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In Defense of Prunes

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But Kiaran Locy, the California Prune Board’s director of brand and industry communications, says that’s not as much of a hurdle as you might imagine. In 2001, California Prunes rebranded to California Dried Plums in the hopes of reminding consumers of the prune’s origins as the far less maligned plum.

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FUTURE – 4

Mary Gostelow

Lee is currently the head of Southeast Asia for Gusto Collective, a marketing and digital agency. With over 20 years in the industry, Lee has established herself as a trailblazer in the hospitality sector.Lee started the company in 2001, when she wanted to disrupt how traditional agencies create and communicate with their clients.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-Year 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

in March, local businesses that could remain open had to quickly adopt new ways of serving customers, like more convenient communications, curbside pickups, local delivery and contactless payments. Consumers have become accustomed to the new forms of communications and services, and there’s no going back.”

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2001, Bill was promoted to Vice President of Operations overseeing TSFR’s 60 Burger King restaurants; in 2003 he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations, Training & Development and Human Resources; in 2006, Bill was promoted to Chief Operating Officer adding the Del Taco brand to his responsibilities.

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A Series of Extremely Scientific Theories on Why Fun Is Fun

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This cycle repeated itself after the 2001 dot-com bust, followed by 9/11. Freeman Wu, professor of marketing at Vanderbilt University What is interesting to me is that this wave of maximalism is occurring at the same time when consumer research indicates a trend toward its opposite, toward a preference for minimalism.

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GBI adds to SMARTments brand portfolio

Serviced Apartments

Burak Ünver , managing director of SMARTments, said: “Our market analyses have shown that precisely this kind of accommodation offer is lacking in numerous cities. SMARTments connect enables casual communication and interaction,” said Ünver. Large coworking areas are also part of the community concept.

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Social Media Etiquette 101: The Dos and Don’ts of Posting on Social Media

Social Hospitality

After it was shut down in 2001, a number of other social networks have appeared, all of which make life easier for people today. The fast-paced nature of platforms often leads to rushed communication, leaving little time for proofreading. It can be beneficial to collaborate with a social media marketer who is tapped into the industry.