Halloween has long been a popular celebration in the US, but in recent years has crossed over into other markets. In the US, the total spending on Halloween has grown by more than $1-billion since 2012, and Halloween spending in the UK topped £310 million in 2017. Much of that spending is limited to Halloween-themed…
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Thanksgiving weekend is around the corner and marketers will soon be scrambling to boost sales and encourage people to do some holiday shopping. At this time of year, competition is at its fiercest and it can be extremely difficult for small businesses to get noticed. But fear not, we’ve put together a list of meaty…
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Before we get into the content of this article, it must be noted that not all of the restaurant entertainment ideas will work for every establishment. That is because each restaurant has a different audience… People frequenting Spur Steak Ranch will value different things to those making bookings at 5-star Melton’s Restaurant in the UK….
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For many organizations, event marketing has become one of the most effective outbound strategies. The warm interactions experienced at events help businesses gain and retain clients for their brands, products, and services. However, the hard work lies in reaching, attracting, and convincing target audiences to attend a business event. Many planners host business events, or…
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Easter offers a brilliant opportunity for businesses to engage their customers in some Springtime (and chocolatey!) fun. It’s eagerly anticipated by everyone, from schoolchildren to workers looking forward to their first long weekend of the year. In 2019, Easter falls on the 21st April. However, the date changes every year, so it’s worth keeping on…
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St Patrick’s Day (or St Paddy’s, depending on who you’re talking to) is a cultural Irish celebration that’s not just limited to Ireland’s shores. Taking place on the 17th March, it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland and a good excuse for a party elsewhere! Why the 17th March? The 17th is…
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The first Sunday in February sees Americans everywhere get together, eat some food and watch the big game. The Super Bowl is a major date in every American’s calendar – whether they usually enjoy American Football or not. This year, Super Bowl LIII (each game is numbered by Roman numerals) will take place on February…
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Email marketing is still one of the most effective digital marketing techniques today. While it sounds like a strategy that is way out of season, email marketing is still able to attain positive results without the need for spending a lot. There is, however, a need to be creative in order to make email marketing…
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Once the excitement of Thanksgiving and Black Friday are over, people just want to relax – and shop. Origin & growth of Cyber Monday On the Monday after Thanksgiving, it turns out, people love nothing better than to put on their comfy pants and get out their mobiles to search for online bargains. In 2005,…
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Black Friday was commonly known as the day where retailers would go back into the “black” following a year of operating “in the red”. At a loss, in other words. The term didn’t come into widespread use until the 1980s. Since then, the day has evolved into a key event for many businesses – across…
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