“Gulf spill has not fouled most beaches but hurts tourism”: USA Today
Just a day or so, ago, I posted an item about an effort by businesses in Naples, Florida that have experienced a drop on business inquiries due to misconceptions about beach conditions, related to the BP oil spill. Coincidently, USA today ran a front page article on the same issue, today. The article describes the greater geographical issue affecting businesses for general travel, destination weddings,... [Read more]
Hear them roar, softly: “The Coast Is Clear, Naples, Florida”
As I sit on the balcony, gazing into the sunset, the rhythmic sound of waves, crashing softly on the beach, provides the soundtrack. Kids, laughing and playing, pierce the air with joy. Couples stroll, hand-in-hand, into the heavy air that coats the evening breeze. I am at the Naples Beach Hotel in Naples, Florida. Life is beautiful. There is just one thing…. For local businesses, the inquiries... [Read more]
“Ruthless” budget discussion revisited: BY BRIDES on Wedding Wire
Just over a year ago, I posted the item, A Ruthless discussion of the term “Budget Bride” and wedding decision making. It was edgy by design (so what else is new) and generated a lot of comments. Sunday night, I was burning the midnight oil and before turning off the lights, I thought I’d check my blog statistics. There was a huge spike in activity. It came from a message board on... [Read more]
New Apple ‘Friend Bar’ Gives Customers Someone To Talk At About Mac Products
Apple retail stores have taken a page from Facebook and other social media sites, but face-to-face. Rabid Apple-fanboys (and girls) are so eager to chat with Apple employees about the next-great-thing that it had created a logjam at the Apple store Genius Bar. Watch this video for the whole story… Andy Ebon The Wedding Marketing Authority Share on Facebook Read More →
NAWP Naples presents Andy Ebon, 7/27 for Social Media Seminar and Metting
The Wedding Marketing Authority, Andy Ebon is en route from the the DJ Think Tank Conference in Miami to the National Association of Wedding Professionals, Naples Chapter. The afternoon seminar (registration at 2:30pm, 3-6pm) topic will be: Building A Focused Social Media Strategy. Andy will also give a talk for the chapter’s general membership meeting, which begins at 6:30pm. The presentation... [Read more]
NACE Members Descend on Austin for Experience 2010
The National Association of Catering Executives is holding its annual educational conference, NACE Experience 2010, at the Austin Hilton Downtown, Austin, Texas, July 25 -28. Attendees will be offered a wide range of general session and breakout speakers, as well as numerous special events. During the course of the festivities, NACE will hold its annual awards gala, honoring the best work of its members,... [Read more]
Rhythm & Business: Getting yourself in sync
I’ve seen Tony Schwartz once, in 40 years (at a 20-year high school reunion), but I’ve been reading his work for more than 30. You might not recognize his name, but it probably sounds familiar. Just over 20 years ago, it was Tony who was the writer for Donald Trump’s “The Art of the Deal.” Yes, THAT Tony Schwartz. In 2004, Tony and business partner, Jim Loehr published:... [Read more]
It’s not the technology, it’s how you use it
Just finished attending, and speaking at, DJ Think Tank. This is an elite group of entertainment companies that gather, twice yearly. I have been working with the group since its inception in 2003, and contributing my rare blend of DJ industry experience and up-to-date marketing experience. I was slotted for a 90-minute catch-all presentation of marketing and technology. Some reminder; but mostly... [Read more]
