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Home Prices Up 13%, Biggest Increase Since 2013

Redfin

Key housing market takeaways for 434 U.S. The 13% year-over-year increase was the largest since October 2013. of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within the first two weeks on the market, the highest level since at least 2012 (as far back as our data on this measure goes).

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Half Moon Bay and More

Smart Meetings

She brings over 10 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing and a specialty in weddings, milestone anniversary celebrations, reunions and more special events. In this new role, she will optimize the resort’s growing wedding market. She will oversee all catering and planning for locally catered events. and New Orleans.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More

Smart Meetings

Russell Stewart Russell Stewart The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett welcomes Stewart as director of sales and marketing. Over her 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and business event management, she has developed expertise in diverse branding cultures, DMCs and non-traditional marketing opportunities.

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European Travel Commission names new team in China

ETC Corporate

Based in China since 2013, Franka Gulin spent the majority of her professional career in media communications, working as a freelancer in press, photojournalism and marketing related industries. David Wu joined Visit Finland in 2013 and he is now heading Visit Finland Greater China team.

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9 Smart Moves in California, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

Dennis previously worked as director of sales and marketing for Hampton Inn & Suites SouthPark at Phillips Place; before this, she was adjunct instructor for Central Piedmont Community College’s Hotel and Restaurant Management program in Charlotte. Pete/Clearwater named Hilterbrandt sales manager for its Florida market.

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20 Outstanding Examples of Experiential Marketing

Bizzaboo

It may be time to add experiential marketing to your budget. Experiential marketing brings your brand to life with unique experiences—in-person or using virtual event technology. Experiential marketing can be part of your overall event marketing strategy or it can be something entirely different. Table of Contents.

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How Event Technology Will Benefit Your Events

Endless Events

It saves time, optimizes event management , boosts engagement, and thus makes event marketing more profitable. As event platforms took over the event tech market, community marketing has become the next big thing in the event space. It’s not just that technology appeals to our attendees.