job to be their dream job. The lesson: if life presents it, don't stress about taking the scenic route. You may very well still end up where you want to be.